Back to School Orange County is holding a free event for children of Orange County on August 13th at Lamar State College-Orange from 9 am – 12 noon. The annual event provides school supplies, immunizations, free haircuts and much, much more to any child enrolled in an Orange County School. Supplies are limited so students will be served on a first come first served basis. Organizations from the area will also be in attendance to offer supplies and information. Kroger, Wells Fargo Bank, 4H Life, Triangle Area Network, Acadian Ambulance, Orange Police Department, Service League of … [Read more...] about Back To School Event
Pirates Show Respect
Vidor Football Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews has done a lot of innovative things and introduced new ideas to Pirate Country. This year's idea may be one of his best. The Bridge City native, beginning his 17th season at Vidor, is adding a blue line on the black and gold football helmet. His way of showing support for law enforcement with the recent shootings in mind. The blue line emblem has multiple meanings, all arising from the same concept: police officers stand as the thin line that protects society from good and evil, chaos and order. "I just thought I wanted to do … [Read more...] about Pirates Show Respect
Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte
Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 22, 1925, he was the son of Oscar Matthew Guillotte and Blanche (Daigle) Guillotte. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after many years of loyal service. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He served under General Patton’s command and fought in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge. He took great pride in his military service and his faith. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Gene enjoyed … [Read more...] about Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte
Jackie Savoy Pachuca
Jackie Savoy Pachuca, 74, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Nelson Joseph Savoy and Veaver Raye (Hayes) Savoy. Jackie loved gardening and shopping. She loved animals, especially the quarter horses she and her husband used to own. Jackie was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard … [Read more...] about Jackie Savoy Pachuca
Sandra Kay Jones Forward
Sandra Kay Jones Forward, 64, of Midland, TX, formally of Orange, TX, departed this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 704 12th St, Orange, TX, on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the church. Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her son, Larry H. Forward, Jr. of Midland, TX; sisters, Rutha D. Knolley-Clark (Gussie) and Necie Broussard (Henry) … [Read more...] about Sandra Kay Jones Forward
Dorothy Jean Hadnot
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Hadnot, 74 of Orange will be Saturday, July 23, 2016. Graveside Services will be held at Hollywood Community Cemetery at 2 pm under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. She died July 15, 2016. A native of Hemphill, TX, she resided in Orange since 1975 and retired from St. Mary’s Catholic Charities. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Hadnot of Orange and 4 grandchildren. … [Read more...] about Dorothy Jean Hadnot
OC Marriage Licenses July 11-15
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of July 11, 2016 thru July 15, 2016 Marcus M. Montgomery and Tracy L. Walters Harry L. Meaux, Jr and Sharon L. Gearhart Juel D. Fox-Provost and Serenity R. Ytuarte Brandon J. Graham and Kisha M. Howard Arnold V. Leonard, III and Brenda W. Whitley Michael C. Hunter and Catherine E. Jones Telisa A. McAbee and Kimberly D. Warren Benjamin E. Guillory and Vicki E. Guillory John B. Buntyn, III and Lauren T. Robertson Bobbie W. Brumfield and Willie E. Harris Darren … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses July 11-15
Accident Cuts Power In BC
At least one person was taken by medical helicopter to a Beaumont hospital after a collision involving two pickup trucks in Bridge City early Sunday morning. The crash was about 12:10 a.m. at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Roundbunch Road and involved a Dodge Ram 1500 and a Toyota 4-Runner. Bridge City Police closed the intersection for more than two hours. The collision knocked out Entergy power lines and fiber optic telephone lines. Power was out for several hours and phone service on Monday continued to be out. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office was taking calls for the Bridge City … [Read more...] about Accident Cuts Power In BC
OPD Weekend Reports
A man wanted for a $273 unpaid fine now faces an evading arrest charge after he ran from Orange police Sunday evening. Police reported finding the man curled up in the fetal position in a wooded lot on John Avenue. He surrendered without resistance; however, a police officer was injured when he fell down chasing the man. Damon Rochard Lewis was taken to the Orange County Jail for the misdemeanor warrant plus the Class A misdemeanor of evading arrest. Police said a patrol officer saw a man walking in the 1000 block of Second Street about 7:30 p.m. A check with dispatch showed the warrant for … [Read more...] about OPD Weekend Reports
OC Restaurant Reports
Two restaurants dropped into the 'C' grades for health inspections during the first part of July. Orange County Health Inspector has been handing out a lot of high scores, but the Kim Wah Buffet in Pinehurst and the Spindletop Restaurant in Vidor scored a 77 and 79, respectively. Scales went to 16 food businesses during the past two weeks and gave only two perfect scores, to West Orange-Stark Elementary School and Cool Breeze on Texas Avenue in Bridge City. He also made pre-opening inspections with no scores to the Two Amigos Mexican Restaurant at its new location, 2308 Lutcher Drive in … [Read more...] about OC Restaurant Reports
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