Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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This past Saturday seventeen OHS students traveled to Stephen F. Austin State University to compete at the Region 3-4A UIL Academic meet. Two students are advancing to the State meet, which will be hosted by The University of Texas in Austin on May 6th. Congratulations to Brianna Moore for advancing in Computer Applications (placing 3rd; sponsor Mrs. Bellard) and Jada Greiner for advancing in three journalism events (News Writing-3rd place, Feature Writing-1st place,...
The American Legion, Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will be having a fish Fry lunch on Thursday, May 5th. 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, May 4th or for orders to go on Thursday, May 5th call before 9 am. The number to call is 409-886-1241....
The Mauriceville Heritage Association hosted the 41st annual pageant in conjunction with the 2022 Crawfish Bash planned for May 6th through May 7th. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the first Crawfish Festival Queen Pageant as a fundraising project. It quickly became an annual tradition in conjunction with the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival. In 2018, The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association became a federally recognized non-profit under the...
DEPOT DAY festivities will be open for family fun on Saturday, May 7, 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Orange Train Depot Museum at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. DEPOT DAY is the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Depot and all the community is invited. Entry is free to Depot Day, with a small fee of $1.00 for some of the rides and also for tickets for the drawings. This year, attractions include a kiddie train, bouncy house, petting zoo, balloon sculpting and pony...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Total Impressions has been named Business of the Month for April 2022. Terri Gauthier was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Maureen McAllister at the April Networking Coffee hosted by Total Care. Total Impressions has served Bridge City for over 30 years. Terri and her husband David built Grace Plaza in 1997. Terri expanded the business into Total Impressions Beauty and Wellness Cryotherapy...
On March 24, 2021, the Stark Foundation and Shangri La Botanical Gardens officially adopted additional streets in participation with the City of Orange Community Development Department’s Adopt-a-Street program. The program has been established for community and civic organizations as well as private businesses and industry to contribute toward the effort of maintaining cleaner and more beautiful streets in Orange, TX. Shangri La Gardens Horticulture leadership has long s...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of April 11, 2022 to April 14, 2022 Craig McMullin and April Gamble Ronald Shavers and Juanita Watley Ethan Traxler and Kelly Clemmons Homero Llanes and Megan McDonald Rizwan Farishta and Shabana Navrozali...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the April Student of the Month for Orangefield is Ashleigh Greenwood. Ashleigh is ranked 78 of 143 with a GPA of 3.34. Pictured from Left to Right: Shawn McAlpin, Noemi Giavaldi, Britni Briggs, Ashleigh Greenwood, John Greenwood and Tara Greenwood. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the April Student of the Month for Bridge City is Ethan Oceguera. Ethan is ranked 27 of 193 with a GPA of 3.97. Pictured from Left to Right: Tim Wooley, Chloe Tucker, Patrick Brekel, Hector Oceguera, Ethan Oceguera, Dr. Mike Kelly and Rachel Oceguera....
When you see the beautiful flowers and plants growing at #1 Knotty Pine in Orange, you will know that Akeisha Williams enjoys working in her yard and seeing her flowers grow. Her yard is full of color from her many blooming plants. She said her father was the one that inspired her with the love of gardening. Her Mother-in-Law is moving into the house next door and she is excited to have the opportunity to add another yard in which to work her gardening magic. Keep Orange...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of April 04, 2022 to April 08, 2022 Billy Leatherwood and Judith Myers Thomas Moad and Autumn Adams Kati Comeaux and Christy Franks Jacob Jordan and Lillian Johnson Brandon Benoit and Ashley Toups Isadore Guidry and Rebecca Willis Aaron Decuir and Kristian Decuir John Pickett and Crystal Meadows Jesus Santana and Stacie Zylks Melvin Kohn and Kassidy Evans Colt Pentland and Cherish Fenner Billy Brandon and Mandy Mu...
Orangefield High School students in Mrs. Spears' class handmade cheerful placemats and donated them to Meals on Wheels. Kristin Burman and Kacey Burnitt, representatives for OCAA Meals on Wheels, came and picked up the placemats to deliver with the meals to bring a smile to the elderly....
The OJH Symphonic Band attended the Region 10 MS UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation at Groves Middle School on Thursday. For the third consecutive year, the Symphonic Band has earned an Excellent Rating on stage and straight Superior Ratings in Sight-Reading....
