Bicyclist Hit by Pickup off Interstate 10 Monday A 50-year-old bicyclist was serious injured Monday evening when he was hit by a pickup truck on the Interstate 10 access road near Happy Home Drive. Orange police report the bicyclist's injuries are incapacitating, but not considered life-threatening. Police said Raymond Smith was on the bicycle on the outside lane of the north side access road about 7:30 p.m. He was hit by a GMC Sierra C3500 pickup driven by 84-year-old Rucie Odom of Orange. According to the report, Odom was given a citation for failure to yield right of way. Smith was … [Read more...] about Orange Police Reports
Commissioners Meet
The Commissioners Court met Tuesday with only three of its members present. Not attending the meeting were County Judge Brint Carlton and Commissioner Barry Burton. The Court approved up to $30,000 for the Road and Bridge Department to rent road repair equipment. Road and Bridge Engineer Clark Slacum said his department is beginning its annual road repair season. The primary piece of equipment that will on occasion need renting is a Bomag Recycler. Slacum indicated his request would preempt his having to wait permission until the following week from the Commissioners if his department’s … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meet
MVE Receives Buddy Bench
Mauriceville Elementary Principal, Buffy Knight, was surprised recently by the gift of a Playground Buddy Bench from Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET) – Class of 2016. Christian Bucks, a then first grader from York, PA, is credited with starting the United States Buddy Bench movement. Buddy Benches are a place where children can sit on the playground when they feel lonely. Tied to citizenship and anti-bullying initiatives, students watch for peers sitting on their school's bench, signaling their interest to play. Over 1,000 elementary schools across the world have Buddy Benches. They help … [Read more...] about MVE Receives Buddy Bench
Arthur G. “Diddy” Pinder
Arthur G. “Diddy” Pinder, 82 of Vinton, Louisiana, passed away on May 28, 2016, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Watson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Nibbletts Bluff, LA, on October 28, 1933, he was the son of Norman and Ollie Beatrice (Granger) Pinder. He worked for Weavers Shipyard and Levingston Ship Yard as … [Read more...] about Arthur G. “Diddy” Pinder
Bears Smart On And Off The Field
There are a lot of reasons that Coach Steve Griffith is proud of his Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bear Baseball Team this year. Having the heart and determination to prevail in several “must win” games on their way to playoffs being the most obvious, the Bears have the Class 4A home run leader - Mitchell Lee (who is one of the Bears’ pitchers and first-baseman) and they led all classes in Southeast Texas in home runs as a team. In addition to the prowess these students show on the field, the seniors’ academic records prove just how well-rounded this team is. According to Coach … [Read more...] about Bears Smart On And Off The Field
Leo J. Perry, Sr
Leo J. Perry, Sr., 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner, of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Reverend Jerry Clark, co-worker and lifelong family friend. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on June 5, 1928, he was the son of Eli Perry and Olive Abshire Perry. He was a member of … [Read more...] about Leo J. Perry, Sr
Man Dies In Accident
On May 30, 2016, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report of a two vehicle crash on FM 1442 at Cajun Way in Orange County. A 2014 Dodge pickup truck was traveling southbound on FM 1442. A 2003 Colt motorcycle was traveling northbound on FM 1442. The driver of the Dodge pickup truck was attempting to make a left turn onto Cajun Way. The Dodge failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn and struck the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet. The driver of the motorcycle, 28-year-old John Michael … [Read more...] about Man Dies In Accident
OC Marriage Licenses May 23-27
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of May 23, 2016 thru May 27, 2016 John T. Bell and Juliann E. Peavey Dennis L. Guillory and Peggy S. Gisclair Cody D. Babineaux and Melanie N. Vaughan Christopher W. Gibson and Melissa K. Davenport Lynn A. Peveto and Lisa G. Maze James E. Long and Veronica L. Long Dameian W. Vercher and Melissa W. Sarth Joshua D. Welch and Lindsey K. McAlpin Brett M.C Hoffpauir and Carilee M. Reed Daniel A. Iles and Tabitha M. Holste Robert C. Anders and Brandi C. … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses May 23-27
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OC Texas Exes Give Scholarships
The Orange County chapter of the University of Texas at Austin Texas Exes is proud to announce their scholarship winners for 2016. Orange County Texas Exes has given over $80,000 in scholarships to local high school students over the last twenty five years. Scarlett Neely is the Orangefield High School Salutatorian and is the winner of the Wynne Hunt Memorial Endowed Scholarship. She will enter the College of Liberal Arts and major in Plan II Honors and Government. Scarlett is the student body president as well as a State Qualifier in debate and a UIL One Act Play All-Star Cast … [Read more...] about OC Texas Exes Give Scholarships
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