Chevron Retirees Association to Meet – The Chevron/Texaco/Unocal Retirees Association will meet Monday, October 10, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Banquet Room (entrance from side parking lot) at Robert’s Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park Ave., in Orange. All Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees, spouses and guests are cordially invited to attend this meeting for a good “Dutch treat” meal, fellowship, and a discussion of the new Chevron healthcare program for retirees. … [Read more...] about Chevron Retirees Meet
Police Have People To Question In Homicide
Detective Captain Robert Enmon said Orange police have "some people of interest we are looking for to question" in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man last night. Justice of the Peace David Peck ruled the death of Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer as a homicide. Captain Enmon said Klinkhammer died after being shot in the chest by a pistol. Investigators believe he was shot while in the large parking lot of the Sabine Park Apartments at 111 Pine Avenue off Simmons Drive. After Klinkhammer was shot, he managed to travel a short distance before dying near apartment units, the captain said. A … [Read more...] about Police Have People To Question In Homicide
Driver Sentenced To 20 Years
State District Judge Buddie Hahn on Thursday sentenced a commercial truck driver to 20 years in prison for four counts of manslaughter. Roy Ellis Holcomb Jr. had previously pleaded guilty to the charge after his truck rig caused chain collisions that killed four people on Interstate 10. The collision happened two years ago Saturday in the westbound lanes near Rose City. 62-year-old Glenda Blackwell of Vidor and her two young great-grandchildren were killed in her Kia SUV. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the SUV became lodged under the Kenworth semitrailer Holcomb was … [Read more...] about Driver Sentenced To 20 Years
Creative Classes
Mrs. Kelly of Community Christian School is bringing creativity to her 7th & 8th grade Science classes, and 9th & 10th grade Biology classes. Her 7th & 8th grade classes wrote news articles about a scientist they chose to highlight, telling of what they invented, discovered, and/or contributed to science. They then dressed as their chosen scientist for the day and for their presentation. Mrs. Kelly’s 9th & 10th grade classes created “It’s Elemental” t-shirts that were required to have the atomic number and mass, electron configuration, isotopes, the group/family/period, the … [Read more...] about Creative Classes
Titus McKee
Titus McKee, Sr., 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church. Officiating will be Reverend J.W. Harrell. A graveside service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday October 4, 2016, at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church prior to the service, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on July 13, 1935, he was the son of Simon Andrew McKee and Ella Marie … [Read more...] about Titus McKee
Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer
Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer, 20, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Community Christian Church in Orange. Officiating will be Eugene Gill and Dan Brack. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 1, 1996, he was the son of John A. Klinkhammer, IV and Maria S. Klinkhammer (Silveira). Jeremiah liked to play jokes and prank people, as he was an April Fool’s baby. He loved helping … [Read more...] about Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhammer
Homicide On Pine Wednesday
On September 28, 2016, at 8:13 P.M., Officers from the City of Orange Police Department responded to a call of a disturbance at 111 Pine. Officer arrived and discovered a male with a gunshot to his chest. The male was identified as 20 year old Jeremiah Aaron Klinkhamer of Orange County. JP1, Judge Peck, responded and ordered an autopsy. No arrest has been made at this time, but the investigation is ongoing with the Detective Division of the Orange Police Department. … [Read more...] about Homicide On Pine Wednesday
WOS Faces First Time Opponent
The impressive shutout string for West Orange-Stark was snapped last week on of all things a penalty. Thompson was happy with the defense last week stopping Silsbee five times in the ball game on fourth down, several times deep in Mustang territory. Coach Cornel Thompson is interested to see how the Mustangs’ defense responds when they finally do give up a score. He wonders if they will pout and hang their heads which might lead to another score or will the Mustangs get back up and play strong. West Orange-Stark will travel to Nacogdoches this week to play the Kennedale Wildcats, a … [Read more...] about WOS Faces First Time Opponent
Lions Carnival Opens Wednesday
The ribbon was cut on the 77th Lions Club Charity Carnival Wednesday. The event is dedicated this year to Lion Larry David who has been with the carnival some 45 years. The carnival will be open Thurs-Fri-Sat beginning at 6:30. Then it will reopen Oct. 5-8. … [Read more...] about Lions Carnival Opens Wednesday
Pavilion To Get Potties
The downtown Riverfront Pavilion will be getting restrooms this year, but not the architecturally-designed building. The Orange City Council Tuesday voted to buy pre-fabricated restrooms like the ones at Northway Park and the Boat Ramp. District 2 Councilor Dr. Wayne Guidry questioned why the current city council is bound to follow a plan that a city council three years ago made. He suggested the city spend more money developing the acreage around the Boat Ramp on Simmons Drive rather than the downtown pavilion. The city built a boardwalk and entertainment pavilion downtown in a plan … [Read more...] about Pavilion To Get Potties
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