Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Recently seven members of the Orangefield High School Debate team attended Nederland High School's Annual Fright Night Invitational Meet. The students were divided into three chambers to compete in UIL Congressional Debate for six hours. Congratulations to Major Copeland for placing 5th in Chamber B and 3rd in the costume contest; Sidney Holderman for placing 2nd in Chamber A; and Calvin Kelly for placing 2nd in the costume contest. Other debaters include: Colton Myers, Adam...
This past weekend the WOSM Cheerleaders & Stallionettes traveled to Houston, TX to take part in the Cheerleaders of America Halftime Extravaganza at RICE University....
The American Legion Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave in Orange, will be having a fish fry on Thursday, Nov. 9th, starting at 11 am at the Post. The menu will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread and dessert for $10.00. Orders can be placed on Wednesday, Nov. 8th for orders to go or by 9 am on Thursday morning, Nov. 9th for delivery. Walk-ins are welcome. Delivery is available. To place an order call (409) 886-1241...
Hunter Education Class Field part of the On Line classes will be held at the Orangefield Fire Station on Sunday November 12, 2023 from 1:30 PM until 5:30 PM. Requirements: Complete On Line Course & bring printed certificate of completion or copy of tests. Cost is $15.00 cash per person. Do Not Bring firearms or ammunition to class. Must sign up on TPWD website to register to attend: Click Hunting, Hunter Education Courses, Option 2 Field Course, add 77630 & select Orange,...
The Altar Society of Saint Mary Catholic Church is holding its Annual Gumbo & Gift Shop on Saturday, November 11th, from 10 am to 3 pm in the Parish Hall, at 912 West Cherry St., Orange. The Gumbo Luncheon, prepared by the Altar Society ladies, will be $10 and served from 11 AM to 1 PM. The meal is chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, potato salad, dessert, and tea. Take-out dinners are also available. Orders can be delivered to your business on November 9th by calling Patricia...
St Paul’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 9 am to 2 pm at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. There will be 40+ vendors, lots of local businesses ready to help clear your list. There’s something for everyone, including lunch. No entry fees at St. Paul, but canned goods would be appreciated to help stock our blessing box. Come start the holidays with us at St Paul....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Chery's Decloroes Religious and Gifts has been named Business of the Month for October 2023. They were presented an award at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Sabine Federal Credit Union....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Thao Tran with Sabine Federal Credit Union has been named October Employee of the Month....
Thanks to Dow Chemical Company for the opportunity for Mrs. Angela King's 5th grade class learning all about Silly Putty. They learned how it was discovered by Dr. Warrick who worked at Dow for more than three decades. Students got to play with the silly putty and wear their sunglasses they received to the Homecoming Pep Rally....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Roundbunch Bayou RV which is located at 890 E Roundbunch Rd in Bridge City. Roundbunch Bayou RV is owned by Wesley and Ronda Dishon....
Students in Orangefield's Health Science Theory did research on a chosen medical condition or procedure, then creatively displayed them using pumpkins. It may be safe to say that pumpkin-ology is their new favorite medical specialty area! Teachers and staff at OHS voted and it was a close race. We would like to congratulate Sophia Marino and Rilei Hass for "Best Overall", with their Cesarean Section pumpkins. Ella Welch, Kaitlynn Sullivan, and Larymie Thompson took the award...
First Saturday at First Baptist will be November 4th at 200 West Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City. The giveaway will be gently used coats, jackets, sweaters and hoodies. Cooler weather is on the way and everyone needs to be prepared. All sizes will be available for children, teens and adults. Racks of coats and jackets will be on display under the carport at the side of the church in the parking lot. The giveaway will be from 10 am until 12 noon. Also included will be prayer for...
Orangefield Pre-K has been learning about Transportation and Community Helpers. They would like to thank Walker Donnaud, with Ironwood Trucking, for allowing our little Bobcats to "drive" his dump truck. Also, a special thanks to the local Firefighters for the fire safety lesson and Mayor Larry Spears for sharing what it's like to be a mayor. Thank you to all our Community Helpers....
Recently thirteen students from Orangefield Speech and Debate competed at the West Hardin High School Invitational Meet. The contestants competed in the following events: Lincoln Douglas (LD) Debate, Cross Examination (CX) Debate, and Extemporaneous (Extemp) Speaking. Students earning medals include: Nathan Ferree-LD Debate; Major Copeland-LD Debate; Adam Myers-Extemp; Madison McCormack-Extemp; Sidney Holderman and Colton Myers-1st place with a 3-0 record. The other CX teams...
Students in Principles of Health Science recently welcomed guest speaker Paige Psencik, a local Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and OHS graduate. Mrs. Psencik shared information on the education and licensure requirements of both SLP's and SLPA's and their job duties. Students were surprised to learn about the variety of settings in which you can work and the flexible schedule this career can offer. OHS would like to thank Mrs. Psencik for inspiring our students in the...
International Paper has also generously donated funds to various Career and Technical programs at Orangefield High School. Family Consumer Science, Health Science, and the Agriculture Departments will all benefit from this donation. OHS thanks International Paper for their continued support of the students and staff. Pictured are CTE Coordinator, Tim Tremont, Principal, Rea Wrinkle, and representatives from International Paper....
International Paper has generously donated funds to be used for the Bill Tennison Basketball Tournament for the 2023 year. OHS Basketball thanks IP for the generosity and support in making this tournament a success. Pictured are Coaches Erick Girola and Bryan Whitmire with representatives from International Paper....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield is Marilyn Nguyen-Phan. Marilyn is ranked 7 of 116 with a GPA of 4.64....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced the October Student of the Month for Bridge City is Caitlyn Yost. Caitlyn is ranked 100 of 199 with a GPA of 3.8...
The Daughters of the American Revolution William Diamond Chapter of Orange County meets Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. The program will be "The Kishi Colony in Orange County" by Becky Hirasaki. DAR promotes community service, education, historical preservation, and patriotism. To become a member, a women must prove blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence. For more information contact...
The Orange County Parkinson Support Group will hold its first monthly meeting since the Covid pandemic on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Train Depot in Orange. Since November is National Family Caregivers Month, we will focus on healthy tips for caregivers. All are welcome, especially those individuals with any movement disorder and/or their caregivers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact: Ella Guillory (409)543-3084, Julie Patronella...
Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts for their Annual Fund Raiser with delivery early November. Pecan halves or pieces $13.00 per pound, walnuts $8.50 per pound. Call Jan 409-734-8036 to place an order or for additional information....
OFHS choir students attended the TMEA all region competition on September 23. Five students qualified for 2 different choirs. Congrats to Tessa Bailey and Jayde Baggett who made the treble choir and Katelynn Copeland, Landon Dickens and Dalyn Miller who all made the mixed choir. Katelynn, Landon and Dalyn also qualified to compete at pre-area in November....
Mrs. Spears' Principles of Education and Training classes hand wrote and illustrated children's books. Each book had to contain a moral and a rhyme scheme. Apple Tree graciously allowed the students to go over and read their books to the kids. While there, they toured the facility and learned about the possible career opportunities within child care....
Friends of the Orange Public Library will be holding a meeting of general membership and visitors on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson meeting room of Orange Public Library at 220 5th St. The morning agenda will include a short business meeting of reports from FOPL and the Library staff including activities, recent and upcoming. A recognition by the American Association of University Women of the year’s Library Family of the Year will be made a...
