Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orange County Retired Teachers will meet at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th St. in Orange on Monday, Dec. 9th at 10:30 a..m. Sandra Dickey will present a special reading of “Cajun Night Before Christmas” for their Christmas program. Bring your favorite dish for a covered dish luncheon. They are collecting canned goods for the Women’s Care Center in Vidor. Any canned goods you can bring would be appreciated. All Orange County retired teachers and school personnel are invited to atten...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is thrilled to announce their annual Christmas Strolls, a family friendly event that combines the beauty of nature with the joy of the season. On select evenings starting December 3, the public is invited to stroll through the magically transformed gardens that feature thousands of lights, unique Christmas trees decorated by talented community members and festive flowering displays. Admission to Shangri La Gardens is free of...
Orangefield High School Business Information Management classes hosted a panel of local business owners Monday. They spoke to each class period about owning a business. They advised students on the responsibilities of owning a business, giving back to the community, resumes, job interviews, and much more. Thank you to Tammy Glawson owner Sno-Barn Snowcones, Heather Montagne owner State Farm Insurance-Orange, Erica Rone owner Merle Norman Orange/Bridge City and Milli Kids...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Maci Waguespack as their Orangefield Student of the Month for November. She ranks 79 out of 114 students and has a GPA of 3.47. Her plans are to complete her basics at Lamar State College Orange then transfer to Lamar University in Beaumont to obtain a teaching degree....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Blaze King. Blaze is ranked 98 of 211 with a GPA of 3.818. Pictured:, Alisa Huckaby, Jace Nunnelly, Christy King, Blaze King, Chris King and Rani Dillow. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the November Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Prestyn Myers. Prestyn is ranked 20 of 114 with a GPA: 4.02....
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Addison Bandy their Bridge City Student of the Month for November. Addison ranks 16 out of a class of 211. She plans to attend A&M for a degree in Animal Science to pursue a career as a Rehabilitation Veterinarian. Pictured are Amanda James-BC HS Principal, Alisa Huckaby-Counselor, Anna Bandy-Mother, Addison-Student, Scott Bandy-Father and Charlee Fitzgerald-Rotary President....
Santa Paws at Heritage House Museum 1-3 p.m., Dec. 8. Pictures with Santa for all members of your family will be taken on the deck for $10 with pet photographer Lacey Hale. Candle light tours of Heritage House will take place later that day 6-8 p.m. Experience the history and magic of the holidays with their candlelight tours. The Heritage House Museum is located at 905 W. Division Ave., Orange....
Brianna Frenzel & Spencer Uribe, along with their families, are delighted to announce their marriage, which will take place on November 24th at the Oaks at High Hill in Schulenburg, Texas. Spencer is a chemical engineer, working in the Lake Charles area. Brianna is currently working as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the Dallas area. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Southwest Louisiana....
The Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson Meeting Room. It wall included a short business meeting, and AAUW presentation of the "Library Family of the Year" award, and a book review of "WO-S Football, A Way of Life," given by author Cornell Thompson. Light refreshments will be served....
Health Science Theory students participated in the annual Pumpkin-ology contest last week and the results are in! Students were tasked with researching a medical term of their choosing and performing "word surgery" to break the term into medical word parts and define it. In addition, they also created a pumpkin to display their term. The winners are as follows: Most Creative - Myocardial Infarction, by Piper Philyaw, Angela Sandoval-Rodriguez, and Olivia Smith; Most...
The Salvation Army is excited to announce the return of its annual Red Kettle Campaign in Orange, spreading joy and the festive spirit of Christmas. As The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, the Red Kettle Campaign plays a vital role in providing life-changing programs and services throughout the year. These programs include food assistance, emergency financial assistance, youth programs and disaster response. “Since its humble beginnings in 1891, when a Salvation Army Captain used a crab pot to collect fun...
The Orange County Historical Society is excited to invite the public to their 4th Quarter 2024 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Sunset Grove County Club, 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange, Texas 77630 on Tuesday November 12 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to join the Orange Chamber of Commerce in celebrating a ribbon cutting for the mural “100 Years of Golf in Orange County”, created by artist Lauren Leigh. The mural is a joint project between the Orange Historical Society, Orange County EDC, City of Ora...
The Orange County Retired Teachers will meet at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th Street on Monday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. Speaking at the meeting will be a representative of AMBA. TRTA is partnered with AMBA to offer members exclusive access to insurance benefits, discounts, travel and more. A short business meeting will be held. All Orange County retired teachers and school personnel are urged to attend. Help keep their organization strong. Refreshments will be pro...
