Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging everyone to end 2022 safely as they travel and spend time with family and friends this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 23 and will be out on the roads looking for people who are speeding, not wearing their seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing other traffic violations. Additionally, this...
After sitting around the house for nearly five hours Saturday without any heat or electricity, I decided to hike around the corner to where the transformer was being worked on. There were a couple of curious onlookers also at the site-- one being an old man with a white beard and the other being a gal who had been jogging and was taking a break. After Entergy told us the problem would be taken care of between noon and 12:30 p.m. and then revised to between 2:00-2:30, I went...
Anyone living in Mauriceville for the past few years has run into Chris Sowell. He's worked with youth sports leagues, 4-H, and is president of the Mauriceville Heritage Association. He's delivered meals to shut-ins. He's shown up with a chainsaw to cut storm debris. "I found a passion for helping my community," he said. He's assisted so many people that they kept asking him to run for county commissioner. This year was right, especially when the incumbent Precinct 2 Commissio...
Stores in downtown Orange were full of "fine" and "elegant" food and wares one hundred and twenty years ago as the city drew shoppers from all over the county. Luckily, a Christmas Eve tragedy was averted thanks to H.F. Frazee and other "gentlemen." They grabbed the bridle of a horse that had gone wild, saving the two young Depew ladies who were in their buggy on Fifth Street. The evening Orange Daily Tribune reported the "Exciting Runaway" that morning at Ortmeyers...
Christmas and New Year's are on Sundays this year which means garbage schedules in the five largest Orange County cities will run as normal with no skipped days. The government offices have announced their holiday closings for the next two weeks. Though offices will be closed, first responders will work those days. Orange County offices at all locations will be closed Thursday December 22, Friday December 23, and Monday December 26. For the New Year's break, the closing will b...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Reds Liquor has been named Business of the Month for December 2022. Frank Chakkiwala was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Candace Mulhollan at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City High School. Pictured: Candace Mulhollan and Frank Chakkiwala Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Members of the William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR participated in the National Wreaths Across America. Wreaths were placed on Veterans graves at local cemeteries and an individual prayer was offered for each veteran. A wreath was also placed at Forest Lawn's memorial monument to All Veterans....
Christmas is near at hand, and in case you haven't noticed this week, winter is no longer "tippy toeing" into Southeast TX, she's showering us with her frigid, icy kisses and just in time for many of you (fellow gardeners) have been hoping for more winter-like temperatures. I hope you're all happy, your wishes are coming true (I'm muttering derogatory yet inaudible comments about cold weather under my breath)! If you haven't already done so, prepare for the colder weather by...
This year, Santa wore purple as students and staff from Mauriceville Elementary and HOSA worked together to purchase gifts and presents for families in need. According to MVE Counselor Kim West, gifts for 60 students were purchased, nineteen of which were paid for through donations collected by MVE Student Council members. “We want to say thank you to everyone who donated money or purchased gifts,” West said. “I’ve been doing this many years and every year it gets a little...
Superintendent Stacey Brister and the LCM Board of Trustees presented Trooper Jesse Bodiford with a Safety on the Move Award at the December Regular Board Meeting. The award was given in recognition of the action he took on July 27th assisting five LCM students who were involved in a motor vehicle accident. In addition to a plaque thanking him for his quick and compassionate response to the accident and his skill in assessing the students’ injuries and securing the n...
When you're poor, really poor, Christmas can be a very sad time, especially for a youngster. Sometimes the scar is so deep that even a lifetime won't remove it. My childhood Christmas' were spent in extreme poverty. If you ask me about my fondest memories of Christmas, without hesitation I will say it was midnight mass at beautiful old St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. The church sits up on a knoll near the bank of the Vermilion River in the Acadian town of Abbeville. With i...
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced today that its Fall enrollment of 2,629 students is the highest since 2012. This represents an 11.7% increase in enrollment from last Fall. Enrollment at LSCO has grown by creating new academic and vocational programs as well as expanding to 8-Week Terms. Additionally, more dual credit students in area high schools are now being served by the college. “We are seeing that when students are given opportunities to thrive, t...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented a check for $2,000.00 to Meals on Wheels. Executive Director for Meals on Wheels Kristen Burman accepted the donation. Pictured are Rotarians Sam Comer, Mark Bunch, Kirk Roccaforte, Mark Messer , Jerry Jones, Brent Walker, Eric Andrus, Jack Comer, Kristen, Amy Townsend, Bill Nickum, Ronnie Hutchinson, Karen Collier, John Dubose, and Lucy Fields....
