Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Bailey’s Trash Off is scheduled for August 8th from 8am until 10am. We will be meeting at the 90 degree turn at 7:45 am and getting started at 8am. Please bring the following items with you a cooler with ice, water, a grabber, gloves and rubber boots if possible. We are also looking for sponsors to sponsor Orange cones for this weekend. If your business sponsors anything to do with Let’s Make Bailey’s Great Again then your business name with go on the back of our shirts. If you would like to become a sponsor please conta...
The next trash off is Sat. August 1st 8AM until 11AM. We are going to start the meeting at 7:30 AM. We are going to do a 20’ social distancing. Please bring cooler with ice, water, a grabber, gloves, and rubber boots if possible. We will meet at the first pier. We hope to see everyone there!...
As a former mayor and city councilman, I understand firsthand the challenges that are presented when balancing a budget - in good times and bad. Currently, as a Senator and a member of the Senate Finance Committee, I have the honor of working to ensure the state is responsibly allocating the taxpayers money, and being a good steward of its resources. During the 86th Legislative Session, I co-authored and helped pass Senate Bill 2, which lowered the amount by which city and county revenues can increase to 3.5 percent per...
As we continue to work through the many changes of COVID-19 it was determined tonight in a Special Board meeting of the LCM Board of Trustees to return to the originally adopted calendar, with school starting August 17th, for the 2020-2021 school year. As beneficial as it is to move the start date for some, it also creates major issues for others. I know and fully understand parents must return to work and family plans were changed when we initially changed the calendar. At this time, we feel changing the start date is what i...
Alyson Parish of Orange recently graduated from Texas Partners in Policymaking, a statewide leadership training program designed to impact disability-related policies in Texas. Parish lives in Orange and is one of 28 graduates in the 2020 class of Texas Partners in Policymaking. Parish and her fellow graduates from across Texas will work to influence policy and change systems so more people with developmental disabilities (DD) are fully included in their communities and...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD announced today a new partnership with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to help teachers tap into a network of 4 million donors to support classroom projects and more seamlessly align with district strategy and operations. Teachers in Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD (LCMCISD) have raised over $715,000 and completed over 570 projects on DonorsChoose. These projects vary from books to classroom furniture and other tools to enhance the learning environment and support student success....
Bridge City Edward Jones financial advisors, Karen Collier and Taylor Perkins, are supporting the local schools in a school supplies donation drive. You may help in this effort by bringing items to either of the Bridge City branches: 675 W Round bunch Rd or 715 Texas Ave, Suite D, during regular business hours through July 31st. Any supplies donated will be appreciated....
With the generous support of Chevron Phillips Chemical, Gift of Life Women's Breast Health Cancer Prevention Program will provide 30 medically underserved women with free breast health services that include screenings and diagnostic tests on Wednesday, July 22 at Baptist Hospital – Orange Campus. Gift of Life has adapted its deliverance of care to address COVID-19 public health concerns, and throughout the pandemic the organization has remained committed to its mission of s...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will conduct an immunization Clinic for LCM students who need their back-to-school vaccinations on July 29, 2020. Parents may come to either Mauriceville Middle School (19952 FM 1130) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or Little Cypress Junior High (6765 FM 1130) from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For those currently insured with a private insurance, Medicaid or Chips there will be no out-of-pocket expense. Please bring your insurance card. For those...
The Orange County Beekeepers Group normally meets the first Tuesday of each month 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to join us on Facebook, search Orange Texas Beekeepers. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. This group works with the Orange County Ag Agent to expand beekeeping opportunity in Orange. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers,...
The Trashy Ladies of Keep Orange County Beautiful recognize fellow citizen Curtis Green for his hard work and dedication in beautifying not only his family’s yard but also maintains State Hwy. 87 easement adjacent to his family’s property. Keep Orange County Beautiful‘s ongoing mission of “More Trees, Less Trash” is proud to acknowledge Mr. Green for his beautification efforts in our community. Thank you Mr. Green for going above and beyond. You are our Hometown Beautific...
USDA Farmers to Family food box give away will take place every Saturday for 5 weeks starting July 18th and going through August 15th starting at 2 pm. Food boxes and gallons of milk along with pinto beans, potatoes, onions, carrots, oranges and apples should be included. While supplies last. If anyone desires to help with the distribution, call the church campus for further details. Orange Church of God is located at 1911 N 16th Street, Orange, TX 77630. Contact information is 409-883-8631 or orangecog@gm...
