Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Congratulations to Kylin Lee and Blake McRight for earning the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) certification in their Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources class, taught by Mr. Tim Singleton. The 30-hour General Industry Training Program provides a variety of training that emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention....
LCM Sophomore Kristian Gordon earned a spot in the ATSSB All-State Band recently, after advancing through the Region competition and placing 2nd in the Area Competition. The place qualified him to send an audition recording to the state level, where he was chosen from a wide field of candidates for the All-State Band. Kristian will get a chance to perform in San Antonio during the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention on February 11th at the Lila Cockrell...
The Greater Orange Texas Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning for West Orange-Cove CISD's new transportation center. WOCCISD School Board President Linda Platt-Bryant stated, "We are excited to announce the grand opening of our school district's new bus barn! Here in West Orange-Cove, we (the Board) continue identifying the district's needs. This new transportation center was one of those needs." The new building was a part of the 2018 bond approved...
Students from Lindsay Stevens’s Advanced Art class show off their entries for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest. Back row (left to right): Madison McConnell, Ella Burns, Nicholas Smith, Aylee Coleman Front row (left to right): Zoey Royer, Alex Fenton, Phoebe Turner...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the January Student of the Month for Orangefield is Kylie Mouton. Kylie is ranked 3 of 120 GPA 4.77 Pictured: Shaun McAlpin, Bobby Mouton, Alicia Mouton, Kylie Mouton, Wanda McGraw, Crissa Bonnin, Luke McFarlane. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the January Student of the Month for Bridge City is Isabella Moore. Isabella is ranked 1 of 181 with a GPA of 4.77. Pictured: Chris Moore, Christine Moore, Isabella Moore , Chloe Tucker, Tim Woolley and Trista Leonard. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Reds Liquor has been named Business of the Month for December 2022. Frank Chakkiwala was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Candace Mulhollan at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City High School. Pictured: Candace Mulhollan and Frank Chakkiwala Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Members of the William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR participated in the National Wreaths Across America. Wreaths were placed on Veterans graves at local cemeteries and an individual prayer was offered for each veteran. A wreath was also placed at Forest Lawn's memorial monument to All Veterans....
This year, Santa wore purple as students and staff from Mauriceville Elementary and HOSA worked together to purchase gifts and presents for families in need. According to MVE Counselor Kim West, gifts for 60 students were purchased, nineteen of which were paid for through donations collected by MVE Student Council members. “We want to say thank you to everyone who donated money or purchased gifts,” West said. “I’ve been doing this many years and every year it gets a little...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented a check for $2,000.00 to Meals on Wheels. Executive Director for Meals on Wheels Kristen Burman accepted the donation. Pictured are Rotarians Sam Comer, Mark Bunch, Kirk Roccaforte, Mark Messer , Jerry Jones, Brent Walker, Eric Andrus, Jack Comer, Kristen, Amy Townsend, Bill Nickum, Ronnie Hutchinson, Karen Collier, John Dubose, and Lucy Fields....
Orangefield High School Patient Care Technician students toured Golden Triangle Emergency Center to learn about the diagnostic equipment available, patients they are able to treat, and the career possibilities at their facility. Thank you GTEC for this learning opportunity for our students. Pictured: Kendal Neely, Jenna Banken, Aaliah Bruner, Gracie Castro, and Courtney Spring...
The American Legion Post 49 presents “Blinging in the New Year” on Saturday, December 31 from 8:00 pm to 1 am at 108 Green Avenue in Orange. The event is a formal event but formal attire not mandatory and the entertainment will be provided by DJ Chevy. The cost is $10 per person or $15 a couple, if you want to reserve a table for 6 there is an additional $20 charge. There will be a cash bar, no outside alcohol allowed, an ATM on site, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. All pro...
The three-man Rocket League ESports team of Cole Williams, Scotty Wilson, and Steele Shepherd will represent Orangefield Junior High in the Texas ESports League State Championship this Saturday. OJH comes in as the second-ranked team in the State Tournament. They will face off against a middle school team from Lubbock in the first round of competition. Best of luck to the OJH ESports Team on their quest to become State Champions!...
