Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 1:20 pm, the Orange County Narcotics Division, with the help of Orange County SWAT, executed a targeted search warrant at the 1100 block of Henry St in Vidor, TX. During the search, authorities uncovered a substantial amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the location, resulting in the filing of two felony possession charges. Additionally, individuals with outstanding warrants were apprehended during the operation....
The Stark Foundation is pleased to announce its holiday initiative, spreading the joy of the season by hosting charitable food drives and pajama collections across their cultural venues in Orange, Texas. As part of their commitment to community, the Stark Foundation aims to uplift the spirits and support those in need during this special time of the year. The Lutcher Theater, Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center and The W.H. Stark House will serve as focal points for...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 7th as "a date which will live in infamy" after Japanese airplanes bombed an American naval base Pearl Harbor killing U.S. personnel. As a result, on Aug. 23, 1994, United States Congress, designated Dec. 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It is a tradition to fly the Flag of the United States at half-staff until sunset in honor of dead patriots. This week marks 82 years since the history changing day...
Two Victorian era buildings, a home and a tiny school, will be open for tours Thursday, December 7,during the 57th Annual Toy Coffee sponsored by the Service League of Orange. Cheryl Sharpton-Stalnaker is chair of the event with Vineen Giordano as co-chair. Beth and Kenneth Wheeler restored both buildings in the Old Orange Historic District and have the decorated for Christmas for the tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is new, unwrapped toy or money donation for the...
On a stormy night in November 1957, young Gerald Edwards survived a tornado that destroyed the old Stark High field house where he and seven others were after a Carr Junior High football game. Now, Dr. Gerald Edwards, an esteemed Southern Baptist minister and leader, will recount his survival as one of the testimonies to be heard this weekend during the Christmas Crusade for Christ in the Orange County Expo Center. Each night will include a meal for fellowship and music from...
Don't spend your big school property tax cut for Christmas, yet. The tax savings, along with a raise in teacher pensions, are on hold because of lawsuits challenging the elections with accusations about voting machines irregularities. State Senator Robert Nichols told a gathering in Orange Tuesday morning the governor cannot certify the election until the lawsuits are resolved. That could take months, which means counties may have to mail out new tax statements with the full...
Sabine Federal Credit Union (Sabine FCU) is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest branch in Beaumont, Texas, set to open its doors in early 2024. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Sabine FCU as we proudly exist to nurture financial growth and build prosperity by cultivating relationships and providing exceptional products and services for any stage of life. The new branch, located at the corner of Gladys and Major (8255 Gladys), reflects Sabine FCU's...
Orangefield High School students in the Child Development and Patient Care Technician courses traveled to LSCO for some hands-on learning. Students were able to participate in the simulation of a delivery and infant care after birth, as well as pediatric and adult simulation scenarios. The students greatly enjoyed the opportunity to put some of their classroom learning to the test. Thank you to the LSCO Nursing Department for welcoming us and investing in our...
The year is coming to a close and the holidays are fast approaching. Have a fun and safe holiday season! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Texas still number one for domestic in-migration Last year, Texas again was the number one destination for Americans moving to another state, according to State-to-State Migration Flows data from the Census Bureau. The most signification migration flows occurred between Texas and other high-population states, like...
Eldon Ray Smith, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2023, at his home in Orange. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, California, on December 13, 1960, he was the son of Eldon Ezekial Smith and Belva Lois Quebodeaux Smith. Eldon was employed with Bilfinger...
Curtis “Shorty” Fowler, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2023, at his home in Orange. With his wife by his side!! Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Pennington. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Hardin, Texas, on November 15, 1950, he was the son of Raymond Fowler and Lorene Walters Fow...
Becky Lynn Book, 45, of Orange, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Ridgewood Church in Port Arthur, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dustin Guidry of Ridgewood Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, D...
Stephen Jack Bull, 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Chip Anthony. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 22, 1952, he was the son of James Harold...
