Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Thursday November 12th 2PM-5:30PM Friday November 13th 8AM-4PM Saturday November 14th 8AM-4PM 5307 Old Hwy 87 Orange 77632 Furniture, riding lawnmower, garage item, home décor, kitchen items, and much much more!...
The Ministerial Alliance was recently presented a $500 donation by Rotary President Judge Courtney Burch-Arkeen and a Board of Directors member Mark Bunch for their Thanksgiving turkeys from the Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club....
A cleanup is planned for Dorman cemetery, Off Tulane Road, on Saturday, November 14th at 8 am. Please bring mowers, wed eaters, blowers, chain saws, clippers, rakes and garbage bags. Call Brenda at 409-920-6202, Donna at 409-779-0281 or James at 409-543-6495 if you have any questions....
On Wednesday, 11/4/2020 at 9:30 a.m. Pinehurst Police Officer A. Figueroa responded to CarWorks used cars located at 1538 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst in reference to a burglary that occurred between the hours of 11:00 pm the previous evening and 8:30 a.m. Forced Entry was made through a rear window on the east side of the building where burglar bars had been installed. The bars were forcibly removed. Once inside, unknown persons removed the security system DVR, attached cameras, vehicle keys for the entire vehicle...
The senior class members of Orangefield High School were given the opportunity to experience the Army Mobile Trailer Recruit Unit. The trailer offers a hands-on experience of what the Army has to offer. The students were able to learn about the 163 jobs available in the Army along with pay scales. Two instructors were in the trailer to provide specific information about the different job options. In addition, inside the trailer, students were able to participate in several...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is excited to announce that we will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Normal operating hours each week will be Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free. “We have missed everyone so much and are excited to welcome back the young and young at heart to explore beauty of the gardens, enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, and experience the wonderful seasonal changes in Southeast Texas late in the year. It has been a challenging year with COVID...
The Orangefield FFA Booster Club as well as the Orangefield FFA Chapter will be selling real Balsam Fir Christmas trees this holiday season beginning Friday, November 27th from 8am-7pm. Trees will range in sizes from 3 feet to 10 feet and range in prices from $15 to $125. All proceeds will benefit the Orangefield FFA Booster Club Scholarship Fund....
The Orangefield FFA Chapter will be hosting a Food Drive that will benefit local families this holiday season through the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. We are accepting non-perishable food items from November 3rd-19th and will have a COVID-friendly drive-thru to drop off items on November 19th in front of Orangefield High School from 5-6pm....
The VFW Post 2775 located in Orange, TX on Hwy 87 will be conducting two ceremonies on Saturday, November 7th. A proper Flag Retirement Ceremony starting at 10 am and a POW/MIA Ceremony beginning at 1 pm. We would like to invite the public out to attend both ceremonies in honor of our veterans. The Auxiliary will be having a Link/Chili fundraiser for community programs and also having a membership drive for the VFW post and Auxiliary. Please join us if you qualify. For more information call: Auxiliary Sr. Vice/Membership...
State Representative Dade Phelan (center) was a special guest Thursday at High Tides in Bridge City. The event was High Tide's "Get Out The Vote" reception for Phelan who is seen here with Drake, Dalton, Ronda and Wesley Dishon. It was a successful event on Cow Bayou in Bridge City....
For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. The 2020-2021 contest "Peace Through Service" has provided an important reminder to the world that, through service, we can give and receive so much-joy, kindness, hope and PEACE. This year, young people had...
The bi-monthly board meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 5:30PM at the Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Avenue and 11th Street. As at the last board meeting, we will honor the pandemic protocols such as masks, social distancing and no food or drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own drinks. Members and volunteers are encouraged to come to participate in planning for a Christmas event and hear updates on our exhibits and other matters. Currently allowed to be open 75%,...
Little Cypress Intermediate recently elected Student Council Officers for the 2020-2021 school year. They are, from left to right, Taylor Bean-Historian, Brystol Castino-Vice President, Jayslea Bourdier-President, Charley Jones-Head Senator, Emmy Richards-Secretary, Fowler Mills-Treasurer and Justus Fuller-Senator. Jamie Williams is the Student Council sponsor....
