Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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JIMBO FISHER-GONE FROM AGGIELAND Texas A&M to spend more than $75 million to fire football coach Jimbo Fisher. Texas A&M University fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, committing itself to spend more than $75 million to buy out his contract and announcing a national search for his replacement. Although the decision was announced on Sunday, one day after the Aggies trounced Mississippi State, 51-10, On the same day, Athletic Director Bjork delivered the news to Fi...
A couple of weeks ago, O'Shaquie Foster was handing a knock-out to Rocky Hernandez to retain his World Boxing Council title. On Saturday, Orange's boxing hero will be handing out turkeys to families who need help with cooking a Thanksgiving feast. The Orange native has twice won the WBC super-featherweight title against different opponents this year. He has been donating his time to recognize his hometown at different events. Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., he...
Orange County has a history record that remains unknown, but people who grew up here in the 20th Century will never doubt the record-holder's name. Dr. Wynne Pearce delivered more babies than anyone else. When he was asked in 1966 about how many babies he had delivered, he replied "thousands." He was 70 years old at the and had decided to stop the obstetrics part of his family practice, according to the Las Sabinas Historical Journal of the Orange County Historical Society....
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge has a holiday wish. He wants the city to have a new city manager on the job by the beginning of the new year. He said the city council is negotiating a contract with a candidate after personal interviews and visits with three finalists for the position. "I'd sure like to get the person in place to start the new year," the mayor said. He did not reveal the candidate's name, but according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, the council must make the...
The Orangefield High School competed recently at the Bridge City High School UIL Invitational. Congrats to all the winners and participants....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City is Victor Hernandez. Victor is ranked 7 of 199 with a GPA of 4.7....
The W.H. Stark House, a treasured historic landmark in Orange, Texas, is delighted to announce its holiday house tours, A Stark Family Christmas, which will take place on select dates throughout the month of December. The free holiday house tours provide a rare glimpse into the beautifully decorated home that once belonged to this prominent family. "Explore the rich history of the Stark family and their lavishly decorated home, while learning about the family's traditions and...
The Kiwanis Club of Orange donated $500 to Orangefield Elementary to purchase books for students to add to their home libraries. We appreciate their willingness to help OISD students succeed....
Beverly Lorance Hulsey, 98, passed away peacefully at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas, on Monday, November 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Beverly, an Orange County resident for over seventy-two years, was born...
Marshall Todd “Mickey” Davis Mickey Davis, 62, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Margaret Light of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on March 8, 1961, he was the son...
H.D. King, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Dawson, Oklahoma, on October 3, 1934, he was the son of Aubrey King and Mary Alice (Markham) King. H.D King (Harold) spent much of his life in Southern California in various sales positions. He found his way to Southeast Texas in the early 1990’s. While in Southeast Texas he sold new and used vehicles in Orange as well as in Port Arthur. H.D. Enjoyed spending time with family and frie...
Due to the recent rainfall and a reduction in the fire danger index, Orange County Judge John Gothia is lifting the burn ban immediately for Orange County. Judge Gothia is still asking County residents to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activity....
Donald “Donnie” Keith Skidmore, 62, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Lumberton. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 23, 1960, Donnie was the son of Don Skidmore and Lynn Skidmore Fields. He graduated from Deweyville High School and later from Lamar University as a piping engineer. Donnie was a wise, patient, and talented man whose creative side was limitless. Whether drawing, painting, cooking, or building, Donnie was driven and disciplined. He was pas...
Corbin Breana Green, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas, with a Rosary service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 23, 1998, she was the daughter of Jennifer K...
The football season came to end for Orangefield the second weekend of November, but Bobcat fans can begin to root for their boys and girls basketball teams. Orangefield had a great weekend for the girls varsity and junior varsity basketball teams. The varsity Lady Bobcats won 57-20 over Newton at the Orangefield Gymnasium on Saturday, November 11. The win moved Orangefield to 2-0 on the young season. The Junior Varsity played in the Bridge City Classic over the weekend. In...
All four of the teams from District 10-3A in the UIL state playoffs including the Orangefield Bobcats were eliminated in the first round held Thursday and Friday, November 9-10. The district's coaches have released their All-District selections. Below are the Bobcats that were chosen for All-District honors. Defensive Newcomer if the Year - Kaleb Menard (SOPH) 1st Team Offense Running Back - Mason Manning (SOPH) Offensive Line - Ethan Brown (JR) Punter - Caleb Fregia (SR) 1st...
The All-District selections for volleyball in 19-4A as selected by the coaches were released the second week of November. The Bridge City Lady Cardinals and the Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears were well represented in the coaches' choices. Demi Carter of Bridge City was honored as the district MVP by the coaches. Lady Cardinals Lexi Nugier and Cambree Lacomb were named the Defensive Player of the Year and the Setter of the Year respectfully. Three Lady Bears got...
The football season for Orangefield came to an end on Thursday, November 9, at Lumberton. The Bobcats were crushed by the Woodville Eagles 51-7 in the first round of the state playoffs. Orangefield (5-6) finished the season losing its last three games. With the victory Woodville (8-3) advanced to the area round of the post season. A steady drizzle fell throughout most of the game. The wet conditions did not seem to bother the Eagles very much who lost the ball the only time...
Two outstanding student athletes at Bridge City signed their letters of intent on Wednesday, November 8, to play their sports at the collegiate level. Carson Fall signed to play softball at the University of Kentucky, and Demi Carter signed to play volleyball at Angelo State University. The signing ceremonies took place in the competition gym at Bridge City High School. Jamie DeShazo the Girls Coordinator for athletics at Bridge City led the event. DeShazo introduced Carter...
The volleyball season came to an end for Bridge City on Tuesday, November 7, after reaching the regional quarterfinal of the state playoffs. The Lady Cardinals lost in four sets to the Huffman Lady Falcons at Lee College in Baytown. The two teams finished in first place in their respective districts. Bridge City won two matches with Lumberton and Vidor to determine the champion of District 19-4A. Huffman went undefeated in its district. The Lady Cardinals advanced to the...
TxDOT ORANGE COUNTY – The right lane of SH73 northbound at Cow Bayou in BC will be closed tomorrow from 8am to 5pm due to a bridge inspection. Expect possible delays....
Lori Lea Weaver, 44, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home, with family by her side, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 10, 2023, at SilverOaks Baptist Church; Pastor Ed Rawls and David Hendricks officiating. Rite of Committal and interment will immediately follow, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation of family and friends will be held one hour prior to...
Larry ‘Wayne’ Choate, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at The Harbor Hospice Home in Beaumont, Texas. Larry was born on December 25th, 1936, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Alphonse Harry Choate and Hilda Mae Meaux- Choate. Larry then later moved to Prairie View, now Bridge City, Texas. He was a graduate of Stark High Tigers class of 1955. Larry was a retired Air Force Military Police and is a standing member of the Iron Workers Local 125-135 since 196...
Lisa Frances Agerton, 65, was born on August 28, 1958 to Frank and Evelyn Giarratano in Orange, Tx. She gained her beautiful angel wings on October 31, 2023 at her home in Orange, surrounded by loved ones, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. A gathering will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel in Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic...
Rose Marie Cox, 77, of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Dalton Ray Thibodeaux and Maidell (Peveto) Scales. Rose was a wonderful and loving lady. She could make anyone laugh and made friends wherever she went. Rose loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She enjoyed to decorate and created the most amazing pieces. Rose touched many hearts over the years and will be...
