Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Bees of the Big Thicket captured the attention of Dr. Daniel Bennett of Stephen F. Austin State University and Dr. John Pascarella of Sam Houston State University. Beginning in 2017, Bennett coordinated research culminating in the documentation of 130 species of bees. Bennett and SFA graduate student, Archie Sauls, collected and compared species diversity in various habitats of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Bees were sorted, pinned, and labeled with the assistance of...
The next meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, November 4, 5:30PM at the Depot at 1210 Green Avenue. Refreshments will be served beforehand to celebrate the success of Depot Day 2021! All interested volunteers are welcome to attend, to help us with upcoming events such as Christmas at the Depot on Sunday, December 7. On the agenda is an election of officers so all board members are encouraged to attend so we will have a quorum. For information, call 409-330-1576 or click www....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Marilyn Malagarie, Employee of COS Printing, has been named October Employee of the Month. Marilyn was presented her award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and COS Printing Owner, Eric Andrus at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Re/Max-Candace Mulhollan Group. Marilyn was nominated by Eric Andrus who said, Mrs. Malagarie worked for Central Office Supply off and on for over 20 years. First started work...
Congratulations to these students for passing the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel exam. These students are members of Mrs. Bellard's Business Information Managment 2 class....
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Orangefield Elementary a $2,000.00 grant to support youth literacy initiatives. This local grant award is part of more than $3 million in grants awarded this fall to nearly 760 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools across the 46 states that Dollar General serves. The money will be used to purchase books for classroom libraries. Pictured: Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD District Librarian/Grant Writer and...
Think it's too late to continue or begin your education? It's never too late! Gator student, Gwen Boehme, is 102 years-old and enrolled in LSCO's Senior Fitness Class, taught by Donnie Thomas three times a week, and line dancing on Monday nights. Her children, Sarah and Richard, bring her to campus. We spotted her Friday in the gym lifting weights. Ms. Boehme has been a student of the Senior Fitness class for over 23 years....
Recently, President Tom Johnson hosted Lamar University's new president, Dr. Jaime Taylor, and the Orange County Superintendents at an introductory luncheon in order for them to meet each other. Pictured are: (Back Row) Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent of Orangefield ISD, Dr. Mike Kelly, Superintendent of Bridge City ISD, and Dr. Jaime Taylor, President of Lamar University (Front Row) Dr. Rickie Harris, Superintendent of West Orange-Cove ISD, Dr. Jay Killgo, Superintendent of...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of October 11 , 2021 thru October 15, 2021 John W. Jones, Jr. and Julie A. Smith Brenden T. Thibodeaux and Lauren Y. Lewis Kendall R. Lobb and Brittany L. Snider Stuart L. Boudreaux and Hope M. Simon Michael W. Guidry, Jr. and Ruth A. Peck Timothy L. Collins and Carrie E. Kelly Lucas J. Moore and Shay M. Jordan Jason G. Beavens and Hannah D. Thompson Daniel K. Worth and Andrea R. Cruz Brandon E. Mojica and Brooke N. Webb Michael W....
It has been nearly 50 years since the band Styx debuted upon the music world. Thankfully the band shows no signs of slowing down. Styx returns to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Friday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $75-$85 each and can be purchased online at www.goldennuggetlc.com or www.axs.com. This show is for ages 21 and older only and, in accordance with the governor of Louisiana's mandate, all guests are required to wear a facemask in all indoor spaces. The...
The Orangefield High School Speech/Debate Team traveled to Saratoga, TX, to participate in the West Hardin Debate Clinic/Meet on October 9, 2021. Nineteen debaters competed in: • Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking • Novice Extemporaneous Speaking • Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate • Cross Examination Debate The following students earned medals: • Major Copeland, 10th grader, 1st place in Novice Extemporaneous Speaking • Brayden Burgess & Bryce Moore, 12 graders, 1st place in Cr...
Be sure to plan to spend the day with us on Saturday, November 6th at West Orange’s 20th Annual Holiday in the Park. The event is located at 2700 Western Ave and will be held from 9 am to 5 pm. We have been able to extend our booth registration deadline, as additional spaces have been added this year. So if you're interested in getting a booth for the festival, now's the time and if you have one of those fine classic cars or trucks and want to show it off to others, the Holiday in the Park car/truck show will be the place t...
