The Orange Historic Preservation Commission is ready to decide which side of the fence to land. The commission will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a fence in the Old Orange Historic District that the city considers illegal. Christine Vermeulen Hanchey has an application on the agenda to receive a certificate of appropriateness for the fence at her house at 711 Eighth Street. The 28-feet of wooden fence has already been built. Hanchey said she considers the fence in the backyard, which fits into the city guidelines. She said the alley that runs east to west in the back of her … [Read more...] about Fence Back On Agenda
Athena Award Winner Announced
The Brown Estate was the site of the 2017 Athena Award presentation Tuesday morning. The award, sponsored by First Financial Bank, honors local women for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. This year's award was a little different as the winner was a surprise announcement. Loretta Hughes of Jerry Hughes Realty sat in the audience as daughter-in-law Debbie read her bio. It wasn't until about halfway through the presentation that Loretta realized that she was the recipient. "It … [Read more...] about Athena Award Winner Announced
County Commissioners Meet
The Commissioners Court had three closed sessions Tuesday to discuss pending or possible litigation with their attorney as part of the weekly meeting. Assistant County Attorney Doug Manning recommended no action be taken by the Court as a result of any of the closed sessions. The Commissioners were to consider a consumer price index increase on the price of meal service provided by Five Star Correctional Services at the Orange County Jail. Commissioner Jody Crump told Judge Brint Carlton he had some questions concerning the increased prices, but Crump needed to attend training and was not … [Read more...] about County Commissioners Meet
Bergeron Added To Johnny Bench List
University of the Incarnate Word freshman catcher Kyle Bergeron was added to the most recent Johnny Bench Award watch list, released on May 4 by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission. The honor is given annually to the top catcher in Division I baseball. "Kyle has done a great job," Head Coach Danny Heep said. "He's thrown a lot of guys out. He's very good at it. He'll get better as he gets more mature on the offensive side and he'll learn over time how to make adjustments. His recognition as a member of the Johnny Bench Award watch list is well deserved." Bergeron has been solid … [Read more...] about Bergeron Added To Johnny Bench List
WO Aldermen Sworn In
Three incumbents on the West Orange City Council were given their oaths of office for another term Monday. Mayor Roy McDonald, Dr. Frances Droddy-Lopez, and Carl Thibodeaux were sworn in by City Attorney Rex Peveto during the City Council meeting. Following the swearing in ceremony the council unanimously elected Shirley Bonnin to continue as the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Tax exemptions for Fiscal Year 2017 were approved by the City Council with no changes from last year. The Homestead exemption will be 20 percent, the exemption for citizens age 65 or older will be $17,000, and the exemption … [Read more...] about WO Aldermen Sworn In
Mustangs Sports Banquet Announces MVP’s
West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet Tuesday, May 16, 2017– 6:30 P.M. Most Valuable Player Baseball – Ryan Ragsdale Boys’ Basketball – Jay’len Matthews Girls’ Basketball –Ariah O’Neal Boys’ Golf – Fred Rash, Jr. Powerlifting – Keyshawn Holman / E’Laziah Nickerson Softball – Elecia Barlow Boys’ Tennis – Carlos Guiterrez-Vilches Girls’ Tennis – Rita Jenkins / Caitlin Bullington Cross Country Track (Boys) – Jordan Johnson Boys’ Track – Jarron Morris / Jared Dupree Girls’ Track … [Read more...] about Mustangs Sports Banquet Announces MVP’s
LSCO Spring Commencement
For the first time in the history of Lamar State College-Orange, the graduates included thirty-five high school students who had successfully completed the required curriculum through the Dual Credit program. The students were from Bridge City, Buna, and West Orange-Stark Independent School Districts. Four graduates of Lamar State College-Orange graduated with the designation of summa cum laude, with “highest honors.” Summa cum laude designation includes those students with grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.0. The students with this designation were Kaylin Michelle Mitchem of Vidor, … [Read more...] about LSCO Spring Commencement
Gordy Fregia
Gordy Fregia, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend K. Ray McDowell. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 10, 1959, Gordy was the son of Roy and Virginia Fregia. He worked as a supervisor for Equitable Bag and retired from Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department after 35 years of service. He enjoyed helping with the reserve police, … [Read more...] about Gordy Fregia
Homer C. Hoffman, Jr
Homer C. Hoffman, Jr., age 74 of Call, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor K. Ray McDowell officiating. Interment will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Call, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home. Homer was born in Houston, Texas to Stella Bustinza Hoffman and Homer Cecil Hoffman, Sr. Homer served in the United States Air Force as an Airman. He was a member of the Local 125 Iron-workers Union and repaired … [Read more...] about Homer C. Hoffman, Jr
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