Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. donated boxes of books to the West Orange-Cove CISD's Read and Roll Bus book campaign. Dr. Alicia Sigee, WOCCISD Director of Student Services, is the program director and looks forward to sharing the donated books with students this summer. The program works in conjunction with the WOCCISD Child Nutrition Department to provide meals and reading opportunities to students during the summer...
The annual Cajun Heritage Fest will be held on June 5, 2021 at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center in Port Arthur. Now in its sixth year, the festival promotes the shared history of Southeast Texans and Louisianans through music and food. The festival has hosted several award winning musicians in the past including Grammy Award winners Jo-El Sonnier and Wayne Toups. Toups, a staple of Cajun and country music since the 1970s, is returning this year to headline the music lineup. The musical acts begin at 11 a.m. and...
Lamar State College Orange is proud to recognize the following students who earned the high honors of recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2021 semester. Congratulations to our honorees. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be named on the President’s List, students must attend full time and earn a 4.0-grade point average. Aubrey Spencer Ashley Blessing, Process Operating Technology Beaumont Denise Rochelle Jackson, Academic Studies in Criminal Justice; Yuri Amairani Sanchez, Pre-Vocational Nursing; Anais Chardellia...
The WOCCISD Board of Trustees honored District Teacher of the Year, Jordan Britten, and District Paraprofessional of the Year, Nurse Ebony Green. Mr. Britten has worked as a science teacher at West Orange-Stark High School since 2015. During his time at WOS, he has taught every science offered by the department. He takes great pride in his team and students. Mr. Britten is constantly looking for opportunities to expand his knowledge of science and pedagogy. Nurse Ebony Green...
Treasures of the Texas Coast is a Children's Art Contest based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast,” and it depicts why the Texas coast is important or special to the participating student. The top 40 pieces of art will appear in a 2022 calendar, which will be distributed throughout the state.The Texas Coastline is one of the many treasures that makes our great state exceptional or unique to Texas Land Commissioner, George P. Bush. “The Adopt-A-Beach Art Contest gives...
Drop by the Stark Museum of Art this summer to visit our special exhibition Welcome to Color: Stark Cultural Venues Coloring Book and pick up your FREE copy of our new coloring book! The exhibition features original contour line drawings created by SMA Teaching Artist Karen Leonard that highlight the unique locations and collections at Stark Park, Stark Museum of Art, The W.H. Stark House, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, and the Lutcher Theater. The exhibition...
Bridge City's top grads are Waverlee Cooper as Valedictorian and Graciela Lyons as Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. Waverlee Cooper is the daughter of Kim and James Cooper, and younger sister of Michaela Cooper. Waverlee will be graduating as the Valedictorian of Bridge City High School’s Class of 2021. Waverlee has been involved with multiple clubs and organizations throughout her high school career. She has been her varsity volleyball team’s head captain for two yea...
Teal Family Reunion will take place on June 12 at Claiborne West Park, Halliburton Pavilion located at 4105 North St. in Vidor starting at 11am. Please bring chairs, covered dish and something to drink. Family time is the best time....
West Orange-Stark High School held its Prom Saturday night and the King and Queen were crowned. Congratulations to Nia Hodge and Matthew Holmes. Photo provided by Tricia Stroud Photography....
A meeting to discuss possible services for homeschooled and private school students that are eligible to attend LCM schools will be held at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Administration Building located at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas on Monday, June 14th at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to give representatives of private schools and parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to participate in planning and consultation for the federal Title 1, 2, & 4 programs. Following the presentation of this...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School has set 2021 Graduation for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 beginning at 8:00 PM in Battlin’ Bear Stadium. Top graduates this year are Bella Rogers and Seonghak Kim. Valedictorian Bella Rogers is the daughter of Mark and Carolyn Rogers. Her involvement in school organizations include 3 years in Quiz Bowl, one year in Book Club and two years in National Honor Society. Her UIL athletic and academic teams include Tennis – two years, Literary Criticis...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kassidy Boyett. Kassidy is the daughter of Tayor and Eric Boyett. Kassidy is ranked #34 of 111 with a GPA 3.73. When asked about her future plans, Kassidy said she plans to follow her passion for music by seeking a degree in music education at Lamar University. She then plans to transfer to the University of Houston to complete her college education. Kassidy was...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Mclain Molley. Mlain is the son of Robin and Tanay Molley. When asked about his future plans, Mclain said he plans to attend Lamar State College Orange and pursue a degree in entrepreneurship/business. Mclain was presented his certificate and gift bag by our Bridge City Chamber Ambassador President, Kristen Placette, VP of Sabine Federal Credit Union. He received...
