Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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....
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 West Orange Stark Middle School competed at a UIL competition and had some outstanding winners. Damien Herndez, Mykel Miller, Genesis Barraco, and Abril Ramirez (left to right)...
Orangefield Junior High students competed in an Academic U.I.L. Meet at Mauriceville Middle School recently. The following students earned medals: Mia Hernandez- 7th Grade Impromptu, 4th place Will Rutledge- 6th Grade General Math, 3rd place Catherine Crooks- 7th Grade General Math, 4th place Dyllon Porter- 6th Grade Chess, 6th place Avy Campbell- 7th Grade Chess, 4th place Layton Williams- 7th Grade Chess, 4th place Kolby Randall- 8th Grade Chess, 4th place Raleigh Forse-...
St. Mary Catholic School will be holding their Family Fun Spring Festival on Saturday, April 23rd starting at 9 a.m. at 2600 Bob Hall Road in Orange. There will be delicious food, games, music, entertainment and opportunities to win valuable prizes. There are opportunities for sponsorships to promote yourself or your business. For more information please all 409-883-8913....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced that Farmers-Scot C. Shaffer Insurance Agency has been named Business of the Month for March 2022. Scot C. Shaffer was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Eric Andrus at the March Networking Coffee hosted by Karen Collier with Edward Jones. The Scot C Shaffer Insurance Agency stated in Beaumont in 2002 and Moved to Bridge City on Nov 14th, 2004. Over the years the Agency has done its best to...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that Morgan Taylor, Employee Orange County Emergency Services, has been named March Employee of the Month. Morgan Taylor has worked for Orange County for 6 years. Her career began at the Sheriff’s Office and then transferred to Emergency Management where she serves as the Grant Coordinator. Ms. Taylor’s primary function is writing grant proposals, submitting and performing the financial administration of grants and other fun...
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....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the March Student of the Month for Orangefield is Tyler Shearin. Tyler is ranked 48 of 143 with a GPA of 3.78. Pictured from Left to Right: Rea Wrinkle, Britni Briggs, Lee Shearin, Monica Shearin, Tyler Shearin, Christy Khoury, Shawn McAlpin. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
ST. Mary Catholic Church is pleased to invite the Public and Parishioners to our Celebration of the Saint Joseph Altar, honoring the Feast Day of St. Joseph. This year’s Altar and Prayers are being dedicated to and for Peace in Ukraine. It will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall located at 912 Cherry Avenue, Orange, TX The Altar will be open for viewing as early as 8:00 a.m. Sunday. The Prayer and Blessing of the Altar will begin at 10:30 a.m. given by Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, P...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the February and March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen. Asia is ranked 3 of 193 with a GPA of 4.76. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55...
Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the February and March Student of the Month for Bridge City is Asia Erwin and Ashton DeRouen. Asia is ranked 3 of 193 with a GPA of 4.76. Ashton is ranked 19 of 193 with a GPA of 4.55 Pictured from Left to Right: Stephanie Roberts, Lisa Huckaby, Asia Erwin, Brandie Erwin, Tim Wooley Pictured from Left to Right: Kaylee DeRouen, Dave Derosier, Ashton DeRouen, Lisa Huckaby, Tim Wooley, Bryan and Jennifer DeRouen Photo courtesy of...
Orange County Transportation will be conducting mandatory training March 15-17 and will be closed the 15th and the 17th with a limited ride schedule on the 16th. If you have any questions you can call 745-9366....
Beginning Monday, March 7, 2022, road construction will begin on Western Avenue between Irving Street and Albany Street. Alternating lane closures and uneven travel lanes can be expected. Expect delays. Please avoid area if possible....
