Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Christmas trees decorated with Salvation Army angels can now be found in stores and businesses around Orange. Each angel ready for adoption represents an individual child and includes a list of Christmas wishes and needed items. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and groups from the community, more than 400 children in need will experience the joy of Christmas morning this year. "The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides toys, clothing and...
The Bobcat Bookworms partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to collect bedding for the community. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non profit that builds and delivers beds for free. Their mission is that no child sleeps on the floor. Pictured Are Jack Seeley (from Sleep in Heavenly Peace) and bookworm officers Izzy Lee, Luke Delahoussaye, Gabby White, and Lani Burwick...
The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces the winners of its annual College Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional talent of 15 student artists from Lamar University and McNeese State University. The exhibition, on view now through Dec. 20, features works selected by a distinguished juror and highlights creativity across various mediums. This year's Best of Show Award was presented to Taylor Balsano from Lamar University for her thought-provoking piece, "Untitled,"...
OHS Patient Care Technician students traveled to Lamar University for an in-depth tour of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. This included a presentation on the application process, prerequisites and nursing courses, clinicals, and travel abroad opportunities that LU can provide. They also got to see a live patient simulation activity with current nursing students and tour the highly advanced sim lab. These seniors left inspired and excited about their futures in...
Students in OHS Speech/Debate competed at the UIL Region Congressional Debate meet on Nov. 6. Team members competing were Adam Myers, Arabella Lopez, Beck Harris, Carter Munson-Appleby, and Ayden Wagoner. Alternates were Cooper Dorman and Kase White. The Speech/Debate Team Sponsor is Bridget Luna Trahan....
Golden Triangle Polymers plant manager Chad Jennings, center, presented a $20,000 donation to VFW Post 2775 in Orange today. The donation was part of a special Veteran's Day appreciation lunch and ceremony hosted by VFW Post 2775....
Friday, the Orange County Superintendents gathered for a collaborative meeting, reaffirming their commitment to Making Orange Successful Together (M.O.S.T). By uniting their efforts, they are dedicated to building a brighter future for all their students and communities. Together, they’re doing the M.O.S.T for Orange County’s success....
Carheel Consulting, sponsored by Golden Pass LNG, recently guided Orangefield High School Students through job search process. McDonald Carheel, President Carheel Consulting, Workforce Development Solutions, instructs Orangefield High School students on the importance of communication & networking and job search strategies. Discussions were had about your friends being an important part of your network and how you can stand out....
Students from Mrs. Van Huis' Patient Care Technician course traveled to Orangefield Elementary to provide education to second graders on the chain of infection and how to stop the spread of germs, including the steps for proper handwashing. Students then got to put what they learned to the test with a glo-germ experiment....
Orangefield High School Principles of Health Science classes welcomed guest speakers from Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital - Beaumont to talk about their careers in the Health Informatics Pathway. Christa Breaux, ADN, RN, Quality Management Coordinator, and Alison Guidry, BSN, RN, Risk Manager, discussed their roles and responsibilities in these areas and the qualities and characteristics needed to be successful in their field. OISD would like to thank them for sharing their...
WOS Elementary Superintendent Honor Roll (ALL A) Grade 1 (All A) Adams, Izaiah; Adams,Jazlynn; Aiken,Ashlynn; Arnold, Lorenzo; Bernard, Karter; Bilbo, Alivia; Brown, Ka'lyn; Brown, Paislynn; Cardoza Pena, Carlos; Choate, Nehemiah; Cordova, Rasiell; Criswell, Selestine; Davis, Chace; Denmon, Zoe; Gachassin, Kindle; Gant, Kane; Gladney, Nariah; Graham, Braylon; Henderson, Jaxon; Ibarra Vela, Miley; Ibarra, Eduardo; Ibarra, Leonel; Isaacs, Jesse; Johnson, Nevaeh; Jones, Jerni;...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club announced Emmerson Rodriquez as their October Student of the Month for Orangefield. Emmerson Ranks 40 out of a class of 114 and has a GPA of 3.6. Emmerson plans to attend Sam Houston State University to pursue a degree in mass communication in order to pursue a career in journalism. Pictured left to right are: Britni Briggs-Counselor, Rebecca Auer-Grandmother, Chris Flowers-Stepdad, Jennifer Flowers-Mother, Emmerson-Student, Chris...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club introduced Abigail Janckila as Rotaries Bridge City October Student of the Month. Abigail has a 4.44 GPA and ranks 15 out of 211 seniors. She plans to attend a university to pursue a degree in nursing to become a pediatric traveling nurse. Pictured left to right are: Alisa Huckaby-Counselor, Gabe Janckila-Brother, Parsi Janckila-Mother, Abigail-Student, Dr. Mike Kelly BCISD Superintendent, Charlee Fitzgerald-Rotary President and Dr....
