Dr. Herman Leslie Rudeseal of Orange, TX, died March 19, 2016, in Hemphill, TX, at the Hemphill Care Center. He was a month shy of his 95th birthday. Born April 13, 1921 in Lewis, Louisiana, to Frank Herman and Mabel Miller Rudeseal, he grew up in Vivian, Louisiana. There he met and married his wife of nearly 76 years, Clydelle Cook Rudeseal. Together they had six children. A veteran of WWII, Herman served as a Sergeant Major in the US Army Military Police Corps in the Pacific. After returning home from the war, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Upon … [Read more...] about Dr. Herman Leslie Rudeseal
Doris Jean Manning
Doris Jean Manning, of Orange, passed away on March 19, 2016 at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, at the age of 84. Doris was born on February 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Hannah and Francis Fielding. She had lived in the Orange area for 62 years, prior in Brooklyn, New York. She was a woman that loved her family most of all, and put in her hours helping raise five children. Doris was a loving wife, mother, and friend; who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hannah and Frances Fielding; … [Read more...] about Doris Jean Manning
Mustangs Return To School March 22
City of Orange Re-Opens
Kingdom Zoo
The City of Pinehurst will be getting a new attraction in a little over a week. The Kingdom Zoo Wildlife Center will be opening in April on Strickland Drive. Chester Moore said the center at 1605 Strickland Drive will use about 100 animals to reach children in a special way. Moore is excited that animals help him reach kids that have lived through a lot and bring them something comforting. He hopes to follow in his grandmother Ruby Pickard’s footsteps with Wild Wishes to allow children to have animal encounters while also contributing to the city of Pinehurst. The Kingdom Zoo Wildlife … [Read more...] about Kingdom Zoo
Stark Cultural Venues Reopening
(ORANGE, TX) Orange, Texas and the surrounding region were hit hard by the recent flooding. We know that many of our neighbors are deeply affected by this disaster and remain out of their homes. As our community attempts to assess the impact of flooding and begin recovery efforts, the Stark Foundation is reopening with free admission to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and the Stark Museum of Art from March 22 to March 26. We welcome our friends and neighbors to visit if you are able. Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will reopen on Tuesday, March 22 at 9:00 am. No … [Read more...] about Stark Cultural Venues Reopening
All Evacs Lifted
As of Sunday 4:00pm, March 20, 2016, the Orange County and the City of Orange evacuation orders are lifted. County services will resume Tuesday morning for normal business hours. The flood waters are now below major flood stage. There have been no reported injuries or fatalities from this flooding event. During the event, all calls for assistance were answered effectively and all victims were rescued safely. The National Weather Service has indicated that the bayous and waterways within the county will continue to recede. Residents are urged … [Read more...] about All Evacs Lifted
Debris Pickup
The County of Orange will be coordinating debris pick up as a result of the March Severe Weather event. The debris generated as a result of the flooding should be separated into (Construction and Demolition debris), (White Goods- refrigerators, etc.), and (Green-vegetative debris). Please place these debris piles curbside without protruding into the roadway as not to interfere with traffic or emergency vehicles. It is recommended that homeowners take pictures of all debris placed curbside for pickup to insure proper documentation. It’s further recommended that each homeowner verify with … [Read more...] about Debris Pickup
BC Duo Compete At State
Bridge City was represented by two talented young ladies at the State Powerlifting Meet that was held in Corpus Christi on March 19th. Sophomore, Shania Dies squatted 215 pounds, bench pressed 80 pounds and dead-lifted 230 pounds. This gave her a total of 535 pounds which was enough to place 6th for her 97 pound weight class. Senior, Emily Warren had the best meet of her whole powerlifting career. This was Emily's third visit to the state meet and she finished with a bang. Emily squatted 375 pounds, bench pressed 215 pounds and she dead-lifted 360 pounds. This brought her total to 950 … [Read more...] about BC Duo Compete At State
Earl G. Tipton, Sr.
Earl G. Tipton, Sr., 85, of Orange, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Saturday, March 19, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday March 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Born on October 2, 1930, he was the son of Elmus Mayne “Pete” and Helen (Hall) Tipton. He served honorably … [Read more...] about Earl G. Tipton, Sr.
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