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Commissioners Lift Burn Ban For ESD1

Noel Enderle is showered with gifts after raising money for the less fortunate. Giving is definitely a part of the Christmas season.  Tuesday the Commissioners Court recognized a young man whose generous gifts have provided happiness for many other young people.  Nole Enderle is 9-years old and attends Pine Forest Elementary School.  Nole used money he earned doing odd jobs and from birthdays and Christmas gifts to purchase 22 bicycles, 9 scooters, a green machine, and a skateboard to donate to the Blue Santa Program for under privileged children. Nole and his parents Robert and Brigett … [Read more...] about Commissioners Lift Burn Ban For ESD1

Orange Council Holds Meeting

Curbside recycling may not be an option in Orange, but the city could take steps to help the community recycle, Sandra Hoke told the Orange City Council Tuesday. "Recycling is taking care of the Earth. It's being good stewards," said Hoke, a community volunteer and retired teacher. Bridge City and Liberty are small towns that provide recycling opportunities for their communities and Orange should be able to do similar projects, she said. She praised Orange County having recycling containers for use at the former landfill site. Hoke spoke during the citizens comments part of the … [Read more...] about Orange Council Holds Meeting

Bears Riding 3 Game Win Streak

Entering the playoffs the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears are on a three-game winning streak. Coach Randy Crouch sites the turnaround starting in Week 3. Following the loss to West Orange-Stark, Crouch and the coaches made changes to put the Spread back in as the Bears’ offense. Starting with the Hardin-Jefferson game LC-M has passed for over 1600 yards and rushed for about 2,000 yards in eight games. Crouch credits the coaches for implementing the new offense and the players for executing it so effectively. Crouch states the Bears’ defense has improved doing a better job of pursuing the … [Read more...] about Bears Riding 3 Game Win Streak

Ila “Terrye” Honeycutt Gifford

Ila “Terrye” Honeycutt Gifford, 62, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Orange. Cremation will take place under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Terrye was born January 6, 1954 in Alameda, California. She was a teacher and a counselor. As a wife, mother, and grandmother she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. God bless her. Terrye was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Vane Honeycutt and Mary Nan (Davis) Honeycutt, and her brother, Gordon Honeycutt. She is survived by her husband, Dan Gifford; children, Marri Brooke Grissom, Wesley … [Read more...] about Ila “Terrye” Honeycutt Gifford

Nathan T. “Tucker” Johnson

Nathan T. “Tucker” Johnson, age 66, of Orange - and long-time resident of Houston - passed away on November 5, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Tucker was born in Orange on November 23, 1949 to Nathan Johnson and Clara Conn. He graduated from Orangefield High in 1968 where he was voted most popular in his senior class.  He was quite a comedian in school and always kept his friends laughing and in good spirits. Tucker was warm hearted and always quick … [Read more...] about Nathan T. “Tucker” Johnson

Ervine Depwe Avant

Ervine Depwe Avant, 89, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2016, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Rollie Burr with Heart to Heart Hospice. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 2, 1926, she was the daughter of Walter Ervin Depwe and Vivian Viola McGill Depwe. She married Fred Sanders Avant on February 14, 1948. Ervine had formerly worked … [Read more...] about Ervine Depwe Avant

Katie Marie Rhodes

Katie Marie Rhodes 68 of Orange, Texas died Sunday November 6, 2016 at her residence after a short illness.  Katie was a life long resident of Orange, Texas and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Orange. She was retired from the Green Acres Development Center in Bridge City, Texas. Katie was love by many in the community along with family and friends. Going home celebration will be Saturday at 11:00 am at New Beginning Outreach Church located at 1512 15th Street in Orange, Texas with Pastor Eddie Smith officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30am til time of … [Read more...] about Katie Marie Rhodes

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