At the latest meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents, members unanimously voted to honor retiring Lamar State College – Orange President Dr. J. Michael Shahan in several ways. The regents’ decision renames the campus’ Cypress Center to the J. Michael and Bridget Shahan Events Center. The Board of Regents also voted to award Dr. Shahan the title President Emeritus. The approved resolution states that Dr. Shahan has been a vital part of Lamar State College – Orange’s growth and development since he took the president position in 1994 and that he and his wife, … [Read more...] about Center Now Has Shahan Name
Archives for 2018
Hennigan, Corley Receive Stem Grants
Orangefield ISD had two winners of the Huntsman STEM Grant. Selena Hennigan of OHS was the recipient of the $3000 secondary grant and Jeanie Corley of OJH received one of the $1000 grants. … [Read more...] about Hennigan, Corley Receive Stem Grants
Winnie Stanton Willey
Winnie Stanton Willey, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pastor Keith Royal will be officiating the service with a burial following at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Vidor, Texas, on June 26, 1932, she was the daughter of Eugene W. Stanton and Barbara (Burton) Stanton. Winnie was a long time member of the Eastern Star, as well as the … [Read more...] about Winnie Stanton Willey
Deweyville Names Mister and Miss
Deweyville High School named their Mr. and Miss DHS for the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to Nathan Hughes and Skylar Jordan. Deweyville Junior High announces their Mr. and Miss DJH for the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to Tilman Strickland and Aleigha Raymer. … [Read more...] about Deweyville Names Mister and Miss
Summer Art Camp Offered
Mrs. Cindy Claybar, Art Teacher at St. Mary Catholic School is gearing up her traditional Summer Art Camp. It is an exciting and motivating program for all students going into First Grade through Ninth Grade. Students will be directed, challenged and stimulated with art curriculum that offers hands on visual art projects and wonderful art history lessons. The camp begins on June 11 through June 14 and will include an art show on Friday, June 15 from 11:30 to 12:30. Classes are open to the public but limited. Student going into 1st through 5th grades will be in Session 1 from … [Read more...] about Summer Art Camp Offered
Commissioners Meet, Approve Hiring
The Commissioners Court on Tuesday authorized the hiring of an assistant district attorney to handle the child protective service docket in Orange County at a higher pay scale than entry level. District Attorney John Kimbrough told the Court he has a candidate in mind for the position. Kimbrough said he needs to offer any candidate for the position a P-2 Classification with 10 years of service at the starting pay of $80,100 a year. The District Attorney added he has a prospective candidate for the job who has had experience in trying child protective service cases in other district … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meet, Approve Hiring
Two Robberies During Weekend (video)
An armed robbery was reported early Sunday morning at the Country Store on the corner of 16th Street and Interstate 10. Orange Police Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the robber might be the same man who held up the Dollar General two weeks earlier. The clerk at the Country Store called police at 1:25 a.m. to report the robbery. The clerk said the man threatened to shoot if he did not get cash. The robber got the cash and ran off. The clerk did not see the direction. The robber was dressed in an orange shorts and black shirt. His face was covered. A second robbery reported … [Read more...] about Two Robberies During Weekend (video)
Green Going To Bossier Parish CC
LCM pitcher Slade Green made it official Tuesday, signing with the Cavaliers of Bossier Parish in Louisiana. … [Read more...] about Green Going To Bossier Parish CC
OISD Names TOTY
The 2017-2018 OISD Teachers of the Year are Deanna Rice (OES), Marci Butler (OJH), and Veronica Johnson (OHS). Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Butler were also recipients of The Wayne A. Reaud in Education Award. Congratulations ladies! … [Read more...] about OISD Names TOTY
Moore Receives Young Scholarship
Bridge City grad Nolan Moore has been selected as the first recipient of the Chuck Young Memorial Scholarship. Young was the longtime coach of the BC baseball team, who recently passed away. Nolan will be attending Texas A&M as a member of the Corps of Cadets in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band this Fall. Nolan will major in Business with a minor in Communications. Pictured: Current BC baseball coach Chad Landry, Chris Moore, Nolan Moore and Principal Terry Steubing. … [Read more...] about Moore Receives Young Scholarship
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