Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orange County Commissioners, led by Judge John Gothia, made it clear what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving. "The county is happy for getting through 2021 without any hurricanes or other disasters," the judge and four commissioners said in unison. And they're hoping to start receiving federal reimbursements for money spent on 2020's Hurricane Laura early in 2022. As usual, much of Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting revolved around repairs to damage caused by past...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will once again usher in the Christmas season with Christmas Strolls. Colorful displays throughout the gardens along with lighted Community-decorated Christmas trees will welcome visitors. You are cordially invited to come out for a leisurely stroll through our illuminated landscapes and celebrate the holiday season. Christmas Strolls run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the evenings of December 8, 9, 10, 11 and December 15,...
Hard as it is to believe, the rumbling up and down 16th Street and the deforestation of MacArthur Drive bodes well for the city of Orange. Add to it the tractors and large pipes behind the Whataburger on I-10 and it all smells like Progress. The Texas Department of Transportation has a lifetime gig in Orange County, for sure. Just on the interstate alone. But one of the new projects represents a $2 million investment in 16th Street, which city fathers hope will be an uber...
While Ann Richards about whom I have already written succeeded Bill Clements, one short article in the Penny Record does not give adequate credit or respect to Ann Richards by becoming the first female governor of Texas in many years. Unlike Ma Ferguson who was elected governor because of the illegal and unethical conduct of her husband, Ann Richards got elected on her own merits in large measure because she had the fortitude to favor a state lottery, be a ground breaker showi...
Playoffs: Regional Semi-finals No. 4 West Orange-Stark Mustangs (10-1) vs No. 6 Bellville Brahmas (12-0), 6 p.m., Friday, Randall Reed Stadium, New Caney Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears (10-2) vs No. 3 El Campo Ricebirds (11-1), 6 p.m., Friday, Woodforest National Bank, Shenandoah Playoffs: Area Results WOS 20 Jasper 7 LCM 42 Columbia 21 PNG 49 Montgomery 42 Carthage 42 Hamshire-Fannett 14 Newton 36 Dekalb 6 Columbus 42 Anahuac 34 Bremond 55 Evadale 19 Lorena 50 Woodville 6 Academy 42 East Chambers 33 Wortham 38 W...
WEST ORANGE-STARK (10-1) over BELLVILLE (12-0) 6 p.m. Friday at Randall Reed Stadium in New Caney-This very well could have been a battle of the unbeatens if inclement weather hadn't interrupted the Mustangs' season opener in the third quarter at Nederland with WO-S behind 13-7. If the 'Stangs can upset this foe Friday night, their reward will be facing another undefeated team-either China Spring (12-0) or Carthage (11-0) in the regional finals. EL CAMPO (11-1) over LITTLE...
The 2021 football season continues for one more week for the Bears and Mustangs as both had solid victories this past Friday night in the Area round of the playoffs. Now each team will face its toughest opponent of the season. The No. 4 state-ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (10-1) defeated the Jasper Bulldogs 20-7 this past Friday at Beaumont ISD Memorial Stadium in a defensive slugfest. The Bulldogs struck first on a 61-yard touchdown pass for a quick 7-0 lead early in the...
As a youngster growing up fishing every piece of water I could find from canals to stock ponds as well as the occasional trip to the river or lake I can always remember carrying what I thought was the ultimate arsenal of fishing lures. On the top tray of my little orange 2 drawer tackle box was always a couple of spinner baits because they were just "money in the bank" as far as I was concerned. Beetle spins and H-n-H's in all manner of colors still attached to the cardboard...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of November 15 , 2021 thru November 19, 2021 Andrew M. Hollingsworth and Kennedi A. Manuel Robert W. Reagor, Jr. and Makayla S. Simmons Dexter J. Allen and Amy T. Howard Alexander T. Beckham and Julie M. Denson Colton G. Bates and Ciara R. Crooks Matthew S. Lawson and Tiffany A. Lambert Cory L. Lillard and Michaela C. Diamond Jacques E. Ramirez and Sierra N. Haygood Terry L. Hale and Brianna K. Stephens Christopher T. Ecosta and...
Ricky Lavon Hargrove, 75, of Orange, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on November 21, 2021, while surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life Worship Service for Ricky will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas on September 10, 1946, Ricky was the son of Burke Alan Hargrove and Kathryn “Kate” Hargrove of Silsbee, Texas. He attended Silsbee schools until his senior year whe...
The Heritage House of Orange County will present Christmas with Santa at 905 W. Division Orange, Tx 77630 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM and Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM This is a free community event. Please come see all our new construction as we try to recover from past hurricanes. Santa will be here for your picture perfect holiday. Pictures are free with your own cameras. However, Heritage House will have a professional photographer available for a fee of $10.00. With this photo...
