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  • AAUW to hold invitational pizza social

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 17, 2021

    Since 1949 the American Association of University Women in Orange, Texas has been encouraging higher goals for girls and women through advocacy, education and philanthropy. AAUW is open to anyone holding an associate (or the equivalent, e.g. R.N.), bachelor or higher degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW will have an invitational pizza party on Sat., August 28th at 4:00 p.m. Those attending must have taken both COVID19 shots for everyone's safety. To attend: please call or text by August 24th the one of the...

  • Financial Advisor Karen Collier of Edward Jones Receives Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® Designation

    Updated Aug 17, 2021

    Financial Advisor Karen Collier of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Bridge City has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®. Collier successfully completed the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, or CRPC®, Professional Education Program from the Denver-based College for Financial Planning. Those who complete the program, pass a final exam, and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the CRPC® designation. This advanced training program focuses on the pre- an...

  • Road closures Thursday for Big Boy steam engine

    Updated Aug 17, 2021

    Union Pacific has scheduled a temporary stop in West Orange for its “Big Boy” steam engine locomotive on Thursday, August 19, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Due to the anticipated large pedestrian presence, traffic in the area will be rerouted during that time period. South Avenue will be closed between Henrietta and Broad Streets and thru-traffic from the South Avenue @ Holly Lane crossing will be rerouted as well. Temporary parking will be available at McDonald Bap...

  • Orange County TX Marriage License issued for the week of August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021

    Updated Aug 16, 2021

    Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021 Joshua Richardson and Lauren Gearhart Timothy Gorman and Alycia Flatt James Mauldin and Haley Worthy Garrett Dixon and Nicole Aymond Joel West and Kara Warren Dillon Bryer and Kassandra Gomez William Petree and Patricia Petree Enrique Martinez and Victoria Cantu William Hamm and Patricia Cox Bryan Speight and Nicole Schroeder Jacob Dalton and Lauren LeDoux Randy Sparks and Gwendolyn Janise Noah...

  • LCM Appoints Trustee

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 16, 2021

    The LCM Board of Trustees appointed Jeff Hill to Place 3 at the August Regular Meeting earlier this month. The appointment comes following the resignation of Marlene Courmier from the seat in July. Mr. Hill is a longtime resident of the district. He moved to Mauriceville in 1990 and graduated from LCM in 1991. Following graduation, he enlisted in the USAF. After serving his country, he returned to Mauriceville and attended Lamar University in Beaumont. In 2000, he graduated...

  • Tod McDowell Named New Chief Of Police For BCPD

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    The City of Bridge City has appointed Tod McDowell as Chief of Police. McDowell has worked for the Bridge City Police Department for 27 years and has been in law enforcement a total of 34 years. He will fill the position vacated by Paul Davis who retired in June. He has worked in all phases of law enforcement. In addition to his duties as Captain in charge of the Support Division, he is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City. McDowell has extensive training in ICS...

  • GOACC Ribbon cutting Kimberly Manning

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of hosting a Ribbon Cutting for local photographer Kimberly Manning recently. Kimberly Manning Images provides unique, creative, styled photo sessions built around your style and personality. Not only do they create classic images, they also offer short behind the scenes videos for your social media pages. Kimberly has spent many years honing her skills and studying under renowned Photographer Colin M. Park....

  • LSCO reels in first female team

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Lamar State College Orange announced that with they have reeled in their first female anglers to our LSCO Fishing Club. Pictured is Taylor Schroeder and Gabrielle Woods with Fishing Club sponsor, Thera Celestine....

  • St. Mary's welcomes Sister Mary Agnes

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Saint Mary Catholic School welcomes a new teacher to its midst. Sister Mary Agnes Nguyen, a Dominican Nun, has joined their staff to instruct the children in Religion. Sister Agnes hails from Viet Nam, will reside in the Convent in Port Arthur, and commute to Orange. Her goals include helping the children to grow in their relationship with God and to help them mature to be the best they can be. She hopes to teach them how to listen to the Holy Spirit and walk more closely...

  • GOACC holds Ribbon Cutting for Kimberly Manning Images

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of hosting a Ribbon Cutting for local photographer Kimberly Manning recently. Kimberly Manning Images provides unique, creative, styled photo sessions built around your style and personality. Not only do they create classic images, they also offer short behind the scenes videos for your social media pages. Kimberly has spent many years honing her skills and studying under renowned Photographer Colin M. Park....

  • Curbside Recycling Awareness Month for Orange County

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    West Orange Mayor Randy Branch has proclaimed August "Curbside Recycling Awareness" month for Orange County. "Trashy Ladies" say Sign up for curbside recycling by going to kocb.org or KOGT's homepage and hit "recycling button" . Recycle bags provided no sorting and twice a month curbside pick up for $12.99/month...

  • LCM Notice of Non-Discrimination

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Notice of Non-Discrimination Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, AV and Communications, Business and Finance, Education, Health Science, Manufacturing/Welding, Process Operations, Engineering, and Computer Science. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, course prerequisites and age. It is the policy of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD not to...

  • Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Holding a Free Fresh Start Healthier You

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a free series of classes called a Fresh Start to a Healthier you. Come and learn about food safety, shopping on a budget, and much more. This series is being held at the 12 Oaks Apartments at 3404 2405, TX-12, Vidor, TX 77662. They will be held Tuesday Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 from 3 PM – 4 PM. Masks are required per ITEX. Call the Extension Office at 409-882-7010 to reserve your spot....

