Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. The group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356....
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently selling Durham Ellis Nuts. Pecan halves are $10.00/lb, Pecan Pieces are $9.75/lb and walnut pieces are $8.25/lb. We also have delicious chocolate covered pecans for $9.25. Come and check out our inventory of nuts. Our phone number is 409-735-4573. We are selling these nuts to further our music ministry by offering music scholarships to two Lamar University students....
Jury trials scheduled through Friday, June 19, 2020, are cancelled and will be rescheduled and prioritized by the presiding judge of the court where the case is filed. Jurors do not need to report or call if you have received a summons for a trial during this time period. Said jurors will be automatically deferred until a later date and will receive notice of any future jury service. The courts will monitor the situation and revisit further suspension of trials as necessary. The District and County Courts at Law are open and...
Friday, April 10, 2020 Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. By executive order, the Governor closed Texas school facilities through Friday, May 1, 2020. Based on these orders, our new expected return date for students would be Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Monday, May 4, 2020, will be reserved for a Teacher Workday. We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and how it affects our students and our community. FEP Plan Assignment Distribution- Orangefield ISD will start administering...
Orange County Offices will be closed starting Monday, April 6, 2020 through Thursday, April 9, 2020. Friday, April 10, 2020 is a county observed holiday for Good Friday. This closure will be evaluated weekly as we move forward. An employee of Orange County has tested positive for COVID-19. Public Health is doing an investigation of the buildings that the employee may have entered. Once these buildings are identified they will be professionally disinfected. The County Parks will remain open to the public. But the playground...
(ORANGE, Texas) – Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick and the Emergency Management Team of other county judges announced a stay-at-home order for the six counties including Orange, Jefferson, Hardin, Jasper, Newton and Tyler counties. Stark Cultural Venues will be following these guidelines in order to keep the community safe and healthy. The stay-at-home order is to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation is monitoring the situation daily, and will update as needed. Stark C...
Beginning Monday, March 23rd, West Orange-Cove CISD Child Nutrition Services will be providing meals to Children 18 years of age and under regardless of income and enrollment in the district. Meal service will be a grab and go drive through at North Early Learning Center and West Orange-Stark High School: Monday - Friday, Breakfast and Lunch may both be picked up between the hours of 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Children must be present to receive a meal, you can not receive a meal for a child that is not present....
March 23, 2020 Below are reminders and updates for the week of March 23, 2020. FEP Plan Type of Assignment Students Using Technology Online lessons will begin on March 25, 2020 through Google Classroom. Students Not Using Technology Beginning Wednesday-Friday, March 25-27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. all three OISD campuses will have assignment pickup locations. (please see locations below) Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade: Pickup location- Elementary Cafeteria- Assignments will be picked up at the eastside entrance near...
Beginning Monday, March 23rd, West Orange-Cove CISD Child Nutrition Services will be providing meals to Children 18 years of age and under regardless of income and enrollment in the district. Meal service will be a grab and go drive through at North Early Learning Center and West Orange-Stark High School: Monday - Friday, Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 am and Lunch will be served from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Children must be present to receive a meal, you can not receive a meal for a child that is not...
Due to preventative measures the Bridge City Chamber has made the decision to cancel all upcoming events until further notice. We will continue to monitor and follow the guidelines set forth to help protect our community. The following has been cancelled: The Taste of the Bayou Founders Festival All Ribbon Cuttings Networking Coffees Student of the Month Business of the Month Employee of the Month All Board and Ambassador Meetings Due to COVID-19 we ask you call the Chamber @ (409)735-5671 or email us at b...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the March Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kadeon Evans. Kadeon was presented his certificate and gift bag by our Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Christy Khoury at the March Networking Coffee hosted by Best Day Spa. He received 10% off graduation invitations from COS Printing, Tumbler and $20 coupon towards a new account at Wellspring Credit Union, 1 month free training and on the mat uniform for...
