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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report from TPWD for the Week of March 26, 2025 Sam RayburnSLOW. Water stained; 69 degrees; 0.16 feet above pool. Water temperature is in the high 60s and low 70s in the pockets. Bass are on beds in some pockets. Bass can be caught flipping into brush and trees with rattle traps. Crappie are moving shallow to set up on beds. Catfish are in 6-15 feet of water in creek bends and on structures. A few white bass are roaming the points and brush. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service. Toledo BendSLOW. Water stained; 63 degrees; 1.78 feet below pool. Bass … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Wanda Granger

Wanda Granger, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in a local hospice. She was a native of the Orange, Texas area and had been a resident of Starks for nearly 60 years, moving from Nederland, Texas. Wanda was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Starks. She worked as a nurse for many years for different local doctor's offices, then went on to work as a Sales Agent for Boise Cascade before she began working for the Louisiana Tourist Information Center as a Travel Advisor. She was an excellent homemaker and was known for her famous mayhaw jelly cakes and her "Blueberry Dream … [Read more...] about Wanda Granger

The Juice

Took off from The Juice last week with Spring Break. We had company, including our niece and nephew and there wasn't much alone time to concentrate on a column. It was a big week for the oldest, Caydence, who turned 11 and also caught her first bass by herself. Glad that she was able to do it with her dad. When we're with them I always wonder if I would've been a good dad. I think I would've been. But then I'm reminded of something I shouldn't have done or said "around the kids." So I guess the title of "crazy Uncle Gary" was more suited for me. And I'm glad I get to play that role in … [Read more...] about The Juice

Claude E. Jeter

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Claude E. Jeter, 77, of Orange, will be Saturday, Marc 29, 2025 at 12 Noon at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Rites of Christian Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am until 12 Noon. Claude Edward Jeter was born Tuesday, the 4th day of November 1947, in Orange, Texas to Annie Bell (Bellard) Jeter and Zack Henry Jeter. He passed Wednesday, the 19th day of March 2025 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. A lifelong member of the Mount Zion … [Read more...] about Claude E. Jeter

Burke Leads Bobcats

SEMMES, Alabama – Senior Jack Burkecollected his second top 10 finish of the 2024-25 season, securing a tie for 10th at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate to lead the Texas State men's golf team. Burke (72-68-70--210) fired a pair of rounds under par en route to a 3-under 210 finish, the fourth time this season the Orange, Texas, native finished under par. The individual finish was also the best of the season for Burke since earning runner-up honors at the Hal Williams Collegiate to open the spring portion of the schedule. For the season, Burke now has 14 rounds even or under par, … [Read more...] about Burke Leads Bobcats

Sheriff Warns Of Scam

Sheriff Bobby Smith is warning local residents about a rise in driveway paving scams targeting homeowners in Texas. Scammers are approaching homeowners with unsolicited offers for driveway paving or repairs, often promising low prices but demanding large upfront payments. After receiving payment, these fraudsters may either disappear or perform poor-quality work. How the Scam Works: Unsolicited Offers: Scammers offer discounted prices or claim to have leftover materials, pressuring homeowners into paying for unrequested services. Large Upfront Payments: Victims are pressured into paying a … [Read more...] about Sheriff Warns Of Scam

Tuesday Softball/Baseball Scores

Lumberton scored a run in the fifth on a sac fly and that would be the only run of the game as the Raiders handed Bridge City a 1-0 loss Tuesday. It was a pitchers dual with BC's Max Pachar giving up one run on four hits with 2K's and one walk. Lumberton's Hudson Emerson threw a three hit shutout with one strikeout and one walk. Both teams are 4-1 in district and scheduled to play in BC Friday. - The LCM Bears (3-0) have won 8 of their last 9 after a 6-0 win over Vidor. Parker Seago was dominant, striking out 10 while pitching a three hit shutout with one walk. Jacob Scheiderer … [Read more...] about Tuesday Softball/Baseball Scores

LSCO and Lamar Expand Courses

Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange Partner to Expand Leadership Courses at LSCO Campus Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) are proud to announce an innovative partnership that brings leadership courses directly to the LSCO campus. This collaboration makes advanced education more accessible to LSCO students and the surrounding community, enhancing career readiness and providing a meaningful impact within the local community. Through this partnership, LSCO students can seamlessly continue their education with Lamar University, benefiting from high-quality … [Read more...] about LSCO and Lamar Expand Courses

Chris Clayton Myers

Chris Clayton Myers, 52, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center in Houston. A native of Beaumont and a lifelong resident of Vidor, Chris was known for his kind heart, love of the outdoors, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Chris worked as a plant inspector for Acuren PMI in Beaumont for over 20 years, where he was respected for his dedication and expertise. Away from work, he found joy in life’s simple pleasures—fishing, hunting, playing golf, and spending quality time with those he loved. Whether it was sharing a laugh with … [Read more...] about Chris Clayton Myers

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