Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Bond has been set at $150,000 for a 56-year-old man charged with terroristic threats against public officials. Barry Lee Bates, who lives in the Little Cypress area, was arrested Monday afternoon. The threats came on Facebook social media with writings of bombs and shootings against people including the president of LSCO Orange, the Orange County Judge, a retired Jefferson County Judge, and a retired superintendent of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district. Monday...
Everyone at Bridge City High School turned out Tuesday morning for a special pep rally send-off for the Cardinal Marching Band as the band left in a chartered bus for the UIL state marching contest. This is the fourth straight year the band, under the direction of Tami Goss, has earned its way to the state contest....
Orange's Thrift and Gift Shop, a non-profit group that helps senior citizens, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this week with a special sale on Saturday, November 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store, which is now at 350 37th Street in the former Salk Elementary School, began in downtown Orange half a century ago. It was developed as a place where senior citizens could have a place to sell their handmade crafts and goods to earn extra income to supplement their...
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and now drought have killed or damaged thousands of trees across Orange County during the past few years. On Saturday, volunteers will be able to plant new trees to replace the lost ones during a special day sponsored by Dow Sabine River Operations, Shangri-La gardens, and Keep America Beautiful. The program is called Retreet and volunteers are to gather at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at Shangri La, 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange. While there,...
The Thanksgiving-Christmas season comes alive again in West Orange Saturday as the city hosts its annual Holiday in the Park festival featuring arts and crafts, foods, live entertainment, and a vintage car show. The free event opens at 9 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m. at Alford-Seale Plaza next to city hall on Western Avenue. Last year, a vintage car show and contest was added and owners of cars may enter their vehicles without a fee. Holiday in the Park has become a place...
Motiva and Kyndryl US Dedicate Computer Lab to Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Southeast Texas Chapter's Training Center (Nederland, TX | October 30, 2023) - Motiva and partner Kyndryl US donated a new, state-of the-art computer lab to Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) Southeast Texas Chapter's Training Center on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The new computer lab was donated to enhance the existing computer lab, which ensures that all job certification...
The W.H. Stark House, a gem of historic downtown Orange, invites the public to explore the rich history and stunning craftsmanship of this local treasure during First Floor Friday on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited for a self-guided tour of the first floor of the historic Stark family residence, as well as view "Brilliant: Cut Glass from The W.H. Stark House" located on the second floor of the Carriage House. Admission to The W.H. Stark House is free of...
Early voting has been slow for the November 7 election that includes three local entities asking for voter approval on different issues the Orangefield school district, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district, and the city of West Orange. The ballot includes 14 Texas Constitutional Amendment propositions, including Proposition 9 to give a cost of living raise to retired teachers, who do not have COLA payments and most cannot collect Social Security, even for a...
As the county has been celebrating getting its biggest new industrial facility since World War II, two corporations announced they were closing their long-operating Orange plants. The two together could bring a loss of 500 or more jobs. That number would be close to the number of permanent jobs created by the $8.5 billion ChevronPhillips Golden Triangle Polymers petrochemical plant under construction here. ChevronPhillips officials estimate 4,500 jobs related to construction...
The First Baptist Church of Bridge City has launched its annual Pumpkin Patch open now from 10 am until dark Monday - Saturday, and noon until 7 pm this Sunday. All are welcome to stop by and enjoy the fun. Revenue earned from the event goes to missions projects worldwide....
Sales taxes remained strong across the county for August, even though the month had a tax-free weekend for certain school supplies and clothing. The city of Orange has skyrocketing increases in sales taxes that may be attributed to a city effort to attract more businesses to locate there by offering city economic development grants. The city of West Orange in the November general election is asking its voters to approve a 1/4 percent sales tax to use for the same economic deve...
The Bridge City High School band is setting a local record by going to the state marching contest for the fourth year in a row. The honor goes to high school bands that compete and move up UIL competitions from district to regional. Last week, band director Tami Goss celebrated with band leaders after learning they would be going to the state contest. Seniors in the band will now participate in the state competition all four years of high school....
