Paula Winebrenner Welch, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Orange, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home; Warren Wago officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held just prior to the funeral service from 10:00 AM-11:00AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Dorman Funeral Home. Paula was born on Wednesday, August 2, 1950, in Kendallville, Indiana, to the late Lou Emma (Miller) and William Dean Winebrenner. She was a … [Read more...] about Paula Winebrenner Welch
County Tries Moving Past Montano Case
The Commissioners Court approved unanimously Tuesday making an emergency expenditure as an amendment to its budget in order to pay over three million dollars in the Montano lawsuit against Orange County. County Judge Brint Carlton said this action will take the county one step closer to putting the whole matter behind it. The actual payment of $3,175,674.79 to Joshua Montano the plaintiff in the case will be done on or before February 15. Robert Montano died while in the Orange County Jail back in 2011. Judge Carlton promised after the release of judgment which will immediately follow the … [Read more...] about County Tries Moving Past Montano Case
Orange Discusses Hospital District
The Orange City Council approved a resolution supporting the creation of a hospital district, but the vote was not unanimous. Single-member District 3 Councilor Essie Bellfield opposed the district. Bellfield is retired and worked years in the housekeeping department at the old Orange Memorial Hospital, which later became Baptist Hospital-Orange. Bellfield said no one knows hospitals like she. Baptist closed the hospital in-patient services two years ago and earlier this month closed the emergency room. Orange County and cities across the county are trying to get a special hospital … [Read more...] about Orange Discusses Hospital District
Police Need You To Identify Suspect
If you identify the male in this video, please contact the Orange Police Department detective division at 409-883-1095. The male in this video is a suspect in a theft that occurred on 09/23/2016 at the Hampton Inn located at 2080 IH10, in Orange. … [Read more...] about Police Need You To Identify Suspect
January 24th Scores
The Bridge City Cardinals won a close one on the road, defeating Orangefield Tuesday night 40-37 in a game broadcast on KOGT. BC took the first quarter lead before OF battled back to take a 21-18 lead at the half. But the Bobcats went cold in the third quarter, scoring only four points while Max Baker hit two 3's in the third to give BC the lead. Made free throws in the fourth (BC 6-12; OF 1-2) gave the Cards the win and a 2-2 mark in district. OF fell to 0-4. Justyn Romero and Dan Piper each scored 8 to lead BC. Alex Catt and Caleb Kress scored 11 apiece for OF. - LCM whipped … [Read more...] about January 24th Scores
Charles Samuel Hall
Charles Samuel Hall, age 68, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones at his home in Willis, Texas on January 23rd 2017 after a short and heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Nelle and Hubert Leon Hall; his wife, Linda Carter Hall; and his younger brother, John Hall. Sam leaves behind many friends and family who will forever cherish memories of his larger-than-life personality, contagious laugh and pearls of wisdom. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Hall of Willis, Texas; sons: Mark (Brooke) Hall of Beaumont, Texas; Chance (Kearstin) … [Read more...] about Charles Samuel Hall
Brenda Joyce Williams
The Celebration of Life for Ms. Brenda Joyce Williams, 60, of Orange, will be Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. She died Jan. 15th at her residence. An Orange native, she was a 1976 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School. Survivors include son, Richard Williams, sister, Cynthia Wilson, and God Daughter, Brenda O’Neal, all of Orange. … [Read more...] about Brenda Joyce Williams
Ricky Rachal
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Ricky Rachal, 48, of Dallas, TX, former Orange resident, will be Thursday, Jan.26th at 10:00 a.m. at Sparrow Funeral Home. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. He died Jan. 11th in Dallas. Survivors include 2 brothers, Tony Rachal and John Rachal, III, both of Texarkana, TX and 2 sisters, Jacqueline Rachal of Texarkana and Wanda Frazier of Orange. … [Read more...] about Ricky Rachal
Accident Sends One To Hospital
Monday morning a Toyota Corolla, traveling south, attempted to pass a Dodge Charger on Womack Rd in Orange. During the pass the two vehicles touched, causing the Charger to leave the road and strike a tree. Dusti Bryann Hetzel, 20, of Vidor, was cited for an unsafe pass. Her Corolla received minor damage. Rustie Delome, 24, of Buna, was taken to a Beaumont hospital with non life threatening injuries. … [Read more...] about Accident Sends One To Hospital
Richard Lee Hall
Richard Lee Hall 59, of Orange, Texas died Friday January 20, 2017 after a illness. Memorial Service for Mr. Hall will be on Saturday January 28, 2017 at True Faith Tabernacle located at 1706 DuPont Drive where Rev. Robert Edwards is Pastor. Service Time begins at 11:00am. Mr. Hall leaves behind many family and friends to cherish his precious memories. … [Read more...] about Richard Lee Hall
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