Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Sorted by date Results 565 - 589 of 5537
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Private Pesticide Applicator Training on November7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Check in is at 8:30 AM. The three-hour training will give participants the needed information to take the private applicator license test which will be administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture in Houston, TX. Cost of the training is $85 and all materials will be provided. You are encouraged to participate if you need a Private...
For 20 years, the LCM Education Foundation has raised funds aimed toward enhancing the educational experience of students at LCMCISD. Established in 2002 by patrons of LCM, the Foundation hosts community wide events such as the annual Beary Merry Christmas Market—which will be held in November this year—and the Legacy 5K Color Run. This year’s Grants to Educators totaled more than $50,000.00, bringing the overall amount raised by the Foundation to more than $350,...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is having a Door Sign Crafting Class. The door sign will be a round wooden sign and you have the option of an initial, word, or name on the sign. The class will be held on November 5th at 10:00 am to noon at the Extension Office on FM 1442. The cost is $25 per person. You will have the option to make a wreath if you would rather do that instead of the sign. Please call the office at 409-882-7010 to register and you will need to pay by...
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is hosting “The Sunfish Showdown” tournament Sept. 24 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event, scheduled for 8 a.m.-1 p.m., offers a day of fun for the whole family “The sunfish showdown is our way of celebrating our states’ rich hunting and fishing heritage through teaching opportunities and fun bluegill fishing, which are many folks first fish,” said TFFC event coordinator Katie Birk. “This event is supported by several of our Texas Parks and Wildlife De...
The William Diamond Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held their Constitution Day Luncheon on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Old Orange Cafe. Regent Elberta Herman presented "The Story of DAR" and the organization's goals of Service to America. Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., shared a most inspiring speech entitled "In God We Trust." Questions and answers followed afterwards. All attendees sang along with Debbie Anderson, vocalist from Bridge City's...
With drought affecting most of the state over the summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists foresee a moderate season for hunters this fall. “Overall, 2022 year is expected to be good in terms of harvest numbers and opportunities, so don’t let the chance to spend time afield with family, friends and fellow hunters pass you by,” said Alan Cain, White-Tailed Deer Program Leader for TPWD. “Texas has one of the longest deer seasons in the nation, so take some time this fall and winter and enjoy one of the bes...
The William Diamond chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, reminds all Americans that this week commemorates the 235th year of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. Local celebration highlights include a luncheon on Saturday, September 17th at the Old Orange Cafe at 11 am for members and guests of the William Diamond Chapter of Orange. William Diamond chapter regent, Elberta Herman, will preside over the annual luncheon. Reverend Jeff...
Bridge City ISD students paid tribute to First Responders and the 9-11 anniversary last Friday by bringing snacks to members of the Bridge City campus police, the Bridge City Police Department, and the Bridge City Fire Department. Pictured are: Chance Chatagnier, Bridge City Fire Department and BCISD students....
West Orange-Stark High School named the members of the officers line as "Filly of the Week" for their efforts in leadership of the dance team. Nataleigh Sims is captain, Jo Jo LeBlanc is co-captain, and Asia Stewart is first lieutenant....
WOSHS UIL coaches and team captains took a trip to Tyler, TX, this weekend to attend the Fall UIL Academic Conference. They attended workshops and Q&A sessions to prepare themselves for a great year of UIL Academics, Film, and Theatre! Pictured left to right: Mr. Thacker, Mr. Britten, Mr. Lanicek, Gideon Robertson, Ca'Din Jones, Alicia Odom, Bijou Bright, Mr. LeBlanc, Ariana Singleton, Mr. Franco, and Camryn Nevils....
Eleven Orangefield High School debaters competed at the West Hardin High School debate meet/clinic on Saturday, September 10th. Winners include Calvin Kelly - 2nd place novice division Aiden Taylor - 3rd place varsity division Major Copeland - 4th place varsity division Colton Myers-6th place novice division Gracie Cross -6th place varsity division Other debaters include: Leroy Bergeron, Maddie Powell, Jackson Droddy, Lauren Fitzsimmons, Stone Fregia, and Howard...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the September Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Marlee Mouton. Marlee is ranked 1 of 181 with a GPA of 4.77 She was recognized and is pictured with Landon Luna, Tara Mouton, Marlee Mouton, Tim Woolley and Chloe Tucker this week at the Chamber Breakfast....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the September Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Brayden Parker. Brayden is ranked 2 of 120. He was recognized at the Chamber Breakfast this week and is pictured with Chelsea Skinner, Crissa Bonnin, Shawn McAlpin, Brayden Parker, Jessica Parker and Chris Parker....
