John Lea came into town Monday morning with Willie, the devil, Frida Kahlo and a trophy strapped into the passenger seat of a pickup. The Orange native who now lives in Mexico arrived triumphantly with the trophy after winning top prize at the Houston Art Car show this weekend. The painted 2003 pickup truck pulling a painted 50-year-old Serro Scotty Gaucho trailer gathered lots of stares at the Old Orange Cafe where he met friends and classmates from the Lutcher High Class of 1965. His friends in Orange knew him as "Butch," a nickname he blames on his grandmother. Lea is as colorful as … [Read more...] about Orange Native Wins Art Car Show
Cox New MMS Principal
During its April 2016 meeting, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Board of Trustees named Kimberly Cox to serve as the new Principal at Mauriceville Middle School. Cox has been the Assistant Principal of the School since 2008, and will take the top leadership role there when current Principal, Todd Loupe, moves to the same position at LCM High School this summer. “I worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 10 years before starting my career in education at Buna Elementary, teaching first grade for four years,” said Cox. From first grade, she promoted to fifth grade for several … [Read more...] about Cox New MMS Principal
James F. Bray
James F. Bray, 74, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2016, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Reverend Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 1:00 PM. Born in Garrison, Texas, on October 3, 1941, he was the son of Thomas R. Bray and Ethelda Mosley Bray. He served honorably as a Private First Class in the Army National Guard of Texas. James worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel … [Read more...] about James F. Bray
Pinehurst Administrator Reappointed
The Pinehurst City Council reappointed Robbie Hood as the City Administrator Tuesday night. Alderman Mike Anderson made the motion to reappoint Hood following a closed session to do his one-year evaluation. Anderson stated Pinehurst was very lucky to have Hood in this position. The vote to reappoint Hood was unanimous. Mayor Pete Runnels summed up the feeling of the City Council on Hood’s first year of service for Pinehurst as being the smartest thing they could have done hiring him last year. Runnels added Pinehurst has had a lot of fine city administrators, but as far as the mayor was … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Administrator Reappointed
Student Selected In Art Contest
The Texas General Land Office in Austin sponsored the “Treasures of the Texas Coast” art contest. Over 5,000 children across Texas entered this contest and 40 students were announced as winners. Clay Darby, 2nd grade student at St. Mary was one of the 40 winners. Clay will receive a ticket to the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, a ticket to the Exhibit Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, a ticket to the Houston Zoo, two all-day pass to Schlitterbaun in New Braunfels, a certificate of recognition, a calendar which will also be distributed to schools throughout Texas with his … [Read more...] about Student Selected In Art Contest
Lou Ann “MeMe” McKinley
Lou Ann “MeMe” McKinley, 62, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1953, to Bobbie Diggs and James Jefferson Gaston, Jr., in Fort Worth. Lou Ann worked for many years with the OCARC, assisting people with special needs. She enjoyed living on the Sabine River. She loved animals and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and “MeMe”. Survivors include her husband of twenty-five years husband, Monte McKinley, of Orange; son, Billy Ray Kinsey and his wife, Stephanie, of Hamshire; daughter, Randi … [Read more...] about Lou Ann “MeMe” McKinley
Eula Mae Lartigue
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Eula Mae Lartigue, 70, of Orange will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the True Faith Tabernacle, 1706 DuPont Drive, Orange, TX. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Tabernacle. A native of Ville Platte, LA she resided in Orange 5 years and was a retired Home Health Care Provider with DearCare, Inc. Survivors include 4 sons, Eddie, Michael, and Donald Ray Lartigue of Port Arthur, TX and Jermaine Lartigue of Orange, 1 daughter, Sharmaine … [Read more...] about Eula Mae Lartigue
BC Chamber Students Named
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Morgan Isaacs. Morgan is the daughter of Craig and Melissa Isaacs. She has a GPA of 3.68 and is ranked 42nd of 118. Morgan’s awards and honors include: •Art BRAVO Award – Commissioned Cabinet displayed at the Stark Museum, “BIG O” Award for ART, Recognized for the Southeast Texas State Fair Art Contest, Recognized for the Houston Rodeo Art Contest. Morgan’s clubs and organizations include: National Honor Society, Art Club, Friends of Rachel Club, Advanced Journalism – … [Read more...] about BC Chamber Students Named
Work To Begin At Depot
Trains haven't stopped in years at the old Southern Pacific Railroad depot, but the building is about to start bustling. The renovation and restoration construction is ready to begin. The non-profit group Friends of the Orange Depot have set a ground-breaking ceremony for Saturday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at the site, Green Avenue at 11th Street in downtown Orange. Carrie Joiner Woliver, an Orange native, and her husband, Ron, organized the group to raise money to save the depot. The Wolivers bought the depot and donated to the group. Earlier this year, Carrie Woliver announced enough money has … [Read more...] about Work To Begin At Depot
Donation Made To Deweyville
OCI Beaumont made a $10,000 donation to Deweyville Elementary School following the Sabine River Flood in March. Pictured are: LaJuan Addison (Deweyville Elementary Principal), Kevin Clark (Deweyville ISD Superintendent), Sheena Jones, Lou Baggett (Chairperson of OCI Beaumont Corporate Citizenship Committee), Frank Bakker (CEO OCI Beaumont), Amanda Dillon, Brent Frahm (Plant Manager OCI Beaumont), Len Weeks, Andy Sanford. … [Read more...] about Donation Made To Deweyville
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