Barbara Chisum Welch, 84, of Corpus Christi, Texas and former resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2016, in Corpus Christi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Born in Mexia, Texas, on September 22, 1931, she was the daughter of Tolbert and Mary Katherine Chisum. Barbara graduated from Lutcher Stark High School. She was a former Miss Woodville and participated in the Miss Texas contest. … [Read more...] about Barbara Chisum Welch
LCM Accepting Nominations
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is accepting nominations for the 2016 LCM Awards through May 9, 2016. This year’s inductees will be recognized in the fall at one of the LCM High School football games. In the spring of 2012, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD unveiled its Alumni and Community Awards Program. Three categories of honors are awarded: LCM Military Wall of Honor; LCM Distinguished Alumni; and LCM Hall of Fame. To be nominated for the Military Wall of Honor the person must be an active or honorably discharged veteran, an alumni of the LCM CISD, Mauriceville ISD or Little … [Read more...] about LCM Accepting Nominations
See You Later Alligator
"The bayou sure is clear today," said the gator that found its way into Nanci Green's pool in Orangefield. Game Warden's measured it at 7-2 and say the recent rains/floods have wildlife exploring new territory. … [Read more...] about See You Later Alligator
Tax-free Weekend on Emergency Supplies
Southeast Texas has had its share of weather-related disasters in the past few years. This weekend, people in Texas can stock up on emergency supplies without paying the sales tax. The state comptroller has set a tax-free weekend beginning today and running through Sunday for the purchase of emergency preparedness supplies. The purchases allowed will include portable generators priced less than $3,000; batteries, fuel containers and flashlights less than $75; hurricane shutters and emergency ladders less than $300 and first aid kits. There is no limit on the purchase of those … [Read more...] about Tax-free Weekend on Emergency Supplies
Body Discovered
Preliminary autopsy results have revealed that the body found Thursday in southern Newton County is the body of Jason Atchley who had been reported missing a week ago on April 15th. The body was found in a wooded area off of Old Hwy 87 just north of the Orange County line. The investigation will continue to determine the actual cause of death. … [Read more...] about Body Discovered
Mary Frances Chretien Rasmussen Hartley
Mary Frances Chretien Rasmussen Hartley, 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Warren. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 26, 1927, she was the daughter of John Hamilton and Anna (Pointer) Chretien. Mary Frances graduated from Thomas … [Read more...] about Mary Frances Chretien Rasmussen Hartley
Alice Beall Roberts
Alice Beall Roberts, age 75 of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Vidor Health & Rehab. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Forest Lawn West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 21, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Alice was born on November 4, 1940 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Nuland Bush and Bertha Mae McLain Bush. Alice had been a long time resident of the Orange area and worked as a desk clerk with Holiday Inn. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cleaning and reading her bible. She is preceded in death by her … [Read more...] about Alice Beall Roberts
Gates Opened One Foot
The Sabine River Authority late Thursday morning opened five gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir one foot to increase the water release by 5,000 cubic feet per second. During the height of the March flood, SRA had all nine gates wide open at 22 feet with 208,000 cubic feet of water going out into the Sabine River. The reservoir Thursday morning reached the level of 172.36 feet. Wednesday the authority announced gates would be opened at 172.35 feet instead of the usual 172.5 feet. The Sabine River at Deweyville Thursday afternoon was at 24.6 feet, slightly above flood level of 24 feet. The … [Read more...] about Gates Opened One Foot
Local Clubs Donate To Deweyville
ORANGE LIONS CLUB Lions District 2-S1 presented a $2000 donation Monday April 21st to the Deweyville Elementary School Library Fund. District Governor Ed Stiles (center) presented the donation to Elementary Principle Ms. Lejuan Addison. The Elementary Library was destroyed by recent floods. The funds were made available by the Texas Lions Foundation. In addition, Orange Lions Club and Orange Noon Lions Club have contributed $1300 to help with the purchase of teacher school supplies. Present for the presentation L to R were Lion Chris Gunstream, Orange Lions Club, Ms.Addison, Governor … [Read more...] about Local Clubs Donate To Deweyville
More Light on MacArthur?
The cities of Orange and Pinehurst have met with the Texas Department of Transportation to encourage TxDOT to improve the lighting on MacArthur Drive. During this week’s Coffee with the Mayor in the Pinehurst City Hall the subject came up again. City of Orange Councilwoman Essie Bellfield spoke passionately about the need not just for better lighting, but also that traffic lights are necessary on MacArthur Drive especially following the tragic death of a mother and her child attempting to cross the street there last year. Bellfield expressed she was willing to go to Austin or even … [Read more...] about More Light on MacArthur?
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