Paper manufacturing is a local industry older than the petrochemical plants and the closing of the last paper mill in Orange is an end to a long history tied to the lumber industry. The first paper mill in Orange, known to the current generations as Equitable Bag, lasted 100 years. Last week, International Paper announced it will be closing its containerboard pulp plant north of Orange off State Highway 87. The plant was built in 1967. International Paper also reported it...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to Autumn Fair, the grand finale of the 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival, on October 28. This day of family harvest fun marks the final opportunity to view more than 70 unique scarecrows made out of repurposed and recycled materials. The fall festivities include opportunities for hands-on activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free of charge! "The autumnal gardens reflect the changing season with fall...
The Stark Museum of Art is thrilled to invite art enthusiasts and history buffs to a special virtual event - a Lunch & Look @ Home with the museum's curator, Sarah Boehme. This Zoom gathering will focus on the museum's latest acquisition, "Indian Council, Tehuacana Creek, Texas" by John Mix Stanley. Mark your calendars for an engaging afternoon of art exploration on October 26 from noon to 1 p.m. Boehme will guide attendees in an in-depth viewing of "Indian Council, Tehuacana...
West Orange-Stark High School will have a pitcher in the World Series as 26-year-old rookie Texas Ranger Grant Anderson will be heading to the series. Monday night, he celebrated the Rangers win for the American League championship over the Astros with his family, including his mom Stephania Anderson, wife Kristen and new baby and his father, Rod Anderson....
AUSTIN – A Nederland resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $7.5 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Loteria Supreme. The ticket was purchased at Fastbreak 2, located 1349 Nederland Ave., in Nederland. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first of four top prizes worth $7.5 million to be claimed in this game. Loteria Supreme offers more than $709.9 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3....
More than half a century ago, the Orange Chamber of Commerce reached out to officials at the old Lamar Tech to see if the college could open "extension" classes in Orange. Those leaders back in 1969 would have never predicted that the campus they started now is starting its own "extension" college in another town. On Wednesday, October 18, Lamar State College Orange will have a grand opening of a new campus in Lumberton. A ribbon-cutting and open house at 3 p.m. will...
Informational meetings on the $43 million bond election r the Orangefield school district will be held on Thursday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 24. Early voting on the bond issue will start Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. The informational meetings are for parents, taxpayers, and the general public interested in the schools. The meetings will be held each evening at 6 in the high school cafeteria, 10058 FM 105. The meetings will have...
"Driving Change: Texas Unveils First Domestic Violence Awareness Patrol Car with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the Sugie Lane Foundation. The Sugie Lane Foundation, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Orange County Commissioners Court Unite to Unveil the First Domestic Violence Awareness Patrol Car in Texas Orange, TX - The Sugie Lane Foundation, in collaboration with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orange County Commissioners Court, is proud to announce...
Voters in the city of West Orange will decide whether their city will have a special economic development corporation to draw more businesses. The city will have a special sales tax on the November ballot with early voting to start on Monday, October 23. West Orange has a proposal to add a fraction-of-a-penny per dollar sales tax and use the proceeds to establish a City of West Orange Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Randy Branch said the proposed tax rate of...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to experience the gardens in a different light during Sip and Stroll on Thursday, October 26, from 5-8 p.m. Take a stroll through the autumnal gardens while enjoying local artisanal wines, craft sangrias and other delectable treats from Free State Cellars. Admission to Sip and Stroll is free of charge! This unique, after-hours experience takes place during the 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La Gardens...
Little ghosts and goblins are encouraged to don their Halloween costumes and experience the first annual Spooktacular @ the Depot, Monday, October 30, and Tuesday (Halloween), October 31, from 6-8PM at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue. Trains and mysterious happenings historically have occurred throughout the years and with ghosts of the past expected to make their presence known, what better place to be but in a century-old train station? The Friends of the...
Press release from INVISTA regarding Orange Operational Announcement. Community Partner, As a valued partner of INVISTA Orange, I am reaching out to notify you about a development at our site. INVISTA today announced the decision to discontinue production at its site in Orange, Texas. “We appreciate the diligent and innovative work of employees at the Orange site over the years,” said Francis Murphy, INVISTA president and CEO. “Unfortunately, lower than anticipated growt...
Today I proudly announce that I am running for Constable Precinct 2. I am married and have 5 grandchildren. I am also a proud Little Cypress Mauriceville graduate. Currently I serve as District 1 Orange City Councilman. While I have very much enjoyed serving the citizens of Orange, Law Enforcement is where my heart has always been. Serving as a public official is a calling not a job. You have to have the passion and desire to serve because with all the good you get there are...
