At approximately 4:00a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to an auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 62 in Orange County. The crash occurred near Daily Road. Initial reports indicate that a Toyota Tundra pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 62. A pedestrian was walking southbound near the roadway when he was struck by the pickup truck. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner at the scene. At this time, Troopers are working to positively identify the deceased victim. The driver of the Toyota pickup truck, a … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Killed In Mauriceville
Archives for 2018
Dan Doiron
Dan Doiron, 55, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 9, 1962, he was the son of Francis Justin Doiron and Lena Bell Doiron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Doiron; siblings, Maureen Doiron, Patrick Doiron, and William Doiron. Dan is survived by his dog, Lance; and his siblings, Mike Doiron and wife Letha, of Lakeway, TX, Mildred Nunnery, of Magnolia, MS, Robert Doiron and wife Tracey, of San Antonio, TX, David Doiron, of Port Isabel, TX, and Jennifer Skewes and husband Mark, of … [Read more...] about Dan Doiron
Teddy Taylor
Teddy Taylor, Sr., 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2018, at his home. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 17, 1940, he was the son of Clossie Taylor and Nellie Busch Taylor. Teddy worked as an operator for Afton Chemical. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clossie and Nellie Taylor; and siblings, Claude Taylor, Gloria Mae Duncan and Melba Jean Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Taylor; children, Melody Munlin and husband Wesley, of Mansfield and Teddy Taylor, Jr. and wife Lisa, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Steven Munlin, Stefani Munlin, … [Read more...] about Teddy Taylor
Train Derails in Vidor
Traffic on Main Street in Vidor had to be diverted for more than two hours Monday morning after a train derailment near the crossing. The derailment was about 6:30 a.m. along Old Highway 90, which intersects with Main Street. Several railroad cars went off the rails. A car carrying grain turned on its side, spilling the load. No injuries were reported. … [Read more...] about Train Derails in Vidor
Orange Police Reports
A woman was beaten and dragged by a car Sunday in the Navy Park neighborhood. She told Orange police her boyfriend, with whom she was living, was her attacker. Police were called to the 400 block of Morrell Avenue at 11:44 a.m. Sunday. The woman said the attack had started earlier. She said the man punched her with his fist and slammed her head into the hood of a parked car. Then he grabbed her by the waist and he got into a car. He drove off holding her by the waist outside the car and dragging her. Then he let her go and drove off. The woman told police he had damaged her phone, so … [Read more...] about Orange Police Reports
Jeremy Mills
Jeremy Mills, age 31 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in El Paso, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Fortenberry officiating. Family and friends will gather for a visitation two hours prior to the service at Dorman Funeral Home. Jeremy was born on March 4, 1987 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lorinda Joyce Shaver and Cody Wayne Mills. He attended school at LCM, before becoming a electrician's assistant. He enjoyed cooking and watching the Dallas Cowboy's play. Jeremy loved spending time … [Read more...] about Jeremy Mills
Judy Diane Ferguson
Judy Diane Ferguson, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018, at her home in Orange surrounded by her beloved husband, sons, and family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal and Reverend Bill Collier of Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, and 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 30, 1953, she was the … [Read more...] about Judy Diane Ferguson
Fleta Beth Wyatt
A service honoring the life of Fleta Beth Wyatt, 90, of Beaumont will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel in Beaumont. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Liberty Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Fleta was born November 8, 1927, in Huntington, Texas to James Young and Zelta Mae (Harrison) Foster and went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2018, in Beaumont. A resident of Beaumont for the past 10 years, she was a … [Read more...] about Fleta Beth Wyatt
LCM OAP Going to State
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Theatre’s Regional performance last Friday of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, earned the troupe a trip to the UIL One Act Play State Meet, scheduled for April 23, in Austin. Advancing to State places LCM in the top 8 schools out of 185 in conference 4A. Individual awards were won by Rhys Howeth and Ashley Knight – All Star Cast, Eli Ridout, Caroline Guayante, Alora Jones and Kylee Perry – Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Emily Warner - Outstanding Technician. Clark Reed is the Director and Kara Lacouture is Assistant Director of the LCM … [Read more...] about LCM OAP Going to State
Carlton Discusses Resignation
Orange County Judge Brint Carlton said he intended to serve the last months of his four-year term after losing the Republican primary last month, but an opportunity that he could not pass up became available. On Friday, he announced he was resigning as county judge effective April 22. He will be the executive director of the Texas Medical Board. The medical board, which oversees regulations and enforcements of physicians and physician assistants in the state, is appointed by the governor. Carlton saw the executive director's job was opened and applied. The board offered him the job … [Read more...] about Carlton Discusses Resignation
Social Media