Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Legislature has ended its first week of session. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Senate has decided to recess until January 26 th . However, we will still be working hard in the meantime on legislation for Senate District 3. Here are five things happening around your state: 1. The Texas Legislature begins the 87 th Legislative Session This week, the 87 th legislature gaveled in for session. Though opening day looked a bit different than usual, with fewer guests in the gallery, on the floor, and throughout the building,...
Glenda Lucille Finnell Whitley, 84, of Orange, passed away on January 12, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lani Rousseau. Visitation will be from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Hartland, Kansas, on July 10, 1936, she was the daughter of Russell Dow Finnell and Ida Lucille (Holdeman) Finnell....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the January Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Keagan Smith. Keagan was presented his certificate and gift bag by Ambassador, Rani Dillow, Loan Originator for Westin Mortgage Group, at the January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having upcoming classes starting on January 25th. January 25: Bee Hive Building Class: This is a free class that will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The topics will include: What woodware is best for you? How to assemble your boxes and frames. General question. Please RSVP by January 22nd. February 4: Food Handler’s Training class: This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. It will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and...
Jimmy Marshall Berry, 69, of Orange, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home, in Orange. Officiating will be by Chaplain Jeff Bell. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 21, 1950, he was the son of Charles Berry Sr. and Magdelin Berry. Jimmy was a talented master hair stylist for many years in Orange, Las Vegas, and Reno. He owned Bo...
Due to an error in the entertainment section on December 18th, a correction and retraction is made to December 26th, 2019 concert at Honky Tonk Texas in Silsbee, Texas. Kevin Fowler IS not scheduled to appear in concert there on this date. We regret the incorrect information being published....
Orangefield Elementary School was the recipient of a grant from the United Way of Orange County. They received 100 books for their classrooms. Thank you to United Way....
The 2019 Adopt a Beach calendars have arrived in Orange from Commissioner George P. Bush of the Texas General Land Office. The Grand Prize Winner, whose artwork is shown on the cover, was Grace Wimberley, a student at St. Mary Catholic School. Also winning a spot on the calendar was Dalton Hogan, another student from St. Mary Catholic School. 3,900 students across Texas entered the Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest, and both Miss Wimberley and Mr. H...
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be holding a Candlelight Worship Service with Holy Communion on Tuesday, December 24. The service will start at 5:45 pm. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. Come and enjoy a joyous celebration of our Lord's birth!...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 8, 2020. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within...
Trinity Baptist Church presents the musical drama, Themes of Christmas, Sunday, December 15, at 7:00 pm. Trinity Baptist Church is located at 1819 N. 16th St. in Orange, Texas. The public is invited to attend, no ticket is necessary and admission is free. Themes of Christmas is an original Christmas-themed musical drama performed by Trinity Baptist Orange church members, church choir and instrumentalists. The story includes a mom and daughter who sit down at home to write a Christmas musical for their church and as they work...
Members of the Orangefield High School Uprising Club volunteered to help the Ministerial Alliance sort toys during Toy Week. The toys were donated by various churches and outlets that participate in the Angel Tree program, as well as those that do toy drives. The kids spent the day hauling in toys, sorting them by age, gender, and category, then helping to "shop" for kids based on their Christmas wish list. Kelli Wallace, Cody Strause, Coree Guerra, Hadley Psencik, Whitley...
OJH Band brought 10 students to TMEA All Region Auditions. We are very proud to announce that we had 3 students earn chairs in the bands. Josh Eckerle earned 2nd Chair in 1st Band Tuba, Blaine Lenard earned 3rd Chair in 1st Band Tenor Sax, and Winnie Ou earned 15th Chair in 2nd Band Flute. Congratulations to these students and OJH Band! Also pictured is Michael Rose - JH Band Director...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District was informed today that three campuses had received lettuce from their supplier that is on a recall list published by The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control. The supplier is the Department of Defense’s Commodity program. According to Child Nutrition Director, Suzanne Magee, Mauriceville Elementary, Mauriceville Middle and LCM High School served the lettuce to a minimal number of students today before it was taken off of the serving lines shortly after 11 a...
The Orangefield High School FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) participated in the 63rd Annual Toy Coffee. The members collected toys to donate to the Salvation Army and were able to tour the beautiful home....
December 5, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: On Thursday, December 5, 2019 the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Capital Financial Group – Ian James Financial Advisor welcoming them as a member of the chamber. Owner Ian James cut the ribbon to officially start the celebration of their new location in Bridge City. Capital Financial Group is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism with their clients providing t...
The little children in Orange are invited to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they want for Christmas at the annual event, Santa at the Depot, on Saturday, December 7 from 1:00-4:00 pm, the Depot is located at 1210 Green Ave. Assisting Santa at the Orange Depot Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 to 4:00pm will be elves Rose Simar and Alicia Booker, volunteers for the Friends of the Orange Depot, who is sponsoring the free event for area residents. There will be toy prizes,...
he bi-monthly meeting of the board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, December 12, at 5:30PM at the depot. Reception will be at 5:00PM. Meeting will begin promptly with the last presentation by our museum consultant, Chris Frison. The Museum Committee has been meeting with him and will have the results at this meeting. Museum exhibits are planned to be installed in phases, beginning in the first quarter of 2020. All completion will be accomplished as funds are raised. There will be...
Please join us for the Senior Citizens Supper in Mauriceville this Saturday, December 7th at 5:00 at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. The Supper is for all current and pass citizens fifty years and older. Judge Chad Jenkins will be the MC, entertainment will be The Martin Family and The LCMHS Choir....
On Tuesday, December 17, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be having Pizza & Santa at 6 pm. Come and feast on pizza and get a picture with Old Saint Nick. The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City....
The Orange County Master Gardeners Association will have their Christmas Party on the regular meeting date of Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the Ochoa Recreation Center at 555 Elmwood Drive in Mauriceville. The club will furnish the meat and members are asked to bring either a salad, a vegetable, a dessert, drinks or rolls. Members are also asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Bridge City Blue Santa Project and a plant to participate in a Thieving Plant game. Gwen Ochoa and her helpers are in charge of...
The Orange County Master Gardeners' Association will have their Christmas Party on the regular meeting date of Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the Ochoa Recreation Center at 555 Elmwood Drive in Mauriceville. The club will furnish the meat and members are asked to bring either a salad, a vegetable, a dessert, drinks or rolls. Members are also asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Bridge City Blue Santa Project and a plant to participate in a "Thieving Plant" game. Gwen Ochoa and her helpers are in charge of...
This morning, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for The Stuffed Mushroom Kitchen and Catering Company. Owner Katherine Aras cut the ribbon to officially start the celebration of her second location. The Stuffed Mushroom is locally owned and operated by Katherine Aras who specializes in meals to go & catering. The Stuffed Mushroom is now serving lunch Monday-Friday inside The Rustic Saloon located at 1195 Texas Avenue...
November 7, 2019 marks grim anniversary of the last deathless day on Texas roadways AUSTIN – November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on roadways in Texas. That means for 19 years straight, at least one person has died every single day. That’s why TxDOT and Texas Transportation Commission officials are launching the #EndTheStreakTX campaign this month, asking all Texans to join the effort to end this deadly 19-year streak. An average of 10 people die every day in crashes in the state, which has prompted TxDOT and the Tex...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the November Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Remington Coy Bryant. Remington was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador/Board Member, Rani Dillow, Mortgage Loan Originator at Westin Mortgage Group, at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches...
