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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Mustangs Face Bellville

Last week West Orange-Stark faced an explosive Robinson Rockets team which the Mustangs defused for another solid victory.  Coach Cornel Thompson was pleased with the performance, but was unhappy with some extracurricular activity on the football field.  Some of the Rockets were trash talkers and a least one tried to take a punch at the Mustangs.  The coach was concerned with his players showing a lack of discipline by retaliating.  Thompson was worried how West Orange-Stark would play on defense against the first Spread team it has faced in several weeks, but complimented the Mustangs saying, … [Read more...] about Mustangs Face Bellville

Commissioners Taking Applications

The Commissioners Court discussed Tuesday appointing a replacement for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 David Peck who is retiring in January.  The first action as stipulated by Assistant County Attorney Doug Manning was for the Court to officially accepted Judge Peck’s resignation effective January 3, 2017, which it did. The Commissioners then agreed to accept resumes and letters of interest for the position of justice of the peace in County Judge Brint Carlton’s office through Monday, November 28.  The Commissioners Court will then make an appointment from those names received on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Commissioners Taking Applications

Orange “Cajun” Christmas Parade

Papa Noël (a.k.a Santa Claus) and his quick-footed alligators will be heading down the Sabine to kick off the holiday season for the Kiwanis Club’s 87th Orange “Cajun” Christmas Parade. The lighted parade, being held in memory of the late Ben Culpepper, Jr., will include floats, bands, and dance teams from area schools, businesses, and organizations featuring music, costumes, and lighted displays in the Cajun culture tradition. Parade entry forms can be downloaded here or can be picked up at the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Laissez le bons temps rouler with the December … [Read more...] about Orange “Cajun” Christmas Parade

Basketball Scores

The LCM Lady Bears fell to the Kountze Lady Lions on Tuesday 39-44.  Alyssa McKellar led with a double double  14 points, and 10 rebounds.  Renna Toomey and Chelsea Perry added 9 points each.  - The LCM Lady Bears defeated Nederland Lady Bulldogs on Monday 33-23. Alyssa McKellar led with 11 points, and Jacie Miller added 9. - OF girls beat PNG 54-28 on Monday. For OF: Emmi Lummus 18 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Faith Fregia 3 steals and 12 points. Cameron Choate 7 rebounds and 2 points. - The LCM boys lost to Nederland Monday 48-39. Katon Brown led the Bears with 11 points … [Read more...] about Basketball Scores

Thanksgiving Closures

Pinehurst city employees will get a head start on a long Thanksgiving holiday. City offices there will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Other local government offices will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Orange County will be closed along with city offices in Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst, Bridge City and Vidor will be closed Thursday and Friday. Business will begin again as usual on Monday. Pinehurst weekly garbage pickup is on Tuesday so there will be no change. Vidor will run regular garbage schedules on Thursday and Friday with customers asked to have the garbage out by 6 a.m. those … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Closures

Armed Robbery Tuesday Morning

At 9:40am Tuesday morning a black male wearing black wind pants and a white hoodie with white shoes, robbed the Smoothie King at gunpoint.  The Smoothie King is located off of Edgar Brown Dr.  Witnesses said after taking all the money, he fled on foot towards the area of BC Bank on the other side of the old circle.  One woman working at the store had to be treated for medical issues. If you have any information pertaining to this crime call the West Orange Police Dept. … [Read more...] about Armed Robbery Tuesday Morning

Bobby Martin

Robert “Bobby” Arch Martin, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Jasper, Texas, on August 10, 1932, he was the son of J.A. and Odell Martin. Bobby was a member of a bowling league and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Jayson Roberts. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Martin; children, … [Read more...] about Bobby Martin

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