The West Orange Water Department gave two of the water towers a facelift in appreciation of the Mustangs state championship in football. Board President Tom Woolley said the department wanted to show their appreciation to Coach Cornel Thompson and the team for their dedication and hard work. And now anyone that comes into the town will know where the champs are from. … [Read more...] about Mustangs Tower Above Rest
Ramelle Browning
Ramelle Browning, 69, of Orange County passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at her residence. Ramelle was born on January 29, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Mabel Jean (Dorsey) and Roy Schexenider. She had lived in Orange County for 37 years and was a nurse in the area for 30 years. Ramelle was a member of Alpha and Omega Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting jewelry and loved spending time with her family. Ramelle will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Jesus Christ is her Lord and Savior. She loves and Serves Him. She was preceded in death by her … [Read more...] about Ramelle Browning
WOCCISD will hold Men of Excellence meeting
West Orange - Cove CISD will hold an information and organization meeting regarding the new Men of Excellence community partnership program on Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. The program recruits male volunteers to serve on District campuses. All interested individuals are invited to attend. The meeting will be held in the WO-S Elementary School Cafeteria. … [Read more...] about WOCCISD will hold Men of Excellence meeting
Orange Police Reports
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
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