The City of West Orange took a step closer Monday to demolishing five substandard structures in the city. Attorney Alan Sanders advised the City Council via telephone that the city should issue orders for demolishing the properties in question. Sanders informed the council that to his knowledge none of the property owners had made any improvements to the structures or received permits to begin any work in the eight years since Hurricane Ike. The council unanimously approved ordering the demolition on the structures located at 1003 Albany, 2019 Bonnie, 2007 Crabtree, 1015 … [Read more...] about Demolition Ordered
Shirley Ann Aldredge Hall
Ann Hall was born September 3, 1935 near Many, Louisiana to Frankie Hopkins and Isaac Buell Hickman ("Barney") Aldredge. She grew up in Orange, and graduated early from Lutcher-Stark High School, where she excelled in science. After marrying Miles Hall, Jr. in 1954 and starting a family, she moved to Bridge City and began working for Keown Supply, where she was an office administrator. In 1972 she married W.T. Oliver. She joined him in Oliver and Associates, his industrial public relations business. She also owned and operated J-Ann Nursery in Port Arthur, along with her sister, June. … [Read more...] about Shirley Ann Aldredge Hall
Debbie Elmore Procell
Debbie Elmore Procell, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Opp, Alabama, on April 13, 1955, she was the daughter of Norman “Junior” Elmore, Jr. and Bobbie (Powell) Elmore. Debbie worked as a secretary/expeditor at Procell Machine. She loved genealogy and enjoyed watching cardinals and … [Read more...] about Debbie Elmore Procell
Troopers Stop Runner In Orange
At approximately 11:00a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report of a possible hit-and-run crash that occurred in Beaumont. A Dodge pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 in Beaumont. The Dodge was struck from behind by a Ford pickup truck. The driver of the Ford did not stop and continued eastbound on Interstate 10 into Orange County. The driver of the vehicle that was struck followed the Ford pickup into Orange County and made contact with Orange County Troopers. Troopers found the truck with a blown tire on the access road of the Interstate near … [Read more...] about Troopers Stop Runner In Orange
Alvin Paul DeRoche
Alvin Paul DeRoche, 92, of Orange and a former resident of Bridge City, passed away on August 20, 2016, at his home. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p. m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Father Steven Leger, pastor of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Lawrence DeRoche, Ernest DeRoche, Kenneth DeRoche, Glen Berwick, Robert Kelley, and Allen Screen. Prior to the service on Wednesday, the family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p. m. until 2:30 p. m. at … [Read more...] about Alvin Paul DeRoche
Cards Close Week with Second Scrimmage
The thunderstorms avoided Beaumont long enough for the Lamar University football team to complete its second scrimmage of preseason camp Sunday evening at Provost Umphrey Stadium. It was the final workout for the team before starting classes Monday morning. “Tonight wasn’t good enough in my opinion,” said LU head coach Ray Woodard. “I wanted us to look a little sharper. We are really playing hard and getting after it, and it’s not easy for both sides to look good at the same time when you’re playing against yourself. I was a little disappointed we didn’t put a few more of these scoring … [Read more...] about Cards Close Week with Second Scrimmage
Pinehurst Stables
The night before the dedication of the Rainbow Bridge in September 1938, state and local dignitaries gathered for a special dinner at one of the most elegant places in Orange, the Pinehurst Stables owned by Edgar Brown Jr. “Pinehurst Dinner Boosts Orange Hospitality Stock” and “Span Speakers and Builders Royally Feted” read the headlines in the local newspaper on September 8, 1938. Brown was a grandson of the timber baron Henry Jacob Lutcher and wife Frances Ann Lutcher. He built a country club and the elaborate stables off the highway known as The Old Spanish Trail, or U.S. Highway 90. The … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Stables
OC Marriage Licenses Aug. 15-19
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of August 15, 2016 thru August 19, 2016 Justin L. Hoffpauir and Leslie N. Foster Jeremy R. Lummus and Paris R. Burks Dallas A. James and Kali L. Utterback Larry Lewis, Jr and Kiauntae J. Normand Randy E. French and Donna D. Stone Moises Verdejo and Erica N. Peacock Blake W. Calhoun and Tiffany J. Burge Michael W. Coleman and Jessica N. Worthy Ryan S. Collins and Jessica R. Peveto Todd L. Dixon and Brooke M. Anderson … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses Aug. 15-19
Friday/Saturday Volleyball
Saturday At the Dickinson Tourn. Deweyville defeated Danbury 2-1, BC 2-1, and Baytown Lee 2-0. LCM beat Brazosport 25-23, 25-20 and lost to WBrook 20-25, 10-25. Friday Orangefield beat Anahuac 26-24, 27-25, 25-22. WOS traveled to Hemphill and won in five, 19-25, 25-21, 25-17, 22-25, 15-7. BC beat Central 3-0 … [Read more...] about Friday/Saturday Volleyball
Patricia “Patty” Ann Lane
Patricia “Patty” Ann Lane, 67, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Stephen Gault, of Bridgepoint Church in Bridge City. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 23, 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange; Klint Pruitt will be Officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Woodriver, … [Read more...] about Patricia “Patty” Ann Lane
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