Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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PHELAN BIG LOSS FOR ORANGE COUNTY The Texas House Speaker is one of the most powerful legislative positions in the state. For a district like ours, it is a big loss to lose Dade Phelan. It really doesn’t matter if a state leader is Republican or Democrat, he always is in a position to bring good things to his district. Phelan, 49, has been one of the most powerful elected officials in Texas. Phelan started to lose his grip on the House last year when Attorney General Ken P...
The Bridge City ISD Service Center won the Mayor's Trophy in the Chamber of Commerce's annual lighted Christmas parade last Saturday. The Mayor's Trophy goes for the best showing of the theme, which was Christmas on the Bayou. A decorated school bus pulled replicas of bayou creatures. Other awards went to Girl Scouts Troop 3639 for Best Overall and First Place Float. Second Place Float went to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Third Place Float to the BC ISD Service Center....
Orange County isn't really known for traditional caroling, but Orange Community Players, Inc. is striving to bring it back to spread holiday cheer and raise a few funds at the same time. They are offering "Cookies and Carols" Dec. 20-21 between the hours of 5-8 p.m. This is a "pay what you can" event. New board member Crystal Kelley came up with the idea last week when she, Ashley Guillory and Mic Coats attended the board meeting seeking to fill some vacant seats on the OCP bo...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Mosquito Joe has been named Business of the Month for December 2024. They were presented with an award at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City High School. Pictured: Lucy Fields, Shawn Brekel and Patrick Brekel Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Orange City Council Tuesday officially created a reinvestment zone for 556 acres of land that was a paper mill from 1967 until it closed last as International Paper last year. The designation will allow an investing company to get State of Texas economic incentives to buy the property and develop it. Scott Overton, chief appraiser at the Orange County Appraisal District said the deed to the property has not been filed to show the old plant has sold, but he has heard the...
This week the new Golden Triangle Polymers plant under construction will be hauling in giant pieces of equipment on a route down West Roundbunch Road, FM 408 into Orangefield, and then FM 105 to South Highway 87. The dates and times are Wednesday, December 11, at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12 at 8 a.m., and Friday, December 13, at 8 a.m. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the equipment will leave by truck in Port Arthur at Highway 87 and Houston Street. The...
Forty years ago, a young University of Houston Law School graduate and new member of the Texas Bar moved to Orange for his first job as a lawyer. He felt he was lucky to get a job as an assistant district attorney at a time when the county had some of the highest pay in the state for that position in a small town. His plan was to learn to prosecute misdemeanors and then felonies and do the work for maybe three years. Then, he was moving back to San Antonio to defend those...
Who is ready for another Christmas parade? Christmas in Orangefield kicks off with one at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21. The parade path starts at Orangefield Oil Supply on FM 508 and travels down FM105, taking a right on Sandbar Road down to the Orangefield Junior High School. The public is invited to celebrate, shop, eat and enjoy good entertainment, visit with Santa and the Grinch and make this an unforgettable Christmas. Christmas in Orangefield was started several years ago...
After a nearly 2 week layoff the Texas duck season is set to resume once again on December 14th and it happens to fall just perfect after the coldest weather of the year. The weather man appears to have not cooperated as forecasts call for warmer temps for several days leading up to Saturday’s opener. Reports from farther up the flyway suggest the biggest influx of birds has yet to happen as they migrate from the north. Many outfitters I have spoken with say the same thing a...
It's the most wonderful time of the year, filled with cozy gatherings, cherished traditions, and festive decorations. Whether you plan to set up a sparkling outdoor display or create a warm atmosphere indoors, Entergy Texas encourages customers to keep safety top of mind this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year caused by decorations, excluding trees....
Actress Frances Fisher, who grew up in Orange and is a graduate of Stark High, reunited last week with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCapprio, at the premier of Winslet's latest film. The three were together in the classic 1997 movie 'Titanic,' with Fisher playing the mother of Rose, Winslet's character. The film was one of two Academy Award Best Picture winners that Fisher has had prominent featured roles. Fisher's many acting credits include performing with Orange Community...
