Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for our member Circle K Kiddie Ranch located at 16944 Highway 62 S in Orange. Owner Carol Daigle and Director Jana Daigle report that they started this business back in 2000, but after Hurricane Harvey they had to completely rebuild. Circle K is proud of their facility where Lakeshore has donated the furniture for each room to make their center beautiful. During the open house they gave...
Earlier this month, Southeast Texas was devastated by Tropical Depression Imelda. My staff and I have been working hard to ensure those in Senate District 3 are receiving the help and services they need. If you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact any of my offices. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who were affected by this disaster. Here are five things happening around your state this month: 1. Proposition 4 One of the many things Texans love about living in our state is that there is no state income t...
Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 are having a Garage Sale Saturday, October 12th; set up available Friday Evening, October 11th. Tables are available at $10 each on a first come, first served basis. Contact Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 or mail your check (made out to VFW Auxiliary) % of Mary Snapp; 7927 Sandra Lane; Orange, TX 77632....
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over BRIDGE CITY—We’ll see how an unscheduled week off affects both of these teams. Normally the Mustangs would be heavy favorites, so we’ll just leave it that way. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over HARDIN-JEFFERSON—The Bears may have missed out on another defeat against Vidor last week and should get back to their winning ways against the Hawks and evening their record at 2-2. But the Battlin’ Bears must play well because the visitor has been playing better each week. ORANGEFIELD over BUNA...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Trendz! has been named Business of the Month for September 2019. Owner Sherry Hickman accepted the award from Ambassador/Board Member Candace Mulhollan, RE/MAX One Realtor. Award presentation took place at the September Networking Coffee hosted by Sabine Federal Credit Union. Trendz! received an acrylic award sponsored by Sabine River Ford and gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal...
Customers should prepare for possible flooding, power outages BEAUMONT, Texas – Entergy Texas is monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda, which has maximum sustained winds of about 35 to 40 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, with some areas in Southeast Texas forecast to sustain heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Some areas could receive more than a foot of rainfall. “As the company continues to prepare, so...
Here are the latest rainfall forecasts from 7 pm tonight through 7 pm Thursday. Six to ten inches in southeast Texas, two to six inches in southwest Louisiana. Always double these numbers to estimate what locally higher amounts are possible. Expect to see street flooding during the periods of the heaviest rains. Roger Erickson Warning Coordination Meteorologist National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA 337.477.5285 ext 223...
St. Mary Catholic School’s sixth grade is reading and discussing the important aspects of Number the Stars, a novel about a young girl's contribution to the resistance movement in Denmark during World War 11. Annemarie Johansen, a 10-year old girl living in Copenhagen, is faced with the knowledge that the Nazis are beginning to "relocate" the Jews in her city. Ellen Rosen, a neighbor and classmate of Annemarie's, is Jewish. Through a series of small acts of bravery, A...
St. Mary Catholic School students and staff surprised Principal Sanders on her Birthday. Students wrote sweet messages on post-it notes that they carefully placed on the glass windows of her office. They also burst out in a joyful rendition of “Happy Birthday” as she arrived to the office. Pictured are Sanders with students and staff....
Pictured Left to Right: Maria Gonzalez, Ernesto Gonzalez, Alex Gonzalez, Lucy Fields, Assistant Principal Grady Welborn, and Counselor Allisha Bonneaux. Photo courtesy of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the September Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Alex Gonzalez. Alex was presented his certificate and gift bag by Board Member/Ambassador, Lucy Fields, Bridge City Council Member, at the September...
Pictured left to right: Counselor Candi Patterson, Grandfather Davis Cormier, Grandmother Nethel Cormier, Mother Vicky Cormier, Shayla Cormier, Father Mike Cormier, Kristen Placette, and Principal Zach Quinn Photo courtesy of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that the September Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Shayla Cormier. Shayla was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador,...
St. Mary Catholic School students and staff are praying for and showing support of Odessa, Texas by wearing yellow shirts to school. Pictured are some students and staff members....