Each district in the Texas House of Representatives has a student from their district create an ornament to put on the tree at the State House of Representatives. This year, Orangefield High School student, Kaitlyn Jenkins, won the honors of creating an ornament that represents our area....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the December Student of the Month for Orangefield is Bryce Blacksher. Bryce is ranked 41 of 120 GPA 3.64 Pictured: Crissa Bonnin, Wanda McGraw, Bryce Blacksher, Ronnie Blacksher, Angie Blacksher, Bree Bagley and Rea Wrinkle, Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announce that the December Student of the Month for Bridge City is Katie Carcerano. Katie is ranked 9 of 181 with a GPA of 4.64 Pictured: Rani Dillow, Tim Woolley, Eric Carcerano, Katie Carcerano, Christine Carcerano, Judy Rosendale and Alisa Huckaby. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
Orangefield High School FCCLA teamed up with Interact for a joint community service project. They spent the first day of December volunteering. Rylie Hubbard, Gracie Luker and others started the morning at the annual Granger Food Drive, loading and unloading cans to stock the pantries at the Salvation Army and Orange Christian Services. After spending the morning at Granger Chevrolet, they moved over to The Brown Estate to donate new, unwrapped toys that they had collected...
(Orange, TX) The choir and members of Trinity Baptist Church are preparing to present a classic Christmas musical entitled When Earth Received Her King, Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity Baptist Church worship center, 1819 N. 16th Street, Orange, Texas. Are you weary and in need of hope? The entire community is invited to come and experience God’s answer for peace. God’s people had long awaited a King. Scriptures prophesied of His coming, and with gre...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Kailyn Young the December Orangefield Student of the Month. Kailyn has a 4.56 GPA and is ranked 10/120 students. She plans on pursuing a degree in Psychology. Pictured are Shaun McAlpin-OFISD Superintendent, Kailyn, Misty Cooksey-Mother, Rebecca and Johnny Fults-Grandparents, Telice Terro-Aunt, Carrisa Bonnin-OFHS Counselor, and Dr. Mark Messer-Rotary President....
Congratulations to Orangefield High School student, Bryce Blacksher, for earning the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) certification in his Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources class, taught by Mr. Tim Singleton. The 30-hour General Industry Training Program provides a variety of training that emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention....
Members of the Mauriceville Heritage Association recognized past and present Mauriceville residents on Saturday by hosting the 47th Annual Senior Citizens Supper at Mauriceville Elementary. Along with food, gifts, and entertainment, prizes were awarded for the Mauriceville resident who'd traveled the furthest, oldest male resident, and oldest female resident. Donations for the event were provided by local businesses and community members....
The annual pre-Christmas visit by Santa Claus to the City of West Orange was done on Monday night, December 5, at the City Hall. Santa took all the Christmas wishes from the numerous boys and girls who came to see him. In anticipation of Santa's arrival West Orange Municipal Judge Carl Thibodeaux read "The Cajun Night Before Christmas" for everyone. This year there was even a video on two large screens to show the pictures from the book as Thibodeaux read. Outside by the...
(ORANGE, TX) – The W.H. Stark House is hosting a Stark Family Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Timed tickets are available upon arrival at the Carriage House (times may not be booked in advance). The Open House features a walk-through of the First & Second Floors of The W.H. Stark House, decked out for the holiday season. Groups with children under the age of 6 or with limited mobility will have access to the first floor only. The Hou...
(Orange, Texas) The Lutcher Theater will present "My Fair Lady" on Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, TX native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you "The King & I" and "South Pacific," comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loe...
This week Mr. Jim Jordan visited Orangefield Junior High to present to students in each grade level. Mr. Jordan shared information on the differences between bullying and conflict, as well as how to properly seek a resolution when encountered with these circumstances. He is known for integrating magic tricks to help drive his message home, and one such trick was revealed later that evening while hosting parents for their version of his presentation. OJH would like to thank...