Santa Claus made his annual pre-Christmas Day visit to West Orange on Monday. Santa traded his sleigh and eight reindeers for a blue and silver fire truck to arrive at the West Orange City Hall. Children gave their Christmas wishes to Santa as he sat in a big chair in front of the dais of the city council. Each child was given a treat bag after their meeting with Santa. Adults got some treats with tasty punch and cookies for everyone. Prior to Santa's big arrival Municipal...
The all-district selections in football for District 9-4A Division II were released this week. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs and the Bridge City Cardinals had players chosen for the honors. Of special note was Nicholas Crosson of the Mustangs who made the First Team Defense as both a corner back and as the punt returner in the district. Crosson was also named to the Second Team Offense as a wide receiver. Nicholas Lejeune of the Cardinals made the First Team Defense in the de...
Little Cypress Mauriceville took third place in the Best of the Bay Tournament held in Aransas Pass the first weekend in December. The Bears beat West Oso 59-46 to grab the third place trophy. LCM's Alantheon Winn scored 20 points in the win. Bryson Price tallied 11 for the Bears who improved their record to 5-6 on the season. Little Cypress Mauriceville will play at the Hardin Jefferson Hoops Marathon beginning this Thursday. In other tournament action the Bridge City...
The Orangefield Bobcats took home the championship trophy the first weekend of December from Big Sandy. The Bobcats played the host school the Big Sandy Wildcats ranked fourteenth in the state for class 2A on Saturday and won 36-26 to be the champions. The game proved to be a battle of two stout defenses as open shots were hard to come by. The Bobcats were led in scoring by Zane Wrinkle with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Kadyn Rucker also played well, turning in 8 points...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats finished up the West Kolache Tournament with a win on Saturday, December 2, against Coolidge. Orangefield went 3-1 in the tournament which took place near Waco. The Lady Bobcats were led offensively by Mikayla Locke who had 17 points and also had a team high 7 steals. Greenlea Oldham pulled down 5 rebounds, made 2 steals, and scored 12 points for Orangefield. Other Lady Bobcats with good games were Rebecca Durbin who fought for 5 rebounds, Steeley...
Robert “Uncle Bud” Doucet, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 29, 2023, at home. Visitation will be from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge with a procession to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery for a graveside service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church. Born in Winnshire, Texas, on April 28, 1953, he was the son of Gaston Doucet and Marie (Thibodeaux) Doucet. Rob...
Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date with Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1951, she was the daughter of Sidney Howard Longron and Elva Jane Granger Gordy. Kathy was a very caring and loving woman who adored her family. She enjoyed going to the casino and going dancing. She absolutely loved hav...
Bridge City graduate Taryn Doiron has earned First Team All-America volleyball honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III (NJCAA DIII). Doiron is a freshman at Dallas College Eastfield. Taryn is the setter for the Harvester Bees at Eastfield. She put up some impressive statistics in her first year with Eastfield by assisting on 736 points, making 259 digs, and serving 48 aces. In all but one of her 35 matches this past season Doiron recorded...
Catherine “Faye” Bellanger, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Groves, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. A visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Cl...
Randolph Spotswood Knipp, 90, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 28th peacefully at home in his sleep. He was born in Hampton Roads, Virginia, during the height of the Great Depression, on February 18th, 1933. Herbert Hoover was still president. He attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served two years as a tank commander in Fort Knox,...
Janice Sue Blue Conley, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Bastrop, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at North Orange Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Edwards. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Jefferson, Texas, on December 30, 1938,...
Amy Carol Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2023, at her home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 9, 1960, she was the daughter of Lowell Glenn Sandlin and Mary Elizabeth Wilson (Young). She worked as an x-ray technician for many years, working for Dr. Howard Williams as well as at Doctor’s Hospital in Port Arthur. Amy was a kind and giving person who loved spending time with her family and friends whenever she could. She had a true green t...
