Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will once again usher in the Christmas season with Christmas Strolls. Colorful displays throughout the gardens along with lighted Community-decorated Christmas trees will welcome visitors. You are cordially invited to come out for a leisurely stroll through our illuminated landscapes and celebrate the holiday season. Christmas Strolls run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the evenings of December 8, 9, 10, 11 and December 15,...
The Giving Couch presents: Presence - A Night of Worship on Thursday, Dec. 2nd from 6 pm to 8 pm at The Garden District located at 7536 State Hwy 87 N. in Orange. We welcome you for snacks, coffee, photo ops and light shopping as we fellowship then join together to worship in His Presence. A portion of the proceeds and all donations will be given to the Salvation Army....
OJH Band All Region On Saturday, November 13th, Orangefield Junior High had 21 students travel to Hardin-Jefferson High School to audition for the Region 10 ATSSB All-Region Band. This was the first contest held in person in 2 years! Of those 21 students, seven earned spots in the band and one student earned an alternate spot to the band! The students who made the band are Ella Welch 10th chair Flute, Mia Hernandez 24th Chair Clarinet, Evan Pinkston 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone...
Come take your picture with Santa on Sunday, December 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Train Depot located at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. You can see our Christmas Train running above the windows near the ceiling. You may take pictures with your own camera or phone camera. Don't forget you will get a candy cane from Santa!...
The Friends of the Orange Public Library will be hosting Gingerbread House Fun on Sunday, December 4 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is a $20 donation to cover the cost of materials. Each group may have a maximum of 4 members. Participants must be 5 years of age and under 14 years of age, with 1 an adult present. Each group will receive all materials to make "one" approx. 6" square gingerbread house. Reservations are limited to 12 groups, first come first serve. Gingerbread houses will remain at the Library for judging...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Energy Country Ford has been named Business of the Month for November 2021. Larry and Patty King was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Lucy Fields at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. It all began in 1949 on Proctor Street in between a funeral home and a gas station where Aubrey Raiford began his used car business. After 72 years and 3 generations,...
The Orange Fire Department hosted a Fire Prevention Poster Contest with five local schools participating. St. Mary Catholic School is very proud of our prize-winning students. Fire Marshal John Bilbo along with St. Mary School Alumni and newly pinned Captain Donnie Gravett presented the trophies and awards to the students below: 1st Grade Zoey Eveland 2nd Grade Caleb Khatt 3rd Grade Lina Kettle, Emma Lecca, Elijah Gomez 4th Grade Austin Bodin, Ronnan Watters, Penny Boehme 5th...
It's that time of year again and we're getting ready for the Orange County Sheriff's Office Blue Santa Program and your support and participation would help so much in making it a success. I would like to invite our community to come together and support the Orange County Sheriff's Office Blue Santa Program to assist the needy families and the underprivileged children of Orange County, Texas. Without generous donations many of the children would go without toys and other...
In an attempt to implement community service learning activities, students in Mrs. Spears' Family and Community Service class identified service projects that would benefit the community, integrated their interests and abilities, and planned and organized a canned dog/cat food drive benefiting the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. After drop off, students were able to tour facilities, and volunteer their time at the shelter....
The M3 Band performs Thursday night at the Mustangs win over La Marque. The band left early Friday morning for Langston University in Oklahoma where they performed Saturday at their game. Seven out of 14 seniors were offered scholarships there on Saturday....
My name is Jude Graffagnino, and I am running for Orange County Commissioner, Precinct 2. I have been married to my wife Jerri for 33 years. We have 3 beautiful daughters, a son in law and 2 granddaughters. We have lived in Orangefield for about 25 years and truly love this community. I currently am a Trustee on the OISD School Board and have previously served on the Board. We are members of St. Helen Catholic Church. I am running for Precinct 2 Commissioner because I feel...
(ORANGE, TX) 'Tis The Season For Broadway in Orange, Texas! The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts offers national Broadway tours and incredible events to every audience member, along with unforgettable experiences. "Give the gift of live entertainment!" encourages Leah Stark, Lutcher Theater's Public Relations Coordinator. "If you aren't sure which show to buy, Lutcher Theater gift certificates are always a perfect fit! Let the Lutcher Box Office staff help you check...
The American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. will be selling Pork-K-Bobs and Links this Saturday, Nov., 20 in front of the building starting at 11am. All proceeds will be donated to the Blue Santa Program for the children for Christmas....
