Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Saint Mary Catholic School wishes to thank all Veterans for their service to our Country. We would also would like to thank all Veterans’ families. Our Student Council held its annual Veterans Day Program. Chief Master Sargent Mark E. Foreman was the guest speaker. Foreman, of Orange, spoke about his service in the Air Force. He also reminded us that each Veteran’s family member make sacrifices in order for them to be able to defend our Country. Pictured is CMSgt Foremen hol...
(ORANGE, TX) – After extensive restoration of both exterior and interior spaces, the Nelda C. & H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation is happy to announce the re-opening of The W.H. Stark House for 2019 Holiday Tours. Tours will be available on the nine open days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The House will be decorated for the season and feature festive tableware, garland, and other holiday decorations. Tours include all three floors of the main house, which stands much as i...
I am very grateful for many things in November…my family, friends, and hunting season. I am also grateful for the opportunity to represent Senate District 3 in Austin as your State Senator. As you celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you a holiday filled with family, friends and lots of pumpkin pie or pecan pie (which is the state pie of Texas!). Here are five things happening around your state this month: 1. Mass Violence Prevention The Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety met at the end of October t...
Gerry McDonnell, 67, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Doyle and Betty Holmes; in-laws, Joe and Katy McDonnell; sister-in-law, Pat Rambin; and granddaughter, Torrie Granger. Survivors include, husband Jim McDonnell; daughter, Tanesha (Brad) Robertson; son, Jonathan McDonnell; sister, Sheryl Wright; brother, Dennis Holmes; sister-in-law, Kathy (Dave) Haislip;...
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK for 2019 is only days away! The festival will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 2nd) and continue all day. And remember...there is no gate fee! This year’s event promises to be one of the best ever! All booth spaces have been filled for several weeks now, and each one will be offering varied and unique items for sale. Food vendors on-site will be tempting your taste buds with the following: gumbo; chipped beef; chicken-on-a-stick; nachos; links; pulled pork sandwiches; fried fish; p...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over HARDIN-JEFFERSON—The Mustangs should be raring to go after their bye week, and will be facing the hungry, winless Hawks at Dan Hooks Stadium in West Orange. WO-S just needs to play its regular game and things should turn out just fine despite the fact Friday is Homecoming. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over LIVINGSTON—The Battlin’ Bears should come out on top in this Homecoming battle if they don’t look ahead to next week’s big game against the undefeated Huffman Falcons. LCM had a tou...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for our new member Honda of Orange at 1800 Strickland Dr in Orange. Owners Mark Frey and Ed Van Huis welcomed everyone and report that they have bought out this business that originally opened in the 1960's. Honda of Orange is a one stop motorsport dealership carrying all Honda motorcycles, off-road vehicles, all Honda power equipment and Honda gear. They also have a full service shop and...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening day of the Lion's Club Carnival at The Lion's Den Park on October 17th. Though the weather has postponed the carnival again this year, they are determined to have this event for their community. Chair of the Carnival this year Pam Honeycutt spoke at the ribbon cutting introducing a Lion of 45 years Dan Mohon, President of the Lion's Club Chris Kovatch, and Kacey Burnitt Vice-President...
Trunk or Trinkets is a new event to Little Cypress Junior High. This is a food allergen-free Halloween Event, held at the Junior High, 6765 FM 1130 on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children without allergies are also welcome to attend. Not only will the kids attending get trinkets, there are activities, crafts, face painting, photos and fun. The nationwide Trunks and Trinkets program was part of LCM alumni Caitlyn Sulak’s Girl Scout Gold Award project from 2016. (I’m told this is the Girl Scout equivalent of...
Trinity Baptist Church in Orange will stage its annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1819 N. 16th Street, 77630. Admission is free and includes candy, inflatables, face-painting, and appearances from PAW Patrol of Skye, Marshall, and Chase. A Food Truck from the Dough-Dough girls will be available for a small charge for their specialty, safe and eatable cookie dough! Please bring the kids and attend. Bibles in both English and Spanish will also be available until all...
First United Methodist Church Orange Family Life Center – Located at the corner of 5th Street and Elm Street. Thursday, October 31, 2019 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Games, Crafts, Hotdogs/Chips, Cookie Decorating and Science....
