Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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In nearly 34 years working in the District Clerk's Office – 23 of them in the boss' chair – Vickie Edgerly has seen a lot change. "When I came to work here, there were no computers, just typewriters. Everything was paper, written in books. "Now we're electronic and have paperless courts. You have to be tech savvy, not scared of technology." District clerks in Texas serve as the registrar, recorder and custodian of all court pleadings and papers connected with any legal cau...
Bridge City track standout Caryss Carpenter signed a letter of intent Monday with Sam Houston State to continue her sports career. An honor roll student with a 4.1 grade point average, Carpenter won District 22-4A titles in the 100-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump was twice all-district in volleyball and a four-time All-American cheerleader. Seen with Caryss is her mother Jill Mahan and father Roman Carpenter....
Ann Richards succeeded Bill Clements. Her familiarity with state politics began while secretary to Sara Weddington. Weddington is well known for having argued the case of Roe v. Wade. Ann went on to run for and be elected to county commissioner in Travis County. Later she was elected treasurer of the State of Texas. Among Ann's promises as treasurer was to advocate eliminating the office of treasurer and folding it into the duties of the state comptroller. Ann's chance of winn...
Pastor Matt Chandler was born in Orange, Texas and has been a life-long, Orange County resident. He's married to Brittney Chandler and they have two girls, Blakely and Everly, and one boy, Shepard. Matt is a graduate of Orangefield High School and went to college in Dallas. Matt has been serving in multiple ministries roles since 2005 and is currently the Pastor of Life Church in Orange. Matt previously served on the Pinehurst City Council and also served as Mayor Pro Tem. He...
With just under four months left before the March 1 Republican Primary, it's doubtful that any Orange County candidate will raise more money than County Judge John Gothia already has in the bank. With no big-money opponent in his first County Judge race in 2020, the popular ex-commissioner raised a lot of dough and spent little of it on advertising. Gothia starts the 2022 election cycle with $19,299 left in his political fund-raising account. No opponent has come forward to...
For more than a year, President John F. Kennedy had sought the trip to Texas that ended tragically the afternoon of Nov. 22, 1963. The national pain and trauma that followed his assassination produced the Kennedy legend. Kennedy had two distinct purposes in mind, and wanted the visit to Texas to achieve them. The first was to raise money. The second was to improve his own political position in a state that promised to be critical in the presidential election of 1964. Nationwid...
West Orange-Cove schools Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris has offered a unique approach to deal locally with what he says is a nationwide shortage of teachers. He told his board members Monday night that he is considering shifting the most qualified teachers at West Orange-Stark High School to instruct the younger grade 9 and 10 students. That would leave juniors and seniors to go online to take some upper level classes like government, economics and English 3 and English 4, i...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Energy Country Ford has been named Business of the Month for November 2021. Larry and Patty King was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. It all began in 1949 on Proctor Street in between a funeral home and a gas station where Aubrey Raiford began his used car business. After 72 years and 3 generations,...
The Orange Fire Department hosted a Fire Prevention Poster Contest with five local schools participating. St. Mary Catholic School is very proud of our prize-winning students. Fire Marshal John Bilbo along with St. Mary School Alumni and newly pinned Captain Donnie Gravett presented the trophies and awards to the students below: 1st Grade Zoey Eveland 2nd Grade Caleb Khatt 3rd Grade Lina Kettle, Emma Lecca, Elijah Gomez 4th Grade Austin Bodin, Ronnan Watters, Penny Boehme 5th...
REMEMBERING JFK AND HIS DEATH Next Monday, November 22, will mark one of the darkest days in United States history, along with Pearl Harbor, 9-11 and the domestic insurrection on the Capital, January 6, 2021. This November 22, marks 58 years since President John K. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas. Texas Gov. John Connally was seriously wounded and VP Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as U.S. president. As a witness to history, Roy Dunn, in his Down Life’s Hwy. column, r...
In an attempt to implement community service learning activities, students in Mrs. Spears' Family and Community Service class identified service projects that would benefit the community, integrated their interests and abilities, and planned and organized a canned dog/cat food drive benefiting the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. After drop off, students were able to tour facilities, and volunteer their time at the shelter....
James Blanchard was named the first member of Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire's charter staff Thursday as he will serve as Director of Player Personnel and oversee the Red Raiders' recruiting operation. Blanchard, who was previously in the midst of his second stint as Baylor's Assistant Athletics Director for Scouting, will join McGuire in Lubbock immediately as the two will look to solidify Texas Tech's recruiting class ahead of the December signing period. Blanchard...
