Peggy Hernandez Riley, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 pm, Monday, December 5, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm. Born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on January 28, 1948, Peggy was the daughter of Tee and Betty Jane Hernandez. Peggy retired from Kroger after working as a checker for 11 years. She was a member of … [Read more...] about Peggy Hernandez Riley
Church News For Holidays
Jesus’ Love Never Melts Advent VBS Presented by First United Methodist Church Be our guest for a morning of Advent activities for children in grades kindergarten through 4th grade. Children will learn Christmas songs, make crafts, make snow, learn the story of the birth of Jesus, play games, and enjoy a snack. Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Address: 502 N. Sixth Street, Orange, TX 77630 FUMC’s Praise Center (snowmen at doors) Registration: You can contact the church office at 886-7466 to pre-register … [Read more...] about Church News For Holidays
Sterling, Kolander Lead Cards in 16-17
In his first season at Bridge City last year the Cardinals made the post season finishing a strong third place in district for Coach Larry Sterling. Once again Bridge City should be a team competing for the district title and definitely in contention for a spot in the playoffs. Back from last year’s team Sterling has five Cardinals that can start this season. Three of the five were starters and two were all-district last season. Senior leadership is expected from Dane Piper. Hunter Wiegreffe and Justyn Romero are juniors also returning for the Cardinals. Two other varsity … [Read more...] about Sterling, Kolander Lead Cards in 16-17
County Unveils New Nativity Scene
A new nativity scene is now on display at the Orange County Courthouse. The figures for the nativity scene arrived the week of Thanksgiving. Supervisor Kurt Guidry and the county’s Maintenance Department erected it Wednesday morning with a manger they constructed themselves. The new figures were approved by the Commissioners Court in early November at a cost not to exceed $8,000 to replace a nativity scene that was over 20-years old with several broken pieces. The nativity scene faces Division Street near the intersection of Border Street. … [Read more...] about County Unveils New Nativity Scene
Three Armed Robberies Being Investigated
Orange police are investigating three armed robberies that happened within 28 hours. Detectives believe the man who robbed a postal carrier Monday evening may have held up a barbershop Tuesday afternoon. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the barber at Peanut's Hair Shop, 1406 10th Street, was injured after the robber hit him in the head with a pistol. The stick-up was reported at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The robber, whose face was covered with a bandana, stole cash and items from the store. The mail carrier, who was delivering mail, was robbed at gunpoint Monday about 5:20 p.m. in the 1300 … [Read more...] about Three Armed Robberies Being Investigated
Warren Agrees To 45 years In Prison
A 42-year-old man inside a drug house where a home invasion shoot-out occurred two years ago pleaded guilty Wednesday to being engaged in organized crime. Desrick V. Warren of Orange agreed to the punishment of 45 years in prison. The home invasion happened at 9 p.m. Friday December 12, 2014, at 3733 Ridgemont Drive. A pickup truck with two Houston men and a Beaumont man driving pulled up to the house. The two Houston men broke through the barred door and a shoot-out ensued. One of the Houston men died in the front yard. A man who was in the house recovered from 19 gunshot wounds and is … [Read more...] about Warren Agrees To 45 years In Prison
Glenn Roy Bradley
Glenn Roy Bradley, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 28, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Travis Hood and Reverend Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on November 14, 1929, Glenn is the son of Lloyd and Edna Bradley. He is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. … [Read more...] about Glenn Roy Bradley
Bridge City Christmas Parade Postponed
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Christmas Light Parade until Saturday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. due to potential bad weather. All toys that are being donated as entry fees need to be turned in before 6 p.m. Monday, December 5th and can be brought to Farmers Insurance at 440 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX 77611 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or dropped off at the Bridge City Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Road between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or call Scot Shaffer at 409-409-782-2266 to make arrangements for toy pickup. For further … [Read more...] about Bridge City Christmas Parade Postponed
Preservation Group In Catch 22
The chair of the Orange Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday night said the group had a 'Catch 22' to decide about a house that is nearly a century old. Ben Meadows questioned whether the commission should allow the property owner to demolish the house or should the commission block the demolition, even though the owner said he can't afford to repair it. David Hock, the owner of a wood-frame house at 1212 Cherry Avenue, requested permission to demolish it. Hock lives next door to the house. He said he is 78-years-old and can't do the repairs. He has a low-price bid for the demolition … [Read more...] about Preservation Group In Catch 22
Family Wins Appeal Vs. Orange County
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a Beaumont jury's decision to make Orange County pay for damages to the family of a jail inmate who died in custody. The total judgment against the county was about $2.9 million, including $440,000 to pay for the legal expenses of the inmate's family. The jury awarded $1.5 million to the family for the pain and suffering of 41-year-old Robert Montano, who died in October 2011 in the Orange County Jail. The court of appeals vacated $917,000 of the jury's decision and is sending it back to the U.S. district judge to make a new … [Read more...] about Family Wins Appeal Vs. Orange County
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