Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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If you like Cajun Music, drop by the Orangefield Cormier Museum Saturday Nov. 19th at 9:30. Three Local Musicians: Adrian Hebert, Larry Schexnider and Baydon Lambert practice their passion. All our activities are free this month. Everyone that has heard them enjoys listening. That is why I am inviting you to bring your family to the Orangefield Cormier Museum on Saturday, Nov. 19th at 9:30a.m. Help encourage our local Musicians take that next step in the music world. On Nov....
DEMOCRACY WINS OVER VOTERS Last week, in predicting the outcome of the national elections, I came as close as anyone in making the right call. After months of the Republican party saying there was going to be a big “Red Wave” and a “Blood Bath,” I predicted otherwise. I feared the only loss might be in Congress by a few votes. All the polls and pundits predicted a Republican “Title Wave.” Here’s what they missed. They polled many subjects; inflation, gas prices, abortion, etc....
A steady stream of boats, hunters, and dogs crowded the local launches Saturday morning as the Louisiana duck season officially opened. Texas hunters continued their hot start from the previous weekend by taking advantage of the big north winds that greeted hunters at shooting light. The high winds made for some fantastic decoying action in marshes all along the southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana marshes. Heavy straps of gadwall, teal, wigeon and shovelers were the norm...
High School Playoff Games This Weekend ORANGEFIELD (9-2) over CAMERON YOE (8-3)—7 p.m. Friday at Freedom Field in Alvin--This looks like a pretty-even match-up. I don’t know much about the Yoemen except that several area teams have faced them in the state playoffs over the years with mixed results. The Bobcats are fresh off a lop-sided 55-12 bi-district win over Shepherd while the Yoemen took a 39-28 victory over Yoakum last week. It won’t be easy but I believe the Bobca...
A few of the playoff-bound teams hit a mental stumbling block in last weekend's games while others are showing signs of dramatic improvement during the first half of the 2022 National Football League schedule. The two Texas franchises appear to be headed in opposite directions as predicted by the Preseason Prognosticators, although the Dallas Cowboys have won only two of their last four games. The Houston Texans, on the other hand, would have loved to win two of their last...
The Bridge City High School Marching Band traveled to the UIL State Championship performances in the Alamodome in San Antonio this past Thursday. Of the 206 Class 4A bands competing statewide the BCHS Marching Band finished 16th. Pictured are the trombone duet of Billy Walpole and Tyler Anderson during the performance....
First Saturday at First Baptist Church is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3rd. We will start giving away gently used toys, as well as new and used coats, jackets, sweaters and hoodies at 10 a.m. and stop at 12 noon. Bibles and other helpful literature will be available also to hand out as well as prayer for those who request it. Look for the blue canopy on the parking lot of the church at 200 West Roundbunch Rd in Bridge City. All are welcome....
OHS welcomed guest speaker Dr. Nicole Giglio, PT, DPT, from Aveanna Healthcare this week. Dr. Giglio shared a wealth of knowledge with Principles of Health Science students about the physical therapy education pathway, job duties and requirements, and careers available. We would like to thank her for taking the time to share her experiences as a physical therapist and inspire our students....
Members of the William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR and their guests visited the Temple to the Brave in Beaumont on Veteran's Day, November 11. The temple was built by the Colonel George Moffett Chapter in 1932 as a project dedicated to Texas veterans of all wars. It is only open on patriotic holidays and worth the visit....
Aileen Gandy, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. A private family graveside will be held following the service. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on January 7, 1939, she was the daughter...
Crime is always high on the list of concerns of voting citizens. A long list of promises made by would-be officeholders almost always contains at least one promise concerning reducing the rate of crime in whatever area that person is seeking office. The most usual method offered by those seeking election would be the promise to increase penalties for the commission of crimes. A good example is our current lieutenant governor whose solution to mass shootings is simply to raise...
Congratulations to Wyatt Warner for earning the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) certification in his Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources class, taught by Mr. Tim Singleton. The 30-hour General Industry Training Program provides a variety of training that emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention....
Orangefield FFA members competed in the Ricebelt District Leadership Development Events. Teams are as follows: Public Relations 4th Place: Jayde Baggett, Harley Beaudoin, Natalie Roach, Emily Walters; Radio Broadcasting: Leroy Bergeron, Bryce Blacksher, Mattie Owens; Chapter Quiz: Laney Bellard, Leroy Bergeron, Travis Kessell, Ethan Welch; Greenhand Quiz: Salayna Boyte, Kyle Christopher, Addison Shaffer; Greenhand Creed Speaking: Parker Donnaud and Job Interview: Jordan...
Orangefield High School debaters competed at the Region UIL Congressional Debate Meet on November 9, 2022. Congratulations to Calvin Kelly for placing 4th, Major Copeland for placing 5th, and Colton Myers for placing 6th. The OHS Debate Sponsor is Bridget Trawhon....
Students in the Community Service class were tasked with developing and implementing community and service-learning activities. They identified service projects that would be beneficial, integrated their interests, abilities, and skills and decided to volunteer at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. Students were able to tour the new facilities, get educated on the services the shelter provides, learn about career opportunities, and play with the animals. They demonstrated...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced Kyle Manuel with Bridge City Radiator the November Employee of the Month....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced that ANE Insurance has been named Business of the Month for November 2022. Ellen Nickum was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador DeeDee Viator at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Marlon Henry Risinger graduated to heaven on November 13th, 2022, at the age of 88. A celebration of his life will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas on Friday, November 18th. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Dunnigan Cemetery, located on FM 2261 in Patroon, Texas (Shelby County). Marlon was a long-time member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church. Marlon was born to Grady a...
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is currently collecting toys and cash donations for the annual Blue Santa project to provide children in families with needs gifts for Christmas. On Saturday, the sheriff's office is working with Finishing Touches Auto Detailing in Vidor, for a toy and donation drive. Deputies will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the business, 2605 North Main Street in Vidor. Only new toys in their original packaging will be accepted. Check...
Rebecca Ann Reeves, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, due to complications from surgery. Becky was born December 14, 1959, in Brenham Texas to parents Wilbert “Sonny” Gaeke and Gisela Gaeke (Schmidt). Becky grew up in Brenham but graduated from Galena Park High School in 1976 after the family moved there for their car business. Becky was blessed with son Robert “Robbie” LaFerney and married Clifford “Cliff” Reeves. They moved to Crosby in 1989 and raised Robb...
This football season began with optimism at Orangefield after the University Interscholastic League reclassified the Bobcats from 4A down to 3A where they could compete with other schools comparable to their number of students. In preparation for an Area Round playoff game this week the optimism has transformed to genuine belief the Bobcats are a really good football team this year. Last week Orangefield won a playoff game for the first time since 2015. The Bobcats smashed...
Jeyne Elwyn Terry, 79, of Dayton, passed away on November 9, 2022, at Arden Place in Beaumont. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 13, 1942, he was the son of Charlie Willis Terry and Wannie Ophelia Worsham. Jeyne was a loving son, brother, and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. After serving in the Army, Jeyne was a successful...
