Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Bridge City volleyball player Harlee Tupper signed on April 26 to play at Southeastern Louisiana University. Tupper played on the Lady Cardinals varsity volleyball team all four of her years at Bridge City. Harlee was first team all-district in her sophomore year at Bridge City before making all-district and district MVP in both her junior and senior seasons. Tupper was chosen the top volleyball player in the area by multiple polls both seasons. In her final year as a Lady Car...
This past Saturday seventeen OHS students traveled to Stephen F. Austin State University to compete at the Region 3-4A UIL Academic meet. Two students are advancing to the State meet, which will be hosted by The University of Texas in Austin on May 6th. Congratulations to Brianna Moore for advancing in Computer Applications (placing 3rd; sponsor Mrs. Bellard) and Jada Greiner for advancing in three journalism events (News Writing-3rd place, Feature Writing-1st place,...
People across Orange County are continuing to spend money, even with inflation, as sales taxes in February rose more than the inflation rate. The Texas Comptroller's Office has sent the payments to the public entities that collect the taxes and even the city of Pinehurst saw a nice increase. That city has had declines in sales taxes during the past few years, but has been adding new businesses. The U.S. Bureau of Statistics reports the inflation rate in February was 7.9...
The construction of a 25-mile levee system around Orange County is now slated to begin in 2024 and be completed by 2028. Local residents are getting an update on the planning in three public open houses this week put on by the Army Corps of Engineers and the county's Drainage District. But the Corps' Galveston District Engineer and Commander, Col. Tim Vail, says it's not just the locals he's trying to impress. While Congress has approved $2.4 billion to build the Orange...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Orange County Drainage District is hosting three public open houses next week to share information about the $2.4 billion Orange County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Interested residents should plan on attending one of the free come-and-go sessions as the latest 2022 alignment map will be unveiled. The first is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside Drive. The next is 5 p.m. to...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Adam Ortolon, Employee of Market Basket, has been named April Employee of the Month. If you have been in the Bridge City Market Basket produce section, chances are you have been greeted by Adam’s smiling face. For over 14 years, Adam Ortolon has been curtesy welcoming and helpful to all of his customers. Following his father who retired from Market Basket after 49 years, it’s no wonder Adam deserves this award! Our com...
Almost all of the property with historic value that will be affected by the levee-seawall-pump station system are along, or near, the Sabine River in the city of Orange. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working with the Texas Historical Commission to survey and preserve historic sites that will be affected by the flood prevention system to be built around the southern side of the county and up along part of the eastern side. In a survey completed last year, the...
I am Erick Guillory Sr., and I am running for West Orange Consolidated Cove Independent School District Board (WOCCISD). I am running because I value education and believe in the ideals of service. For many years I have dedicate my time to programs like Lil Mustangs and others. I support and understand the ethical, social, and economic impact of education to our community and its value to families. As a '1989 West Orange Stark graduate and parent who has raised two children...
The Mauriceville Heritage Association hosted the 41st annual pageant in conjunction with the 2022 Crawfish Bash planned for May 6th through May 7th. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the first Crawfish Festival Queen Pageant as a fundraising project. It quickly became an annual tradition in conjunction with the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival. In 2018, The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association became a federally recognized non-profit under the...
My name is Rebecca Rutledge. My husband David & I met when we were both at Bridge City High School; soon we will celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary. We have been blessed with three daughters, three son-in-laws and five grandchildren. We are members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where I serve on the Vestry (governing board). I also serve as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, serve on the Altar Guild, and participate in the Daughters of the King, which is an Order of prayer &...
The Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulate the winners of the 2022 County Finals of the 118th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the County Finals held...
Tomorrow will feature the most important National Football League event between February's Super Bowl and September's Opening Day of the 2022 regular season when the first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins. There has been much speculation from both the sports media and the 32 NFL teams themselves about what positions need to be filled for each team. There have been mock drafts galore from every sports publication, radio and television sports talk shows, podcasts and even Face...
Congratulations to brothers Xander and Lincoln Parks on earning a trip to the State Golf Tournament. Xander Parks shot a 73, the low round of Day 2, giving him a two day total of 150 and 2nd place overall in the 4A Region 3 Golf Tournament. Lincoln Parks will also be advancing to the State Tournament with a two day total of 163 and a fifth place finish overall....
I have no idea how it happens, it seems like only a few weeks ago summer was so far away and we were in the midst of a mini winter as successive cool fronts continued to remind us how nice 60 degree weather with zero humidity could be. All that will become a distant memory as we flip the calendar and officially entered the dog days of summer. Welcome back the sweltering heat and humidity so thick you need to breathe through a snorkel just to cope with everyday tasks. Gone are...
