Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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....
LCM High School has started a new faculty and staff recognition program at sports events. The Tuesday, March 3, soccer games were the first where members of both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams could nominate one member from the LCM HS faculty and staff to recognize at one of their games. Tuesday evening the soccer teams recognized their staff. The qualifications for this nomination were an individual that the players felt supported them and contributed to their success outside of soccer. The following are some of tho...
Trinity Baptist in Orange recently hosted a Sweetheart Dinner at the church, located at 1819 16th Street, Orange 77630. A special guest at the event was the pastor and wife Amy's eight-month-old son, Baker, as well as their five-year-old son, Beckham. Pictured are Pastor Ryan Chandler, left, Baker Chandler, and church member and usher Mike Kelley. The meal was privately catered with 72 people in attendance. After dinner, Pastor Ryan co-emceed many rounds of karaoke, along...
St. Mary Catholic School’s Student Council attended the TASC District 17 Spring Convention at the Beaumont Civic Center. The council had four groups of facilitators presenting; Mental Wellness, Community Service, Safety and Teacher Appreciation projects. The council ran for Middle Level Advisor to the Board and was successful. We will hold this office again for the 2020-2021 school year. The council also received recognition as a Sweepstakes Student Council through the f...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member KPI General Contractors at 1207 Pier Rd in Orange on February 27, 2020. Owners Bill and Jenny Stark have worked in the Orange area for over 14 years starting with real estate and now having a company that takes on residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. They have been at this location for approximately 2 years working with local businesses, helping to restore their...
On February 27th the OJH One Act Play Troupe competed at the UIL District 22-AAA Junior High One Act Play contest. This was the first time in OJH history to compete in this category. The team finished 2nd overall in the competition and the following students received special recognition. All-Star Crew : Liliana Sanford All-Star Cast Honorable Mention : Ava Dyer and Jayde Baggett All-Star Cast - Kamryn Aery Best Performer : Catalina Lawly Entire Cast : 2nd Place in competition...
Congratulating Claire Smith, center holding honeycomb rack, on her presentation about the life of bees in southeast Texas are Golden K Kiwanis members from left, Dennis Ferrell, president; Rosie Hurst; Pat McCombs, secretary; Margaret Light, past president; Karen McKinney, past regional officer; and Vern Murray, treasurer. Not pictured are Anne Payne; Reid Caruthers, past president; Linda Pittillo; Lois Ferrell, past president; Debra McCombs; Billy Jack McKinney, past...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for America Donuts to welcome them to our membership on Tuesday, March 3. Owner David Sov cut the ribbon to officially start the celebration. America Donuts is open from 4:00 am to noon every day. All pastries are made fresh daily and from scratch. All your favorite donuts, kolaches, etc. will be waiting for you daily. They are conveniently located at 2105 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, Tx. For more information...
Corey Thomas dissecting owl pellets in Mrs Miller’s room. Students identified bones to match animals that the owls ate....
Photo: Declamation contestants, from left - Cole Watson, McKenzie Freeman, Elizabeth Johns - 1st place, Kiera Figgins -2nd place and John Paul Sulak Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School held the campus finals for the 116th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation on Sunday. Elizabeth Johns took First Place and Kiera Figgins, Second. In the Interpretive Reading portion of the contest, Lucas Ridout earned First and Karlie Wedel, Second. The Stark Foundation...
Photo: Interpretive Reading Winners Lucas Ridout - 1st place, Karlie Wedel - 2nd place, Mason Grizzafi and Darby Watson Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School held the campus finals for the 116th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation on Sunday. Elizabeth Johns took First Place and Kiera Figgins, Second. In the Interpretive Reading portion of the contest, Lucas Ridout earned First and Karlie Wedel, Second. The Stark Foundation provides Second place winners a...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member Darling Orange Boutique at 2339 MacArthur Dr in Orange on February 20, 2020. Kimberly Scott is the new owner of the previous Asher Luis Consignment & Resale Boutique. The store has a new name, a new look, and will feature more boutique items that are new as they continue the consignment portion of the store as well. For more information call: 409-883-5847 or follow them on Facebook at:...
(ORANGE, TX) – Draw and play with us at the Stark Museum of Art’s Family Day on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts, live music from Pinnacle Music Academy students and teachers, a Tot Spot just for children 4 and under, murals from Bridge City Intermediate and Mauriceville Elementary schools, edible art, and our brand-new exhibition The Drawing Experience during this special event! Family Day is a special event at the Stark Museum of Art providing visitors the opportunity to try the...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the February Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Lily Saucedo. Lily was presented her certificate and gift bag by Ambassador, Stephanie Roberts, owner of David’s A/C & Heating, at the February coffee hosted by RE/MAX ONE. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches Federal Credit U...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the February Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Carly Garrett. Carly was presented her certificate and gift bag by Lifetime Ambassador, Dave Derosier, Owner of OhainWEB.com, at the February Networking Coffee hosted by RE/MAX One. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches Federa...
JEANIE THE THREE-LEGGED THERAPY DOG is a local therapy dog and the winner of the 2019 American Humane Hero Therapy Dog Award. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, MTV, Access Hollywood, and People Magazine’s web show. She’s also been featured in magazines such as Woman’s World and Animals Tales. And she’s coming to your school! Here’s the best part - she’s also the star of two children’s books! “I Don’t Need Four Feet!” won the Celebrate Literacy Award for Calcasieu Parish and the Louisiana Reading...
The Lutcher Incredible Kids Events performing arts seriescreates "Page to Stage" experiences for thousands of students & educators throughout Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana. Most performances are based on books, allowing the stories the students read in the classroom to come to life before their eyes on the performing arts stage. Working closely with education professionals and local school districts, the Lutcher's daytime kids' series is relevant and enriching to students while meeting Texas and Louisiana state...
Orange County Sheriff Candidate Jimmy Lane Mooney invites you to the Pinehurst area for a Meet and Greet on Saturday, February 1 from 10 am to 2pm. The Meet and Greet will be held at 3535 West Park Ave., right down the road from Roberts. We look forward to visiting with each and everyone of you. Come out and enjoy a link, chip and drink. See you there....
I hope that you all had a wonderful start to this new year. This coming year will be spent reviewing interim charges in our Senate committees and beginning to prepare for the next legislative session which will begin in January 2021. Here are five things happening around your state this month: 1. Immigration in Texas At the beginning of this month, Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas will no longer consent to resettling refugees. This is part of a federal program in which state and local authorities may opt into the...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Karen Morgan, Director of Finance for the City of Bridge City, has been named December Employee of the Month. Karen accepted her award from Ambassador/Board Member Lucy Fields, City Council Member, at the chamber’s January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. Karen received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Energy Country Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions, Dupu...
OJH choir students attended the UIL Choir Solo/Ensemble contest Saturday. These students had to memorize a song and sing individually for a judge. 7 students participated and were awarded scores. Annabelle Matthews and Tracyn Brady were given a Division 2 rating and Jayde Bagget, Nallely Martinez, Fallyn Randall, Natalie Roach and Caydence White were all awarded a division 1 which is the best score allowed. In addition to her 1 rating, Nallely was selected as an outstanding...
