Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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New Year's Day celebrations aren't only for a new year. For Orange County elected officials, New Year's Day is also a time for taking the oath of office for a new term. This year, the oath of office ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Judge Courtney Arkeen's 128th State District Court, the largest room in the courthouse complex. It is traditional for friends and families of the officials to attend, with cake, coffee, and punch Th This year, Orange County will have two...
Dedicated to a motto of heart over height the outstanding college football career for KJ Miller from Orange has come to an end. KJ stands at just 5-7 but his skills and effort on the field have garnered him high recognition and earned him a chance to reach the highest level of his sport with a possible position in the National Football League. Miller and the Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders from Belton, Texas completed their football season on December 10 losing in the NCAA...
7--ANOTHER YEAR ROLLS AROUND Here’s hoping you had a nice Christmas. I’ve been writing for many years and as the new year brings us to 2023, I’m just thankful that I had the opportunity. I’m very grateful to have enjoyed some success with a loyal base of readers. Over the years, we have recorded Orange County history that will live through the ages. That would not be possible without the advertisers who make it possible for us to have such a wide circulation. My hope is...
For a kid, going to work with mom or dad is a thrilling experience. Orange County Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney let some of his department's employees bring their children to work this week when school was out for the holidays. They even got to experience the special armored vehicle....
As Orange County went from a year ending in 2 to a year ending in 3, residents had good news about an industrial boom, bad news about epidemics, and a good turnout of Republicans at the voting boxes. But that year was 1952 into 1953. Some of the same news could be said about 2022 and 2023. For the New Year's edition of the daily afternoon Orange Leader, the newspaper reported the old year ended with the announcement that three new chemical companies announced they would build...
Bridge City merchants had strong sales in October as sales tax returns surged more than 18 percent compared to the year before. Orange County and the cities of Pinehurst and West Orange also had strong increases. The sales tax incomes to cities and county were reported by the Texas Comptroller's Office. The office sends out the payments to the entities each month for sales two months earlier. Bridge City, with a 1.5 percent sales tax, received $173,654 for the month, compared...
Orange County Commissioners Court ended 2022 with a meeting that was short in length and sweet on compliments. Precinct 2 Commissioner Theresa Adams Beauchamp was able to attend her last meeting before her term expires on Saturday at midnight. Her husband drove her to the administration building and she used a walker to slowly make it down the long hallway to the commissioners meeting room. Two weeks earlier, she had been in a wheelchair after falling and breaking a hip. She...
How quickly the years have flown by. Come December 31, Phyl and I will mark our 68th wedding anniversary. I knew, my heart knew, and my soul knew, the second I met her that she was the one I wanted to spend my life with. I went home and told my mom that I had met the girl I wanted to be my wife. Phyl never suspected. She was blinded by a smooth talking half-breed Cajun and Irish. I'd been around a lot and mostly on my own since the age of 14. She was a beautiful, olive...
Okay, winters here, and what a dramatic arrival! Gardeners let’s make good use of these bitterly cold weather days reviewing the litany of seed and gardening catalogues which have been piling up over the past few months. Seed catalogues are filled with detailed, useful information and reading them provides an opportunity to learn about new plant (seed) varieties available and will help you to determine if they are a good match for your gardens. Each Spring, I prefer to s...
Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born August 3rd, 1938, in Pinckneyville Illinois, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones December 12th, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas. Ruth was born the daughter of a well-known Pentecostal preacher in southern Illinois, at the tail end of the great depression. Her older brother, Freddie, served in the United States Army during World War II. These events greatly affected her the rest of her life. Grandma Ruth never met a...
Marlin Leon Ballard, 79, of Orange, went to be with his lord and savior on December 17, 2022. Born in Orange, Texas on May 10, 1943, he was the son of Horace and Dathel Ballard. Marlin retired from Bayer and moved to Toledo Bend Lake, where he loved to hunt, fish and watch the beautiful sunset. He had a green thumb and enjoyed growing vegetables and fruit trees. Marlin made sure to share everything he grew. He enjoyed a good game of dominos and loved playing cards with his...
The term power lifter may create in some people's minds an image of a large bulky muscle bound guy with a Russian last name. Hallie Bearden is as far from that description as the earth is to heaven. Hallie Bearden is a sophomore at Bridge City High School and since her freshman year has become a leading power lifter in Texas. The lifting of weights has strengthened Hallie's body and also her faith in God. "Nothing that you do performance wise in the gym lifting weights is...
Earl Hugh Duhon Jr., 80, of Orange, passed away on December 23, 2022, in Nederland. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on October 19, 1942, he was the son of Earl Hugh Duhon, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Henry) Duhon. Earl worked for Livingston Ship Building for many years. He enjoyed listening to cajun music and BBQing and never missed a moment to spend time with his...
Alvis “Dwayne” Duncan, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at The Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, Louisiana on Self Cemetery Road. Officiating will be Wesley Duncan. Dwayne Duncan was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Orange, TX. He had a love for building things. When he was younger, he built and raced cars and learned to fix early radios and televisions. Later, he turned his passion for...
Ruth E. Stone, 84, was born August 3rd, 1938, in Pinckneyville Illinois, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones December 12th, 2022, at her home in Bridge City, Texas. Ruth was born the daughter of a well-known Pentecostal preacher in southern Illinois, at the tail end of the great depression. Her older brother, Freddie, served in the United States Army during World War II. These events greatly affected her the rest of her life. Grandma Ruth never met a...
Alton Ray Campbell, 82, of Orange, passed away on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on January 18, 1940, he was the son of Robert Campbell a...
Elva Lois Hughes, 85, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday December 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. at Claybar Funeral home in Orange. Additional services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville, Maryland with the burial to follow at...
Tommy Williams, 56, of Orange, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023. Born in Buna, Texas, on November 22, 1966, he was the son of Vernon and Faye Williams. Tommy worked at Zachry in Cameron, Louisiana. He was a beloved friend to many. Tommy was an avid fisherman and was a...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
Elizabeth Marie Cooper, 53, of Orange, passed away on December 21, 2022, at MD Anderson in Houston. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 12, 1969, she was the daughter of Thomas Penn Johnson and Jane Ann (Thaxton) Johnson. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Texas in 1992 with a degree in Interior Design. She began her 18 year career as a math teacher at West Orange High School, later moving to Vidor High School, and then to Deweyville High School. In her free time, she...
John David Shaw, 56, of Port Arthur, passed away at his home, on December 14, 2022. Memorial gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Rudolph Lambert American Legion Post 7 in Port Arthur. Born in Merced, California, on April 20, 1966, he was the son of William and Hannah Shaw. David proudly served in the the United States Air Force for several years. During this time, he was an accomplished archer and took part in multiple...
Bertha Mae Thomas, 89, of Orange, passed away on December 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Gunter, Clay Thomas, Chad Gilbeaux, Charlie Thomas, and Reece Thomas. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on December 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Adrian Peveto and Anita (Richard) Peveto. Bertha was very strong in her faith. She loved being able to take care of family and en...
Glen Randall Askew, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Orange. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, under the mausoleum at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:45-1:45 p.m., Thursday, December, 22, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1957, he was the son of Delbert Bryce Askew and Dixie (Pearson) Reynolds. Glen...
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - The National Weather Service reports unusually cold air will cover the country this week with temperatures as much as 20 degrees below normal. The American Red Cross has steps you should take to stay safe if you are in the path of this winter weather. WINTER DRIVING SAFETY Stay off the road if possible, during severe weather. If you must drive in winter weather, follow these tips: Keep in your vehicle: 1. A windshield scraper and small broom. A...
