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OC Marriage Licenses Sept. 19-23

Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of September 19, 2016 thru September 23, 2016   Dalton A. Bass and Jazmyn J. Elerson Colton D. Holley and Katelynn N. Mashburn Justin R. Meyers and Kristin M. Bayles Flor P. Gonzalez, III and Zuleica M. Guzman Reyes James T. Chapman and Diana L. Mercer Sylvester J.P. Tibbit and Farhana Islam Rodney G. Jones, Jr. and Jasmine N. Scott Daniel A. Bratton and Jennifer L. Woychesin David R. Norris and Sonja Kennedy Edwin L. Worthy, IV and Katie D. Detwiler Paul … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses Sept. 19-23

Peggy Louise Caillavet

Peggy Louise Caillavet passed away on September 22, 2016 with her family in Beaumont TX. She was loved by many and touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Cooking, reading, gardening, and watching golf was her favorite pastime. Peggy showed love to her family and friends that will forever be missed. In true giving fashion Peggy chose to donate her body to science in hopes of helping someone in the future. Peggy's marriage to Sid Caillavet Jr of 66 years was her biggest accomplishment. Together they raised 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Born on June … [Read more...] about Peggy Louise Caillavet

James T. “Jimmy” Bland, Jr

James T. “Jimmy” Bland, Jr., 72, of Orange, passed away September 22, 2016, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX, after suffering a stroke. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W.W. Smith of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home in Orange. Jimmy was born in Orange, TX on November 4, 1943. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was a pipefitter from Local 195 for 25 years. He loved being outside on his four wheeler, and … [Read more...] about James T. “Jimmy” Bland, Jr

Mustangs Ready For Tigers Test

Ranked number one in the state the West Orange-Stark Mustangs are playing up to that ranking by defeating their first four opponents by an average score of 50 to nothing.  Last week’s lopsided win gave Coach Cornel Thompson the opportunity to play a lot of young men.  Thompson says that every player got some playing time, and they even brought up five from the junior varsity since there was no JV game that also got to see some time on the field.  “That really helps your team morale and your workouts for the next week,” Thompson informs. The Silsbee Tigers this week are a much stiffer … [Read more...] about Mustangs Ready For Tigers Test

Med Helicopter Transports One After Wreck

At approximately 7:30p.m. Thursday, the Texas Department of Public Safety received a report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 62 in Orange County. The crash occurred approximately one mile north of FM 105. A Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 62. A Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling northbound on Highway 62. For an unknown reason, the driver of the Chevrolet crossed the center dividing line and struck the 18-wheeler in its rear axle. The driver of the Chevrolet, 27-year-old Lindsey Williamson of Bridge City, was transported by medical helicopter to … [Read more...] about Med Helicopter Transports One After Wreck

Beauty Supply Robber Arrested

West Orange police Thursday afternoon arrested 32-year-old man on a warrant for the aggravated robbery of Sally's Beauty Supply Wednesday morning. Assistant Police Chief Jesse Romero said citizens helped identify the suspect after kogt.com posted surveillance video recordings of the robbery Wednesday afternoon. Romero said Corey Duane Adams of Orange was arrested Thursday afternoon outside a store in Mauriceville. Police had obtained the arrest warrant and had been looking for Adams. Romero said the suspect was inside the store and saw police come up. He then walked outside with his hands … [Read more...] about Beauty Supply Robber Arrested

OCEDC Gets Input From Citizens

About 25 persons attended the community focus group Thursday sponsored by the Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This was the second such strategic planning session this week for the EDC. Jessica Hill the executive director of the EDC was joined by her mentor Jim Rich the former president of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce in facilitating the meeting. Rich explained that economic development can be like a track meet. Sometimes it takes the speed of the sprinter to get a potential business to your area, and other times it is like a long distance runner when it may take … [Read more...] about OCEDC Gets Input From Citizens

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