Carol Lee Smith, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in on March 8, 1951, she was the daughter of Earline and Lee Roy Russell. Carol’s granddaughter and great-grandchildren, who loving referred to her as “Maw Maw”, were the light of her life. She tolerated Russell pretty well too. Carol was an avid collector of all thing cow and cow print and enjoyed spending her spare time forcing her loved ones to watch cheesy Hallmark Chris...
Debra Ann Wheeler, 56, of Orange, passed away on December 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Orange, Texas, on August 1, 1966, she was the daughter of Joseph Hebert and Eva Hebert. Debra had a heart of gold and was a natural caretaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, as well as collecting angels and different types of snow globes. Debra loved to joke and could put a smile on anyone's face. She enjoyed visiting the beach any chance she got. Debra was a wonderful...
Bridge City Cardinal basketball player Walker Britten was named by the Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club as their Student of the Month. Britten was honored at the Rotary meeting on Thursday, December 15. Britten is a senior at Bridge City High School. He is the captain of the Cardinals' basketball team and their leading scorer in this his fourth year on the varsity team. Walker's coach Randall Robertson said Britten is the consummate student athlete. "He has an exceptional...
Three local Orange County boys basketball teams play in District 19-4A. Two of the schools saw the start of district action on Friday, December 16. The Bridge City Cardinals opened district at home against the state ranked Silsbee Tigers. With many of their basketball players also on the football team the Tigers have only had their full lineup available for the week prior to the start of district basketball games and actually started the district with a losing record. The...
One boys basketball team in Orange County began its district schedule Tuesday, December 13. The Orangefield Bobcats opened the district at home with a win against their longtime rivals the Buna Cougars. The game started like it would be an easy win for the Bobcats as they scored the first five points on two baskets by Pete Ragusa. Buna cut the lead to two points before Orangefield went on an 11-3 run with a three-point play by Koen Maddox and four field goals split between...
With the current Christmas break the Orangefield Lady Bobcats will be preparing for the annual Bill Tennison Tournament to be held the week between the Christmas and the New Year’s Day weekends. The tournament will be held at the Orangefield Gymnasium Tuesday and Wednesday, December 27-28. The Lady Bobcats (1-2) dropped their last district game to the Buna Lady Cougars on Tuesday, December 13. It was a tough loss 34-31 at home for Orangefield. Buna controlled the momentum a...
The West Orange-Stark Lady Mustangs got their second straight district win Friday, December 16 against the Vidor Lady Pirates. The Lady Mustangs (2-1) defeated Vidor 64-51 at the WOS gym. A somewhat slow start for the Lady Mustangs found them down 5-3 in the opening minutes of the game. Forward Marilynn Guillory worked to put the Lady Mustangs on top converting a three-point play and two more consecutive baskets after which West Orange-Stark would never trail again. The Lady P...
Cecil C. “Sparky” Sparks, Sr., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2022, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Haynes and Deacon Steven Obernuefemann. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Flora, Lou...
Grover Clinton Turner, age 73, of Orange, Texas , passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Orange, Texas. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00PM to celebrate his life here on Earth, at Dorman Funeral Home. Brother Jeff Bell will be officiating. Interment will be a Autumn Oaks Cemetery following the service. Visitation to reminisce with the family and each other will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022 between 5PM and 7PM, also at Dorman Funeral Ho...
Harry Newton Jones, 79, of Orange, TX, moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Old First Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. Harry was born August 31, 1943, in Annona, TX, Red River County. He was the son of Homer Grady and Mary...
Grayson (Danny) Dan Switzer Jr. passed away on December 11, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 79. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Miami, Oklahoma and was the fourth child of Grayson and Virginia Switzer. Danny graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1962. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange, Texas. Danny married Janis Roundtree on May 8, 1967. He will be remembered as a stellar husband, father, and grandfather. Danny was active in his...
Elaine Duncan, 97, of Orange, passed away on December 12, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Shelbyville, Texas, on February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of Albert Earl Errington and Nina Mae Errington. Elaine was a hardworking woman throughout her life, caring for her household and family, along with being involved with her church. S he loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also had a very giving...
