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Honeycutt’s Turn With Lions Gavel

Rusty Honeycutt (left) receives the gavel from out going President of the Orange Lions Club, Chris Kovatch. Honeycutt was installed as the Club's President at their Annual Lions Club Installation Monday night. David Mouton received the Lion of the Year Award and Troy Holbrook received the Rookie of the Year Award. Other officers installed were Chris Gunstream , 1st Vice President; Sandra Williams, 2nd Vice President; Kovatch, Secretary; Randall Morris, Treasurer; Lois Hughes, Membership Chair; Holbrook, Bulletin Editor; Stump Weatherford, Tail Twister and Butch Campbell, … [Read more...] about Honeycutt’s Turn With Lions Gavel

Commissioners Discuss Salaries

The Commissioners Court held a workshop Tuesday morning on the possible reclassification of six county employees and then decided that afternoon to reduce four of those positions. The Court heard comments from department heads during the workshop why their employees should be exempt which carries with it a higher salary or should not be exempt. During the regular afternoon meeting the Commissioners followed County Judge Brint Carlton’s recommendations and approved changing three of the employees to non-exempt status effective the next pay period July 4 and lowering a fourth employee one level … [Read more...] about Commissioners Discuss Salaries

Natatorium Hours Change

The City of Orange would like to inform visitors of the Natatorium that there will be changes in open swim operational hours, effective Tuesday, June 28. Open swim will now be operational Tuesday through Friday from 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. The City has added an additional Family Swim time that will be open Tuesday through Friday from 6 P.M. – 8 P.M., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Please note, during Family Swim, children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. … [Read more...] about Natatorium Hours Change

Tommy Lee Vercher, Jr

Tommy Lee Vercher, Jr., 60, of Deweyville, Texas passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas.  Under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, private graveside services will be held at Dorman Cemetery. Tommy was born in on Friday, April 27, 1956 in Orange, Texas to the late Mary Elizabeth Jarrell and Tommy Lee Vercher, Sr.  He worked as a boat mechanic. Tommy was a Christian man who loved to fish, play video games, and eat a good meal. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Tommy Vercher, and his wife, Janis Vercher. Those left to cherish Tommy’s memory are his … [Read more...] about Tommy Lee Vercher, Jr

WO Council Hears From New Property Owner

Employees of the City of West Orange had their insurance approved Monday by the City Council for the next year.  The insurance plan from the Texas Municipal League will cover health, vision, and dental for the employees.  Alderman Dale Dardeau made the motion to approve the insurance package.  Dardeau said the employees had reviewed the plan and approved it so the council needs to go with it.  An important incentive of the insurance plan was that the City of West Orange will cover up to half of the deductible for each employee. The council also approved retaining police officer Robert … [Read more...] about WO Council Hears From New Property Owner

Jack Roland Etheridge

Jack Roland Etheridge, 90, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2016, in Orange.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2016, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Nicholas Coleman of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.  Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City.  Born in Merryville, Louisiana, on July 25, 1925, he was the son of Leon Bernard Etheridge and Corinne Campbell Etheridge. Jack was a devout Christian … [Read more...] about Jack Roland Etheridge

Lorraine Gossett Derouen

Lorraine Gossett Derouen, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2016, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch, of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 31, 1921, she was the daughter of Frank Gossett and Alice Sonnier Gossett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her … [Read more...] about Lorraine Gossett Derouen

Michael Glynn Sepulvado

Michael Glynn Sepulvado, age 63, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Services will be on Thursday, June 30th, at 2:00 PM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Ebarb, Louisiana with The Very Reverend Timothy Hurd V.F. officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Michael was born in Orange, Texas on March 18, 1953 to George Marlon Sepulvado and Ann Smith Sepulvado. Michael graduated from West Orange High School in 1971. He worked in heavy equipment construction before his retirement. Michael was a true outdoorsman he loved fishing and hunting, and being out in … [Read more...] about Michael Glynn Sepulvado

Gerald Earl Breaux

Gerald Earl Breaux, Sr, 72, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 24, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1944 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and he was a lifelong resident of Orange County. Gerald graduated from Bridge City High School and married the love of his life, Ethel Breaux, June 7, 1964. Gerald was a long time member of Grace Luthern Church in Orange, Texas and he was also a member of Cowboy Church Orange County. He retired from Great Lakes Carbon in Port Arthur after 23 years of employment. Gerald's great wisdom and warmth was matched by his great love for his family. He was a … [Read more...] about Gerald Earl Breaux

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