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Jo Ann Walker Krug

Jo Ann Walker Krug, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 30, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was 61 years old. Jo Ann was born to Helen and Allen Walker on March 28, 1955 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A graduate of LaGrange High School Class of 1973, Jo Ann received her nursing degree from Mc Neese State University in 1979. While both working at Conoco in Lake Charles, Jo Ann met and married Scott Krug in 1983. They raised two children in Orange, Texas, Ryan Scott, born in 1986, and Kayla Ann, born in 1989, until the … [Read more...] about Jo Ann Walker Krug

Could’ve Been Worse

A woman was shaken, but not hurt Thursday morning after the Lincoln MKX SUV she was driving crashed into the side of Flying J truck stop at Interstate 10 and Highway 62 in Orange. The incident was a few minutes before 9 a.m. The SUV jumped the curb and crashed through the plate-glass windows on the west side. The Lincoln also hit a metal cage for personal butane gas containers. No explosions or fire resulted. Orange police and fire departments closed off the parking lot for a short time.     … [Read more...] about Could’ve Been Worse

Zebra Mussels Aren’t Your Friend

Three more Texas lakes are being added to the list of lakes affected by zebra mussels. Lake Livingston, Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth all tested positive for zebra mussels. As we head into the Independence Day weekend, these new findings serve as a good reminder to boaters to “Clean, Drain and Dry” their boats, trailers and gear every time they travel from one lake to another to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. Since zebra mussels were first found in Texas in 2009, six Texas lakes in three river basins are now fully infested, meaning that they have an … [Read more...] about Zebra Mussels Aren’t Your Friend

Former WO Mayor Passes

An early mayor of West Orange, Jack R. Etheridge, died this week at the age of 90. Etheridge won a three-way race as mayor in January 1961 and served a few months before deciding not to run again. West Orange was incorporated in 1954. City Secretary Theresa Van Meter said city council meeting minutes show that on September 2, 1960, Mayor Jack Dardeau resigned unexpectedly. The council did not want to accept his resignation, but agreed. Van Meter said Dardeau was a relative of current councilor Dale Dardeau. The council called a special election on September 26, 1960, to get a new mayor. … [Read more...] about Former WO Mayor Passes

Orange Planning Skate Park

A skate park is officially on the plans for Sunset Park on 16th Street. The Orange City Council Tuesday approved extra federal community development block grant money to pay for the project. The skate park will cost about $131,000. The council had previously approved about $85,000 for the project, but the equipment alone cost that much. Some of the other block grant projects were under budget and the city is able to move that money for the skate park. The skate park will be a fenced area on the northeast corner of the park. The area will have a 50-foot-by-90-foot concrete pad with … [Read more...] about Orange Planning Skate Park

David Paul Morgan

David Paul Morgan Sr., age 52, passed away in Orange, Texas on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Royer Cemetery in DeQuincy, LA with Bishop Michael Evans officiating.   David was born in Long Beach, California on March 26, 1964, to Robert Gene Morgan Sr. and Pauline (Royer) Morgan. He spent his early days driving trucks. After driving trucks for a long time, he went off the road to work on vehicles instead. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with family and friends.   David is preceded in death by his parents … [Read more...] about David Paul Morgan

Lazaya Lynn Longmire

Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel, Lazaya Lynn Longmire, was called home on June 26, 2016. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 26, 2016, she was the daughter of Chase Longmire and Tiffani Alexander. Too perfect for this world, those she left to cherish her memory include her parents; grandparents, Roger Longmire and wife Rhonda, Karen Feltman and husband Mark, and Melissa and Dennis Alexander; her sisters, Raylynn Elizabeth Longmire and Anberlin Rhea Alexander; and other loving family. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. … [Read more...] about Lazaya Lynn Longmire

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