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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Free Movie At Library

Run to the Orange Public Library on Thursday, November 14th for a Family Movie Event! In the greatest turkey movie of all time, two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to change the traditional menu and save their kind from being served with a side of cranberry sauce for the holiday! Showings for Free Birds will be at 10:30 am and 5:15 pm at the Orange Public Library, located at 220 5th Street in Orange, Texas. For more information, contact the Orange Public Library at 409-883-1086. … [Read more...] about Free Movie At Library

One Dead Following Accident

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on state Highway 62, south of Circle C Ranch Road, that occurred today, November 7, 2024. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 7:57 a.m., a Kia Soul was traveling north and reportedly crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck two trucks which were traveling south. The driver of the Kia, 57 year old Sonia Dea Lejeune, of Orange, was pronounced deceased on scene by a Justice of the Peace.  The driver of a 2007 GMC Sierra, identified as 55-year-old Raul Ruiz of … [Read more...] about One Dead Following Accident

BC StuCo Making The Rounds

BCHS Student Council has been “StuCo-ing” across the state over the last few days! 101 of our members traveled to Ford Park for our D17 Fall Convention collaborating with 1600 of our closest friends. TASC State Secretary Whitney Cunningham and a few of our Exec members helped host and assisted at the TASC ML State Conference in Waco as well as did site visit for our HS Annual Conference in Arlington. … [Read more...] about BC StuCo Making The Rounds

Paula Kay Leger Wilson

Paula Kay Wilson, born on October 21, 1957, in Orange, Texas, and danced her way into Heaven on October 28, 2024, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and an unforgettable mark on all who knew her.   She was not just a beloved sister, aunt, and friend; she was a radiant soul, known widely as the best bartender in town!  Many patrons and friends alike celebrated her for serving up her many creative blends! With a distinctive voice that could pierce through the clamor of life, Paula had an unmatched ability to fill spaces with warmth and light.  It is well … [Read more...] about Paula Kay Leger Wilson

Sherry Jean Herman

Sherry Jean Herman, 74, of Orange entered her eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A memorial celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home followed by a luncheon.   Sherry was born May 14, 1950, the daughter of Eva Luneal Hawthorne Watkins and James Leslie Watkins. She grew up on a small farm next to Smith Lake in Vidor, one of six sisters, who were close and industrious girls. After high school, Sherry went on to become a skilled and sought-after Barber in Orange. In 1975, she married John Herman, joining the greater … [Read more...] about Sherry Jean Herman

OHS Debate Competes

Students in OHS Speech/Debate competed at the UIL Region Congressional Debate meet on November 6, 2024.  Team members competing were Adam Myers, Arabella Lopez, Beck Harris, Carter Munson-Appleby, and Ayden Wagoner.  Alternates were Cooper Dorman and Kase White. The Speech/Debate Team Sponsor is Bridget Luna Trahan. … [Read more...] about OHS Debate Competes

LSCO Opens Academic Building

Lamar State College Orange hosted a grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Academic Building on Wednesday, November 6 at the campus in downtown Orange. The 55,000 square foot, $38 million dollar facility is the largest space on campus and houses 8 state of the art labs, 8 classrooms, 2 computer labs, student commons areas, faculty and information technology offices. Students will begin attending classes in the Academic Building next semester in the Spring of 2025. Outside the front of the building is a lighted art piece created by R&R Studios. R&R is the collaborative … [Read more...] about LSCO Opens Academic Building

Reindeer Trail Coming To SMA

The Stark Museum of Art invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season with "Reindeer Trail," a whimsical winter wonderland exhibition open from November 20 through December 21. "Reindeer Trail" showcases 30 original reindeer created by talented local artists. The exhibition, which draws inspiration from the museum's rich collection of Western and Native American art, can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. In addition to the creative, artist-designed reindeer, "Reindeer Trail" highlights the cultural and historical significance of reindeer and their relatives through artworks … [Read more...] about Reindeer Trail Coming To SMA

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