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 $11.00 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....
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Orangefield student Mackenzie Haley Orangefield’s September Student of the Month. Accompanying Mackenzie are Grandparents, Dennis O’Quinn, Larry and Kathy Perio, OF Superintendent - Shawn McAlpin, OFHS Principal - Ray Wrinkle, OFHS Counselor - Crissa Bonnin and Rotary President - Dr. Mark Messer....
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Grant Hale Bridge City September Student of the Month. Pictured with Grant are BCHS Principal - Tim Woolley, BCHS Counselor - Lisa Huckaby, BC Superintendent - Dr. Mike Kelly, Parents, Amanda and Ryan Hale, Grandmother, Vonnie Tyler and Rotary President - Dr. Mark Messer....
ORANGE, TX – Congratulations to this year's Lamar State College Orange NISOD Excellence Award Winners. Each year, LSCO awards certain Faculty and Staff the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award program was established in 1991 to provide NISOD member colleges with an opportunity to recognize faculty and staff doing extraordinary work on t...
ORANGE, TX – Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, has selected Lamar State College Orange Licensed Vocational Nursing student, Abhijett Joyce, as a 2022 Trustmark Workforce Development Scholar. Ms. Joyce will receive a $200 scholarship which is designed to assist active Phi Theta Kappa members in navigating the transition from college to the workforce. Joyce is from Silsbee, TX, and is in the process of applying to LSCO’s Transition to Reg...
Edwards Jones - Taylor Perkins Branch Office in Bridge City held a School Supply Drive. All donated School Supplies were presented to Bridge City ISD. Pictured are Linda Dionne representing Taylor Perkins branch office and Tara Fountain of Bridge City Independent School District....
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. There will be 2 separate class series being offered. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all classes if possible, per series. Series 1: 5 Class Series September 13, 20, 27, October 4, and 11 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Raymond Gould...
The American Legion, Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will be having a fish Fry lunch on Thursday, September 8th. The meal will consist of Fried Fish, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Green Beans with Pickles, Onions, Bread and Dessert for $10.00 each. If you wish to place an order, please do so on Wednesday, September 7th or for orders to go on Thursday, September 8th call before 9 am. The number to call is 409-886-1241....
Orangefield ISD Superintendent Dr. Shaun McAlpin gave David Mire the district's Bravo Award during a special ceremony before the school board Monday Night. Mire is assistant principal at Orangefield Junior High. On August 18, he was in the school cafeteria and saved a student from choking. Also attending the school board meeting was Elgin Browning with the Bridge City Fire Department, who gave Mire a certificate of appreciation....
(ORANGE, TX) – The Stark Museum of Art is excited to announce the return of our SMA Playdate program for children ages 5 and under and their grown-ups beginning Friday, September 9, 2022! This FREE monthly program is held on the first Friday of the month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Walter G. Riedel III Education Center at the Stark Museum of Art. Little artists and their grown-ups will enjoy hands-on learning opportunities during this program, including storytelling, imagin...
The West Orange-Cove CISD celebrated its 'B' grade from the Texas Education Agency with special treats for students, faculty and staff. The district rates its overall grade up from a 'C' during the previous grades that were given in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. The celebration included lunch for everyone from Chick-fil-a, Wing Junkies, and Kona Ice. In addition, the staff got incentive checks with Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris helping to pass out the...
Registration is now open for students to register for the annual Bridge City Strutters Clinic. The clinic is open for ages Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The date is Saturday, September 24 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The famous Strutters dance team will lead the clinic and teach participants the Bridge City HIgh School fight song, school song, and a jazz dance so they can perform at a football game. The home game performance will be October 7. The clinic participants will...
