Church was out for most congregations on that Sunday afternoon 75 years ago. The local newspaper carried the big news for the day. In Orange, the big city of the county, Southwestern Bell Telephone had eliminated operators and switched over to a direct dialing system. Then came the radio news and the new phone system was put to the test. At 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 7, 1941, the major radio networks interrupted programming for the announcement--Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor. The next day, local Southwestern Bell manager J.H. Bailey announced that 15,382 local calls … [Read more...] about Orange Changed Forever 75 Years Ago
LCMCISD Make Announcements, Recognitions
Betsy Kaufman, LCM High School art teacher, Daisy Sutton, and Sherry Combs, Community Relations Coordinator for LCM CISD, who made the presentation. Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Sophomore, Daisy Sutton, was recognized at the LCM District’s regular December Board meeting for being the winner of the 2016 Christmas Card design. The District’s Christmas card this year will feature Daisy’s art and her name will be on the back of each card. She received $50 for her win and a box of cards with her design. Jaden Lewis, a senior, was also recognized by the Board for being … [Read more...] about LCMCISD Make Announcements, Recognitions
Debra Hebert
Debra Hebert, 65, of Orange, passed away on December 5, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a. m., Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood of Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on December 24, 1950, she was the daughter of Arthur Alexander and Ramona Young. Debra did a lot of reading and research on history, especially Texas history. She liked to ride around and look for birds. She … [Read more...] about Debra Hebert
Commissioners Meet Tuesday
The Commissioners Court discussed the recent appeal of the Montano v Orange County lawsuit for over an hour Tuesday afternoon with Assistant County Attorney Doug Manning in a closed session. Joining the discussion was special co-counsel David Gaultney who was hired by Orange County to assist Manning in the appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. County Judge Brint Carlton commented on the prospects facing Orange County following the appeal. Carlton indicated he had read the appellate ruling and said it did not look good for the county. He pointed out Orange County has already spent … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meet Tuesday
Shuman Cast Member On New Reality Show
Bravo network's newest reality show set in The Hamptons will have some Orange flavor. Jaclyn Shuman, a West Orange-Stark High graduate who grew up in Orange, will be one of the nine professionals from New York City who are featured. Tuesday, Bravo announced the non-scripted show "Summer House" will debut on Monday, January 16. "When a group of beautiful and successful New Yorkers leaves the comfort zone of the big Apple behind to party their summer away in their home away from home, nothing is off limits," the network said on its website. The nine will party from Memorial Day to Labor Day … [Read more...] about Shuman Cast Member On New Reality Show
Stefan Taylor Addison
Stefan Taylor Addison, 26, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Pecan Acres Baptist Church at 2000 Duncan Woods Ln., Vidor, TX 77662. Officiating will be Brother Paul Fregia, of Pecan Acres Baptist Church and Brother George Gau, of Turning Point Baptist Church. Speaking will be Todd Shores. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Pecan Acres Baptist Church. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 9, 1990, Stefan was the son of Delton Lawrence Addison and Stephanie Ann … [Read more...] about Stefan Taylor Addison
Alceuse “Al” Deranger
Alceuse “Al” Deranger, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 5, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on May 9, 1925, Al was the son of Dennis Deranger and Francoise’ (Mayer) Deranger. He was a member of the United States Army and proudly served his country in World War II in Austria, France, and Germany. He was a member of St. Francis … [Read more...] about Alceuse “Al” Deranger
31 BCMS Students Make All-Region Band
Bridge City Middle School Band was represented brilliantly by the middle school band members this weekend as they competed in the Region 10 All-Region Band Auditions. Thirty-one students who were chosen as members or alternates to the All-Region Band. This is the highest honor that a middle school band student can attain. Following is a list of students who will perform a concert in January at the Nederland Performing Arts Center along with other members of the All-Region Band from throughout Region 10 Schools: Gabby Honeycutt Brianna Zuniga Kinley Dupuis Taylor Shuford Grace … [Read more...] about 31 BCMS Students Make All-Region Band
Santa Visits Heritage House
Santa Claus and his collection of mechanical toys return to the Heritage House Museum Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa is now on the third generation of some children he's seen at the restored 1902 house. Heritage House is a middle class home that was saved from demolition and moved to 905 W. Division Avenue in downtown Orange. After a restoration, the house opened to the public as a local history museum. The Santa visits started nearly 40 years ago and have become a tradition for Orange County families. Santa will have his model train set up. As children wait to sit on his … [Read more...] about Santa Visits Heritage House
LCM Interact Speaks At Rotary
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Interact officers and sponsors were invited to be the guest speakers for the Orange Rotary meeting on Tuesday, December 6, at Sunset Grove Country Club. The officers informed the Rotary Club of the service projects that have been done this year. LCM Interact Club is a branch of the Rotary Club of Orange and performs local and international service projects throughout the year. LCM Interact is sponsored by Jill Shugart and Jeannie Alexander. The club meets on campus the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:45 a.m. Attached Photo Officers … [Read more...] about LCM Interact Speaks At Rotary
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