On July 9, 2016, at approximately 8:00p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety received a report of an auto-pedestrian crash on Cajun Way near Strong Road in Orange County. A 2000 Ford pickup truck was traveling westbound on Cajun Way. Two pedestrians were walking east on Cajun Way. The two pedestrians were struck by the vehicles's passenger-side door mirror. According to the driver of the Ford, her vision was obscured by the sun and did not see the pedestrians. When she noticed the two girls, she tried to swerve to the left to avoid striking them, but the door mirror struck both … [Read more...] about Two Struck By Truck
John Richard
John Richard, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. John was born in Rayne, Louisiana on December 4, 1935 to Ina Broussard Richard and Honora Richard and was the youngest sibling. He was a member of Community Church. He started his career early with Sabine Towing as a deck hand and worked his way up to Captain and retiring from Calcasieu Marine Pilots Association as a pilot. John loved gardening and cooking … [Read more...] about John Richard
Bruce Allen Birdwell
Bruce Allen Birdwell, born May 13, 1936, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away July 9, 2016. Bruce was born in Cushing, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Deweyville. Bruce was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Deweyville and served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works in 1985. Bruce is survived by his children, James and Nina Birdwell, Nelwyn and Keith Robinson, and Gordon and Denise Birdwell; grandchildren, C. J. and Keith Poth, Sarah and Zachary McKnight, Katie Birdwell, Jacob Birdwell, and Jillian … [Read more...] about Bruce Allen Birdwell
Attn: Bobcat Athletes/Parents
The Bobcat Athletic program will hold meetings on July 21st, 26th, and 28th at 6:00pm in the HS cafeteria, for parents of athletes that will be in grades 7th-12th grade for the 2016-2017 school year. A parent needs to attend one of the meetings in representation of their student athlete. Also we are having our Bobcat football camp on July 25th, 26th, and 27th from 9:00am to 11:30am for incoming 2nd - 9th grade students. Cost for the camp is $40 and registration is at 8:30am in the JH Lobby. … [Read more...] about Attn: Bobcat Athletes/Parents
Rally Held In Orange
Saturday on 16th Street in Orange bout 20 people lined the street with homemade posters asking for peace and justice following recent shootings between blacks and law enforcement in Dallas, Louisiana and Minnesota. Similar protests are being held around the country. … [Read more...] about Rally Held In Orange
OC Marriage Licenses July 5-8
Marriage License: Issued By Orange County Clerk For the Week of July 5 thru July 8, 2016. Gregory J. Smith and Donna A. Lefort Woodrow M. Glaude and Katrina N. Arnold Andrew J. English and Erika K. Brown Todd J. Lee and Jennifer E. Richards Seth W. Robinson and Amber D. Hadbavny Simeon L. Quesenberry and Tiffany C. Young Colt A. Rash and Danielle N. Shafer Yossi Galimidi and Mitzie B. Barton Jay C. Williams and Robin R. Leavings Diego Sifuentes Carrizales and Mariella D. Martinez … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses July 5-8
Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown
Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange, Texas with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Cremation will follow services with her final resting place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited the night of visitation. Born in Mission, Texas, on May 19, … [Read more...] about Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown
BC 12’s Going To State!
Bridge City 12 U All Stars left no doubt who was the Section 2 Champions! They defeated Beaumont West End 6 to 0 Saturday night to cement the drive to Tyler for the State Championship. JT Fielder pitched a complete game shutout. Deegan King went 2 for 3 with a two run home run. The State Championship tournament will begin Saturday, July 16th. … [Read more...] about BC 12’s Going To State!
Barbara Gale Rhoades
Barbara Gale Rhoades, 57, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 7, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Bobby Granger and Rudy Elizondo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 5, 1958, she was the daughter of Herman LaFleur and Grace (Guillory) LaFleur. … [Read more...] about Barbara Gale Rhoades
Vera Tracy Brister Hughes
Vera Tracy Brister Hughes, 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Edwards, of True Faith Tabernacle in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 21, 1943, she was the daughter of James Clarence “J.C.” Brister and Lacy Raywood (Burch) Brister. Vera was a member of True … [Read more...] about Vera Tracy Brister Hughes
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