The Stark Museum of Art invites couples, friends and art enthusiasts to a special Date Night at the Museum on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2024 College Juried Art Exhibition. This free evening event offers an opportunity to meet featured college artists and view exceptional artwork while enjoying live music, appetizers and interactive activities. The evening will feature live music from local musicians David Justin and Haley Barnes, small...
The Explore Orange - Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing back the Gumdrop Shop Holiday Market at Stark Park in downtown Orange, 201 7th Street, Dec. 7, 9 a..m.- 3 p.m. Come out and step into a world of holiday magic, where the spirit of the season comes to life in their festive market. This enchanting event offers a delightful blend of local artisans, unique vendors, and joyful holiday entertainment. Discover unique one-of-a-kind items from local vendors that you won't...
First Saturday of First Baptist Church Bridge City will be giving away food items for Thanksgiving Saturday the 2nd of November. Included in the bags will be boxes of stuffing mix, cans of corn, green beans, and sweet potatoes. Cars can line up in the parking lot next to the church sanctuary beginning at 10:00 am. Look for the flags at the drive ways to the parking lot at 200 W. Roundbunch Rd. All bags will be given away. Prayer also will be offered for those who request it...
It’s almost Halloween and there are many October activities happening starting this weekend with Trunk or Treats and Fall Fests. Don’t forget the Historic Ghost Walk. We even have a couple events listed for the adults… and for something different, check out the nightime swamp tour. Oct. 25 Creepy Creatures Wild Night Ride -(Nighttime Swamp Tour) Close-up encounters, cannibal sites, swamp tunnel. There is a charge Call 409-883-0856 to reserve a spot. Oct. 26 Shangri La The g...
Orangefield Class of 1974 held their 50 year reunion over the weekend with a dinner at Tequila's in Bridge City on Friday night. Some of them attended the football game afterwards. There was a lunch gathering Saturday at the high school. Top picture- Front row left to right, Barbara (LeBlanc) Sarver, Angela Langely, Sue Ann (Brown)Quinn, Ann (Cornell) Modica, Penny (Walles) LeLeux, Vickie (Steele) King, Donna (Stagner)MacCammond, Del Mires. Back row: Rusty Williams, John...
Dan and Sheila Babin of Orangefield celebrated 50 years of marriage Saturday with a vow renewal at St. Helen Catholic Church and celebratory party with approx. 75 friends and family members at the Bridge City Community Center....
Faith's Pumpkin Patch 10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Oct. 14-31, 7608 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange. Closed Sundays. Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, hayrides (specific dates), and of course, picking the perfect pumpkin. Whether you're decorating for Halloween or just enjoying the season, their patch has something for everyone. Faith's Party in the Patch, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, 7608 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange. The public is invited to a spooktacular "Party in the Patch," a...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County and Free State Cellars Winery are holding a Corks & Cultivate Program on Oct. 26, at the Free State Winery located at 4702 Tejas Parkway, Orange, TX. Join them for a day of connections in the beautiful vineyard and winery of Free State Cellars, one of the local farms, and see what the Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Master Naturalists: Sabine-Neches Chapter, and Orange County Master Gardeners ca...
Natalie Black, escorted by Juan Gonzales, was crowned Orangefield homecoming queen during ceremonies on Friday night. Other royalty members were Macie Wagespack, Maysie Carpenter, and Sadie Malagarie. Matthew Goleman was band beau and embrie Manshack was band sweetheart. Sawyer Alfaro was football beau and Landri Bertrand was football sweetheart. Other court members were Laila Agerton, freshman; Ava Walker, sophomore, and Blair Butler, junior....
Mrs. Feidler's Orangefield High School art classes made a comeback cooler to send to an area affected by Hurricane Helene. With Tamina Hogg (the owner of Apple Tree), they were able to pass it forward for all the assistance and help that Orangefield received in the past years. OHS wants to remind them that they are stronger than the storm. A comeback cooler is designed with vibrant colors and meaningful symbols to represent home, resilience and community spirit. They are then...
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts presents The Magic of Kevin Spencer: A Sensory-Inclusive Performance, on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. The Magic of Kevin Spencer is designed to create an experience that is welcoming to audiences of all ages and abilities, offering a blend of illusion, storytelling and interactive fun that ensures everyone can enjoy the wonders of magic. Kevin Spencer, Ph.D., is not only a world-renowned illusionist, but also the leading internat...