The Lamar State College Port Arthur softball team, along with all other NJCAA spring sports, is facing a suspension of activity as a precaution with the current spread of the COVID-19 virus, or coronavirus. The Seahawks were scheduled to play Blinn College and San Jacinto College this weekend but as the evolution of the COVID-19 situation became more evident, the NJCAA national office opted to suspend all activity until at least April 3. "As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it impacts our member colleges, the...
The Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center are to remain open to the public, however, all special programming and events will be cancelled through April 4, 2020. The W.H. Stark House will not hold the second Friday and Saturday tours on March 13- 14, 2020. As always, the Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Gardens are free admission. Tad McKee, CEO of the The Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation said, "Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our community and employees. We...
Orangefield Elementary 5th grade science students released butterflies before Spring Break. Students were able to watch the stages of a life cycle that butterfly goes through, in their classes, the past few weeks....
(Austin) –Mark Anderson, trustee from Bridge City ISD joined 35 other school board members from across Texas February 20-22 at the third session of the Leadership TASB class of 2020. Selected by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the group is participating in a yearlong education leadership study program. These trustees represent school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 161 to 189,681, and reflect a similar range of property wealth. Participants who complete all required elements of the study w...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Ms. Cathey Celestine as the outstanding Employee of the Month for West Orange Start CISD. Life Skills teacher at WOS High School. She is described as a team player who is organized and well prepared for class each day. She sets exceptionally high standards and expectations for her students. Ms. Celestine is a true expert at her craft. Congratulations Ms. Celestine for being and exceptional teacher!...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Sissy Hanks as the outstanding Employee of the Month for Community Christian School. Mrs. Sissy has been with Community for 21 years. Sarah Hinton- Mrs. Sissy is an amazing woman. She is a hard worker, keeping our school maintained and feeding staff and children with love. She can remember what any given person likes to eat and drink and often gives out treats. I love Mrs. Sissy for her tender and loving heart and admire her for her hard work.Mrs. Snyder- She make everyth...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presenting a certificate for Student of the Month for Community Christian School to Ryan Davis. Mr. Aaron- Outstanding Christian values and positive attitude through all this craziness. Coach Houchin- He has stepped up as a leader and has been very strong in our chapel ministry. He has shown outstanding character and represented what we stand for at CCS. Mrs. Hughes- Ryan has shown great spiritual growth and leadership. Mrs. Britnell- He is such a positive...
“BROADWAY’S FAVORITE MUSICAL” - NY Daily News “ENTIRELY FRESH, FUNNY AND GORGEOUS. A REASON FOR CELEBRATION!” -New York Magazine “ELECTRIFYING! SUPERB.” – The New York Times "MAGNIFICENT! LIFE-AFFIRMING.” – Time Out New York Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Orange, Texas engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Lutcher Theater on Monday, March 30, 2020 7:30pm. Purchase tickets online at Lutcher.or...
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 Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Team Force was recently honored with a U.S. American flag from the U.S. Air Force. TSgt. LeBlanc, a member of the Air Force ground crew stationed in Afghanistan, submitted LCM’s Special Olympic team to be named as an honoree for the flag. This American flag was flown proudly through the skies of Afghanistan on a combat mission aboard the legendary A-10C Warthog assigned to the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron on the Kandahar A...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of High Tides at 3109 Texas Ave on March 10, 2020. Owners Wesley and Ronda Dishon with partners Jamey and Sherri Deloney are happy to announce the opening of their new family friendly water front restaurant and bar. High Tides features seafood, boiled crawfish,kids meals, full bar, 22 boat slips, jet docks, live music, and yard games. Coming soon to High Tides: water front...
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...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 2775 will have elections for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Officers along with Delegates for District, State & National Conventions at their Tuesday, April 7th meeting at 7 pm. All members are urged to atttend....
Third grade students at OES celebrated Texas Public Schools’ Week by learning about the great state of Texas! Students enjoyed activities throughout the week. Most agreed their favorite day was Texas State Snack Day (chips and salsa) as students were able to sample the snack after reading the children’s book, Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds....
