Orange County citizens will have a vote on the creation of a hospital district in the county. A petition was submitted Tuesday to the Commissioners Court calling for the election to determine whether a hospital district will be created. Businessman Ross Smith from Bridge City submitted the petition, sayings he was prompted to start the petition because of the need for a hospital facility in a county the size of Orange just like it needs schools and law enforcement. Smith indicated he is glad to have the petition complete to call for the election of the voters. The petition set the maximum … [Read more...] about Citizens Will Vote On Hospital District
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Gray Trial Begins
A teenage girl who shared a bed with her former stepfather testified in court Tuesday that he put his hands between her thighs and brushed her private parts. Grady Gray, 44, is on trial for felony indecency with a child by touch. The jury before 128th State District Judge Courtney Arkeen heard testimony from the girl and her mother. At issue is whether the touch was accidental or intentional. The girl testified that Gray and her mother had separated but she was living with Gray in November 2015. Her mother had taken her bed and taken it to another place. The girl had to sleep on a … [Read more...] about Gray Trial Begins
Blanchard Suspended From Baylor
Travon Blanchard, a senior defensive back at Baylor from Orange (WO-S), is named in a protective order issued against him by a McLennan County judge, after he was accused by a woman with whom he had a relationship of multiple acts of violence against her. The story, reported by KWTX in Waco, said Blanchard a defensive back for Baylor who was returning for his senior year as an All-Big 12 honoree, has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, Director of Athletic Communications David Kaye said in a brief statement. "Immediately upon notification on Feb. 7, the appropriate … [Read more...] about Blanchard Suspended From Baylor
Tuesday Scores
Baseball Orangefield varsity defeated Tarkington 11-2 to move to 5-0 on the season. Ryon Stubblefield picked up the win, allowing 1 hit with 9 strikeouts in 4.1 innings pitched. Bobcats were led offensively by Mack Patterson (3 for 4, two doubles), Payton Lathrop (2 for 4, two doubles), and Ryon Stubblefield (2 for 4 with two doubles). The Bobcats will be back in action this Thurs-Sat in the Lumberton Tournament. JV defeated Tarkington 4-0. Landon Tomlinson picked up the win on the mound. Bobcats were led offensively by Cade Brown. - Deweyville lost to Buna 10-0. - BC vs Jasper … [Read more...] about Tuesday Scores
OISD Honor Roll 4th Six Weeks
Orangefield ISD 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll Orangefield Elementary Honor Roll First Grade A Honor Roll - Madison Abrego, Jonathan Acosta, Jaxon Agerton, Laila Agerton, Millie Amy, Logan Anderson, Cole Bass, Livia Bergeron, Natalie Bickham, Hannah Bisson, Hunter Block, Mason Boullion, Darien Bradford, Jenna Bryant, Lindsey Bryant, Emma Bufford, Lillyn Burleigh, Zayna Cain, Hartley Collins, Case Comeaux, Noelle Dauzat, Liam Delaet, Jocelyn Droddy, Abigail Duque, Dean Durham, Luke Erickson, Raleigh Forse, Davin Fountain, Addison Geldard, Emery Grantham, Trista … [Read more...] about OISD Honor Roll 4th Six Weeks
Simmons, Fruge Recognized By Chamber
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is the District being recognized by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce as their Student and Employee of the Month for February. Senior Ayson Simmons was the student recognized. Nominated by Coach Brad Jeffcoat, he talked about the qualities that Ayson exhibits. “Ayson Simmons is not the best basketball player I’ve ever coached, but he is the best kid I have ever been around. He is the most respectful, the most dependable, and the most coachable kid to ever play for me. I am very proud of the year he’s had in basketball and even prouder of the … [Read more...] about Simmons, Fruge Recognized By Chamber
“Barefoot In The Park” Friday At Lutcher
Neil Simon's classic romantic comedy, Barefoot in the Park, is headed to the Lutcher Theater for one performance only, Friday, March 3, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ranging from $25-$37 are available now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409.886.5535. Produced by Montana Repertory Theatre, Simon's Barefoot in the Park explores love, relationship, and marriage-the pangs of loss and the joy of reunion. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter set up house in their New York apartment, a dysfunctional fifth-floor walkup. Corie is playful, impetuous, and thrilled with … [Read more...] about “Barefoot In The Park” Friday At Lutcher
LCM Stark Winners Announced
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students Connor Alexander and Kaylee Patillo earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 113th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On February 26, 2017, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Melanie Claybar, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. … [Read more...] about LCM Stark Winners Announced
Hogan Allstate Opens In BC
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Allstate Insurance – Liz Hogan Agency to its membership February 28, 2017. Liz has been in the insurance business for over 20 years. Hogan opened her first agency in Orange, Texas in 2011 and is very excited to now offer the same services at her Bridge City agency. Liz has lived in Orange, Texas her entire life. She holds a B. A. from Lamar University and is Chair of the City of Pinehurst Planning and Zoning Commission, Board Member of South East Texas Dream Center, and Board Member of Greater Orange Chamber of … [Read more...] about Hogan Allstate Opens In BC
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