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  • Peveto earns certification

    Updated Nov 1, 2022

    Congratulations to Jordan Peveto 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....

  • Lutcher Theater presents Peter Rabbit Tales as part of Incredible Kids Events series

    Updated Nov 1, 2022

    (Orange, Texas) The Lutcher Theater will present "Peter Rabbit Tales" as part of the Lutcher Incredible Kids Events on Friday, November 11. Area students will have two options to experience the educational performance at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Enchantment Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Estate of Beatrix Potter and Penguin Books UK, brings the captivating stories to life using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music, as the magical,...

  • Taylor crowned Homecoming Queen for Bridge City

    Updated Oct 25, 2022

    Bridge City High School crowned senior Paige Taylor as 2022 Homecoming Queen on Friday night. Paige was escorted by her father, Gean Hammett III. The announcement was made at halftime of the homecoming bout between the Bridge City Cardinals and Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. Despite the 21-7 loss it was a memorable night filled with spirit and fan fare....

  • Pharmacology students at OFHS receive donation

    Updated Oct 25, 2022

    Pharmacology students at OHS would like to say happy National Pharmacy Week and extend a big thank you to Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Pharmacy Department for their generous donation of supplies. With these supplies, the students will be able to practice hands-on skills that will help them in their future Pharmacy Technician careers....

  • Orange, West Orange host Halloween events

    Updated Oct 25, 2022

    Downtown Orange will be full of candy for trick-or-treaters going out on Halloween, which is Monday. The Orange Public Library and Orange Fire Department Central Station will be handing out treats beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday and the Orange Police Department will begin its giveaway at 6 p.m. The candy is available until supplies run out. Also in downtown, First United Methodist Church on Sixth Street off Green Avenue will hold a "Trunk or Treat" event in the church parking...

  • OFHS debate team compete in Fright Night Meet

    Updated Oct 25, 2022

    This week six members of the OHS Debate team competed at Nederland High School's Annual Fright Night Invitational Meet. The students competed in UIL Congressional Debate for five hours. Orangefield’s Major Copeland, earned a 6th place medal. The team is coached by Bridget Trawhon. Pictured left to right are Calvin Kelly, Gracie Cross, Leroy Bergeron, Stone Fregia, Colton Myers and Major Copeland....

  • Orange chamber hold ribbon cutting

    Updated Oct 25, 2022

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce last week held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for D.R. Horton Homes in the Mallard Lake subdivision off Allie Payne Road. The subdivision is in the city of Orange, which has invested in extending water and sewer lines along Allie Payne in the past few years. The subdivision is in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD and is west of Little Cypress Intermediate School. D.R. Horton reports it is the "largest homebuilder by volume in the...

  • Orangefield Pharmacology students receive donation

    Updated Oct 24, 2022

    Pharmacology students at OHS would like to say happy National Pharmacy Week and extend a big thank you to Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Pharmacy Department for their generous donation of supplies. With these supplies, the students will be able to practice hands-on skills that will help them in their future Pharmacy Technician careers....

  • Free Diabetes Classes

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 21, 2022

    The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthy and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on November 8th, 10th, 14th, 17th, and 21st and will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. They will be held at the Mauriceville Community Center on Cohenour Rd.. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all 5 classes if possible. Call the Extension Office at...

  • BCHS Marching Band earns UIL superior rating

    Updated Oct 18, 2022

    Bridge City High School Marching Band performed in the UIL Region Marching Contest this past weekend. They earned a superior rating of all 1's and will advance to the UIL Area Marching Contest in Lindale, Texas on October 29, 2022. BCHS band is under the direction of Tami Goss, Will Poppe, Noelle Maldonado, Keegan Crawford, and Jonah Watts. The Drum Majors pictured are Ryker Berry, Mason Pruett, Jackson Pachar, and Addison Woolley....

  • OHS hosted meet and greet for UIL Rush Week

    Updated Oct 18, 2022

    This morning Orangefield High School hosted a meet and greet breakfast as part of UIL Academic Rush Week. Sponsors are recruiting team members for the upcoming UIL Academic season. A huge thank you to sponsors for providing breakfast items and to the students that showed up bright and early to learn about all UIL Academics has to offer. There is still time to join....

  • OHS Macias earns OSHA Certification

    Updated Oct 18, 2022

    Congratulations to Ezequiel Yanez Macias 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....

  • Bridge City Cardinals celebrate Homecoming week

    Updated Oct 18, 2022

    The Bridge City Cardinals are playing Hardin-Jefferson this Friday, October 21st at Larry Ward Stadium located at 300 Osborne Rd in Bridge City. The students are celebrating Homecoming this week and the Homecoming Queen will be announced during the evening. Left to right: Kamryn Landry, Kylie Thomas, Raema Lyda, Paige Taylor, Annalise Briggs, Izzy Moore, Marlee Mouton, Isabella Weeks, and Alexis Rich Not Pictured: Angela Vargas...

