New state health rules for businesses dealing with food include requiring the businesses to post their latest county health inspection and have a first aid kit. In the first part of January, Orange County Health Inspector James Scales gave demerits to stores or restaurants without the postings or the kits. Scales went to 33 businesses in December and the first part of January. Six of the businesses had perfect scores and three of them were day care centers. Several businesses were close to perfect, earning 99 or 98 scores. The lowest score was for Pine Forest Fuel with a 76 for numerous … [Read more...] about Health Inspection Scores
Retired Sergeant Laid To Rest
Retired Sergeant Sarah Jefferson-Simon was laid to rest Saturday at Magnolia Gardens Cemetery with a police honor guard. Jefferson-Simon served 25 years with the Orange Police Department. She was currently a member of the West Orange-Cove school district. She died last week at a Houston hospital at the age of 55. Police Chief Lane Martin presented her daughter, Diztorsha Jefferson Lavan with a framed American flag. The honor guard gave a 21-gun salute and Lieutenant Eric Ellison, wearing traditional kilts, played 'Amazing Grace' on bagpipes. Jefferson-Simon's son-in-law Ray Lavan, a musician … [Read more...] about Retired Sergeant Laid To Rest
Three Local Teams In Preseason Top 20
Texas High School Baseball has released its Preseason Top 20 for Class 4A. Three teams from 22-4A are in the Top 12. 4A Preseason Top 20 1. Argyle – 9 starters return from a 28-7 Regional Finalist Team. Sr 1B/P Connor Mushinski (District MVP), Sr P Brett Lundy (District Pitcher of the Year) 2. Godley – 9 starters return from a 28-4 Regional Finalist Team. Jr 2B/P Bobby Goodloe (.495, 43 R, 24 RBI), Jr SS/P Brett Brown (.438, 12-0, 101 K) 3. Abilene Wylie – 6 all-district players return from a 32-2-1 State Championship Team. Jr P Connor Carlton (District Pitcher of the Year), … [Read more...] about Three Local Teams In Preseason Top 20
OC Marriages Jan. 9-13
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of January 9, 2017 thru January 13, 2017 Aaron G. Tallent and Laura C. Papp Andrew J. Hill and Melissa A. Singleton Jadon P. Price and Kayla C. Hardy Kenneth E. Williams, Jr. and Cheytika M. Pitre Kerry L. Thomas, I. and Amy D. Polidore Ronald E. Davis and Theresa A. Samuel Michael W. Foreman and Rae L. Evans Joshua M. Wimmer and Chelsea M. Willis Roger L. Hollier, Jr. and Karen L. Leger … [Read more...] about OC Marriages Jan. 9-13
Yvonne Bornette
Yvonne Bornette, 78, of Orange, passed away on January, 13, 2017, in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary Wheeler of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 1:00 PM. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 3, 1938, she was the daughter of Willie Parker Tarver and Bertha Mae (Franklin) Tarver. Yvonne was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. She was a very … [Read more...] about Yvonne Bornette
Landlord Shoots Tenant
On Friday, January 13, 2017, at approximately 9:25 pm, a patrol unit of the Vidor Police Department was patrolling the 1300 Block of First Street when he heard a shot fired in his vicinity. The officer exited his patrol car to investigate and moved towards the area that the shot appeared to come from. The Officer observed a white male run from a residence in the 1300 of First Street and collapse in the front yard clutching his chest. The officer immediately called for additional units to respond to his location. Officers quickly arrived on-scene, secured the area and began to call for the … [Read more...] about Landlord Shoots Tenant
LCJH Art Places At Rodeo
Students of Little Cypress Junior High art teacher, Donna Cole, recently won ribbons and a first place medal for artwork that they entered in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Art Contest. The work of Raeleigh Underwood earned a gold medal and is being exhibited at the show in Houston. Other students winning ribbons include - front row left to right, Allyson Campbell, Justin Nealy, Braylee Freeman, and Grace Gossard. On the back row from left are, teacher Donna Cole, Gold Medal Winner Raeleigh Underwood, Erika Aviles, Lauren Tinsley, KJ Derouen, Jonah Courtier, and Colby Ortego. … [Read more...] about LCJH Art Places At Rodeo
Income Tax Assistance
2016 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AARP Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting 12:15pm, Wednesday, February 1st. at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00pm every Wednesday and Friday through April 12th and Tuesday, April 18th. April 18th is the last day to file 2016 taxes. Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID). Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents Wage and income statements ( Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, … [Read more...] about Income Tax Assistance
January 13 Scores
LCM's Braden Bridges drives into Bridge City traffic Friday as the Bears and the Cardinals went down to the wire with the Bears winning 50-45. LCM improves to 1-0 with the Cards 0-1. Bridges led the Bears with 14 including four 3-pointers. Ayson Simmons added 11. Max Baker had 15 and Brandon Vela 14 for BC. - WOS took out Hamshire-Fannett 79-38. Cory Skinner led the Mustangs with 23 pts and 10 steaks. Tarek Riley added 15. - Deweyville opened district with a 103-78 loss to Evadale. Caleb Winkle had 29 for the Pirates and Caden Hubbard pulled down 11 rebounds to go with 14 … [Read more...] about January 13 Scores
Frank Martin Smith
Frank Martin Smith, 70, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at his home. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on October 26, 1946, Frank was the son of Alta Belle (Turner) and Frank Smith. He served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a musician and a welder. Frank is survived by step-son, Paul Miller of Orange; … [Read more...] about Frank Martin Smith
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