The Bridge City Lady Cardinals finished their district schedule as the undefeated District 22-4A softball champions. The Lady Cardinals concluded their regular season April 22 with a tight 3-2 win in ten innings over the third place Lumberton Lady Raiders. The contest was the only game of the week for Bridge City. It was the second extra inning win for the Lady Cardinals (12-0) in district the other one coming in March against the Orangefield Lady Bobcats. Bridge City pitcher...
Juana Matthews, of Bridge City, Texas joined her Lord in heaven on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born Oct. 7, 1938 to Newman and Juanita Rhodes and was 83 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Matthews; brother, Cecil Rhodes; and son-in-law, Boo Richard. She is survived by her three children, Wayne Matthews and wife Lisa; daughters, Lynn Richard and Ann Borque and husband Paul; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren; as well...
Christopher Lee Boehme, M.D., passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, unexpectedly at the age of 52. The world has lost a truly remarkable man. As a doctor, he was kind, non-judgmental, compassionate, and caring with his many patients. Seeming to always know something about everything, he was a very witty, often acerbic, conversationalist with his friends and family. Dr. Boehme was beloved and admired by all. He was the son of Lee Roy Boehme, Jr. and Jeanette Coggin Boehme and...
The good news for Orange County taxpayers is likely not arriving in the Notices of Appraised Values mailed out Tuesday, April 26. "We are seeing average increases in overall values here in Orange County between 9% and 14% since last year," Scott Overton, Chief Appraiser for the Orange County Appraisal District, said Monday. But here are several spoonfuls of sugar to help the hike in values easier to swallow. 1: It could be a lot worse. According to a release by the Texas...
Erick Wade Swope, 43, of Orange, passed away surrounded by family on April 9, 2022, at his home in Orange. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Texas. Officiating will be Kenneth Wayne LaVergne. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Erick was born in Orange, Texas, on July 17, 1978, he was the youngest son of Patricia Norton and the late Omar “Sonny” Swope. Erick was a graduate of the...
Look twice, save a life. That's the message of May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it got off to an early start last Saturday at Cowboy Harley-Davidson in Beaumont. The dealership, along with Top Deck Flooring and Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter 4974, held a Rally featuring Orange County Sheriff Lane Mooney as keynote speaker. Several hundred attended the four-hour event, including Police Chiefs Rod Carroll of Vidor and Tim Duriso of Port Arthur, Orange County Consta...
God has called home a good and faithful servant, Gerald C. Baggett, boldly and proudly wearing the armor of God, he has fought the good fight and his victory is found in Jesus Christ. Although we will miss him all of Heaven is rejoicing. Gerald passed away at the age of 94 years old, on April 19, 2022. He entered this world on April 6, 1928, born to William and Valah Hope Baggett, in Fenter, AR. Gerald is survived by his sons, Dennis Baggett and wife Susan and Malcolm...
Thomas Reagan Granger "Little Tommy", 31 of Orangefield, Texas went to be with His Lord and Saviour April 16, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. Thomas Reagan Granger was born in Nederland, Texas on October 31,1990. Our Halloween Baby! Thomas' parents are Thomas and Peggy Granger of Orangefield, Texas. He is preceeded in death by his dear mother Deana Hardy Granger, his paternal grandparents Thomas and Sara Granger, his maternal grandparents Lynn and Janice Sherman,...
Gerald H. Brown, 89, of Orange, Texas decided to go ahead on to Heaven the morning of April 21, 2022, surrounded by all of his children and quite a few of his grands and great-grands. Predeceased by his truest love and wife of 60 years Adley Ann Harrington Brown, his parents, John H. Brown and Edna Cook Hiibel, sister Sharon Bailey, brother Gordon L. Brown, and son-in-law Marcus L. Dobbs, Gerald known by those closest to him as Jerry & Pop leaves behind a legacy including...
Gladys Mae Bloodworth, 84, of Orange, Texas passed away on April 17, 2022 in Orange. Born in Jacksoville, Alabama, on February 8, 1938, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Cora Lee Proctor. Gladys loved to travel and had the pleasure of visiting places all over the world. She enjoyed going to the beach any time she had the chance. Gladys loved her family dearly and cherished every moment she spent with them. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She...
Phillip Wayne Beard, 69, of Vidor, passed away on April 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James Burkart. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 22, 1952, he was the son of Marion C. Beard and Joyce Marie Davis. Phillip...