OCT 30TH PINEHURST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2111 N 40TH ST PINEHURST TX FROM 6:30 - 8:30 PM HAYRIDE, HOTDOGS, GAMES, LOTS OF CANDY, PRIZES, PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME,...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Rock’s Spot BBQ & Catering has been named Business of the Month for October 2019. Owner Eric “Erock” Nies accepted the award from Ambassador Candice Trahan, Marketing Executive for The Orange Leader. Award presentation took place at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Trendz!. Rock’s Spot received an acrylic award sponsored by Sabine River Ford and gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine...
OES 3rd Graders performed a spectacular program Thursday evening under the direction of Ms. Susan Bollich. The program titled, "On the Shoulders of Giants" was the first time performed. Students and parents alike, enjoyed learning about the history of inventors and notable people who have helped make our lives better today. It was another great day to be a Bobcat!...
Trinity Baptist Church in Orange will stage its annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the church, located at 1819 N. 16th Street, 77630. Admission is free and includes candy, inflatables, face-painting, and appearances from PAW Patrol of Skye, Marshall, and Chase. A Food Truck from the Dough-Dough girls will be available for a small charge for their specialty, safe and eatable cookie dough! Please bring the kids and attend. Bibles in both English and Spanish will also be available until all...
Pathway to Freedom is an Open Discussion Fellowship of men and women who have been affected either directly or indirectly by the use of any mood altering chemical or codependent behavior. We believe that as we look to a loving God for help, and put into practice those principles for living which He has given in His Word, we shall find both the strength and freedom we need to live productive and happy lives. We believe that our "higher power" is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. While we do believe that Jesus is the Christ,...
West Orange – Cove CISD has placed surveillance cameras at the stadium at West Orange – Stark High School. The action is in follow-up to previously placed signage at all of our facilities that states “No Pets Allowed” with the exception of service animals. This is a public appeal to our community to adhere to the “No Pets/Service Animal Exception.” The district is experiencing instances of animals damaging our new turf surface. WOCCISD will prosecute individuals who bring non-service animals/pets inside the stadium. Th...
On October 09, 2019, at 7:55 P.M., officers were dispatched to 3024 N. 16 th Street, Dollar General, in reference to an Aggravated Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the store employees. The suspect was described as a black male, of medium to dark complexion, wearing a black hooded jacket, with part of the jacket covering his face. Store employees advised the suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money. The store employee turned over an undetermined amount of money to the suspect, who then left the building in an...
(Austin) –Mark Anderson, trustee from Bridge City ISD joined 35 other school board members from across Texas September 19-21 at the kickoff 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. P...
Taking the helm as new officers in the Orange Golden K Kiwanis are from left, Vern Murray, treasurer; Reid Caruthers, immediate past president; Dennis Ferrell, president; Karen McKinney, installing officer and Lt. Gov., Region 10, Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis International; Diane Grooters, vice president (president-elect 2020-2021); and Pat McCombs, secretary. All Kiwanians must also complete a security background check with Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis due to the Kiwanis mission of...
The Kiwanis Club of Orange recognized John Paul Sulak on Thursday as the TexasOklahoma Sophomore of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Sulak, active in LCM’s Key Club, was selected from other applicants by the local Kiwanis and from there his nomination was sent to other stages of competition until being selected as the Texas-Oklahoma Division of Kiwanis International. The presentation was made by Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Karen McKinney. Kiwanis sponsors Key Clubs a...
WEST ORANGE, TX - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $48 million in the state of Texas to help it prepare for natural disasters and promote economic resiliency and business growth. The EDA grants, some of which are to be located in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zones, are expected to be matched with $13.2 million in local funds, help create 7,487 jobs, retain 225 jobs, and generate $6 billion in private investment. ...
Paint ducks. Save ducks. Join the Stark Museum of Art for a special screening of the award-winning documentary film, The Million Dollar Duck,on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. This one-hour documentary takes a close look at what it means to compete in the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Whether you are an art, conservation, or duck enthusiast, you will be in awe of the high stakes for artists who compete in this annual contest. Following the screening, Adam Grimm, two-time Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, w...
Alyson Parish of Orange was selected for Texas Partners in Policymaking, a statewide leadership training program designed to impact disability-related policies in Texas. Texas Partners in Policymaking is an advanced leadership development training program for self-advocates and parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD). Graduates from the program will become partners with policymakers in Texas and work to improve the lives of people with DD. Over the course of the nine-month program, participants will attend tr...
