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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Kids Cooking Camp

The Texas AgriLife Extension Office is sponsoring a youth workshop this week at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. Extension Agent Fallon Foster described the Summer Youth Cooking Camp as offering a wonderful opportunity for children to learn hands on how to prepare and cook meals. Foster added those attending will be taught kitchen skills, menu development, nutrition, and just cooking. Orange County Health Inspector James Scales was also participating with the Youth Cooking Camp to help the kids learn proper sanitation when cooking. Foster said 60 children are divided into groups … [Read more...] about Kids Cooking Camp

OC Assistance Needed In Survey

Public Participation in Orange County’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan   Orange County is located in a region that experiences relatively frequent and occasionally devastating natural disasters.  The impact of hazards directly affect the safety and well-being of the residents of the planning area, highlighting the importance of developing a strategy to reduce or eliminate future damages from hazards.   The ultimate goal of the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all residents and local interests.  The Hazard Mitigation Action … [Read more...] about OC Assistance Needed In Survey

Alford selected to Super Combine

A junior from Little Cypress Mauriceville, Landon Alford was selected as an outside linebacker to attend the Blue-Grey National All-American Super Combine at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in June 2016. Landon recently attended a Blue-Grey Combine in April 2016, where he was able to demonstrate his strengths and his ability on the field to the fullest. By doing so, Landon’s hard work and determination allowed him to be invited back to attend the Blue-Grey All-American Super Combine. Landon has always had a strong desire for the sport of football. “Nothing worth having comes easy,” Landon … [Read more...] about Alford selected to Super Combine

Lois Sarver Duhon

Lois Sarver Duhon, 96, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend James “Big Jim” Salles, of West End Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in the Winfree Community of Orange County, on February 25, 1920, she was the daughter of Loranzy R. Sarver and Minnie (Winfree) Sarver. Lois graduated 3rd in her … [Read more...] about Lois Sarver Duhon

Kenneth Presley Burch Sr

Kenneth Presley Burch Sr. passed away in Silsbee, Texas on Friday 10, 2016 Kenneth was born on October 16, 1935 in Evans Louisiana. He worked at various chemical plants as a welder, and carpenter. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He also loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He was proceeded in death by his parents: A.J. Burch and Docia Inez Smith, Brothers: Garold Burch, John L. Burch, Ronald Burch, and sister Betty Konsavich. He is survived by his loving companion Pearl Tucker of 22 years. Brothers: Jake Burch, Benny Dale … [Read more...] about Kenneth Presley Burch Sr

VFW Officers Named

VFW POST 2775 OFFICERS ● 2016-2016 Front Row, L-R: Sr. Vice Commander Ed McIntyre, Commander Charles Sterling, Quartermaster ‘Buddy’ Arnold. Back Row, L-R: Surgeon David Snapp, Trustee Robert LaFleur, Judge Advocate Jim Brewer, Trustee Wilbert Duhon, Adjutant John Clark. Not picture are Jr. Vice Commander Keith Dugas, Chaplain and Service Officer Tim Winberg, Officer of the Day Luther Rayner and Trustee C.P. Williams.   VFW AUXILIARY 2775 OFFICERS ● 2016-2017 Front Row, L-R: Sr. Vice Patricia Kees, President Cathie Duhon, Treasurer Patricia Kemp. Back Row, L-R: Guard Aaron … [Read more...] about VFW Officers Named

Accident Slows Westbound Traffic

At approximately 2:45p.m. Saturday, the Texas Department of Public Safety received a report of a one vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Adams Bayou in Orange County. A 2003 Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer towing an oversized load was traveling westbound on Interstate 10.  The coupling device on the vehicle snapped causing the trailer to become dislodged.  The piece of equipment (Dredger) that was on the trailer fell off the trailer and rolled down the grass embankment.  The piece of equipment came to rest on the westbound service road. The driver of the Freightliner, 49-year-old John … [Read more...] about Accident Slows Westbound Traffic

Hot Rods Coming Thru Town

Watch out for colorful traffic in Orange and Bridge City Sunday morning. Hundreds of custom hot rods will be traveling though as part of Hot Rod Magazine's Power Tour, an annual event for car enthusiasts The tour begins in Baton Rouge and will end in Kansas City on June 17. The participants will be driving their vintage cars and trucks from Gonzales, Louisiana, to Baytown on Sunday. Chuck Ivey, who lived in Bridge City for several years before moving back to his home state of Alabama, will be driving a bright orange 1970 Ford Ranchero. He's driving with friends and family. His father … [Read more...] about Hot Rods Coming Thru Town

Howell Drafted By Nats

Delta State University junior Jacob Howell turned pro dreams into reality when the Statesmen pitcher was selected in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.  The 2013 Deweyville grad was taken in the 21st round by the Washington Nationals. Howell made 18 appearances, 17 relief outings and one start, going 1-3 with three saves. The 6-3, 180 pound righty, posted a 3.91 ERA while allowing 17 runs, 15 earned, with 45 strikeouts and 15 walks in 34.1 innings pitched. In his lone start, Howell tossed five innings with seven strikeouts and gave up three runs on four hits against Henderson State … [Read more...] about Howell Drafted By Nats

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