OJH Band All Region On Saturday, November 13th, Orangefield Junior High had 21 students travel to Hardin-Jefferson High School to audition for the Region 10 ATSSB All-Region Band. This was the first contest held in person in 2 years! Of those 21 students, seven earned spots in the band and one student earned an alternate spot to the band! The students who made the band are Ella Welch 10th chair Flute, Mia Hernandez 24th Chair Clarinet, Evan Pinkston 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone...
Come take your picture with Santa on Sunday, December 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Train Depot located at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. You can see our Christmas Train running above the windows near the ceiling. You may take pictures with your own camera or phone camera. Don't forget you will get a candy cane from Santa!...
I Thessalonians 5:19 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." This is not meant to be a great piece of scholarship, but to rejoice in a great time of the year…Thanksgiving. It should not be a time to first give credence to the turkey and all the trimmings. It is supposed to be a time for a special look at life in and through Christ Jesus. The song "Count Your Blessings" has to come to mind. When we are sitting around the t...
The Friends of the Orange Public Library will be hosting Gingerbread House Fun on Sunday, December 4 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is a $20 donation to cover the cost of materials. Each group may have a maximum of 4 members. Participants must be 5 years of age and under 14 years of age, with 1 an adult present. Each group will receive all materials to make "one" approx. 6" square gingerbread house. Reservations are limited to 12 groups, first come first serve. Gingerbread houses will remain at the Library for judging...
Raylene McKinney Terrell, 78, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her home in Woodville, Texas. Raylene was born on July 11, 1943 in Houston, Texas. She moved with her family to Bridge City, Texas in 1957 and graduated from Bridge City High School in 1961. After graduating from Port Arthur College, she began working at the Port Arthur Housing Authority in 1962 and retired from there in 2004 as the Deputy Executive Director. Raylene was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, and...
Angel gained her wings to Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021 with her sister by her side. She was 62 years old. Angel was born August 28, 1959, in Hahira, Georgia to A.C. and Goldie Johnson. Angel had Downs Syndrome, but this did not hold her back from being a very independent child. She could color the most perfect pictures. She loved to sit for hours and color the day or night away. Her favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz. She would even cackle like the Wicked Witch of the...
If you're reading this it means I didn't make it. Big time bummer! But don't think I didn't go down without a fight! Cancer is a wicked thing. Since I'm writing this in advance, I assume I am survived by John R. Morgan, my hero for more than 30 years, and our amazing children, James A. Morgan, Alden B. Morgan & Ashton R. Morgan. All of whom I love more than I can say. I am also survived by my parents, my mother, Barbara C. Worsham-Gartung, who is selfless and compassionate...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Reagan Lee, Employee of Merle Norman, has been named November Employee of the Month. Reagan was presented her award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Crystal Fabre, at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Reagan Lee is an Employee of Merle Norman. She is a full time student at Deweyville High School, she is also a student at Lamar State College. She is due to graduate HS in December and...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awarded Leslie's Place restaurant with its Business of the Month award for the month of July 2021. The actual presentation took place this past week at the restaurant on Texas Avenue. Leslie Rider, owner of Leslie's Place, said, "We are honored to be a part of the Bridge City community, and I look forward to being more involved. We want to be the local diner, gossip shop, hangout, and coffee shop. Think of the TV show Cheers, 'Where...
Violet Lola Branch, 100, of Orange, passed away on November 5, 2021, at her home. A celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 19, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Valerie Sansing. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, she was the daughter of...
The Friends of the Orange Public Library will be hosting Gingerbread House Fun on Sunday, December 4 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is a $20 donation to cover the cost of materials. Each group may have a maximum of 4 members. Participants must be 5 years of age and under 14 years of age, with 1 an adult present. Each group will receive all materials to make "one" approx. 6" square gingerbread house. Reservations are limited to 12 groups, first come first serve. Gingerbread houses will remain at the Library for judging...
Capt. Gerald Michael Brones, 68, of Gilchrist, Texas was welcomed into his heavenly home on November 17, 2021, in Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Joe Brandon. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Mora, Minnesota, on September 13, 1953, he was the son of Harvey Brones and Carle...
Shawn Hare, candidate for Orange County Commissioner Precinct 2, will host a coffee-with-the-candidate event benefiting the Service League of Orange's annual Toy Coffee event on November 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Old Orange Café. "This will be the first of many opportunities for me to visit with my neighbors," Hare said. "I intend to be a working commissioner, so I need to keep my feet on the pavement and hear what's important to them. I need to know more about...
Basketball season got underway Thursday night, as the Cardinals of Bridge City sent their 8th-grade teams to take on the Bobcats! The 8th grade B team showed up determined to win. They kept the lead all game long, with Brooklyn Bott and Kamryn Kelley tying for the highest scorers of the game. Defensively, Gabby White and Sarah Hext pulled down vital rebounds to keep the Cats ahead. Mattie Owens and Alexi Collazo made contributions with steals, while also grabbing an assist and a bucket for themselves. The Lady Cats took the...