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak and uncertainty of use of school facility the 2020 Classic Cardinal Reunion has been cancelled. All activities will resume far 2021. Bridge City High School Alumni Association address is P.O. Box 1066, Bridge City, 77611 and chairpersons are Darrell Segura, 409-720-9999 and Charlotte Chaisson, 409-697-0050....
Mobile testing will take place in your community on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16 at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center. You will be screened if you have fever/chills, cough, fatigue, body aches, muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, sore throat, headaches, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, nasal congestion or loss of taste or smell. The Expo Center is located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange and testing will take place from 8 am to 4 pm....
The OCS building is still closed due to COVID19.They are continuing the emergency drive-thru food assistance each Thursday 10:00-2:00. Starting Thursday, July 16, from 10:00-2:00, they will have the covered, backdoor area full of clothing (etc.) to give away. OCS is requiring that you wear a mask and only 3-4 people will be allowed in at a time, to follow recommended social distancing. Thursday, July 16 baby,toddler, boys, girls, & teens: onesies, tops, shorts, slacks, dresses, underwear, sleepwear, shoes Thursday, July 23...
The Orange Chapter of American Association of University Women (AAUW) honored its 2020 scholarship honorees at a small luncheon on Wednesday, July 1, in the meeting room at Old Orange Cafe. From left, are Darby Watson of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School (LCMHS), and Shamyia Scott of West Orange-Stark High School (WOSHS), both awarded a $1,000 scholarship each. Each year, AAUW gives an outstanding female senior from LCMHS, as well as from WOSHS, the special academic...
Varsity cheerleaders earned a variety of awards during last week's Cheer Camp in Galveston. Among the recognitions were 3 Superior Evaluation Ribbons, an Excellence in Tumbling Award, Top Team Chant, Top Team Cheer, Top Team Herkie Award for the whole camp, which was voted on by the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) staff, and won the Spirit Stick every night. They won the Stunt S.A.F.E. Award and a bid to NCA High School Nationals. All of the Varsity squad was...
The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas established the Q.B. Culpepper Leadership Award in honor of Mr. Culpepper, a founder of the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas. He was Superintendent of the Mauriceville School District from 1931 until 1940. After going into business for himself, he spent hundreds of hours working to establish Key Clubs at both Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Stark high schools. Ben Culpepper, son of Q.B., was a longtime member and leader of the...
This upcoming month we will celebrate two important holidays. The first being the Fourth of July to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The second is National Pecan Pie Day on July 12. Pecan pie also happens to be the State Pie of Texas. So while you shoot off fireworks and eat pie, I hope it is with those close to you, as I know mine will be. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Operation Connectivity Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) have launched a statewide...
We were made aware Monday, June 15, 2020, that a student athlete possibly may have been exposed to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, we took immediate action and canceled our UIL (University Interscholastic League) summer workouts until further notice. We are following standard protocols and guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the UIL. Thanks for your understanding concerning this matter. We will provide more information in the coming days related to resuming UIL activities at our school district...
As of Wednesday, June 3, the Governor of Texas announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, all businesses will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, which includes museums. The Friends of the Orange Depot is announcing that the historic Southern Pacific Depot is now available for special event rentals. The small room can now accommodate a maximum of 25 persons, the large room, 50 persons. Both rooms may be reserved for larger e...
A WOS varsity student-athlete in the high school football program has tested positive for COVID-19. UIL advised all schools that workouts were allowed to begin on Monday, June 8, 2020. On Monday, June 8, 2020, the student attended the varsity workout. Tuesday morning, the student contacted and informed Coach Thompson that he had possible exposure through contact with a family member who tested positive for COVID-19. Upon learning this information, Coach Thompson advised the student to stay home and get tested. Coach Thompson...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a Food Safety Conference. It will be held on July 28, 2020 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This was previously scheduled for August 4th but had to be changed. There will be a continental breakfast and lunch provided. The conference will have: Hand’s on Activities, Round Table Talk, and Active Shooter Scenarios. Some topics that will be covered are: Rodent Control, Vent-a-hood Maintenance, and there will be Health Department Speakers. The conference is free to attend but a Food H...
Orangefield ISD announced their 2020 Teacher of the Year recipients this week. The OHS Teacher of the Year is Misty Bellard. Mrs Bellard was also the recipient of the prestigious Reaud Award for Excellence in teaching this year. The OJH Teacher of the Year is Victoria Erickson and the OES Teacher of the Year is Cynthia Sullivan....
A meeting to discuss possible services for homeschooled students that are eligible to attend LCM schools will be held at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Administration Building located at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to give parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to the opportunity to ask questions about possible special education services. Following the presentation of this information, there will be a consultation meeting to discuss...