The William Diamond Chapter, NSDAR chose to promote patriotism for their Day of Service to America by participating in the Bridge City National Night Out. Members, Jackie Huckabay, Katy Latiolais, Elberta Herman, Ann Rothering, and Brenda Herman distributed over 100 American flags and flag code brochures along with bookmarks, notepads, pens, fans, candy, and water....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October Student of the Month for Bridge City is Brad Brown. Brad is ranked 5 of 196 with a GPA of 4.7. Brad was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Maureen McAllister at the October coffee hosted by Re/Max, Candance Mulhollan Group. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield is Draven Crochet. Draven is ranked 12 of 138 with a GPA of 4.60. She was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Christy Khoury at the October coffee hosted by Re/Max, Candance Mulhollan Group. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Total Care has been named Business of the Month for October 2021. Maddison Bouget was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Elyse Thibodeaux at the October Networking Coffee hosted by Re/Max-Candace Mulhollan Group. The Board of Directors has chosen Total Care as Business of the Month for October 2021. Total Care has been there for our community, our staffs and...
Jayden A. Cannon and Kenleigh B. Leggett Frank D. Rogers and Alexi M. Valastro Jacob A. Lemoine and Brittnie R. Powell Craig H. Allen and Jana M. Stevens Gale E. Smith, Jr. and Kimberly A. Heath Nathan Harding and Shanna M. Trahan Jeren D. Clippa and Crystal A. Schmidt Tristan D. Galland and Chelsea R. LaPointe Joshua W. Finnefrock and Kristyn A. Davis Wesley W. Granger, Jr. and Jennifer J. Talcott Raul Martin, IV and China E. Burks Joseph W. Chandler, III and Sydney A. Koxlien Daniel E. Breland and Robbi Murphy Kodie J....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the September Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Keelin Finley. Keelin was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Elyse Thibodeaux, President of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, at the September coffee hosted by COS Printing. Keelin is the daughter of Heather and James Finley. She is ranked 1 of 196 with a GPA of 4.77. She received gift certificates and...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the September Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Zoe Martin. Zoe was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Elyse Thibodeaux, President of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, at the September coffee hosted by COS Printing. Zoe is ranked 1 of 138 with a GPA of 4.89. Future Plans Zoe plans to attend Texas A&M University with the intent to pursue a major in...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Lanie Crowson, Employee of Leslie’s Place, has been named September Employee of the Month. Lanie was presented her award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Dave Derosier, Owner of OhainWeb, at the September Networking Coffee hosted by COS Printing. Lanie was nominated by Dave Derosier who said, “I met Lanie Crowson the first time my wife and I went to Leslie’s Place. She is full...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Lumpkin Premier Services has been named Business of the Month for September 2021. Gary Lumpkin was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Candace Mulhollan, Owner of Re/Max One, at the September Networking Coffee hosted by COS Printing. The Board of Directors has chosen Lumpkin Premier Services as Business of the Month for September 2021. The Board selected Lumpkin...
The Bridge City Middle School 7th and 8th grade red teams traveled to Hamshire Fannett and came away 1-1 on the night. The 7th grade red team lost 26-8. The offense was led by Keagan Trahan and Bryce Breeden. Defensive leaders were Alex Chappell, Breeden, and Joel Williams. The 7th grade team falls to 1-2 on the season and 0-1 in district. The 8th grade red team won 20-16. Mid way through the 3rd quarter they fell behind 16-6, but continued to keep playing hard to keep HF scoreless the rest of the way, allowing the offense...
Jennika Is 8 years old goes to Bridge City ISD and was recently crowned Miss Petite Mexican Heritage, proudly representing Mexico. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Malagarie and Mrs. Harvey. Her passion is modeling and her favorite color is purple. Spoiled by her whole family she always has been Our Lil Queen....
The Pumpkins have arrived to First Baptist Church this week. The 18-wheeler was loaded full of pumpkins and many church members and friends showed up to unload. The BCHS Football Team showed up with Athletic Director, Cody McGuire, to help with the unloading. Pumpkin sales began Monday, Sept. 27. The profits will go to fund mission projects....
Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts, delivery early November. Pecan halves or pieces $10.50 per pound, walnuts $8.50 per pound. Call Jan 409-734-8036 or the church 409-886-7276 to place an order or for additional information....
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of September 20 , 2021 thru September 24, 2021 Thomas S. Youngblood, II and Ashley P. Cox Christopher B. Courts and Ashley A. Havard Kyle B. Mills and Rosemary D. Dryman Devan A.C. Reay and Kassie E. Stark James A. Smith and Shontel L. Sonnier Brandon A. Clayton and Alexis S. Haley Cody A. Phelps and Sarah M. Hill Cody M. Chartin and Chelsea L. Williamson Timothy J. Pochiba and Deborah Saenz Christopher S. Walters and Courtney S....
