Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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!...
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...
It is with great pleasure that the Bridge City Historical Society announces four recipients of our scholarship awards for 2020. Carly Garrett, Meagan Brugman, Maddison Juneau and Brianna Taylor. These four students will each receive $1000 to further their education. Congratulations to each one of you and lots of success in your futures....
Keep Orange County Beautiful hopes that in recent weeks everyone has been able to turn to our natural world for a bit of calm and comfort. In challenging times like this, nature's gifts can feel even more precious. During quarantine the City of Orange abided by the CDC guidelines for parks by closing playgrounds and bathrooms. Northway Park's nature trail however remained open. We are grateful to the City of Orange especially the city's parks department employees who care for...
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...
BC/OF Ministerial Alliance relocates The Bridge City / Orangefield Ministerial Alliance has moved to their temporary location until the new building is complete. Our temporary location at Fellowship Baptist in Bridge City located at 1965 Miller Dr. (Off 408) in Bridge City. The hours of operation are Monday & Wednesday from 9am-12pm. For more information please contact our office at 409-735-8296....
The Bridge City Historical Society is pleased to announce they will be awarding a $1,000.00 scholarship to a deserving Bridge City High School Senior graduating in the spring of 2020. Applications are available at the Bridge City High School counselor’s office and the Bridge City Chamber website. DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15th for the completed application to be mailed to the Historical Society at Bridge City Historical Society, P.O. Box 3, Bridge City, Texas 77611. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Gregg at 4...
Orangefield ISD will conduct Kindergarten Round-Up online beginning Monday, May 4, 2020 8 a.m. running through Friday, May 8, 2020 4 p.m. Parents/Guardians must have digital copies of the following documents to complete the registration. ● Proof of Residency - An electronic copy of an electric, gas, or water bill listed in the enrolling parent/guardian name with an address within the Orangefield ISD boundaries. ● Drivers License - Photo of the enrolling parent/guardian’s valid drivers license. ● Birth Certificate - An elec...
