Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Rudy Klucik has been named Father of the Year for 2022. He works a full time job and just accepted at Lamar University to further his education as well as being very active in the community. Rudy gives 110% at everything he does. As his wife said, "I thank God everyday that He put Rudy in our lives because we are much better with him in it."...
The recipients of the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse F.A. Harris Memorial 2022 Scholarship have been chosen, and are as follows: LCM - Kinsley Wofford; WOS - Sidney Antoine; OF - Kolton Marshall; BC - Breanna Landry and Vidor - Mallory Martin. Congrats to these graduates of 2022....
First Saturday at First Baptist Church gave away all emergency hurricane supplies June 4th. The give-away was so successful we will do it again July 2nd. Included in each supply bag will be matches, first aid kits, canned food, water, flashlights, can openers and garbage bags. Student backpacks will also be given away to anyone who has school age children. Be looking for the blue canopy and balloons in the church parking lot at 200 W. Roundbunch Rd. Hours for the distribution...
The Orange Community Players will present Charlotte's Web starting on Fri., June 24th, Sat., June 25th at 7:37 p.m. and a Matinee performance on Sun., June 26th at 2:37 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Tow Inn. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for Students. The church is located at 502 N. 6th Street in Orange. Pictured left to right: Back row: Destiny Jones, Hannah Lormand, Gage Johnson, Blakeley Comeaux, Alice Swarers and Skyler Albright. Front row: Frankye...
The annual Cops N Kids event was held Friday, June 10, at Claiborne West Park in Orange County. This was the twentieth-sixth time for the gathering which gives youngsters an opportunity to meet together with first responders to help build a bond of friendship. Cops and Kids included between 45 to 50 law enforcement agencies, local companies that respond to emergencies, and other vendors that work with the police setup booths with souvenirs to give to the visitors to promote sa...
Join us for our 3rd Annual Back to School Backpacks, Supplies, Shoes & Haircuts! We will be set up in the parking lots of Destiny Church and Hair & Co. on August 6th starting at noon. We are looking forward to blessings the families of our County. If you want to partner or sow please call 409-332-7514. Limit one backpack per student present....
Meet Nellie--a young six-to-eight-month old pup who loves attention, and wants to play with other dogs. Her go-to snacks include milk bones and cheese puffs, and she will gently take them from your hand. Please consider adopting or fostering sweet Nellie. For more information, contact the West Orange Animal Shelter at 409-883-3468....
Earlier this week, Superintendent Stacey Brister announced that Israel Castaneda would be taking over as the new Director of Bands for LCM, following the resignation of Jose Ochoa. Castaneda, who has served as the Associate Band Director for LCM since 2019, says he is excited about his new role. "I know these kids. I know what they can do. I'm excited to see the LCM Band Program grow and I can't wait to get in there and get working." During Castaneda's tenure as Associate Band...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Christi Kovatch has been named Mother of the Year for 2022. She maintains 2 businesses as well as being very active in the community. She believes in instilling in her children the importance of serving and helping those in need. She feels that her family has been blessed with what they have and wants her children to know that those blessings should be shared with others. Pictured Mayor Rutledge, Chris Kovatch,...
NOTICE OF PRACTICE CLOSURE: The medical practice of Dr. Christopher Boehme is announcing it’s closure due to his sudden death. With written patient authorization, a copy of the medical record may be made available by calling 832-242-4362....
Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49 family and the Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual Flag Retirement on June 11th at 6:00 P.M. at the American Legion hall, 108 Green Ave, Orange. The public is urged to attend to learn the proper way to retire unusable U.S.flags. Anyone with old unusable flags are welcome to drop them off at the American Legion. For more information you can call (409) 886-1241 after 2:00 p.m. daily....
The 2021-2022 WOCCISD District "Employees of the Year" have been announced. They are left to right: Mariella Martinez, Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year, Jakesha Wright, Paraprofessional of the Year, Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris, Rhoda Poe, Teacher of the Year....