(ORANGE, TX) – Each year in April, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center celebrates Earth Day with an Eco-Fest celebration and Butterfly Release. Join us for a celebration that signifies what Shangri La Gardens is all about. Family friendly activities and games will take place on Saturday April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with multiple inspirational Butterfly Releases at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Local and regional organizations and businesses will b...
The Service League of Orange is having a benefit fashion show on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 Martin Luther King Drive. Tickets are $25 each and available through Service League members. The fundraiser, "The Fabulous Fashion Show of Orange," will include volunteer models walking among tables showing off clothes and accessories from five local boutiques. Attendees will be able to buy clothes, jewelry, and other accessories from vendors in booths that will be set up. Food...
ORANGE, TX – As our area continues to recover from the pandemic, Lamar State College Orange wants to help students find financial relief as they complete their college degrees or certificates. Therefore, during the Summer 2022 semester, LSCO will offer all students – new and returning – the opportunity to enroll in TWO SUMMER COURSES FOR FREE! Tuition for two courses in the Summer 2022 semester will be paid for every Texas and Louisiana student who completes the Summer Free...
Students from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City descended on Galveston, Texas on March 11th and 12th, 2022 for the Tiger Rock Texas National Tournament. Our members competed against the best Martial Athletes from thirteen Tiger Rock Academies from all around Texas. Contestants competed in the following events: Traditional Forms, Sport Sparring, Player 2 Sparring, and Board Breaking. Competitors winning Gold medals in Traditional Forms and Sport Sparring attained Titleist...
A monthly column from Sen. Robert Nichols by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 On March 2, 1836, 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, formally declaring independence from Mexico and forming the Republic of Texas. We celebrate their bravery, courage, and resolve still today. Here are five things happening around the state: 1. Broadband Development Office embarks on listening tour This month, the Broadband Development Office embarked on its statewide listening tour, planning twelve stops in...
The Field of Plenty Donation Community garden on at 2120 Wickard is now certified as a Monarch Waystation since we provide the Monarch's larva plant Milkweed and sources of nectar. The garden is also certified as a Wildlife Habitat by providing food, water and shelter for animals. From left to right: Front row: Chunkee Kim, Dolly Gauthier, Kathy Fuqua, Sandra Hoke Second row: Eddie Shaw, Bobbie Pousson, Jay Wilson, Richard Roddy...
First Baptist Church Bridge City located at 200 W Roundbunch Rd in Bridge City will present the Easter dramatic musical "MORE THAN JUST A MAN" on Saturday, April 2 at 2 pm and on Sunday, April 3 at 6 pm. The public is cordially invited and admission is free. For more information, contact the church office at 409-735-3581....
The City of Orange is now accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief, following Chief David Frenzel’s retirement announcement. The current Fire Chief, David Frenzel, will retire from the City of Orange after serving with the department for 53 years. This will be the first time in 25 years that the position of Fire Chief is open to be filled. The Fire Chief serves as the administrative head of the City of Orange Fire Department and provides the overall direction t...
Misty Bellard, Orangefield High School technology teacher, was awarded the UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. She has been the Academic UIL Coordinator for OHS for the past 15 years and coaches the Computer Applications team. She has taken 19 students to the State UIL Contest in this event and two students have won state championships....
The Deweyville Independent School District Board of Trustees has named Mrs. LaJuan Brown Addison as the lone finalist for the district's vacant superintendent position in a unanimous vote on March 21st. Mrs. Addison is currently interim Superintendent for the district. She is a graduate of Deweyville High School, Lamar University and McNeese State University. She has served in public education for more than 30 years as a teacher, counselor and principal in the Deweyville...
On Friday, March 4th the Orange Lions Club in conjunction with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and Orange Stationer hosted a ribbon cutting to commemorate the completion of our first downtown mural. The mural was created by local artist Lauren Leigh Stanley. The address of the mural's location is 701 W. Division in Orange. The Orange Lions Club plans to complete other mural projects in the coming years. The mural project was made possible through a collative...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Ashton DeRouen. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55 Pictured from Left to Right: Kaylee DeRouen, Dave Derosier, Ashton DeRouen, Lisa Huckaby, Tim Wooley, Bryan and Jennifer DeRouen Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce....
