Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Green Avenue in downtown Orange will have an eye-catching two-story building with a glass tower in front as Lamar State College Orange constructs a new, $38.15 million Academic Building. The college this week released architectural drawings of the building, which will be along Green between Fifth and Fourth streets where the old glass Orange National Bank, later Capital One, stood for some 40 years. The Texas Legislature in 2021 approved the money. The legislature was led by...
Here comes Santa Claus, and Santa Claus, and Santa Claus. The Jolly Old Elf will be spending lots of time in Orange and West Orange the next couple of weeks as the Christmas season spreads wide. The longest-lasting community event, the 73rd Annual Orange Christmas Parade through downtown will be on Saturday, December 3, starting at 6 p.m. The Orange Kiwanis Club took over sponsorship of the parade which includes marching bands, floats, drill teams, and, of course, Santa at...
The Texas Public Utilities Commission has approved Entergy's plans for a new power plant in Bridge City, clearing the way for construction to start in the upcoming year. Entergy said the project should have 7,000 construction jobs and 26 permanent jobs. The new plant will replace the plant built in the early 1960s that uses natural gas to make electricity. Current estimates call for it to be finished in 2026. The addition of more construction jobs in the next couple of years w...
ORANGE COUNTY ADVANCED POWER STATION STATE OF THE ART The new power station in Orange County, near Bridge City, at the present Entergy location, will be in the city of Port Arthur. However, the advanced power station will continue to be in the Bridge City school district. The power station will provide critical power to Southeast Texas with a significantly lower emissions rate than the legacy generation it replaces. An outside analysis conducted by TXP, Inc. determined that co...
There is not a better role on the planet for Adam Conrad’s return to the live stage after a 12-year hiatus than Buddy in “Elf the Musical.” He is excited to be cast as the lead character in Beaumont Community Player’s newest musical offering that opens this weekend for a three-week run. Those that know him are familiar with his over-animated antics which are the perfect embodiment of Buddy’s character. “I’m goofy and I’m crazy and this part is so much energy, so much fun (cl...
(ORANGE, TX) – The W.H. Stark House is hosting a Stark Family Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Timed tickets are available upon arrival at the Carriage House (times may not be booked in advance). The Open House features a walk-through of the First & Second Floors of The W.H. Stark House, decked out for the holiday season. Groups with children under the age of 6 or with limited mobility will have access to the first floor only. The Hou...
I am absolutely convinced that some of us were born with an extra gene that commits us to following politics in great detail. As a victim of such plague, you may be assured that I always look forward to enjoying the privilege of casting my vote. I always do so as early as possible because I would be greatly disappointed to pass on to the next world without having expressed my wise view of who should be running the country in my absence. Recent elections have involved various...
Gardeners, many of you hosted neighbors, friends, and family (as did we) during the Thanksgiving holiday. Some family members drove considerable distances and others traveled greater distances, traveling from Europe to be with us. Thanksgiving 2022 is now a pleasant memory but one of pure enjoyment, as meaningful time spent with people in our lives who matter most! It's truly amazing how quickly this year is coming to an end, with the joy of Christmas a few short weeks away an...
Regional Final High School Playoff Games This Week FORT BEND MARSHALL (12-1) over PORT NECHES-GROVES (11-2) 7 p.m. Friday at Galena Park ISD Stadium. SILSBEE (13-0) over CUERO (12-1) 1:30 p.m. Friday at NRG Stadium in Houston. NEWTON (12-1) over GILMER HARMONY (8-5) 7 p.m. Friday at Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches. Playoff Games of Interest to Southeast Texas—Northshore (13-0) over Atascocita (11-2), Katy (13-0) over C.E. King (9-4), Tyler Chapel Hill (11-2) over Kilgore (...
Besides getting stuffed with turkey last week, we also had to tolerate some “major moves” in the world of football as college and the National Football League made changes either with their quarterbacks or even canning a few head coaches. The most hilarious move was done by our feeble Houston Texans, who benched two-year quarterback Davis Mills for journeyman Kyle Allen, who was picked up in the free-agent marketplace last spring as the team’s back-up quarterback. Mills has t...
December and January, two months that for a long time were rarely associated with fishing of any kind in this area, have now become almost like any other good month to wet a hook. Techniques that were brought up from the lower coast of Texas have transformed the dismal winter months into a saltwater fisherman’s paradise. Over the last several years Sabine Lake has suffered from the effects of floods, storms, and freezes which have greatly contributed to the lack of big t...
Evelyn Joan Sechler Born in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1925, Evelyn was the daughter of Reverend James and Alice St. Clair. She attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania majoring in biology and chemistry. After moving to Texas, she graduated from Lamar College with a BS in social science and MA in history. Evelyn began a professional career in education from 1954 to 1989 in Port Neches – Groves, Port Arthur and West Orange Cove Consolidated school di...
Doris Evelyn Cogburn, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2022, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care in Silsbee, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Linscomb Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2022, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 28, 1940, she was the...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville made the playoffs last year in basketball, and the Bears enjoyed their finest post season run ever. LCM is looking to improve on its district record and at least match its best previous performance in the playoffs this season. The Bears were a little disappointed by adversity and were unhappy finishing third in their tough district last season. LCM landed in a nice spot though in the playoff bracket which led to victories in the first two rounds of...
Shirley Ann LeBlanc, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 24, 1945, she was the daughter of Bryant Edward Lawrence and Eun...
Grant Edward Stewart, 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2022, at his home. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on April 5, 1964, he was the son of Gordon Stewart and Geraldine (Doriguzzi) Stewart. Grant was a very hardworking man and took pride in providing for his family. He was very well known for his knowledge of industrial painting....
This could be a rebuilding year for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs basketball team. Only one Mustang is back on the varsity that won a playoff game last season. West Orange-Stark was up and down most of Coach Chris Castille's first year leading the Mustangs. They struggled early before finding their groove near the end of the district games and making the playoffs. The Mustangs pulled off a bit of an upset winning a playoff game for the first time in four years defeating the...
There are three reasons the Orangefield Bobcats should be outstanding in basketball this season. The first is the Bobcats return eight players from last year's team, second the junior varsity should supply several new players to the varsity for this campaign, and finally Orangefield moved to the lower 3A classification making it one of the largest schools in its district. The Bobcat varsity was 25-11 last season finishing in second place in their district behind only the...
A young Bridge City basketball team took its lumps last season. The Cardinals are more mature now and look to be a playoff contender this season. Last year was a rebuilding campaign for Bridge City after a successful season two years ago. The Cardinals lost five seniors going into last season and played only two juniors, multiple sophomores, and a couple freshmen on the varsity. Coach Randall Robertson analyzed the uphill battle his Cardinals had with a lack of varsity...
Orange County Special Angels Rodeo is one of eight charities participating in the Trees of Hope contest at Delta Downs Casino in Vinton, La. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three charities receiving the most votes for their decorated trees. "We need people to go vote," said Special Angels representative Deborah Harris. All voting is in person and is open Nov. 23-Dec.15....
Marilyn A. Oldani, 86, of Orange, Texas, peaceful passed away with her family by her side on November 20, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre, Father David Edwards, Father Tom Phelan, Father Ernie Carpio and Deacon Keith Hebert. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...
Pam LeDoux, 69, of Orange, passed away on November 22, 2022, peacefully at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Murry Ray. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 29, 1952, she was the daughter of Wesley Prince and Peggy Caffey. Pam worked at Printpack for customer service and retired after 32 years with them. She...
