Seven vehicle burglaries were discovered in Orange Friday morning. According to Orange Police Department reports, two were in the 1600 block of Longfellow Drive in the Lindenwood subdivision off Old Highway 90 south of Interstate 10. The other five were in subdivisions north of the interstate. Four of the vehicle burglaries were in the Oak Creek Village subdivision off Meeks Drive. Three were in the 2100 block of Oak Forest Drive and one was in the 4800 block of Oak Valley Drive. Another was reported in the 2200 block of Woodmont Drive, also off Meeks Drive and about a half mile south of … [Read more...] about Many Vehicle Burglaries Over Weekend
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Newton Co. Sheriffs Report
Newton County SHERIFF'S REPORT JAN 15, 2018 By Sheriff Billy Rowles COLD AGAIN, THINK IT WILL EVER WARM UP AGAIN? WE RECEIVED A CALL TO GO TO THE MAYFLOWER AREA IN REFERENCE TO A WELFARE CONCERN. PLEASE REMEMBER THE HARRY WINGFIELD FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS.HE WAS DECEASED. ANYONE MISSING A MULE? WE GOT A CALL ABOUT A MULE MESSING UP A MAN'S YARD CLOSE TO FM 1414 & HWY 87. THE MULE WAS GONE WHEN WE GOT THERE. HOPE HE MADE IT HOME. WE RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT PEOPLE NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR PETS OR BEING IN OTHER PEOPLES YARDS. ONE CALLER SAID THAT HER NEIGHBOR … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriffs Report
William Lamar Folsom
William Lamar Folsom, age 84 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas with Pastor Tom Haas officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel. William was born on July 9, 1933 in Hemphill, Texas to Liza Jane Travis Folsom and Edward Osval Folsom. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. William was a skillful auto mechanic. He loved spending time with his family and making … [Read more...] about William Lamar Folsom
David Leon Wright
David Leon Wright, 73, of Orange passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. David was born on November 13, 1944 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Ruby Louise (Wages) and Bernard Ollie Wright. He worked at L'auberge Casino for many years and he was member of West Orange Church of Christ. He was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and watching game shows and wrestling. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe and Billy Wright. David is … [Read more...] about David Leon Wright
Games Moved To Thursday
Local basketball games scheduled for Tuesday night have been moved to Thursday because of the bad weather conditions. Schedules … [Read more...] about Games Moved To Thursday
Demonstrators Show Up At Memorial
About 20 people, most of whom participated in the downtown Orange Martin Luther King Jr. March, took their signs Monday afternoon to MLK Drive in front of the half-built Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate flag memorial with no flags Louis Ackerman, president of the Southeast Texas Progressives, said the demonstration was a fitting way to mark Dr. King's birthday. Some of the people had their signs with quotes from Dr. King, while a couple of signs were made specifically for the site. "Granvel Block: Please repurpose this site!" read one sign, referring to the local man who is a … [Read more...] about Demonstrators Show Up At Memorial
Rose Training Class Just $10
The OC Master Gardeners Assoc. will be having a rose training session on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 - 11:30 at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Cost has been reduced to $10 which includes materials and 2 cuttings of your choice from our rose collection. Additional cuttings may be purchased. To enroll go to Orange.agrilife.org and click on the EarthKind Roses Propagation Class or you may call 409 882-7010. … [Read more...] about Rose Training Class Just $10
Group Honors King With March
Speakers this afternoon at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March talked of peace, unity and a need to continue the goal of equality and equal chances for everyone. About 200 people gathered in the bright mid-day sun at Orange City Hall after the march for a program of singing and speakers. Student Miracle Gloston (below) read an original poem for the occasion. The Reverend Demetrius Moffett, president of the local NAACP, talked about unity in the community, especially after Hurricane Harvey. He thanked people for coming to the march. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he … [Read more...] about Group Honors King With March
Bobcats Compete in UIL Event
Orangefield High School students traveled to Hamshire Fannett High School on Saturday, January 13th for the year's first UIL Academic Invitational. The following students brought home medals: Informative Speaking 6th place -Lindsey Romero; Persuasive Speaking 6th place -Kim Nguyen; CX-Debate 3rd place team-Alexis Sturrock and Tatum Garlington, 4th place team-Jag Gray and Cooper Lowe; Accounting 4th place Emily Havens, 5th place Zach Patronis, 2nd Place Accounting Team Havens, Patronis, and Christie Luong; Editorial Writing 1st place Whitney Flanigan; News Writing 2nd place Whitney Flanigan, … [Read more...] about Bobcats Compete in UIL Event
Tommy Woodruff
Tommy Woodruff, 75, of Orange, died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Francis Schroeder of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Wheeler, Texas, on September 17, 1942, Tommy was the son of Tommie Marvin and Ina Marie (Clark) Woodruff. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and he retired as a Chief … [Read more...] about Tommy Woodruff
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