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Karen S. (Garrison) Hinds

Karen S. (Garrison) Hinds, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, in Port Arthur, Texas.    Karen was born on Monday, May 3, 1948, and has been a resident of Orange, Texas, for the last 18 years, after moving from Sulphur, Louisiana.  She was a loving and caring woman,who was dedicated to taking care of her home and her husband of 19 years, Stephen Hinds.  Karen was an animal love; especially her dogs.  She worked hard breeding and finding loving homes for her Shih Tzu puppies.  Karen was a loving wife and friend who will be … [Read more...] about Karen S. (Garrison) Hinds

Barbara Pessarra Soileau

Barbara Pessarra Soileau, 80, of Woodville and a former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 6, 1936 to her parents, Edward M. Pessarra and Laverne Miller Pessarra in Port Arthur, Texas. Barbara was a longtime resident of Port Arthur, where she raised her family along with her husband, Charles. After Charles retired, they moved up to Woodville and have spent the last 23 years there. They were members of First Baptist Church in Port Arthur and First Baptist Church in Woodville. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great … [Read more...] about Barbara Pessarra Soileau

Phones Ringing At Appraisal District

The envelopes have been opened and the phones at the Orange County Appraisal District have been ringing. Property values are up across Orange County and homeowners are not happy. The letters informing the homeowners about the new values, along with an estimated possible tax cost, have been mailed. The Appraisal District's values on land and homes are used by public entities to calculate property taxes. However, the Appraisal District has nothing to do with tax rates or tax bills, Chief Appraiser Mike Cedars said. "Property values don't necessarily mean your taxes will go up," he … [Read more...] about Phones Ringing At Appraisal District

Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes New Members

On Friday evening, April 28th, The Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society welcomed 33 new members for the spring 2017 semester. The Induction Ceremony was held in the LSC-O Student Center gym. Twenty inductees along with their family and friends attended, as well as Phi Theta Kappa officers and advisors. Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Advisor Elizabeth Pressler prefaced the ceremony with a brief slideshow introducing the honor society’s meaning, mission, and purpose. Co-Advisor Amanda Smith summarizing opportunities for member involvement in projects and activities … [Read more...] about Phi Theta Kappa Welcomes New Members

Sezer Wins Letterman Award

Texas A&M football defensive back Alex Sezer and javelin thrower Maggie Malone won Distinguished Letterman Awards at Monday’s Fourth Annual Building Champions banquet at the Hall of Champions. Sezer, an LCM grad, was also a Bill Erwin Scholar-Athlete of the Year along with swimmer Sarah Gibson. Grabbing Newcomer of the Year awards were volleyball’s Hollann Hans, track and field’s Mylik Kerley and basketball forward Robert Williams. Swimmer Jonathan Tybur won the Lohman Inspiration Award. The Distinguished Letterman Award takes into consideration leadership and service along with … [Read more...] about Sezer Wins Letterman Award

Harmon Passes At 89

Orange native and longtime businessman Carlton "Corky" Harmon died early Wednesday morning. He was 89 and had been hospitalized recently. Harmon and his family were in the car business for decades and owned the Chevrolet dealership for many years. He traced his heritage back to the original Anglo settlers in Orange. In addition, he was one of the community leaders who got the then-Lamar Tech in Beaumont to start college classes in Orange, which led to the creation of Lamar State College Orange. Harmon served as president of the Lamar State College-Orange Foundation since its founding … [Read more...] about Harmon Passes At 89

Powell Keynote At Veterans Plaza

  The public is invited to the 14th annual tribute to Orange County veterans 6 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange. The event is free. Held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more. The event will feature greetings from District Court Judge Dennis Powell. Judge Powell was born in Hope, Arkansas; he moved to Orange Texas in 1967 and began Jr. High School here in Orange at M. B. North Jr. High. An honor graduate of Stark High … [Read more...] about Powell Keynote At Veterans Plaza

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