Former OC Judge Carl Thibodeaux was spotted buddying up to Santa (Pat Cook) recently. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Taylor...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced that the December Student of the Month for Bridge City is Abbie McDonald. Abbie is ranked 4 of 211 with a GPA of 4.74. Pictured:, De. Amanda James, Laura Roberts, Kim McDonald, Abbie McDonald, Judd McDonald, Dr. Mike Kelly and Chloe Tucker. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the December Student of the Month for Orangefield is Jett Stevenson. Jett is ranked 36 of 114 with GPA: 3.67....
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club named Raely Ply as their December Student of the Month for Bridge City. Raely ranks 58 out of 211 students and has a GPA 4.098. She plans to attend Lamar University to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Pictured are Roger Ply-Dad, Crystal Ply-Mom, Rylan Ply- Brother, Raely - Student, Mark Bunch-Rotarian, Chloe Tucker-Counselor and Dr Amanda James-BCHS Principal....
In the spirit of Christmas giving Rodney Townsend of Bridge City, an attorney and incoming Judge for Orange County Court at Law No. 2, made two financial contributions to support local organizations serving the public. The donations, totaling $10,000, went to the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance and the Orange County Meals on Wheels program. Both organization received checks for $5,000 each. According to Melissa Isaacs, director of the Ministerial Alliance, there...
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Natalie Roach as their Orangefield December Student of the Month. Natalie ranks 55 out of 120 students with a GPA of 3.39. She plans on joining the Army and pursuing a career as a Veterinarian for farm animals. Pictured are Amber Watkins-Aunt, Natalya Roach-Mother, Natalie-Student, Mark Bunch-Rotarian, Britni Briggs-Counselor, and Rea Wrinkle-OFHS Principal....
On Monday, December 9, several members of Orangefield's Uprising Club spent the day sorting toys to help the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. The students enjoy participating in this activity every year during Toy Week. It is a great opportunity for them to serve in their community. The Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance is a non-profit, faith-based organization that has been serving our local communities since 1998. It is a collaboration of 17 local...
Funeral services for Nelda Joyce (Phelps) Ainsworth, 83, of Bridge City will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Services will be held at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City with Brother Terry Wright and Brother Trey Ainsworth officiating. Interment service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Griggs Cemetery of Newton County. Nelda was born November 18, 1941 in Stringtown, Texas to Jack Phelps and Mellie (Griggs) Phelps, and died Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Lufkin...
Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce names Students, Employees of the Month from Bridge City, Orangefield and Vidor High Schools....
Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr. (Landau) October 31, 1946 – November 18, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we honor the life of Patrick Nicholas Lawrence Sr., a devoted father, decorated Army veteran, retired medical doctor, and a man of unwavering faith whose compassion, wisdom, and kindness left an indelible mark on countless lives. Patrick was born on October 31, 1946, to Dewey Dee "Buck" Lawrence Jr. and Mabel Wingate Lawrence as the third of 15 children in an e...
After 20 years on the bench of County Court at Law Number Two, Judge Troy Johnson announces that he is retiring. Says Judge Johnson, "I am stepping aside with the satisfaction of having kept my campaign promises. We eliminated the large backlog of criminal cases that we inherited. The combined efforts of our court team, the attorneys, and the bonding companies have enabled us to clear more than 20,000 criminal cases." Throughout his tenure in the courtroom, Judge Johnson has h...
The Lutcher Theater welcomes the critically acclaimed Broadway tour of "Dear Evan Hansen" for two performances on Tuesday, December 17, and Wednesday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. Declared "one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history" by "The Washington Post," "Dear Evan Hansen" has captivated audiences worldwide with its deeply moving exploration of our interconnected, social media-driven lives. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, this groundbreaking...
Every Dollar Stays Local During this holiday season, The Salvation Army staff and volunteers are diligently working to raise much needed funds to support those most in need this Christmas, and beyond. This year, The Salvation Army seeks to raise $100,000 to meet the growing demand for essential services in the Orange community and is falling behind its goal. Every year, The Salvation Army of Orange provides meals, financial assistance, emergency disaster services, youth...