Kaitlyn Jenkins, Orangefield High School sophomore, has passed 6 Microsoft Office Specialist exams to become a Microsoft Office Expert. She began her certification quest her freshman year by passing the Word Associate exam as a member of Mrs. Bellard's Business Information 1 class. This year, as a member of the BIM 2 class, Kaitlyn has taken and passed five additional exams: Excel Associate and Expert, Word Expert, PowerPoint Associate, and finally the Access...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Four Seasons Storage has been named Business of the Month for May 2022. Darrin Bigler was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Lucy Fields at the May Networking Coffee hosted by 3 rd Coast Movement. After a successful drumming career touring with country music artist Mark Chesnutt, Darren Bigler moved home and built Four Seasons Storage in 1992. Due to its success, a second,...
BCHS Commencement Exercises will be held Friday, May 27 at 8:00 pm at the H.N. Litton Field at Larry Ward Stadium located at 300 Osborne Rd. in Bridge City. Valedictorian: Keelin Finley Salutatorian: Briana Zuniga...
LCM High School Graduation will be held on Friday, May 27th, at 7:00pm at the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont. Valedictorian: Jacob Miller Salutatorian: Kori Rushing...
WOS High School Graduation is Friday, May 27 at 6:00PM at Dan R Hooks Stadium, Leroy Breedlove Field located at 1500 Newton St in West Orange. Valedictorian: Joshua Arthur Salutatorian: Austin Russell...
Orangefield High School Graduation is Saturday, May 28 at 1:00 pm at the Montagne center at Lamar University in Beaumont. Valedictorian: Zoe Martin Salutatorian: Hunter Beard...
LCM has announced the selection of Rebecca Tibbits as the LCM Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Alyssa Click, as the LCM Secondary Teacher of the Year. Both teachers have made it a point to challenge, encourage, and inspire their students both in the classroom and out. "We all know teaching is hard work, especially for people who love their students and work tirelessly to create a nurturing environment that challenges and inspires them to learn," said LCM Director of...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Ronnie Denton Employee of BCISD, has been named May Employee of the Month. Bridge City Chamber chose Ronnie Denton as employee of the month for his many years serving as BCISD Police officer. Mr. Denton has served as the BCISD Police officer since 2018 and has done a remarkable job. He goes above and beyond to make sure the students are safe and the students appreciate him for what he does. Mr. Denton will...
Meet Scout. He's ready to take on that business meeting or a laid-back nap on the couch. With his sophisticated charm and sweet disposition, he will make your family complete. Call Hank Fontenot at the Bridge City Animal Shelter @ 409-735-5028 (Option 2) for more information....
The following students passed their Certified Patient Care Technician exam on Friday, May 13th. Front Row: Hailey Condon, Jacqueline (Cadi) Davis, Autumn Rainwater, Chloe Padilla, Lindsey Perkins Back Row: Makayla Phan, Jaliah Hawthorne, Seth Williamson, Madison Greenway, Jaslyn Newman, Jessica Van Huis (teacher)...
The City of Bridge City Director of Finance is retiring after twenty-six years of service. The City of Bridge City cordially invites the public to attend a retirement reception for Karen Morgan, Director of Finance, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 27 at City Hall Council Chambers, 260 Rachal, Bridge City, Tx 77611...
Boy Scout Troop 23 from Orange was having a link sale to raise money for summer camp this past weekend. As a funeral procession approached, the Troop members lined the sidewalk, removed their caps placing them over their hearts and stood until the procession passed. The funeral home directors noticed and were impressed and touched with the respect shown by the Scouts and the positive life lessons taught by the leaders. Kyle Hogg with Claybar Funeral Home went back and got...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is proud to announce Angela “Angie” Mason, as the new Executive Director. Angie comes to us from Chicago Botanic Garden where she was employed for the past 19 years. Angie most recently served as the Associate VP of Community Engagement and Senior Director of Windy City Harvest where she oversaw all facets of engagement with the community and directed the operations of Windy City Harvest, an urban agriculture education and job tra...
