Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orange County Commissioners Court Tuesday renewed the county's tax abatement policy for another two years, days after Chevron Phillips-QatarEnergy announced an $8.5 billion new plastics plant here. The county gave a tax abatement contract to the company as part of an incentive package to attract the plant, which is supposed to bring up to 3,500 construction jobs and 500 permanent jobs. "My belief is the agreement is serving us well," said Precinct 4 Commissioner Robert...
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy announced today that they are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas, expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs and generate an estimated $50 billion for the community in residual economic impacts. The companies have made a positive final investment decision on the project and created a joint...
The halls have already been decked with wreaths around Bridge City as the Chamber of Commerce helps spread the Christmas season spirit. The Chamber is sponsoring a wreath silent auction to raise money for scholarships. The wreaths are on display at Bridge City City Hall and businesses around town. Also, the Chamber is sponsoring its Second Annual Christmas in the Park on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. Then on the night of December 3, the annual lighted Christmas...
Once, Orange Memorial Hospital, now closed, saved lives. On Friday, the building once again helped save lives, but this time for law enforcement. The building became the training ground for the Orange County Sheriff's Office SWAT team with a simulated hostage situation in close quarters. "This is a rehearsal and practice for SWAT training in a worst-case scenario in any potential situation," said SWAT Commander Jimmy Smith. Sheriff Lane Mooney brought in two former military...
Orangefield ISD gave the oath of office last week to three trustees, including one new one. Kyle Dubose, left, is the new school board member. He is replacing Donovan Weldon, who decided not to run again for the position after serving 19 years on the board. Weldon during his tenure helped with the 2003 bond election along with working on recovery after hurricanes Rita, Ike, and Harvey. Laura Clark and Marcus Wernig are the returning board members. The district was able to...
The spirit of Christmas will light up Cow Bayou in Bridge City with a boat parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10. The “Christmas on the Bayou” boat parade will wind its way along the Cow Bayou shoreline in a course that begins and ends at High Tides Restaurant and Marina. A fleet of boats adorned in Christmas lights will navigate past the many neighborhoods on the bayou entertaining residents and spreading Christmas cheer. The procession will depart High Tides at 6 PM. Upon r...
(Orange, Texas) The Lutcher Theater will present "My Fair Lady" on Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, TX native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you "The King & I" and "South Pacific," comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loe...
Elizabeth Chandler Boyett, 88, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2022, at her daughter's home in Bridge City, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Matthew Chandler of Life Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at...
Shirley "Teresa" Broussard Krout, 85, of Orange, passed away on November 17, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Teresa was born on July 19, 1937, in Orange, Texas. She attended Community Christian Church, and was formerly a beautician, having worked for her sister Dorothy's...
Two important changes in the girls' basketball program at Orangefield go into effect this season. The Lady Bobcats have dropped in classification from 4A to 3A and they have a new head coach. Eric Girola comes to Orangefield from Buna where he was the Lady Cougars head coach the last 11 years. "When this job at Orangefield came open I decided to try something new, a new place, some new people, and so here I am," Girola replied. Buna has been an annual opponent for Orangefield...
Another hopefully successful season is underway for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears basketball team. The Lady Bears are shooting to at least match their playoff run of last season. Little Cypress-Mauriceville finished second place in district and then won two playoff games. The Lady Bears were defeated by Huffman in the third round of the state playoffs to end their season. Coach Eddie Michalko indicated the Lady Bears really came together towards the end of the...
A wonderful season for the Orangefield football team came to an end on Friday night. The Bobcats lost 42-19 to the Cameron Yoemen at Freedom Field in the Alvin School District. Orangefield (9-3) was trying to win an area round football playoff game for the first time in the school's history and concluded the season as bi-district champions. Cameron Yoe (9-3) with the win advances to the third round of the state playoffs. The Yoemen used a short passing attack combined with an...
