Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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It was a typical West Orange-Stark versus Jasper clash when the Mustangs met the Bulldogs last Friday night at Turner Stadium in Humble. In a nail-biter game that went down to the last minute, the Mustangs defense held Jasper and walked away with an 18-16 victory. The Mustangs will face the Carthage Bulldogs Friday at the Thomas Center in Beaumont at 7:30 for the Regional title. “We are still alive in the play-offs,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson said. “I was proud of the way t...
The Mauriceville Elementary School will be transformed into Santa’s Winter Wonderland at 5 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 7. All past and present Mauriceville residents, 55 and older, are invited to come join the fun. Each year the supper features a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and gifts from Santa and his elves. Music will be provided by the Marin Family, an area gospel group. Judge Derry Dunn will be the master of ceremonies. Get there early to have a cup of coffee, reminisce with old friends and make a trip down m...
Ms. Taylor Warner has been appointed as the new coordinator for the Orange Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB). Warner is a Nederland High School graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management as well as a certificate in Professional Event Management from Texas A&M University. Warner’s previous work experience includes the Bryan/College Station CVB, the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center in College Station and the Boy Scouts of America in Hor...
Marie Boyd-Johnson, 97, of Orange, has spent her life doing what she loved to do —sew. She began sewing when she was eight years old. But, her mother wouldn’t let her use a sewing machine. The determined girl then used a needle and thread instead to make her dolls some clothes. Johnson made clothes for 15 dolls for the Salvation Army’s toy drive. Each of the dolls she made clothes for this year has the possibility of outfit combinations. Using her own creation of patte...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Dec. 3, and the morning of Dec. 4: Warrant service, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 9672 IH-10 Traffic accident, 3701 N. 16th St. Public service, 1400 S. Hart Ave. Traffic problem, 1500 Chapman St. Traffic problem, 1600 Church St. Warrant service, Arthur Robinson Assist public, 201 8th St. Damaged property, 3520 Ridgemont Dr....
Jalen Simar and his 14 year old son, Carlton, shared a Thanksgiving they won’t soon forget. They had been on their deer stand early Friday morning less than an hour when they heard a shot echo through the woods.“We never even saw a squirrel and gave it up just before noon,” said Jalen. “We were sitting on the tailgate eating a leftover turkey sandwich when Carly’s two cousins drove up with a big buck that they all said Carly had seen twice this year, but could never get an op...
Claybar Cemeteries will hold their second annual Luminary Remembrance Services at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Dec. 14, at 4:00 pm. There will be a combined service for Hillcrest and Forest Lawn, at the cemetery located at 4560 S. Hwy. 87; between Bridge City and Orange. Candle lighting at each cemetery will follow the memorial service at Hillcrest. Luminaries will continue to glow throughout the night. For more information, please call 735-7145....
Donations are needed to make a difference in the lives of all nursing home residents in Orange. Polly Gamblin has been hard at work through fundraising efforts to ensure all seniors can be presented with a beautiful gift set for Christmas. Each gift set included essentials such as hand cream, leg energizer, grip socks, shampoo/conditioner and a tooth brush. There are more than 250 nursing home residents in Orange. Many of the residents do not have any nearby family members or friends who can help them out. A financial...
How far would you go for a loved one? What would you do if you were burdened to help and the feeling just wouldn’t go away? Phillip Ebarb of West Orange was inspired to do something to honor who sister, Peggy Prescott, who died this year of cancer and also help others in similar circumstances. “My family, as many others, had been forced to deal with terminal cancer,” Ebarb said. “My sister had battled valiantly and was losing the fight. Being a strong, single mom, she never as...
Just about 90 days ago Southeast Texas football fans were all excited about the start of the 2013 National Football League season in general and the Houston Texans in particular. After getting to the playoffs two years in a row and winning the first game each time, things were really going to happen for our guys who play their home games at Reliant Stadium in Houston. There were more than mere whispers and murmurs about getting over the hump and winning the American Football Conference championship and getting a shot at playi...
