Terrie Salter defeated Michael Smith in the runoff election for Orange City Council Place 3 on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Salter Cruises To Victory
Orange P&Z To Meet
The Orange Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday to recommend proposed capital improvements to the city manager. City Planning Director Kelvin Knauf said the recommendations are not binding, but the city charter requires the process. The charter says the commission is to submit the recommendations "which in the opinion of the Commission are necessary of desirable during the forthcoming five year period." The city's Public Works Department is proposing for consideration nine park improvements. The proposals for the upcoming 2017-18 budget year are $50,000 from federal community … [Read more...] about Orange P&Z To Meet
Locals Make Top 12
The field of 185 was cut down to 12 for tomorrow's final round of the Bassmaster Open in Orange. The 12 pro's and top 12 co-anglers start at 6am with weigh in at 3pm. Pictured is Jonathon Simon of Orange who made a big move Friday. Also Trey Smith and Carl Svebek represent the Orange area … [Read more...] about Locals Make Top 12
Chili Cheese Please
Orange's newest entrepreneur is a young Californian who is adjusting to sudden thunderstorms, alligators on the side of the road and people who love mayonnaise on a chili cheese dog. "I've never seen so many people who order mayonnaise on a chili cheese dog," said Juan Venegas, the owner of the newly-remodeled Wienerschnitzel on MacArthur Drive. He had already seen a lot of the fast-food chain's hot dogs. His mother worked at one in California and when he was planning to go to college, he got a part-time job as a janitor at the one where she was working so he could earn money for … [Read more...] about Chili Cheese Please
Armor Lamar “Art” Hughes
Armor Lamar “Art” Hughes, Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from his home, in Bridge City, Texas. Arrangements were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Art was born in Dothan, Alabama, October 3, 1933. He moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, after joining the Air Force. He was an Orange Police Officer before becoming the 1st Criminal Investigator for Orange County. Art was a member of Eagle Heights Church. His great passion was tending his yard and gardening. Preceding Art in death are his parents, sister, Delores Oneal Stelly, and brother, … [Read more...] about Armor Lamar “Art” Hughes
Joanne (Fuller) Roberts
Joanne (Fuller) Roberts, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at The Meadows of Orange, in Orange, Texas. Funeral service will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10:00 AM; Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church- Deweyville officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas, on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. Joanne was born on November … [Read more...] about Joanne (Fuller) Roberts
Katherine Jane Carrington
Katherine Jane Carrington, 43, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, in Orange, Texas, on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 2:00 PM . Katherine was born on May 20, 1974, in Beaumont, Texas, to Katherine Jane (Stanley) and Chester Lafley, and remained a lifelong resident of southeast Texas. She was a woman of the Christian faith and attended Turning Point Church. Katherine went to Vidor High School and later received her GED. She … [Read more...] about Katherine Jane Carrington
Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia
Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia, 58, of Orange, passed away on June 16, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Rich. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on August 21, 1958, she was the daughter of John A. Hollifield and Aletha Charlene Hunter Hollifield. Sharla was an administrative technician for the State of Texas for 18 years … [Read more...] about Sharla Kae Evans-Ekinia
Disturbance Expected To Drop Rain
The National Weather Service has upped the chances of a disturbance increasing in formation over the weekend and becoming a concern for us later next week. Some forecasts have called for 5-10 inches of rain from SE Texas to New Orleans. … [Read more...] about Disturbance Expected To Drop Rain
Paradise Is Lost
Paradise is lost, and no one is crying about it. The old Video Paradise store on MacArthur Drive is being demolished and the lot cleared. Pinehurst Code Enforcement Officer Harry Vine is pleased. Vine said it took some persuasion with the property’s owner, but demolition was started Thursday on the property in the 2500 block of MacArthur Drive and should be completed by Friday, June 16. The property where the old video store sat is shaped like an inverted “L” according to Vine. The property adjacent to it on the west is already for sale. The recently re-opened Wienerschnitzel … [Read more...] about Paradise Is Lost
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