A board member for the Sabine River Authority who made an email joke about the March Sabine River flood has submitted her resignation, the Longview News-Journal has reported. Kimberly Johnson Fish of Longview was appointed to the river authority's board of directors by Gov. Greg Abbott in December and took her seat in January. The river authority's administrative offices are in Orange. In March, record flooding occurred on the Sabine River with the level reaching 33.24 feet in Deweyville where the flood level is 24 feet. Orange also had record down-river flooding at 7.6 feet, with flood … [Read more...] about SRA Board Member Resigns
OF’s Whitley Student of Month
Baylee Whitley was recognized as the Student of the Month by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. Baylee is a senior at Orangefield High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society and FFA. Once Baylee graduates high school she plans to attend Sam Houston State University to receive a bachelors in Animal Science with a focus in Pre Veterinary Medicine. She then plans to further her education and receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University or Oklahoma State University. Baylee hopes to open her own practice one day and work on livestock, horses … [Read more...] about OF’s Whitley Student of Month
Ernest Lee Brown
Ernest Lee Brown, age 56 of Vidor, Texas, passed away in Orange, Texas on Thursday, April 28, 2016. A gathering of family and friends to honor Ernest's life will be held at his home, 255 Howell St. Vidor, Texas at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Ernest was born in Pensacola, Florida on January 12, 1960 to the late Acy Lee Brown and Miriam Ann Malagarie. He had worked for many years as a carpenter and roofer in the Orange county area. He loved wood working and making bird houses. He enjoyed cooking, playing candy crush, drinking beer and watching old westerns. He is preceded in death by his … [Read more...] about Ernest Lee Brown
Mary Ann Scofield
Mary Ann Scofield was welcomed into the world on January 30th, 1947 in Orange, Texas. Born to Frank and Sarah Todaro, she was the second of five beautiful girls; the oldest, her twin sister Rosalie, out-nudged her by five minutes. Growing up in a loving, tight-knit Italian family, her lifelong values of family, church, and community were instilled at an early age. The Todaros were one of the pioneers of family-owned supermarkets in Orange, and Mary Ann was a permanent fixture in their store, Save-Way, from age 4 until 1985 when the store was sold. She loved visiting with the customers … [Read more...] about Mary Ann Scofield
Cardinals Win 25th District Title
With one game left in the district schedule the Bridge City Cardinals wrapped up their 25th district title in school history Tuesday with a win over Orangefield coupled with Silsbee's loss to Hardin-Jefferson. And the Cards did it in style with a 5 inning no-hitter by Kyle Bergeron. Bergeron's no-no was also the 17th in school history. The playoffs begin next week and BC does not know who their first round opponent will be. There's still some decisions to be made in 24-4A as WOS, Hardin-Jefferson and the LCM Bears battle for third and fourth. 24-4A Standings (Fri. sched) BC 9-2 (vs … [Read more...] about Cardinals Win 25th District Title
Regional Track Meet Friday and Saturday
Pictured: OF's Brooklyn Goldsmith Weather willing the 4A Regional Track Meet is this Friday and Saturday at Sam Houston State in Huntsville. Because the Area Meet was cancelled, those who finished first and second at the District Meet will participate in the Regional Meet. Those track and field participants can be found below. Running Results Field Events The 3A Regional Meet is in Brenham and the 5A Regional Meet is also in Huntsville. … [Read more...] about Regional Track Meet Friday and Saturday
Fees Waived For Flood Damaged Properties
The Orange City Council Tuesday approved ways to help people who had flooded properties in March. The council unanimously agreed to waive building permit and tap fees for people fixing water-damaged properties or using temporary housing. Planning Director Kelvin Knauf said the city had previous waivers after Hurricane Ike. Also, the council approved allowing people who had flood damage to live in recreational vehicles, travel trailers or other temporary housing while they are repairing their houses. Doctor of Philosophy and City Manager Shawn Oubre said FEMA has identified 12 properties … [Read more...] about Fees Waived For Flood Damaged Properties
Amy Patnaude Copeland
Amy Patnaude Copeland, 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Mauriceville, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Sharon Sabom. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ishpeming, Michigan, on May 18, 1962, she was the daughter of Edward Henry Patnaude, Sr. and Brenda Beard. Amy was the owner of Kid’s and Co. Day Care in Orange … [Read more...] about Amy Patnaude Copeland
Barras Offers Suggestions To City
A lawyer trying to stop the city of Orange from moving city hall out of the historic downtown commissioned an architect to do schematic designs to redo a vacant bank building for the city offices. Leslie Barras and her husband, Kevin McAdams, presented conceptual drawings to the Orange City Council Tuesday. The drawings are for the exterior of the 1970s glass building at Fifth and Main streets. Barras said she and the architect went inside the building, which is for sale. The second floor would need a lot of work, she said. The architect has worked for a city government for 25 years … [Read more...] about Barras Offers Suggestions To City
Marjorie Joyce Hatton
Marjorie Joyce Hatton, 91, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Burial will follow at Turner Cemetery in Bridge City. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Reddell, Louisiana, on July 26, 1924, she was the daughter of Alex Avery Parker and Lucille Grace (Ridgeway) Parker. Marjorie was the attendance clerk for Bridge City High School. She was a member of First … [Read more...] about Marjorie Joyce Hatton
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