West Orange police Friday night stopped a thief from partying. He had stolen tequila from a liquor store, along with lime juice and cigarettes from another store. He is also accused of stealing a purse from a customer in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Orange Police Detective Captain Robert Enmon said no charges will be filed for the theft from Red's Liquor on 16th Street because the man is making restitution. Pinehurst Police Chief Fred Hanauer said the man returned the lime juice and cigarettes to Robert's Meat Market on Park Avenue. Pinehurst police issued a trespassing warning not to go back … [Read more...] about Man Goes On Shopping Spree (Sort Of)
Vernon “Pete” Whitehead, Sr
Vernon "Pete" Whitehead, Sr., age 60 of Crosby, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday at Dorman Funeral Home. Pete was born in Oakdale, Louisiana on September 23, 1955 to Myrtle Cauthron Whitehead and Clyde Whitehead. He worked many years as a truck driver with CBSL Transportation before his health failed. He was a full time Cowboys fan and a part-time Texans fan. He loved muscle cars and enjoyed spending time with his precious … [Read more...] about Vernon “Pete” Whitehead, Sr
BC Juniors Going To State
Bridge City Little League Junior Girls became Texas East LL Section 2 Champions on Friday, 7/8, after beating Kountze 13-3 and going undefeated in tournament play. They now advance to State on July 15-18 in Seguin, TX. Donations towards travel expenses are now being accepted. Back row L to R: Cynthia Ellis, Alyssa Dodd, Kaylee Noble, Hannah Dupuis, Anby Anderson, Chloe Halliburton. Kneeling L to R: Aspen Daniels, Morgan Weaver. Front row sitting L to R: Erin Ramsey, Aleah McClanahan, Jaizee Landry, Angelyna Pham. Not pictured: Shelby Smith. … [Read more...] about BC Juniors Going To State
WOS Season Tickets
Current WOS Football season ticket holders can purchase their 2016 football tickets during our two day sale August 3rd & 4th from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office at West Orange-Stark High School. Season tickets will be go sale to the general public during our two day sale August 9th & 10th from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00. … [Read more...] about WOS Season Tickets
Two Struck By Truck
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
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