December 9, 2024 by Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (December 2, 2024, to December 8, 2024): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) answered 62 calls to service. Jail Population: We currently have 14 inmates in the following jails; 9 housed in Newton, 3 housed in Beauregard, and 2 housed in Jasper. Jail Transports: NCSO had 3 jail transports: 1 from NCSO to doctor appointment, 1 from NCSO to hospital, 1 from NCSO to Jefferson County. The following individuals were booked into the County Jail: Stipelcovich, Thomas … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report
Christmas in Orangefield
Christmas in Orangefield is Dec. 21 starting with the parade at 10am. … [Read more...] about Christmas in Orangefield
Parades Held In Orange, BC
Saturday night the rain stopped just in time for the cities of Orange and Bridge City to have their Christmas Parades. The BC Chamber sponsored their parade with a Cajun theme while the Orange Kiwanis Club had a red, white and blue theme for the Orange Parade. They also named float winners and they are listed below. Bridge City Christmas Parade 2024 Award Winners: Mayor Trophy-Best Bayou Christmas Theme: Bridge City ISD Service CenterBest Overall: Girl Scouts Troop 3639Ambulatory 1st Place: BSA Troop 290 Bridge City TexasFloat 1st Place: Girl Scout Troop 3639Float 2nd Place: Good … [Read more...] about Parades Held In Orange, BC
Local Teams Win Tournaments
Bridge City boys and girls and the Orangefield girls brought home trophies Saturday after winning tournaments that began Thursday. Bridge City 55 2A #4 Evadale 38Cardinals (10-3) take home 1st place at the Evadale Invitational Tournament. Led by Jagger Carlin with 17 points and Aaden Bush with 16 - Cards jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. - The Orangefield Lady Bobcats won the Kolache Classic today by beating Mexia in the championship 48-45. Mikayla Locke: 19 points/ 8 rebounds/ 3 assists, Madison McCormack: 7 points/ 3 rebounds, Brooklyn Wagoner: 7 points/ 4 … [Read more...] about Local Teams Win Tournaments
Spring Garden Success: Planning Begins Now
Starting plants with seeds is an economical approach to gardening which can save a considerable amount of money. Seed packets cost $3 to $4 (on average), where the cost of individual plants is much greater as prices begin at around $4 for small vegetable plants and ornamentals substantially more (epicgardening.com). By John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange County TX If you haven’t started reviewing seed catalogues, make the effort to do so soon! Most seed catalogues are filled with heirloom and hybrid seed selections with many new variations which are not available for … [Read more...] about Spring Garden Success: Planning Begins Now
Charles Ray Thurman
Charles Ray Thurman, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bubba Thurman. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 26, 1971, Ray dedicated over 18 years of service in his career as an Operator at International Paper. His true passion in life, though, was his family, who were always his number one priority. He loved his … [Read more...] about Charles Ray Thurman
Dennis Ray Weaver
Dennis Ray Weaver, 74, was born on June 29, 1950 to Glenn Weaver and Bess Baker Staha, in Beaumont, Texas. Dennis passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Dennis was the lifelong local bread man who was loved by many. He was most known for his love for his family and kind heart to all. To know him was to love him. He never met a stranger and made friends every step of the way. He loved his children dearly and made a lasting impact in their lives. His home was always open, and he made everyone feel like family. He had a passion for all things George Jones and playing slot machine games. … [Read more...] about Dennis Ray Weaver
Who’s Getting Married?
Marriage License Issued from the office of Brandy Robertson Orange County Clerk for the week of December 2, 2024 through December 6, 2024 Jaxon Sterling Collier and Lakin Nicole Adkins Brent Kenneth Peveto and Jane Stephenson Mize David Wesley Swaim and Jazmyne Reyne Boughner Clenic Figaro and Mary Helen Williams Wilfred Lamar Shavers and Nefateria Quintina Ceasar Richard William Sipes and April Darlene Haynes Jesus Enrique Lara Ramirez and Kelley Michele Jackson Simeon Lafayette Drake and Meredith Lynn Drake Chance Logan Wilcox and Ashlyn Michele … [Read more...] about Who’s Getting Married?
Terry Wayne Allred
Terry Wayne Allred passed away on October 20th, 2024, at Austin Hospice in Austin, Texas. Terry was born in Orange, Texas on March 19th,1955 to Reginald Lamar Allred and Betty Carpenter Allred, born two months early only weighing 3 lbs. 2 ozs. Life wasn’t always easy for Terry Wayne, but he seemed to live happily in every situation. Terry was one of the most loving and caring guys in the world. He had the best hearted laugh. When he laughed, I laughed. There were many times in life that he cooked for all his neighbors. He would help anyone and give his last dollar to anyone in need. Every … [Read more...] about Terry Wayne Allred
Sandra Jean Cox
Sandra Jean Cox, 77, of Vidor, Texas, went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband, Gilbert, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont. A longtime resident of Vidor, Sandra was a devoted homemaker, a faithful member of Rose City Baptist Church, and a woman of deep and abiding faith who loved the Lord with all her heart. Married to Gilbert Cox for 51 beautiful years, Sandra cherished her family above all else, treating each member as a precious gift. She was known for her kind and gentle nature, with not a mean bone in her body, loving everyone she met. An active … [Read more...] about Sandra Jean Cox
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