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Richardson Pleads Guilty

An Orange man has pleaded guilty to federal violations related to a kidnapping in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.  Putnam Darwin Richardson, 79, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a firearm before U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on November 20, 2024. According to information presented in court, on July 15, 2024, a kidnapping for ransom was reported to the FBI.  The victim, a local attorney, was kidnapped at gunpoint that morning after arriving at his law office in Beaumont.  The victim’s wife received a call from the … [Read more...] about Richardson Pleads Guilty

South Newton Boil Water Notice

1pm Saturday - The boil water notice has been lifted for all of South Newton Water Supply customers. 3pm Friday-Boil water notice has been lifted for South Newton Water Customers in Newton County but still ongoing for Orange County Customers. Note: an additional break was caused by a contractor Thursday to go along with the original notice from Wednesday so now all South Newton customers are under a boil water notice Additional Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems November 21, 2024 Due to water line break the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has … [Read more...] about South Newton Boil Water Notice

Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report Week of November 20, 2024. REMEMBER : Flounder season is temporarily closed from 11/1 through 12/14 to allow the species to spawn. You may not harvest flounder by any means during this time. Sam RayburnGOOD. Water slightly stained; 70 degrees; 2.44 feet below pool. The bite should slow some heading into the weekend after the cold front. Shallow bass feeding on the shad can be caught with spinnerbaits and topwater frogs. Crappie are transitioning from brush main lake brush to creek channels. Blue and channel catfish are fair in 24-27 feet of water and in the river … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Mustangs Ready For Pirates

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs beat Waco LaVega on Sept. 13 with 62 points and almost 700 yds. of offense between them and the first thought after the Mustang victory was, "there's a good chance they could meet again in the playoffs." Well sports fans, you get your wish. The two will meet Friday at Bulldog Stadium in Magnolia at 7:30 in the Area Round of the 4A D2 playoffs. They met the first time in Madisonville. The win for WOS was a turning point in the season. Many didn't think they'd win after how they lost against Nederland the week before. But the impressive victory against the … [Read more...] about Mustangs Ready For Pirates

Seven Make Academic All-State

Seven area volleyball players were selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Academic Team. To be nominated for Academic All-State, a student must be a senior in good standing with an overall grade point average of 92 or above (including courses from grades 9-11 and courses completed from grade 12). Weighted GPAs accepted.  Congratulations to those who made the team! Little Cypress MauricevilleAva White 2nd TeamLindi Perry 2nd TeamJanniliz Nazario 2nd Team OrangefieldHannah Block 2nd TeamAddisyn Moore Honorable Mention DeweyvilleKylie Barnes 1st TeamLakyn Williams … [Read more...] about Seven Make Academic All-State

Firefighters Save Home

Early Wednesday morning, firefighters from four different departments battled a shop fire but were able to keep the home from being a total loss. Firefighters from Bridge City arrived at the Hollier's home on Patillo Rd. in the Victory Gardens area to find the shop in flames. Tankers from West Orange, and ESD 3 & 4 were called in because there are no hydrants in the area. Captain Elgin Browning said the shop was a total loss and the cause is unknown as of now. The wind helped the fire spread to the home where it received some roof and attic damage. Browning said he believed they … [Read more...] about Firefighters Save Home

Fr. Jim Selling Rare Bourbon To Benefit SETX Hospice

The incredibly rare opportunity to own bourbon bottles signed by Pope Francis is being orchestrated by Fr. Jim Sichko. Widely known and respected for random acts of generosity and kindness, Fr. Jim is partnering with Sotheby’s New York to auction two limited-release Willett Distillery bottles that he had signed by Pope Francis in May 2024. A third rare bottle of Willett will be auctioned - this one was signed by former professional football quarterback Tom Brady. The money raised from the sale of the one-of-a-kind bottles will go to four nonprofits, one of which is in Texas and the remaining … [Read more...] about Fr. Jim Selling Rare Bourbon To Benefit SETX Hospice

Darleen Bradley Thompson

Darleen Bradley Thompson, 91, passed away on November 18, 2024, with her beloved husband Fred at her side. In addition to Fred, her husband of 72 years, Darleen is survived by her three children, Rick, David (Kris), and Terri (Rich), six grandchildren Matthew, Morgan (Brandon), Kyle, Ryan (Monica), Kathryn, and Cullen (Allie), and three great-grandchildren Everly, Riley, and Logan. Darleen was born in Orange, TX on August 22, 1933. After graduating from Stark High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Fred, at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange on April 4, 1952, where they … [Read more...] about Darleen Bradley Thompson

Rosetta Morgan

Rosetta Morgan, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Houston Methodist. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Wyatt Wier. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on March 25, 1954, she was the daughter of Frank Richardson Jr. and Janice Marie (Masters) Richardson. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her … [Read more...] about Rosetta Morgan

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