Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Officers from the Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 27, and Dec. 17: Nov. 27 Domestic disturbance, 1700 block 30th St. Nov. 28: Domestic disturbance, 3800 block Pheasant Nov. 30: Parole violation, Stacy Ledet was arrested, 800 block Dal Sasso Parole violation, Michael Tankersly was arrested, 800 block Dal Sasso Dec 1: Trafficstop/warrant, Corey Michael Bland arrested for 11 warrants, 1900 block 29th St. Traffic stop/warrant, Roberto Jaime Garcia arrested, 4000 block W. Park Assault with...
A 26 year old Orange man was arrested after his vehicle had been towed from a fire lane in the 3000 block of MacArthur Dr. Blake James Roy knocked on the door of an apartment security guard in an attempt to locate his vehicle. When the security guard, who is also a police officer answered the door, Roy asked “Are you the cop?”. When the officer identified himself as a peace officer, he noticed that Roy had a small child in his possession, as well as a marijuana cigarette tuc...
Juanita E. Goodman, age 88 of Burnet, passed away on Dec. 15. She was born on May 4, 1924 in Beaumont, the daughter of Jim and Maudie Fisher. She was a housewife most of her life. She and her husband Glen were married for over 60, years she will be greatly missed. She had such a gentle loving heart. A very dedicated mother and wife; member of the eastern star, and she loved to travel. A special thanks to all at the nursing home and all the helped with her care. She is...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Dec. 17, and the morning of Dec. 18: Burglary, 6883 Meeks Theft, 320 Morrell Larceny from vehicle, 611 Decatur Assault/Family violence, 204 Schley Traffic accident, Hwy. 87 and Allie Payne Civil problem, 5 Circle C Miscellaneous incidents, 513 College Aggravated assault, 111 Pine Warrant service, 205 Border Department activity, Old Hwy. 90 and Westwood...
Allen Romero, 78, of Orange, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Born in New Iberia, La., on May...
WE MUST WORK TO SOLVE MASS KILLINGS I don’t believe there are any ready answers to why mass killings in public places, school, theaters, or other crowded venues have escalated over the past few years. The execution style killings of 20 precious children and six adults in Newtown,Connecticut’sSandyHookElementarySchool just brings more questions of why and an outcry for answers. There are no quick solutions or fixes. We’re faced today with a society that exploits viole...
Charles Arnold McNeely, Sr., 77, of Vidor died Monday, Dec. 17, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Charles was a native of Rose City, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Charles retired from Gulf States Utilities after 40 years as an Engineer. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Charles served his country in the US Army Paratroopers during the Korean War. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to...
Hulen William Turner, 78, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, in Starks. Hulen was born in Beaumont, to William and Winnie Hall Turner on Jan. 25, 1934. After serving in the U. S. Army, Hulen and his wife, Sarah, moved to New Iberia where he worked as a mechanic. Together they moved their family to Vinton and then moved to Starks six years ago. He was a member of the Lansing St. Church of Christ in Orange. Hulen is survived by his wife, Sarah Pence Turner of Starks; three sons, Richard (Tammy) Turner and William Skipper (Laura)...
We thought it would be nice to drive to Houston to watch the Texans clinch the AFC South Division championship against the Indianapolis Colts—the team that used to own that AFC South title until the Texans snatched it away last year—at Reliant Stadium Sunday. As luck would have it, sitting right in front of us was a burly old man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit. Fans come to NFL games decked out in many different get-ups, but why this time right in front of me. During halftime I asked the gentleman, “Do you get to watch...