  • Local Edward Jones offices donate school supplies

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Edward Jones of Bridge City, Karen Collier's branch office and Taylor Perkin's branch office, held a school supplies drive this summer and donated everything to Bridge City ISD for this years start of school....

  • LSCO celebrates four retiring nursing faculty members

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Lamar State College Orange held a retirement reception yesterday for four Nursing faculty members. Lorrie LeBlanc, Denise Lumpkin, Charlene Paulk, and Kathryn Smith together gave a combined 67 years of service to the Nursing Program at LSCO. President Tom Johnson thanked the forever-Gators for their many years of service and wished them well in retirement....

  • Free Diabetes Classes

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    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. The series will last for 5 classes on October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, and 19th and will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They will be held at the Raymond Gould Community Center at 385 Claiborne St, Vidor, TX. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all 5 classes if possible. Call the...

  • Orange VFW Post 2775 to hold Korean Conflict Program

    Updated Aug 9, 2021

    A program honoring veterans who served in Korea will take place on Monday, August 16th at the VFW Hall located at 5303 North 16th (Hwy 87 North) in Orange. The program will begin at 6 pm and will feature special recognition of those veterans who served in Korea as well as a short video about the conflict. The program is open to everyone and would be a great way to inform teenagers about an important time in our nation’s history. For further information, contact John Clark at 409-883-0264....

  • Marriage License August 2nd-August 6th

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 9, 2021

    Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of August 2 , 2021 thru August 6, 2021 Zachary J. LeBlanc and Celina J. Fairchild Dana M. Kullman and Sarah J. Zarate Hunter R. Langley and Emily R. Guinther Aaron W. Sagaribay and Leah N. Moreland Andrew S. Aucoin and Nicole D. Martinez Jake M. Kottenbrook and Nicole E. O’Bryant Garrett M. Bilbey and Lasha’ L. Artis...

  • Funeral Services for Detective Sergeant Howard Devault

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 6, 2021

    Funeral Services for Orange Police Detective Sergeant Howard Devault will be held on Saturday August 7, 2021 at Borden Chapel Baptist Church, 3495 Roland Road in Beaumont, Texas under the direction of Proctors Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Live Oak Memorial Park 12563 W. Port Arthur Road in Beaumont, Texas. Sergeant Devault was a dedicated officer of the Orange Police Department for 21 years. His service and friendship will be mi...

  • Madison Lyons Receives Promotion at Edward Jones

    Updated Aug 3, 2021

    Madison Lyons has been promoted to senior branch office administrator at a Bridge City branch office of financial services firm Edward Jones. Lyons has been with Edward Jones the past three years. Karen Collier, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, said Lyons is very deserving of the promotion. "Lyons has demonstrated an outstanding ability to juggle the many complex tasks and responsibilities associated with helping run this office. I'm very pleased that her exceptional...

  • WOS Season Ticket Holder info

    Updated Aug 3, 2021

    Attention WOS Season Ticket Holders: Just a reminder that effective for the 2021-2022 school year, your Season Varsity Football Home game tickets have to be purchased through our online site at PayK12. There will not be any cash transactions at the gates or ticket sales in the Athletic Office. We ask that you take the time and follow these instructions to register in advance to expedite your process once the Season Tickets go on sale August 10th-12th. You MUST have a registered account with PayK12 to purchase your Season...

  • WOS High School welcomes incoming freshmen

    Updated Aug 3, 2021

    WOS High School welcomed the incoming class of freshmen with a week full of engagement and activities. The students participated in color wars. WOS is looking forward to the bright future of the class of 2025!...

  • Trinity Baptist Church Looks To The Future

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 3, 2021

    Sunday, August 1, 2021 marks a bittersweet day for Trinity Baptist Church of Orange, Texas, as Pastor C. Ryan Chandler, his wife, Amy and their sons Beckham and Baker embark upon a new ministry as pastor and family of First Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas. Reverend Chandler began his Orange, Texas ministry in August of 2017, the very week Tropical Storm Harvey plundered through the community. He rolled up his sleeves and began his first pastoral assignment “mudding out” homes alongside church and community members in nee...

  • Marriage Licenses From July 26, 2021 Thru July 30,2021

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 3, 2021

    Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of July 26 , 2021 thru July 30, 2021 Hunter L. Gothia and Haley D. Terrell Charles T. Sipes, Jr and Colleen Mitchell Dennis N. Baggett and Susan L. Will Brent A. Hollyfield and Fara L. Zelgowski Van E. Yeaman and Gina A. Simar Jeffrey E. Faith and Summer S. Santana Milton O. Horton, Jr and Dana D. Butler...

  • Orange County Historical Society meeting at Cormier Museum

    Updated Jul 27, 2021

    The Orange County Historical Society will tour the Cormier Museum in Orangefield on August 3 beginning at 6:30 PM. The museum consist of two large prefab buildings full of relics going back over 100 years. There are walk in replicas of buildings that existed in the community of Orangefield during the local oil boom. The many photographs give a good depiction of the early history of the oil field. Paul Cormier also collected toys and his museum has a large collection. The discovery of oil put Orange County “on the map” and...

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