September 6, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: On September 5, 2019 the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Texas Seafood & Steakhouse. Locally owned and operated by Linna Leam and her family, their newly renovated space is located at 1835 Texas Avenue in Bridge City next to Verizon Wireless. Texas Seafood & Steakhouse is open 7 days a week serving fresh seafood, steaks and more. Linna invites everyone to come to their Grand Opening and...
Due to an error, the incorrect ad was printed in the papers this week. This is the correct sales ad for the weeks of 09/04/19 to 09/10/19. We are sorry for the inconvenience it may have caused. JSehon...
St. Mary Catholic School has an award-winning Student Council led by Mrs. Angie Smith, Advisor. The school is proud to announce the Student Council Officers for the 2019-2020 School Year: Bella Tran, President. Maddy Smith, Vice President Abby Broussard, Secretary/Treasurer Haley Johnson, Historian Pictured are left to right Broussard, Tran, Smith and Johnson....
(ORANGE, TX) – This year’s festival takes place from October 8 through November 2, 2019 and features dozens of unique scarecrow designs, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout Shangri La Gardens. Created by talented people from community organizations, businesses, schools, churches and families, scarecrow designs range from funny to clever to wacky and weird! For sure, no two scarecrows are ever the same! The Scarecrow Fes...
St. Mary Catholic School proudly announces the newly elected 219-2020 Art Club members. They are: President, Kolbe Hughes Vice President, Hannah Allison Secretary, Haley Johnson Treasurer, Grace Wimberley Historian, Kiera Howington Chaplain, Verick Rincon Pictured are front Wimberley then Rincon, Howington, Hughes, Allison and Johnson....
Mrs. Rice’s math class kicked off football season today participating in a “Place Value” scavenger hunt. Students were challenged to complete tasks involving “Football” statistics. Students were excited to have their Friday Reader, high school football player and former 3rd grade student of Mrs. Rice, Ethan Meads participate in their hunt! Pictured (left to right): Gray Borel, Carleigh Mouton, Austin Erickson, Kylie VanMarion, Lakynn Granger, Connor Kilgore, Kaysen Click, Fr...
Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, school districts have a duty to identify, refer, evaluate students suspected of having a disability, and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into the Special Education program, please contact...
St. Mary Catholic School began it’s 2019-2020 school year on Monday August 12th with a Meet & Greet. Students returned for their first full day on Tuesday to a foyer decorated by Jerome and Irma Dimas (Grandparent’s to students). Everyone is cheerful and excited to start the new school year. Our school is so Blessed!! Pictured are (left to right) – Kendall Phillips, Tristan Tran, Bella Tran, Josie Riedel and Paige McKee....
(ORANGE, TX) – Visit Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center this autumn for a series of adult-focused workshops. Join us on September 14th, November 23rd and/or December 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shangri La Gardens for some great hands-on learning hosted by our professional staff. These practical, fun, and inspiring ‘make and take’ programs each have a $20 materials fee. Space is limited for Adult Workshop Series Programs. Be sure to reserve a spot before each program by registering on-line! Adult Works...
August 2, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: Friday, August 2nd the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was delighted to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening of Troy’s Bail Bond. Owners Troy and Kendra Shelton cut the red ribbon commemorating the occasion. Their beautiful new office building located at 212 Border Street in Orange and is directly across the street from Orange County Jail. Troy Shelton is an Orange County Texas bail bond agent that has lived in the area for h...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Sabine Federal Credit Union Instant Teller at 6020 West Roundbunch in Orange. The staff are proud to announce the opening of Orange County's first 'Instant Teller'. Technology with Personality, where you can drive up, interact with a live teller, and have capabilities above and beyond an ATM. Their grand open included delicious food from the Bullfish Food Truck, edible cookie...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas,” arrived in Southeast Texas this past weekend for a performance on Saturday night (July 27, 2019) at the Julie Rogers Theater in downtown Beaumont. Newton mesmerized the hundreds of fans in attendance with music, comedy and stories which left the audience begging for more....
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Rock act Seether, featuring vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan, returned to Southwest Louisiana this past Friday (July 26, 2019) as the band performed as part of the H2O Pool concert series at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The group performed many of its hits, including “Gasoline,” “Fine Again,” “Rise Above This,” and “Remedy,” as well as new material “Stoke the Fire” and “Betray and Degrade....
