Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Gerald Ann Shrode, 76, of Orange passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, at her residence. Gerald Ann was born May 30, 1939, to Katherine Louise (Dickerson) and Thaylas Ray Killian. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and was a member of Brownwood Baptist Church. Gerald Ann worked as a waitress and a store clerk for several years. She enjoyed reading, playing her computer games and cooking. Gerald Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be missed...
Lloyd “Wayne” Bradley, 87, of Orange passed away at his home early Friday morning, Nov. 13. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. Charles Miller and the Rev. John Bickham. Born on Dec. 20, 1927, he was the son of Lloyd Roy and Edna Grace (Meynig) Bradley. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and afterward worked at Texaco in Port Arthur where he bec...
Cardinals of Character is a good character program that castrated at Bridge City Elementary School. Teachers are asked to nominate one student each six weeks who show exceptional character in their classroom. Some examples of showing good character are doing the right thing without being asked or when no-one is watching, helping others, and setting a good example. Some good character traits teachers are watching for and recognizing in the students are trustworthiness,...
The WOS (visitors) vs. Wharton area football game will be played on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 pm, at Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium in Channelview . Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office the following days: Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 am-12 pm and 1-3 pm and Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 am-12 pm. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $8. Directions: Channelview - 1100 Sheldon Rd., Channelview; take I-10 W towards Houston; take exit 783 towards Sheldon Rd. The stadium will be on...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 13, 14 and the morning of Nov. 15: Larceny from yard/land, 3704 Bowling Ln. Traffic accident, 603 Strickland Dr. Mental subject, 4305 Tejas Pkwy. Assist other agency, 9207 Link Ave. Assist other agency, 1410 10th St. Assault, 525 Gardenia Ave. Assault, 101 Azalea St. Mental subject, 3700 block 16th St. Traffic accident, MacArthur and Strickland Traffic accident, 2300 block MacArthur Traffic accident, 2600 S. Service Rd....
The following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Nov. 9-13: Cody B. Edwards and Lindsay R. Willey Timothy R. Welch and Misty G. Odom Paul A. Caldwell and Bobbie J. Mitchell Christopher K. McCurry and Amanda K. Richard Willie J. Fabre and Crystal D. Potter Jared T. Vincent and Courtney K. Williams...
Elvira “Grandma” Lopez Krummel, 96, of Beaumont, died Monday, Nov. 16, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont. She was born Sept. 9, 1919, in Amelia, to Concepcion Prado and Juan Lopez. Grandma was a former employee of Three Sisters, K-Mart, and S&M Bargain Center and was also known to many as “The Tamale Lady”. Grandma was loved by co-workers and customers. She will be deeply missed. Grandma is survived by her son, Richard Krummel and his wife, Louella, of Orange;...
School superintendent Stephen Patterson reads to elementary school students during National Young Readers Day at the school. Students lounged in pajamas as adults read to them. Friday, Nov. 13, was National Young Readers Day. Third and fourth grade students at Orangefield Elementary participated in this event by hanging out in their pajamas and reading books. The students enjoyed several special guests reading to them including Stephen Patterson, the superintendent, Zach...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Candice Harris. She was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Christy Khoury at the Nov. 10 coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. She received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Harris is the daughter of Brian and Brandi Harris. She has a GPA of 3.79 and is ranked 35 of 121. Candice’s awards and honors include: Homecoming C...
In an effort to promote international understanding, education and exchange, Lamar University is celebrating International Education Week, a national initiative set by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and the Department of State from Nov. 16-20. Lamar University’s celebration this year will focus on the theme “Access for All” by highlighting the accomplishments and cultural revenue created by international students, as well as emphasizing international opportunities and appreciation for domestic students in a wee...
Lamar University’s regular-season finale against McNeese State will be televised on ESPN3 announced the Southland Conference. The annual rivalry game is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. from Provost Umphrey Stadium, and will serve as Senior Night for the Cards. It will be the sixth time this season the Cardinals have had a game broadcast between three different networks (Fox Sports, American Sports and ESPN3). The Cards are 2-2 (.500) in those games. The Cardinals (5-5/4-4 SLC) enter the contest in a three-way tie for fourth i...
Representatives with the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bridge City held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon to dedicate the completion of the much anticipated splash pad at the park adjacent to the Bridge City Public Library off Parkside Place. The splash pad will be officially open for public use in May 2016. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Children of Bridge City and the local community will have a new option for fun when summer returns in 2016. The...
Ruth Anderson Scales, 82, entered into eternal peace on Monday, Nov. 16, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont Ruth was born Oct. 4, 1933, daughter of the late R. W. and Mattie Lou Anderson. She graduated from Orangefield High School in 1951. She married Harold Austin Scales on Oct. 24, 1952. They worked beside each other for 63 years raising their family. Ruth was a lifelong active member of First Baptist Church of Orangefield where she served formerly as pianist, currently on the...