The two National Football League’s Lone Star State franchises, which have been headed in opposite directions after Week One back in September, both just completed great weeks with the Dallas Cowboys crucifying Atlanta 43-3 while the Houston Texans enjoyed the good feeling of not losing. Dallas came off of its bye week when the Denver Broncos came to idiot owner Jerry Jones’ Palace last week and scored at will while the Cowboys’ offense—with quarterback Dak Prescott returni...
High School Playoff Games This Weekend WEST ORANGE-STARK (9-1) over JASPER (6-4) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Beaumont ISD Memorial Stadium (The Butch) in Beaumont-The Mustangs outclassed La Marque so much (49-0) that the second half was played with a running clock. Jasper is not the same powerful team of the past and had to scramble to get past Waco Connally (23-20) just to get to play the 'Stangs. This game could be close, but don't bet on it. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE (9-2) over...
The Bi-District round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs were not very kind to several of our local teams as three had their seasons come to an end, while two managed to advance to the second round and have their seasons continue for at least one more week. The No. 4 state-ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (9-1) had no trouble in dispatching the La Marque Cougars this past weekend, 49-0. The Mustangs had a dominant defensive effort as the unit held the Cougars to...
My name is Jude Graffagnino, and I am running for Orange County Commissioner, Precinct 2. I have been married to my wife Jerri for 33 years. We have 3 beautiful daughters, a son in law and 2 granddaughters. We have lived in Orangefield for about 25 years and truly love this community. I currently am a Trustee on the OISD School Board and have previously served on the Board. We are members of St. Helen Catholic Church. I am running for Precinct 2 Commissioner because I feel...
(ORANGE, TX) 'Tis The Season For Broadway in Orange, Texas! The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts offers national Broadway tours and incredible events to every audience member, along with unforgettable experiences. "Give the gift of live entertainment!" encourages Leah Stark, Lutcher Theater's Public Relations Coordinator. "If you aren't sure which show to buy, Lutcher Theater gift certificates are always a perfect fit! Let the Lutcher Box Office staff help you check...
The American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. will be selling Pork-K-Bobs and Links this Saturday, Nov., 20 in front of the building starting at 11am. All proceeds will be donated to the Blue Santa Program for the children for Christmas....
Bridge City Elementary School has named their "Cardinals of Character" for the second semester. Pre-k: Rhyan Crone, Diego Ortiz-Martinez, Aidan Smith, Shiloh Viator, Kaleb Griffin. Kinder: Jose Hernandez, Claire Wisby, Briella Wheeler, Jackson Risinger, Liam Nguyen, Sebastian Barajas, Lakshmi De La Rosa, Zaylynn Dukes, Kendal Westbrooks, Victor Peterson, Lyla Stepherson and Keith Prosperie. 1st Grade: Callie, Wooley, Aaron Gutierrez, Shya Wortham, Jarin Torres, Hannah...
St Henry Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of "Christ the King" on Sunday, November 21. This feast proclaims Christ being Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the Universe. The celebration will begin with an outdoor procession at 9:30 am, followed by Mass at 10:30. Lunch will be served at 11:45 along with games and live music. All are welcome....
St. Mary Catholic School Student Council presented its annual Veterans Day Program. Each year the school honors all active and past Veterans for their sacrifices and willingness to fight for our Freedoms. Our PreK students led the school in singing “God Bless America”. Thank you to all our Veterans for your service. Pictured are - left to right bottom row Austin Frazier, Jayden Lecea, Jaycie Blincoe, Kambryn Hancock, Kenneth Minchew, Peyton Byrd, Charleigh Byrd, Ginger Aye...
St. Mary Catholic School is blessed with wonderful students and staff that continue to show love around our community. Thank you to Mrs. Cindy Claybar for allowing our Art Club students to create these beautiful pictures for hospice patients who need bright spots and their days. The Art Club was excited to welcome volunteer coordinator Liz Oliva from Texas Total Care Inc. Home Health Care & Hospice. The students created 80 beautiful works of art for the residents. The art was...
The Orange Chapter of AAUW will discuss “Black Water Rising” at its next Book-Ins meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., using primarily the video conferencing platform of Zoom. Sarah Boehme, Book-Ins Chair, will lead the book discussion of the novel written by Attica Locke. In Book-Ins meetings, the AAUW members gather monthly to discuss a selected book, led by a member or guest reviewer who provides insights. Sarah Boehme said, “Our next book, ‘Black Water Rising,’ is a mystery that takes place in Houston, Texas, in...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 11, 2022. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life w...
Dorothy Evelyn Atkins Harris Luther, 95, of Orange, passed away at her home in Orange on November 10, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Born in Greenwood Springs,...
