November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
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...
Lamar State College Orange will have the grand opening its new Academic Building on Green Avenue at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 6. The $38 million building in downtown Orange has 55,000 square feet and includes the latest in technology. Eight classrooms, two computer labs, and student commons areas are included in the building, along with offices for faculty and information technology. LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson will preside over the event. Money for the campus expansion...
“They've done it again and are headed to the State Competition,” stated LK Anderson Photography’s Facebook page about Bridge City High School’s advancement to the UIL State marching competition. The photography studio shot the official group photo of the band. Bridge City came in 3rd place at the UIL Area Marching Contest, which was held on Nov. 2 in Lindale. That entitles them to compete in the Alamodome this weekend in San Antonio. “The band has demonstrated...
The feel good event of the year is coming up this weekend, Saturday, November 9, as the annual Special Angels Rodeo is set to start at 10 a.m. at the T2 Arena, 3810 Old Peveto Road. The Special Angels Rodeo provides "a fully adaptive rodeo experience for our Special Needs Community." Special Needs children and adults come from throughout the region to participate in a fun day of rodeo, including riding a mechanical bull. But the activities are not restricted to those with...
After a report from County Emergency Management Director Joel Ardoin, County Judge John Gothia said he would lift the burn ban because of recent rains. However, people were still cautioned about outside burning with the high winds and vegetation that is still on the dry side. The bad news, though, is the county may be getting a bit too much rain this week as Tropical Storm Rafael is predicted to go into the Gulf of Mexico. The system could affect Southeast Texas, but Ardoin...
Orange County election finals were in before 9 Tuesday night with the Vidor school bond issue passing locally. Donald Trump was leading in early national returns and enough returns in Texas were in for media to call a victory for incumbent Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, against Democrat Colin Allred. The Orange County Elections office under the direction of Donna Alford reported the county has 56,515 registered voters with 36,450 voting for 64.5 percent. Of those votes,...
Saturday morning will officially usher in the 2024-2025 waterfowl season for all our local hunters and expectations run the gamut from cautiously optimistic to gung ho. Texas duck and goose hunters cranked up last weekend and the initial reports were good overall. Many local marshes that are historically proven early season producers had limits on average which was a welcome sight. High water during the late summer jump started vegetation growth in many areas so the food...
Lois Marie Judice, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2023, in Port Neches, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Ernie Carpio of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday,...
Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date with Brother Keith Pennington officiating. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 4, 1951, she was the daughter of Sidney Howard Longron and Elva Jane Granger Gordy. Kathy was a very caring and loving woman who adored her family. She enjoyed going to the casino and going dancing. She absolutely loved having big family gatherings. Kathy will be greatly...
Fred Joseph Doiron III, 69, of Bridge City, TX, passed on through the heavenly gates on November 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, notifications will be updated through Facebook. Fred was born on May 26, 1954, to Fred Joseph Doiron Jr and Gustine Reynolds Doiron. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1972 and by trade was pipe designer, draftsmen and home builder. To know Fred was to love him. He was a wheeler dealer and loved...
The Salvation Army is excited to announce the return of its annual Red Kettle Campaign in Orange, spreading joy and the festive spirit of Christmas. As The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, the Red Kettle Campaign plays a vital role in providing life-changing programs and services throughout the year. These programs include food assistance, emergency financial assistance, youth programs and disaster response. “Since its humble beginnings in 1891, when a Salvation Army Captain used a crab pot to collect...
The Orange County Historical Society is excited to invite the public to their 4th Quarter 2024 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Sunset Grove County Club, 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange, Texas 77630 on Tuesday November 12 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to join the Orange Chamber of Commerce in celebrating a ribbon cutting for the mural “100 Years of Golf in Orange County”, created by artist Lauren Leigh. The mural is a joint project between the Orange Historical Society, Orange County EDC, City of...
Health Science Theory students participated in the annual Pumpkin-ology contest last week and the results are in! Students were tasked with researching a medical term of their choosing and performing "word surgery" to break the term into medical word parts and define it. In addition, they also created a pumpkin to display their term. The winners are as follows: Most Creative - Myocardial Infarction, by Piper Philyaw, Angela Sandoval-Rodriguez, and Olivia Smith; Most...
The Explore Orange - Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing back the Gumdrop Shop Holiday Market at Stark Park in downtown Orange, 201 7th Street, Dec. 7, 9 a..m.- 3 p.m. Come out and step into a world of holiday magic, where the spirit of the season comes to life in their festive market. This enchanting event offers a delightful blend of local artisans, unique vendors, and joyful holiday entertainment. Discover unique one-of-a-kind items from local vendors that you won't...
Brianna Frenzel & Spencer Uribe, along with their families, are delighted to announce their marriage, which will take place on November 24th at the Oaks at High Hill in Schulenburg, Texas. Spencer is a chemical engineer, working in the Lake Charles area. Brianna is currently working as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the Dallas area. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Southwest...
The Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson Meeting Room. It wall included a short business meeting, and AAUW presentation of the "Library Family of the Year" award, and a book review of "WO-S Football, A Way of Life," given by author Cornell Thompson. Light refreshments will be...
The Stark Museum of Art invites couples, friends and art enthusiasts to a special Date Night at the Museum on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the 2024 College Juried Art Exhibition. This free evening event offers an opportunity to meet featured college artists and view exceptional artwork while enjoying live music, appetizers and interactive activities. The evening will feature live music from local musicians David Justin and Haley Barnes, small...
The Orange County Retired Teachers will meet at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th Street on Monday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. Speaking at the meeting will be a representative of AMBA. TRTA is partnered with AMBA to offer members exclusive access to insurance benefits, discounts, travel and more. A short business meeting will be held. All Orange County retired teachers and school personnel are urged to attend. Help keep their organization strong. Refreshments will be...
60th US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN HISTORY BOOKS President Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race for re-election 108 days ago, leaving just over three months for the Vice-President to mount a campaign that might produce the first woman president. Breaking that glass ceiling was a long shot, making VP Kamala Harris the underdog. Many women, because of female issues, including abortion, had hoped to shatter the glass ceiling. Harris and vice-presidential candidate Tim...
The holidays are fast approaching and we’re busy gearing up for the next legislative session. It will be here faster than we know it! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Texas Veterans Commission awards over $1.4 million in grants to 8 East Texas organizations Last month, the Texas Veterans Commission presented over $1.4 million to eight East Texas organizations that provide services for veterans and their families. Those grants include: • A $300,000...
