Sales taxes show November spending mostly stagnant
Sales during November were stagnant compared to the same month in 2021, according to statistics from the Texas Comptroller's Office. The office in January sent payments covering... — Updated 1/31/2023
EF-2 tornado went miles across Orange County last week
Orange County had two tornadoes, with one determined to be an EF-2 that traveled 25.6 miles from Orangefield northeastward through Little Cypress and into Niblett's Bluff in... — Updated 1/31/2023
OC filmmakers take "The First Step" in SETX production
When John R. Frederick Jr., of Mauriceville, learned about the Christian film production, "The First Step," being planned for Southeast Texas by Jerry Loncon and Studio 220 Films,... — Updated 1/31/2023
LSCO meeting demand for high-paying industry jobs
Cheryl January at LSCO has people of all ages and backgrounds coming to her office to learn about getting a new career. Some have even been teachers with four-year college... — Updated 1/31/2023
Stay safe this spring, keep that PFD handy
As the mercury creeps up into a more comfortable range outside as well as on the water, don’t let that fool you into feeling too secure at this time of the year. January and... — Updated 1/31/2023
The OJH Lady Bobcats hosted East Chambers for their last home game of the season.
The 7th grade B-team bounced back this week with an 8-1 win against the East Chambers Buccaneers. Parker Hebert took the ball to the rim with four points, and had one rebound.... — Updated 1/31/2023
Kaz's Korner
Last weekend was a very important one as far as football both locally and nationally are concerned. Two high school head coaches who "made their bones" here in Orange-West... — Updated 1/31/2023
Bridge City starts district soccer
Bridge City has started the district soccer schedule with back-to-back wins. The Cardinals are 8-1 on their season and 2-0 in district. The Bridge City Cardinals got two goals from... — Updated 1/31/2023
Lady Bears top Lady Cardinals
The girls' basketball teams are down to their final week of the District 19-4A schedule. The Little Cypress Mauriceville Lady Bears (7-2) have clinched a spot in the playoffs but... — Updated 1/31/2023
Lady Bobcats battling to make post season
The last week of the district schedule for the Orangefield Lady Bobcats starts this week. The Lady Bobcats played at Warren on Tuesday and take on the East Chambers Lady Buccaneers... — Updated 1/31/2023
Thompson and Crouch honored by SETCA
Two longtime high school football coaches in Orange County were honored by the Southeast Texas Coaches Association (SETCA) on Saturday, January 28. Cornel Thompson and Randy... — Updated 1/30/2023
Bobcats edge Buna
The Orangefield Bobcats moved to 8-1 in district with two wins last week. The victories keep the Bobcats in second place behind the undefeated in district East Chambers Buccaneers... — Updated 1/31/2023
Bears avenge earlier loss to Bridge City
With two weeks remaining in the District 19-4A basketball schedule there is a log jam of teams battling for three of the four playoff positions. The Silsbee Tigers are undefeated... — Updated 1/31/2023
Richard Elvin Deason, 72, Orange
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Richard Elvin Deason, loving father of 3, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in Orange, TX. Richard was born on March 28, 1950, in Deridder, La.... — Updated 1/31/2023
Marion Jean Raymer, 65, Orange
Marion Jean Raymer, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St.... — Updated 1/31/2023
Glenda Coetta John, 75, Orange
Glenda Coetta John, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Snyder, Oklahoma, on June 23, 1947, she was the daughter of Jeff N. Stradley... — Updated 1/31/2023
Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, Orange
Jerry Wayne Hughes, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at his home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 6, 1959, he was the son of Noble Chester... — Updated 1/31/2023
Kellyn Jon Miller, 25, Orange
Kellyn Jon Miller, 25, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Orange. Visitation and viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2023,... — Updated 1/30/2023
Olga Bates Carroll, 76, Orange
Olga Bates Carroll, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi... — Updated 1/30/2023
Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, Orange
Connie Fedrick Clark, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at... — Updated 1/30/2023
Gary Michael "Mike" Carnley, 79, Orange
Gary Michael “Mike” Carnley, 79, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 16, 1943, he was the son of David... — Updated 1/27/2023
Penny Jenkins, 94, Orange
Penny Jenkins, age 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away in Beaumont, Texas, on January 26, 2023. Penny was born In Rayne, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 17, 1928, on St. Patrick's Day,... — Updated 1/27/2023
Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, Orange
Jerry Dewain Priddy, 89, of Orange, passed away on January 24, 2023, peacefully at home with family. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Claybar... — Updated 1/27/2023
Krewe des Amis names Trahans royalty
Orange County Precinct 1 Commissioner Johnny Trahan and his wife, Becky, were crowned king and queen as they were coronated with a lot of fanfare from dancers and other krewe... — Updated 1/31/2023
Lutcher Theater presents The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Lutcher Theater presents the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The immersive concert-style... — Updated 1/31/2023
OF UIL Academic Team travel to meet
On Saturday, January 28th members of the OHS UIL Academic Team traveled to Nederland for an invitational meet. Here are the results: Social Studies, sponsor Mr. Block: 1st Place... — Updated 1/31/2023
LCM Education Foundation gives grant
Little Cypress Intermediate received a grant from the LCM Education Foundation for a book vending machine. A ribbon cutting to unveil the new machine was held last week. On hand to... — Updated 1/31/2023
Keep Orange County Beautiful elects new leader
Keep Orange County Beautiful elected a new leader at its January 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Meritta Kennedy was chosen to be the new chairman of the board. Kennedy... — Updated 1/31/2023
Fall 2022 President's and Dean's Lists
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 Fall 2022... — Updated 1/31/2023
OF UIL Choir Students compete
On Saturday January 28, 13 OHS choir students competed in the UIL solo/ensemble contest. Students have to memorize and perform a solo for a judge. Natalie Roach, Madison Trammell... — Updated 1/31/2023
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
WEDNESDAY LUNCH BUNCH TO GATHER For the second time the Lunch Bunch will try to kick off their regular weekly gathering at Robert’s Restaurant. Last week tornadoes postponed the... — Updated 1/31/2023
My Five Cents
On January 25, 1839 the official flag of Texas was adopted by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas. It specified the look of the iconic Lone Star Flag that we know and love... — Updated 1/31/2023
February: Time to Spruce up the Garden
Gardeners, spring is exactly 45 days away with March 20th being the vernal equinox (Northern hemisphere), translating into equal intervals of daylight and night hours. The number... — Updated 1/31/2023