Christmas is fast approaching! Shoppers will soon be greeted by the sound of The Salvation Army bells ringing at stores around Orange. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s major fundraising event of the year and all proceeds support year-round programs and emergency assistance benefiting those in need in our community. This year, The Salvation Army has a new way you can get involved and get into the Christmas spirit – take the Red Kettle Challenge! The Red Kettle Challenge offers a new, virtual twist to the tra...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October student of the month for Orangefield High School is Tyler Washington. Tyler was presented her certificate by Ambassador, Stephanie Roberts, owner and founder at David’s A/C &Heating Tyler is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Patrick and Tahia Washington. He is ranked 2 nd of 119 th with a GPA of 4.79. Bridget Trawhon, Activities Coordinator and Professional Communications Teacher said, “Tyler Washington, the 2020 OHS Football Beau, selected, by the cheer squ...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the September student of the month for Orangefield High School is Jezlyn Matlock. Jezlyn was presented her certificate by Ambassador, Kristen Placette, Vice President of marketing at Sabine Federal Credit Union. Jezlyn is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Leroy and Zena Matlock. She Ranked 1 of 119 with a GPA of 4.82. Jezlyn’s awards and honors include: Various Big “O” Awards Honors English II Health Education Human Servi...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the September student of the month for Bridge City High School is Graciela Lyons. Graciela was presented her certificate by Ambassador, Lucy Fields. Graciela Lyons is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Douglas and Michele Lyons. She is ranked 1st of 195th with a GPA of 4.78. Graciela’s awards and honors include: All-District Soccer Team All-Tournament Soccer Team All-Region Band College US History Award College Psychology Award E...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the October student of the month for Bridge City High School is Chandler Brooks. Chandler was presented his certificate by Ambassador, Elyse Thibodeaux of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City. Chandler is the Son of Mr. And Mrs. Jeff and Elizabeth Brooks. He is ranked 3rd of 195th and has a GPA of 4.74. Chandler's awards and honors include: Stark Reading Contest Society All-Region Band-2017,2018,2019 Chandler's clubs and...
Orangefield Junior High students in Mrs. Tori Erickson’s science classes participated in a “ Pumpkin Chunkin” science lab. Students had the task of designing and building a catapult that would successfully chunk a candy corn pumpkin at a target. Students have been studying force in motion and used the physics principles to calculate the correct force for their catapults. Students in Mrs. Shavonn Fountain’s reading classes participated in an Edgar Allen Poe themed Escape...
A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 One hundred and thirty-six years ago this month, the Texas State Fair opened in Dallas. The iconic predecessor to our present-day State Fair of Texas drew crowds from across the state. A rival fair, the Dallas exposition, opened around the same time and together they welcomed over 35,000 people. Both fairs were successful and, ultimately, decided to combine efforts in 1887 to establish the State Fair of Texas as we know it today. Here are...
Mauriceville Elementary School named Student Council Officers for the 2020-2021 year. They are, President-Peyton Brewer, Vice President-Lanie Reynolds, Secretary-Rachel McDow, Treasurer-Greysen Weir, Historian-Addy Farwell, Parliamentarian-Bailee Watkins, Senator-Kaylie Leffew and Representatives- Aadi Day, Baylee Bonnin and Paisley Gorham....
The slogan "sisters don't let sisters go through cancer alone" took on a new meaning for seven Schexnider sisters from Bridge City, Texas. The catchphrase became more relevant two weeks ago when the youngest of the sisters, Trudy Schexnider Spaeth of Minnesota, became the second sister this year to be diagnosed with breast cancer. In February of 2020 the oldest sister, Charlotte Chiasson, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her cancer was caught early through a routine...
BRIDGE CITY ISD FOOD SERVICE Meals are free for BCISD students, their siblings and other children in the community. Grab n Go Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Location: 1035 W. Roundbunch Rd. in the front of BC Elementary Time: 8:45 am to 9:45 am. Meals are available on all school days. Please note: Social Distancing measures are in effect. Face coverings are required. Kids do not need to be present to pick up meals. Food safety is our top priority. School meal preparation is conducted in strict adherence with federal, state and...
The Ministerial Alliance was recently presented a $500 donation by Rotary President Judge Courtney Burch-Arkeen and a Board of Directors member Mark Bunch for their Thanksgiving turkeys from the Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club....
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School sophomore Belle Fisher took first in the Rick Miller Cross Country Invitational on Saturday at Claiborne Park on Saturday. The winning time of 12.37.62 was also Fisher’s personal best. The girl’s team took third, the boy’s took fifth....
