Orange police arrested a 23-year-old man early Wednesday at the businesses of Steirman and Whitfield, and Brown Hearing Aid. Police report windows in the buildings had been shattered and items were damaged. Steirman and Whitefield, an accounting agency, is at 109 Camellia and Brown Hearing Aid is adjacent at 105 Camellia off Strickland Drive. Officer J.L. Goins said a motion detector alarm sent police to Steirman and Whitefield about 5:40 a.m. Wednesday. The officer discovered a man trying to open a door. Rocks and pieces of brick were in the offices after being thrown through windows … [Read more...] about Vandalism/Break-In on Camellia
Sales Tax Numbers For May
The Texas Comptroller's Office has sent July payments to local entities collecting sales taxes. The payments cover sales during the month of May. The cities of Bridge City, Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City have a 1.5-cent per $1 sales tax. The Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Little Cypress Fire Department) also has a 1.5 cent per $1 tax. The city of West Orange has a 1.25-cent per $1 sales tax. Orange County has a half-cent per $1 tax. The local payments are: Orange County: $375,040 for month; $2,849,289 for year to date. Bridge City: $123,428 for month; … [Read more...] about Sales Tax Numbers For May
Johnny Lee Barton
Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Center, Texas, on January 26, 1952, he was the son of Elzie Barton and Jessie (Shelton) Barton. Johnny was a barber who owned his own shop called Johnny’s Outpost and then went on to … [Read more...] about Johnny Lee Barton
Edward “Gator” Thornal
Edward "Gator" Thornal, age 71 of Echo community in Orange, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 in Groves, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ruth Logan-Burch officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Edward was born on November 6, 1944 to EE "Bud" Thornal and Jewel Peveto Thornal. He worked many years as a longshoreman with Local 22. He volunteered as a diver for CRAC Unit in Orange. Edward also … [Read more...] about Edward “Gator” Thornal
Knight Steps Down At Bridge City
One of Bridge City's most successful coaches is leaving the game (for now). Cody Knight is joining his brother and former BC basketball coach Tony in the Barbers Hill School District where he will be a teacher next year. "I couldn't pass up the opportunity," he said. "But that doesn't mean I won't coach again. I know I'll miss it." Knight's cross country teams have been dominant since he took over. The boys have won the district title 15 out of 16 years (including 9 in a row) and the girls have won district 12 times since 2000. Both teams qualified for playoffs (regionals) every … [Read more...] about Knight Steps Down At Bridge City
Boating Accident Claims Life
A boating accident on Lake Sam Rayburn Tuesday night claimed the life of the driver and seriously injured a passenger. Jasper County Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden Justin Eddins confirmed the crash happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday near the Twin Dikes boat ramp. The man who died in the boating accident has been identified as Todd Cross, 39, of Orange. Casey Thibodeaux, 34, also of Orange, was taken to a Beaumont hospital for treatment of serious head injuries. There were also two young girls on the boat and their conditions aren't believed to be as serious. Investigators said the boat … [Read more...] about Boating Accident Claims Life
Vidor Man Missing
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Scott Lee Holladay, 4/25/1967. Mr. Holladay was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Friday July 8, 2016. Mr. Holladay was last seen July 6, 2016 ay 9:30am walking in the 100 block of Alex Street in Vidor. He is described as a white male, 5’06” tall, 140lbs with red hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a Red T-Shirt, Blue Jeans, and Tennis Shoes. If anyone knows where Mr. Holladay is or has any information about Mr. Holladay, they can contact Det. Johnnie at (409)883-2612 or … [Read more...] about Vidor Man Missing
Carlton Talks Peabody
County Judge Brint Carlton clarified Tuesday his reasons for terminating former Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Peabody. Carlton commented that specifically he fired Peabody on May 12 for lying, insubordination, and being absent without notice. He further stated the firing stemmed from an incident that same day when Carlton confronted Peabody about taking vacation on the previous Thursday instead of Friday as had been approved by the county judge his supervisor. The judge confirms the Texas Rangers were conducting an investigation of Peabody. The Orange County … [Read more...] about Carlton Talks Peabody
Pinehurst Reappoints Gunn
City Attorney Tommy Gunn was reappointed for another year Tuesday evening at the Pinehurst City Council meeting. Gunn has served as the city attorney in Pinehurst since 1988. Gunn reminded the council that he was chosen from a pool of several attorneys that applied for the position 28 years ago when current Alderman T. W. Permenter also served on the City Council. Two revised resolutions connected with two grants applied for by Pinehurst were approved by the council. The revisions changed the grant administrator from being specifically Robbie Hood to the more generic term of City … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Reappoints Gunn
UIL Will Have Pitch Count
After tabling a decision to announce a pitch count for high school baseball pitchers earlier this year, the UIL will call for a pitch count following a decision by the National Federation of State High School Association. However each state that is a member of the association will get to come up with their own pitch counts. When the UIL previously proposed pitch counts, they suggested 95 pitches per game for pitcher 14-16 years of age and 110 pitches for pitchers 17-19. The UIL's decision will be made before the 2017 season begins. … [Read more...] about UIL Will Have Pitch Count
Social Media