Bridge City Elementary School has named their "Cardinals of Character" for the second semester. Pre-k: Rhyan Crone, Diego Ortiz-Martinez, Aidan Smith, Shiloh Viator, Kaleb Griffin. Kinder: Jose Hernandez, Claire Wisby, Briella Wheeler, Jackson Risinger, Liam Nguyen, Sebastian Barajas, Lakshmi De La Rosa, Zaylynn Dukes, Kendal Westbrooks, Victor Peterson, Lyla Stepherson and Keith Prosperie. 1st Grade: Callie, Wooley, Aaron Gutierrez, Shya Wortham, Jarin Torres, Hannah...
St Henry Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of "Christ the King" on Sunday, November 21. This feast proclaims Christ being Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the Universe. The celebration will begin with an outdoor procession at 9:30 am, followed by Mass at 10:30. Lunch will be served at 11:45 along with games and live music. All are welcome....
St. Mary Catholic School Student Council presented its annual Veterans Day Program. Each year the school honors all active and past Veterans for their sacrifices and willingness to fight for our Freedoms. Our PreK students led the school in singing “God Bless America”. Thank you to all our Veterans for your service. Pictured are - left to right bottom row Austin Frazier, Jayden Lecea, Jaycie Blincoe, Kambryn Hancock, Kenneth Minchew, Peyton Byrd, Charleigh Byrd, Ginger Aye...
St. Mary Catholic School is blessed with wonderful students and staff that continue to show love around our community. Thank you to Mrs. Cindy Claybar for allowing our Art Club students to create these beautiful pictures for hospice patients who need bright spots and their days. The Art Club was excited to welcome volunteer coordinator Liz Oliva from Texas Total Care Inc. Home Health Care & Hospice. The students created 80 beautiful works of art for the residents. The art was...
The Orange Chapter of AAUW will discuss “Black Water Rising” at its next Book-Ins meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., using primarily the video conferencing platform of Zoom. Sarah Boehme, Book-Ins Chair, will lead the book discussion of the novel written by Attica Locke. In Book-Ins meetings, the AAUW members gather monthly to discuss a selected book, led by a member or guest reviewer who provides insights. Sarah Boehme said, “Our next book, ‘Black Water Rising,’ is a mystery that takes place in Houston, Texas, in...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business & Citizen of the Year through January 11, 2022. Nominations can be dropped off or mailed to the Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611 in a sealed envelope to the attention of the Nominating Committee. A mail slot is available on the front door of the Chamber after hours. Criteria for the Business of the Year -The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the business’ volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life w...
Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kaydance Whitfield with the November Student of the Month for Orangefield Award. She is ranked 19th out of 138 seniors with a 4.4 GPA. She plans to attend Lamar University for a degree in Elementary Ed. Members of the family present were Janel Campbell - Grandmother, Nichole Menard - Mother, Justin Menard - Stepdad, Robert Whitfield - Dad, Tiffany Whitfield - Stepmom, Cole Waguspack - boyfriend, Caroline Whitfield - sister as well...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the November Student of the Month for Bridge City is Carter Lapeyrolerie. Carter was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador, Scot Shaffer at the November coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Carter is ranked 27 of 195 with a GPA of 4.45. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union,...
Are you the slickest paint-slinger in Southeast Texas? Can you carry your tunes without a bucket? Have you ever madly sculpted a monument with mashed potatoes and your neighbor's lawn ornaments!? The Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) is announcing the SETAC Artists Talent Show (SATS), otherwise known as your opportunity to get together with a bunch of like-minded individuals and strut your stuff. The show will be held live at the Jefferson Theater located at 345 Fannin...
First Grade A Honor Roll- Avery Arnold, Sawyer Atkins, Derk Babin, Harper Bailey, Wyatt Beers, Olivia Bevil, Riley Bland, Haden Boullion, Camryn Brister, James Brown, Jaxon Cook, Gracelyn Deets, Jonas DeMontmollin, Karson Dixon, Adalynn Dodge, Weston Droddy, James Dyer, Eli English, Tripp Falcon, Mackenzie Fulfer, Kendall Garner, Jeffery Gibbs, Rylie Gibson, Ayden Gillespie, Mia Goetzmann, Rosalinda Gonzalez-Ponce, Colsyn Granger, Rhett Granger, Maci Gryder, Caroline Harris, Levi Harris, Charlotte Hollier, Rody Hussey, Aiden...
