Kenneth “Ken” LeBlanc, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, as well as 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on August 11, 1956, Ken was the son of L.J. and Alma LeBlanc. He was the owner and bail bondsman at Quick Action Bail Bond. He owned CRL Properties … [Read more...] about Kenneth “Ken” LeBlanc
TSWA 4A All-State Football Team
Listed is the 66th annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Football Team for 2016: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback: Jackson Dallas, West Orange-Stark, 5-11, 185, sr. b BJ Baylor, Wharton, 6-0, 190, sr.; Keaontay Ingram, Carthage, 6-0, 200, jr.; Keaton Dudik, China Spring, 5-9, 165, sr. Fullback: Mac Briscoe, Bellville, 5-11. 175, sr. Split ends: Braxton Ashcraft, Robinson, 6-4, 190, jr.; Waydale Jones, Beeville, 6-4, 195, sr. Tight end: (tie) Darrell Fields, Pampa, 6-3, 210, jr.; Kedrick James, La Vega, 6-6, 250, sr. Tackles: Luke … [Read more...] about TSWA 4A All-State Football Team
Walton Chalmers Jones
Walton Chalmers Jones, 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2017, at the Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Born in Milam, Texas, on February 17, 1932, Chalmers was the son of George “Wimpy” Jones and Mattie Tuttle. Chalmers enjoyed playing football when he was younger and watching football as he got older. He loved the Houston Oilers and the Houston Texans and liked spending time fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; … [Read more...] about Walton Chalmers Jones
OC Sheriffs Calls Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls January 30-February 5 Burglary of a habitation, 8:10 a.m. January 10, Dirt Pit north of Mansfield Ferry Road on FM 105 in Vidor. Trespass-threats, 12:36 p.m. January 30, 1000 block Central Street in Vidor. Assault occurred, 1:31 a.m. January 30, 3400 block Beadle Road in Orangefield. Possession of a controlled substance, 2:14 p.m. January 30, 400 block Kay Street in Bridge City. Fraud, 4:27 p.m. January 31, 4100 block East Hoo Hoo Road in Bridge City. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 5:22 p.m. January 31, 15000 block Highway 62 North … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls Jan. 30-Feb. 5
“Into The Woods” At Lutcher Theater
National Tour of Acclaimed "Into the Woods" to Play Lutcher Theater (ORANGE,TX) Already a Tony Award® winner, and Academy Award and Golden Globe nominees for the feature film with Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS has taken New York by storm in a celebrated new production that launched a national tour in the 2016/17 Season and is headed for the Lutcher Theater for two performances, February 21-22, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are on sale now at lutcher.org. or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at … [Read more...] about “Into The Woods” At Lutcher Theater
13YO From Orange Arrested For Bomb Threat
SILSBEE (February 9, 2017) – Three juveniles were questioned and later one was arrested following a bomb threat call to Edwards-Johnson Memorial Silsbee Middle School during the early morning hours on Tuesday, Feb. 7. According to Silsbee Police Chief Waylan Rhodes, Silsbee police responded to the call at 7:25 a.m., and immediately began to evacuate and search the campus. Silsbee ISD police resource officer Ben Hawthorne, the Silsbee Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department aided the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Beaumont division in … [Read more...] about 13YO From Orange Arrested For Bomb Threat
BC Ready To Introduce LUKE
Good communication is vital between a municipality and its citizens to ensure the government runs smoothly. Bridge City is taking steps to improve the lines of communication between city hall and the people in that town. Terri Gauthier who serves on the City Council in Bridge City announced she is working to create a Facebook page for Bridge City. Gauthier said she got the idea for a municipal Facebook page from the Texas Municipal League (TML). There is information about the city’s history and government with a link to the website currently available. TML recommends municipal … [Read more...] about BC Ready To Introduce LUKE
Souper Bowl Collection
St. Mary School took up a Souper Bowl collection during Open House. The collection was for the St. Mary Church's Soup Kitchen. Each Wednesday students from St. Mary School volunteer at the Soup Kitchen. The students that volunteered this week brought the collected money to the Lucias that manage the Soup Kitchen. Pictured are Glenda Lucia, Johnny Lucia, Tiger Carpenter and Jonier Pete. … [Read more...] about Souper Bowl Collection
Orange Building Permits Issued
Residential construction and remodeling is thriving in Orange as building permits for three new houses and nine home remodeling were issued in January. Usually commercial building work leads the construction work in the city, according to the permits. The Flying J Travel Plaza had the largest permit during January with a re-roofing project valued at $230,848. Itex Construction took permits for three new houses worth a total of $495,870 in Cypresswood Village on South Highway 87. The company is also the developer of the new subdivision. The houses are on Cypresswood, Persimmon and Sequoia … [Read more...] about Orange Building Permits Issued
Six Running For Two Spots
A third candidate filed Tuesday for the Orange City Council At-Large Position 6 seat currently held by Larry Spears Jr. Mary Ekene is the newest candidate who will be running. Spears has filed for re-election and Veronica Woodle is also running for the seat. All register voters in the city are eligible to cast ballots for the at-large position. In the single-member District 3 race, incumbent Essie Bellfield is being challenged by Paul Burch and Terrie T. Salter. Only registered voters living within the boundaries of the district may vote for the seat. The council election will be May … [Read more...] about Six Running For Two Spots
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