The Texas Department of Transportation, which operates the state travel information centers, will be getting six logs that were part of the original 1936 tourist bureau in Orange. Orange City Council last week approved an interlocal agreement to donate the logs to be used at the local center on Interstate 10 at the Texas-Louisiana border. TxDOT spokeswoman Sarah Dupre said the agency does not have a specific plan for the logs at this time. The state built 13 log cabin tourist bureaus in 1936 for the Texas Centennial celebration that was expected to draws tourists driving to the state … [Read more...] about Logs Have New Home
The Comedy About Family Vacations
The critically-acclaimed play, “Leaving Iowa,” by Tim Clue and Spike Manton is a hilarious, family-friendly comedy that is a toast to the idealism and character of parents from the “greatest generation,” and a little roast of their dedication to the family road trip. Buy your tickets here … [Read more...] about The Comedy About Family Vacations
OC Restaurant Reports
Some stores and restaurants inspected during the last part of September had problems with mold in ice machines and slush machines. Also, a dead mouse was found at one. But otherwise, the food businesses fared well. Orange County Health Inspector James Scales handed out a lot of A's. The lowest score was an 87 and went to Zapco Food Mart at 18548 Highway 62 South outside of Orangefield. Scales gave perfect scores to The Garden District in Little Cypress, J.B.'s Barbecue in Orange and Luigi's Italian Grill in West Orange. He found no violations at inspections for soup kitchens at Mount Sinai … [Read more...] about OC Restaurant Reports
Vonda Lee Granger
Vonda Lee Granger, 76, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with Brother Bobby Granger officiating and a committal service immediately following at Granger Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Dorman Funeral Home. Vonda was born on Monday, April 22, 1940, in Orange, Texas, to parents Minerva Emily Ellen (Brady) and Franklin Lee Alford, and remained in Orange … [Read more...] about Vonda Lee Granger
OC Sheriffs Calls Sept. 26-Oct. 3
Orange County Sheriff Calls September 26-October 3 Disturbance, 8:02 a.m. September 26, 1000 block FM 105 in Vidor. Theft of wallet, 8:47 a.m. September 26, 4800 block Caribou Drive in Orangefield. Burglary of a habitation, 8:31 p.m. September 26, 17700 block FM 105 in Vidor. Theft of money from an organization, 9:34 a.m. September 27, 10000 block FM 105 in Orangefield. Theft of purse from motor vehicle, 1:22 p.m. September 27, 12100 block Toledo Bend Boulevard in Orangefield. Disturbance, 5:56 p.m. September 27, 5000 block Woodland Drive in Mauriceville. Burglary of a … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls Sept. 26-Oct. 3
BCISD Thief Sought
On Sept. 25 at 11:13 p.m. a male white suspect driving a late model Chevrolet 2500 4 door truck, entered the BCISD Service Center 1025 W. Roundbunch. Over the next three hours, the suspect was seen on camera to break into an outdoor walk in freezer and take several cases of food items. The suspect then went back and forth around the complex using a cordless drill to drill holes in the gas tanks of three district vehicles and taking approximately 84 gallons of fuel. Anyone having any information concerning the identity of this suspect or any other crime, please call Chief Steve Brinson … [Read more...] about BCISD Thief Sought
Week Seven Football Schedule
Bridge City vs Cleveland (HC) on KOGT at 7pm WOS vs HFannett (HC) OF at Liberty LCM at Silsbee Vidor at PNG Deweyville vs Groveton Central at Nederland Memorial at Lumberton The Woodlands at WBrook Woodville at Trinity Jasper at Rusk Crockett at Newton Kountze at Buna Coldspring at Kirbyville Hitchcock at Anahuac H-Daisetta at Evadale OFF: HJefferson, Ozen, Warren District 22-5A Vidor Port Neches-Groves Memorial Nederland Central Livingston Lumberton Ozen Baytown … [Read more...] about Week Seven Football Schedule
Tuesday Volleyball
LCM defeated OF 25-13, 25-13, 25-16 to remain undefeated in district. WOS beat Bridge City 25-23, 25-20, 15-25, 25-17. Deweyville ran its season record to 21-11 (3-1 in district) by beating High Island tonight 25-3, 25-8, 25-6. Kennidee Willis had 10 kills in 14 attempts with 5 aces and Brooke Smith had 7 kills in 8 attempts along with 9 aces. Gabby Dupuy had 9 digs and two aces. Winter Watts had 5 aces. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Volleyball
Livestock Show Oct. 7-8
On October 7th and 8th 2016 the Orange County Livestock Show Association will host a livestock show and auction of the swine, goats, lambs, chickens and rabbits raises by the FFA and 4H youth Orange County. Location: Barn/Pavilion Mauriceville Fairgrounds on Cohenour Road and Hwy 62 N. These students are involved in either FFA within their schools or a member of a 4H Chapter in Orange County. They will be showing their animals in hopes of placing their projects in the sale auction that evening scheduled for 7:00 pm Saturday October 8th We invite area business and individuals to … [Read more...] about Livestock Show Oct. 7-8
Big Screen Robbery Suspects (video)
If you can identify the male or female in this video, please contact the Orange Police Department Detective Division at 409-883-1095. This video is of two people of interest in an aggravated robbery case that the detective division is currently investigating. The robbery occurred at 3330 Bowling Lane, ShowBiz Cinema, on October 1 at approximately 1:00 PM. The black male is approximately 6’0 tall and approximately 18-22 years old. He was wearing a white Christmas sweater with teddy bears and a hat that had marijuana leaves and the word “KUSH” on it. The male also had on a pair of military … [Read more...] about Big Screen Robbery Suspects (video)
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