Sometime in the next few weeks, a 120-foot pole with two microwave dishes will be erected in the parking lot of the Orange Police Department. The installation is part of a region-wide 9-1-1 system sponsored by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission. Orange City Council Tuesday morning approved the project. The city is designating a 30-foot-by-30-foot area in the parking lot for the pole. City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre said the area will mean two to three less parking spaces, but the fenced-in lot has plenty of room. Pete De La Cruz from the planning commission said the system will … [Read more...] about Council Meets Tuesday Morning
ATV’s Are Hot Items
A second trailer with an ATV was reported stolen in Orange Friday. Police went to the 2400 block of Hird Street, a block west of 16th Street, about 1:18 p.m. when the theft was reported. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said a 6-foot-by-12-foot trailer holding a 1999 Green Honda Trax 450 was stolen. The license plate on the trailer is 730778H. Early Friday morning, a family living on Twin Oaks Street east of Meeks Drive in Little Cypress discovered a trailer with three ATVs had been stolen from their driveway. The red, 20-foot utility trailer was loaded with a green Honda Ranger, a green and … [Read more...] about ATV’s Are Hot Items
Dr. Tommy Alan Cary
Dr. Tommy Alan Cary, 59, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2016, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 2, 1956, he was the son of Alan D. Cary and Joyzelle Mary Bourdier Cary. Tommy graduated from Stark High … [Read more...] about Dr. Tommy Alan Cary
Aggie Moms Give Scholarships
Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers Club awarded over $5000 this year in scholarship money for incoming Class of 2020 Aggies. Drake Trawhon received the Kreggor Smith Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,600. He is a recent graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and the son of Todd and Trema Trawhon. Drake has been accepted to the Dwight Look College of Engineering at TAMU. The Orange County Aggie Moms also presented scholarships in the amount of $1,300 to Molly Anthony, Vincent (Vinny) Hale, and Rebekah Newell. Molly Anthony, Orangefield High School … [Read more...] about Aggie Moms Give Scholarships
One Car Rollover Monday Morning
A woman was seriously injured early Monday morning when the SUV she was driving rolled over as she tried to enter Interstate 10 westbound near the Toyota dealership in Orange. Police report 40-year-old Jennifer Lynn Chappell of the Mauriceville area was taken by medical helicopter to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Police said Chappell was driving a Chevrolet Trax on the access road about 2:30 a.m. When she went to drive onto the interstate, the SUV missed the on-ramp and hit a pile of dirt. The vehicle went airborne and rolled over onto the driver's side in the middle of the … [Read more...] about One Car Rollover Monday Morning
Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee
Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee, 65, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Southeast Texas Medical Center of Texas in Port Arthur surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Thursday, July 14 with visitation from 5:00. to 7:00 p.m. and the service immediately following. Born in Orange, Texas on January 22, 1951, Ronnie was the son of the late Larry and Oma Faye (LaGrone) McGee. He was a pipefitter/boilermaker by trade. He served our country in the United States Navy and was always referred to as “Pops” on the … [Read more...] about Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee
BC Battles Back To Win Tournament
BC 9-10 yr. Girls Advance to State. They battled back from the losers bracket after a loss Tuesday night against Jasper. They defeated Galena Park 18-1 on Thursday with Makenna Carey pitching a no hitter and hitting a HR and Haley Munoz added a homerun. Friday they beat Jasper 15-5 and they beat Jasper again in the Championship on Sat. 13-2. Lydia Faulk hitting a solid double scoring in 2 runs for the 10 run rule win in the bottom of the 4th. BC to play first State Tourney Game Friday, July 15th 7:30PM in Seguin. … [Read more...] about BC Battles Back To Win Tournament
Broom Swept Away
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District is losing a key player in its cast of educators. Cory Broom the very successful drama instructor for LC-M High School is moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to take a teaching position there. A graduate of West Orange-Stark High School Broom got his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas State University in 2010 before taking over the drama program at LC-M six years ago. Broom said he has had the great pleasure of working with hundreds of wonderful students that have passed through his drama department. Broom is proud of the success the … [Read more...] about Broom Swept Away
Mavis “Mack” McCauley
Mavis "Mack" McCauley, age 76 of Orange, Texas, passed away in Beaumont, Texas on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM at New Hope Cemetery in Center, Texas with Brother Edward McRay and Larry Mayfield officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Mack was born in Huxley, Texas on October 5, 1939 to Irene Strong Mayfield and Melvin Mayfield. She married her husband Kenneth McCauley on July 6, 1957. Mack loved reading, enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her … [Read more...] about Mavis “Mack” McCauley
Three Rescued From Shrimp Boat
The U.S. Coast Guard early Monday rescued three men after their shrimp boat sank in the mouth of the Sabine River. One of the men was taken by ambulance to Southeast Texas Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The Coast Guard reports a 911 call came about 4 a.m. to the Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders that the shrimp boat Captain Kevin was taking on water. Moments later the New Orleans watchstanders called with a report of an electronic position-indicating radio beacon going off in the same area. The Houston-Galveston watchstanders launched a 45-foot response boat crew from Station … [Read more...] about Three Rescued From Shrimp Boat
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