  • Amy O'Rourke to meet public here Wednesday

    Margaret Toal|Updated Oct 18, 2022

    The public is invited to meet Amy O'Rourke, the wife of Beto O'Rourke, Democratic candidate for Texas governor. She will be at the historic Orange Train Depot on Green Avenue at beginning at noon, Wednesday, October 19. After meeting people at the depot, she will then go with volunteers walking through neighborhoods to meet people and encourage them to vote for O'Rourke against the "extremist" policies of incumbent governor, Greg Abbott. Early voting for the November 8...

  • Stark Museum of Art special exhibition A Noble Pastime: Hunting Pictures

    Updated Oct 17, 2022

    Pic: Johann Heinrich Tischbein II (1742 – 1808), "A Hunting Dog Stalking," 1773, etching, 5 x 6 1/4 inches (plate or block), 6 3/4 x 8 inches (sheet), Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston, 2019.9. Image courtesy of Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston. Photograph © The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Stark Museum of Art special exhibition, A Noble Pastime: Hunting Pictures (ORANGE, TX) – The Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, has on view the special exh...

  • Saint Mary 's Annual Holiday Gift Shop

    Updated Oct 17, 2022

    You are cordially invited to the Saint Mary Altar Society Annual Holiday Gift Shop And Luncheon on Saturday, November 5th from 9 am to 2 pm at Saint Mary Church Parish Hall located at 912 West Cherry in Orange. We will have homemade baked goods, crafts, Christmas gifts, frozen entrees, silent auction and much more. Chicken Gumbo Luncheon $10 (gumbo, rice, potato salad, dessert and a tea) served from 11am - 1 pm. Meal tickets available at the door. Take out is available...

  • Cowboy Church Fall Festival

    Updated Oct 13, 2022

    Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting a Fall Festival set for Saturday, October 22nd from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Church located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. You and the whole family can experience a Trunk or Treat, games, prizes, hayrides, free concession stand, food and more. Come join us for Fun for the Whole Family!...

  • OFHS Small Animal Management classes visit Humane Society

    Updated Oct 13, 2022

    The Orangefield High School Small Animal Management classes visited the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. They were given a tour of the facilities and were able to play with and hold various animals that are available to adopt. They informed the students of the intake process for new animals to their facility and showed them the steps they take to ensure the animals get adopted into loving homes....

  • OFHS Debate Team compete

    Updated Oct 10, 2022

    On Saturday, October 8, the OHS Speech/Debate team competed at a speech & debate clinic/meet at West Hardin High School. In Cross Examination Debate, winners are: 5th place - Gracie Cross & Leroy Bergeron 6th place - Colton Myers & Major Copeland 7th place - Calvin Kelly & Stone Fregia 8th place - Abby Slaughter & Gracie Bickham Sidney Holderman also competed in CX debate, without a partner, and won one round. In Lincoln Douglas Debate, Aiden Taylor placed 6th in the varsity...

  • Wesley UMC to host a Trunk or Treat

    Updated Oct 10, 2022

    Wesley United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th from 2 to 4 pm at the church located at 401 W. 37th Street in Orange. Bounce house, cupcake walk, games, food and fun for the whole family. Please join us....

  • OFHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes greeted students

    Updated Oct 7, 2022

    Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes greeted their fellow high school students before school on Friday morning. They handed out candy with scriptures on it for homecoming....

  • OHS English Students Listen to Army Presentation

    Updated Oct 7, 2022

    Staff Sergeant Hansel and Sergeant First Class Hallberg in the U. S. Army visited Mr. Chevalier's English classes and presented the many benefits such as occupational and career enhancement opportunities, college funding, and the financial benefits of the Army. Each staff sergeant shared their life, military, and travel experiences. They also discussed with students their individual future plans. They encouraged students to explore and plan their futures even if it is not...

  • OFHS students met for See You at the Pole

    Updated Oct 7, 2022

    Students at Orangefield High School met for a time of prayer for the annual See You at the Pole event....

  • Harvest Dinner Time Dinner at St. Paul Methodist Church

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 7, 2022

    St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1155 W. Roundbunch Bridge City has served our community for over 50 years. We have been unable to have out Harvest Dinner for several years now. This year it will be held Wednesday, November 2, from 11A.M. till 2P.M. The dinners will remain $10 which will include turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce roll.dessert(and tea for those dining in). We have been waiting on the price of the turkeys. There has been a substantial...

  • Plate lunch fundraiser being held to help with medical expenses

    Updated Oct 6, 2022

    Hearing the word cancer brings many emotions as one starts the journey from one doctor to the next as a treatment plan is implemented. The cost can be overwhelming, even with insurance. Marvin Edwards was diagnosed with cancer during the late summer and is on that journey. He is waiting for the date for surgery which is just part of the treatment plan the doctors have selected for him. A plate lunch fundraiser is being held starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 110...

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