Lamar State College Orange's (LSCO) first Early College High School (ECHS) cohort graduated this past Saturday with associate's degrees at LSCO's Spring graduation ceremony, after four years of taking college classes while in high school earned them a college degree before even receiving their high school diploma. The West Orange-Stark High School students enrolled in LSCO's first-ever Early College High School program as 9th graders and each year took LSCO classes in order...
On Thursday, May 13 Sheriff Mooney and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office was presented with an American flag by SSG Brett Schexnider. This flag was flown during combat operations in the country of Syria and combat support operations in Jordan. SSG Schexnider is a member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and is currently deployed overseas serving his country. Our support for our men and women protecting our country is unwavering and we are proud to receive such a pre...
Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave will host a dance on 9 June 2021 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. featuring Zydecane. $5.00 per person or $8.00 couple. Come out and pass a good time with Zydecane and your friends. No alcohol can be brought into the building. Bar will be open....
The Depot Day Midway will be open for family fun on Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Depot Day, the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Depot traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, was postponed because of rain. Children will enjoy the brand new addition to the Depot, the G gauge Southern Pacific model railroad, which runs around a specially made track on the...
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) surprised former State Senator Carl A. Parker with its first honorary degree at graduation this Saturday at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center on Lamar State College Port Arthur's (LSCPA) campus, in gratitude for the Senator authoring the legislation that created LSCO and LSCPA and in thanks for his faithful stewardship of LSCO over the years. With LSCO President Thomas Johnson to witness the presentation of the honorary Associate of...
A meeting to discuss possible services for homeschooled and private school students that are eligible to attend LCM schools will be held at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Administration Building located at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas on Monday, June 14th at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to give representatives of private schools and parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to participate in planning and consultation for the federal Title 1, 2, & 4 programs. Following the presentation of this...
Bridge City Little League will have there 2021-2022 Board of Director Elections on May 27th from 6pm to 8pm. If interested please sign up in the BCLL Board Room or see a board member....
Thursday night, the Orangefield Junior High choral department held a spring concert. Families enjoyed performances from the 6th grade chorus, a combined 7th and 8th grade choir ,along with the high school choir. Each choral group performed four songs and did a fantastic job. Stephanie Pelham, choir director, said,"It was so nice to sing and perform in front of a live audience again!"...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kassidy Boyett. Kassidy is the daughter of Taylor and Eric Boyett. Kassidy is ranked #34 of 111 with a GPA 3.73. When asked about her future plans, Kassidy said she plans to follow her passion for music by seeking a degree in music education at Lamar University. She then plans to transfer to the University of Houston to complete her college education. Kassidy was...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the May Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Mclain Molley. Mclain is the son of Robin and Tanya Molley. When asked about his future plans, Mclain said he plans to attend Lamar State College Orange and pursue a degree in entrepreneurship/business. Mclain was presented his certificate and gift bag by our Bridge City Chamber Ambassador President, Kristen Placette, VP of Sabine Federal Credit Union. Upon...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville seniors John Paul Sulak and Spencer Layman have received the Q.B. Culpepper and Ben Culpepper Leadership Awards from the Kiwanis Club of Orange. The awards, which are given to Key Club students, carry a $1,000.00 scholarship. John Paul will attend Texas A&M University and Spencer has committed to Baylor University in the fall. Q.B. Culpepper was the founder of the Orange Kiwanis Club and a Superintendent of Mauriceville schools from 1931-1940. Ben...
Junior Montana DiLeo wrapped up her 2021 season tied for Tenth at the 4A Girl’s State Golf Championship, held at Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle. DiLeo fired an opening round of 79 on Monday and followed that up with a 38 on Tuesday for an overall score of 117. Tuesday’s round was shortened to 9-holes because of lightning and storms in the Kyle area. DiLeo won the 22-4A District title and the 4A-Region III title earlier this spring....