Local attorney Tommy White will address the Orange County Retired Teachers on the importance of wills at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th St., Orange. Those that have wills may need to update them. Mr. White will be able to answer other questions you may have concerning wills or probate. There will also be a short business meeting. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited....
Orangefield Elementary First Grade Highest Honors - Alex, Adams, Jaxon Arceneaux, Casey Bailey, Austin Barbosa, Rustin Barfield, Ryker Bearden, Odis Beckham, Cora Beers, Grayson Beitel, Bowen Blacksher, Rowan Brasuell, Darbee Briggs, Gibson Burch, Avaya Cannon, Luc Caswell, Emmylou Cerny, Jacob Chapman, Beaux Chesson, Adeline Chisum, Beau Clark, Brayleigh Cleveland, Grant Cole, Tinley Cook, Jameson Copeland, Ashtynn Cormier, Chadlynn Cormier, Pierce Crume, Alexander Dennison,...
The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. For youth in foster care, however, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain, because the odds are stacked against them when it comes to their educational success. Children enter foster care not because of any fault of their own, but because their families are in crisis. Once they're in foster...
Bruce Lockett, Director T.A.S.A. In discussing the Indians of the Southern portion of the United States it is strange that some of the first Indians to meet the Euro-Americans are barely mention in the context of Indian history. This Indian group was known as the Atakapa Indians of Texas and Louisiana. The Atakpa Indians were a loose federation of Indians on the coastal shores of Texas, and Louisiana, from the San Jacinto River, of Texas to Vermilion bay, of Louisiana....
The Kiwanis Club of Orange is excited to announce that a bit of normal is coming our way in December. Mayor Larry Spears has given the Kiwanis Club of Orange permission to hold the 71st Annual Christmas Parade, “A TEXAS CHRISTMAS!” There will be, of course, special COVID-19 guidelines that are not optional. According to Kiwanis Club President Shane Johns, “We were not sure that the event was going to happen this year since the Governor’s restriction of social gatherings on city property included parades. Luckily, he gave ma...
When you buy Honey at the store Local does not mean the honey came from American Bees. Honey is a unregulated industry so the packagers can put just about anything on the label. The honey packers make a big deal about pure honey. They brag on testing and purity, yes they are selling honey from bees. They might be Asian bees or South American bees but they are definitely NOT American bees. The honey packers purchase 450,000,000 pounds of honey from outside the U.S for much lower prices than we can produce. Honey from Vietnam...
Ronda Dishon and staff at High Tides prepare poboy sandwiches for City of Bridge City employees in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura....
Active cases of COVID-19 in Orange County have jumped from 3 to 317 since June 3, according to statistics posted on the Orange County Emergency Management Facebook page Thursday afternoon. Confirmed cases have risen by 183 since the last report, dated July 1, for a grand total of 487 Orange County confirmed cases since the respiratory virus first surfaced locally in March. Two new deaths -- one Vidor resident, one Orange resident -- have been added to the latest report,...
In the midst of the worst spike yet in local coronavirus cases, Orange County Judge John Gothia has tested positive for COVID-19, he told the County Record and Penny Record newspapers Tuesday. Gothia missed last Tuesday's every-other-week meeting of Commissioners Court because he was ill, then canceled a meeting with city mayors Friday because he wasn't feeling well. He missed Tuesday's specially called Commissioners Court meeting. "I found out [Monday] night," said the county...
