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Debris Pickup Begins In Orange

The City of Orange has begun picking up damaged debris as of Monday, April 4, 2016, in areas within the City where homes were affected by the recent Sabine River flooding.  This service will continue to run for an additional 30 days to give citizens in the City of Orange who were affected by rising water more than a single opportunity to have damaged materials and debris removed.  Any flood related materials that citizens may want removed from the area must be separated into four distinct categories.  FEMA requirements for separation of debris and damaged material are as follows: C&D … [Read more...] about Debris Pickup Begins In Orange

Commissioners Meeting Held Tuesday

Claiborne West Park and the Orange County Parks Department have been without a director since the retirement of Donna Scales at the end of March. Tuesday Commissioner Barry Burton made the motion to appoint Mike Hale as interim director for the Parks Department. Burton added the appointment of an interim director will allow Hale to take care of the business of the park including processing invoices and making some purchases. Hale has served with the Parks Department for 14 years. Hale’s appointment was approved. It was mentioned during the meeting by County Judge Brint Carlton that the … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meeting Held Tuesday

Do The Write Thing Challenge

Students from both Mauriceville Middle and Little Cypress Junior High Schools were recognized for their essays in the 2016 Do the Write Thing Challenge. The contest, which takes place all across America, encourages students to rise to the challenge of doing something to end violence among young people. Seventh graders Eli Hughes and Faith Stanley from MMS were finalists and Faith’s essay is going to the State Contest for judging. Faith will also be invited to a summer institute at Lamar University because of her accomplishment. LCJH students are Malachi Dumas and Breanna Mays, both eighth … [Read more...] about Do The Write Thing Challenge

Manuela Nellie Pachuca

Manuela Nellie Pachuca, 91, of Orange, passed away on May 2, 2016, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 6, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7, Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Summersville, Texas, on June 30, 1924, she was the daughter of Juan Sanchez and Nicholas Soto Sanchez. Nellie was a very faithful Christian woman who … [Read more...] about Manuela Nellie Pachuca

Jesse Sastre-Mayo

Jesse Sastre-Mayo, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00a.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Urbano Saenz Ramirez, of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Leon, Spain, on April 21, 1928, he was the son of Migual Sastre and Esperanza … [Read more...] about Jesse Sastre-Mayo

Brenda May Wilbur

Brenda May Wilbur, age 55 of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. Interment will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday. Brenda was born in Orange, Texas on March 27, 2016 to Marie Richter Tompkins and Tom Tompkins. She led a joyous life and touched the hearts of many. She saw the good in everyone, and her cup was always half full. She is preceded … [Read more...] about Brenda May Wilbur

LCM Bands Successful

Little Cypress-Mauriceville secondary schools have had another successful competition season. From the High School, both the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands received Superior, the highest rating possible, in both Stage and in Sight-Reading portions of the contest. The Little Cypress Junior High Symphonic Band received an Excellent Rating on Stage and Superior in Sight-Reading. The Concert Band also received an Excellent in Stage and Superior in Sight-Reading. Mauriceville Middle School also took two bands to contest, with the Symphonic Band receiving Superior Ratings in both Stage and … [Read more...] about LCM Bands Successful

Abandoned Dogs Rescued

The Orange police and fire departments teamed up Sunday evening to get two young, small dogs out of a locked abandoned car. Police reported the car was found at 401 North 16th Street at 6:55 p.m. The address is the strip center at the corner of 16th Street and Green Avenue. The fire department got the dogs out of the car and they are now at the Orange Animal Shelter on Simmons Drive. Animal control officer Andy Borel described them as a mixed terrier breed. The shelter will keep them for three days before putting them up for adoption. … [Read more...] about Abandoned Dogs Rescued

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