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New Councilwoman Sworn In

Three Orange city councilors took the oath of office Tuesday morning with two incumbents returning. In addition, the council chose Councilor Larry Spears Jr. as mayor pro tem to preside in the absence of Mayor Jimmy Sims. The new council member is Annette Pernell, who beat incumbent Mary McKenna May 7 for the single-member district 4 seat. McKenna in 2013 beat Pernell, who held the seat then, for the position. At-Large Position 5 Councilor Bill Mello returned for another term. He was first elected in 2010, before voters approved implementing single-member districts and won unopposed … [Read more...] about New Councilwoman Sworn In

HOT Funds Distributed At CC

  The recommendations from Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee were approved by the Commissioners Court Tuesday during its regular weekly meeting.  Prior to the meeting the HOT Funds Committee held a public hearing to advise the Court on its recommendations how to distribute the HOT funds. The Committee had previously met with organizations requesting HOT funds on April 29.  Commissioner John Banken was impressed with the way the process of distributing HOT funds was handled this year.  Banken said he appreciated the committee meeting with all the organizations seeking funds before the meeting … [Read more...] about HOT Funds Distributed At CC

OC Health Inspections

Orange County Health Inspector went to 22 food businesses and put out an honor roll. All scored in the 90s with six making perfect scores. The perfect scores were too Little Cypress Learning Center at Little Cypress Baptist Church, Express Mart on Texas Avenue in Bridge City, Orange Community Action (Meals on Wheels), Holiday Inn Express in Orange, Red Wagon Cafe in Vidor, and Woogies Sandwiches in Vidor. Scales made a pre-opening inspection with no score for Gina C's Catering on Hinch Road in Vidor. Other scores and demerits are: Taco Bell, 2929 16th Street in Orange: 98. Light … [Read more...] about OC Health Inspections

LSCO Holds Spring Commencement

Lamar State College-Orange Holds Spring 2016 Commencement   Dr. J. Michael Shahan, president of Lamar State College-Orange, delivered the commencement address at the Spring 2016 graduation ceremony of LSC-O on May 13 at the Luther Theater. Lamar State College-Orange president for more than 21 years, Shahan has presided over a period of significant campus growth.  The student body has increased by 50 percent and the downtown campus has developed into an attractive community asset.  During his tenure, Shahan helped obtain funding that led to the construction of the Ron Lewis Library … [Read more...] about LSCO Holds Spring Commencement

New Business Coming To Orange

The Orange County Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday the location of Hallwood Modular Buildings to Orange County. Hallwood Modular Buildings provides protective building systems and related services to help protect personnel and critical equipment. Their blast resistant buildings can provide protection from blasts/explosions, projectiles, fire, forced entry, noise, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados.   Since 2004, Hallwood Modular Buildings has been one of the premier Leasing and Service companies of Blast Resistant Buildings. “The Orange County EDC is excited to welcome … [Read more...] about New Business Coming To Orange

Doris Maurine Lindsay Bethard

Doris Maurine Lindsay Bethard, 100, of Beaumont, Texas, former longtime resident of West Orange, passed away on May 16, 2016, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Ansley, Louisiana, on December 21, 1915, she was the daughter of Earl Lindsay and Clara Martin Lindsay. She was a member of First Baptist … [Read more...] about Doris Maurine Lindsay Bethard

Lowrey Anderson Smith

Lowrey Anderson Smith, 72, of Vidor, passed away on May 16, 2016, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Reverend Terry Wright. Visitation will precede the service at the Church starting at 1:00 PM. Born in Newton, Mississippi, on August 3, 1943, he was the son of Alvin Reed Smith and Verna Floy Smith. He retired from the Agricultural Research Service with the USDA after 36 years. He was a craftsman who enjoyed using his talents and abilities to help others. He had a servant’s heart and a very … [Read more...] about Lowrey Anderson Smith

Desiree Marie Sellars

Desiree Marie Sellars, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2016, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 8, 1958, she was the daughter of John Allen Broussard, Sr. and Leola Broussard. She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Timothy Sellars; and her brothers, Craig Broussard and … [Read more...] about Desiree Marie Sellars

Roy Oneal “Pooch” Poche

Roy Oneal “Pooch” Poche, 64, of Port Acres, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2016, at New Covenant Church in Port Arthur, Texas, Officiating will be Pastor Michael Halliburton. Burial of cremated remains will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at New Covenant Church. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 12, 1951, he was the son of Lee Roy Poche and Nell Mary DeRouen Poche. He was a 1970 graduate of … [Read more...] about Roy Oneal “Pooch” Poche

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