(Orange, Texas) Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree this season as the Lutcher Theater presents "Million Dollar Quartet Christmas!" The heartwarming holiday musical is set to play one night only on November 29 at 7:30 p.m., as part of a 26-city national touring production. Members of the original Million Dollar Quartet team, Tony-nominated book writer Colin Escott and orchestrator Chuck Mead, reunite with director Scott Weinstein for this new musical holiday...
Clyde Adrain Welch, Sr., 85, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, November 21, 2022, at New Cherry Grove Baptist Church, in Deweyville, Texas; Pastor Jeremy Walton officiating. Rite of Committal and interment will be held following services at Richard-Welch Resting Place Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends will be held prior to services, from 11:00 AM until service time....
Ms. Richie's Small Animal Management class welcomed guest speaker, Mrs. Ashley Freasier with The Soggy Doggy Mobile Pet Grooming, who spoke about the basics of pet grooming. She informed them about clipping their hair and trimming their nails. She also told them about how she got started in grooming and about the services that her business offers. She was also able to do a grooming demonstration on her standard poodle, Coop. Thank you Mrs. Freasier for taking the time out of...
After much anticipation, Chevron Phillips Chemical and QatarEnergy announced their plans on Wednesday morning for an $8.5 billion construction in Orange County. West Orange-Cove CISD shares its preparations for the economic impacts of this development, as they neighbor closely with the new facility. Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris responded to the announcement by stating, "West Orange-Cove CISD is eager to partner with Chevron. We are educating and training tomorrow's...
The City of Orange Fire Department will be hosting the 7th annual “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign” at Central Fire Station, located at 501 N. 7th Street. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual, family or agency to make a difference in someone’s life during the holiday season. If you or your agency would like to tour the station while dropping off your donations, please contact us so we can schedule a visit for you. Fill the Fire Truck helps support local famil...
Congratulations to Orangefield High School student, Travis Kessell, 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....
This week Mr. Jim Jordan visited Orangefield Junior High to present to students in each grade level. Mr. Jordan shared information on the differences between bullying and conflict, as well as how to properly seek a resolution when encountered with these circumstances. He is known for integrating magic tricks to help drive his message home, and one such trick was revealed later that evening while hosting parents for their version of his presentation. OJH would like to thank...
Maxine Geldard Rawls, 76, passed from this life into life eternal on November 14, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19th at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Maxine was born in Vidor, TX, the second child of Max and Shellie Geldard. She grew up in West Orange where she attended school, excelled in every endeavor, and became head twirler then Drum Major for the West Orange Chiefs. After High School, she attended business school in...
AUSTIN – Six years have passed since a drunk driver killed Azeza Salama’s fiancé and sent her and her two children to the hospital, but her memories of the crash remain as vivid as the day it happened. As people celebrate the holidays with friends and family, TxDOT wants stories such as Azeza’s to remind everyone to always find a sober ride. Last year, Texas saw 48,641 traffic crashes during the holiday season—Dec. 1, 2021, through Jan. 1, 2022—which resulted in 433 fatali...
The official announcement Wednesday that Orange will be getting a new $8.5 billion petrochemical plant for plastics may be the biggest news since 1945, when DuPont announced its plant here. "It's an economic impact we haven't seen in years," said Ida Schossow, president of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Chevron Phillips QatarEntergy Wednesday morning made the official announcement of the new plant along State Highway 87 South between Orange and Bridge City. The p...
Tony Lee Williams, 58, of Port Arthur, passed away on November 14, 2022, peacefully at home. Born in Houston, Texas on April 21, 1964, he was the son of Marvin Lee Williams and Cynthia Williams. Tony enjoyed going to the river to fish. He loved all genre of music. Tony could tell many stories about life. He was loved and cherished. Tony will deeply be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Williams. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Williams; brother,...
Maraline Vann, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Round Rock, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Benny Smith. Prior to the service, visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Maraline was born July 11, 1946, in Pensacola, Florida. She lived in Orange most of her life. She graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1964. She...
Harold Austin Scales, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on November 8, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Harold was born on March 21, 1932, son of the late...
