Deweyville in southern Newton is already feeling the effects of the high water from the Sabine River. Steve Stewart from radio station KJAS in Jasper visited Deweyville Monday and said the scene is devastating. Stewart reported the water was at near record level as of midday on Monday. By the time the Sabine crests later this week Stewart stated another three feet of water will be over the streets of Deweyville. Stewart talked with several Newton County law enforcement officials who are encouraging as well as warning curiosity seekers not to come to Deweyville. Stewart informed that the … [Read more...] about Monday Report From Deweyville
Spelling Bee Winners
The Greater Orange Area Literary Services 17th Annual Spelling Bee was today at the Student Center of Lamar State College-Orange. The Logophiles of LSC-O won the competition between the seven teams competing. Gwen Whitehead of The Logophilies correctly spelled the winning word “hieroglyphic” to earn her team the championship trophy. Whitehead was joined by Eric Owens and Elias Jureidini on The Logophilies. … [Read more...] about Spelling Bee Winners
24-4A All-District Basketball Team
24-4A Boys Basketball All-District MVP Michael Saladin, Sr, Hardin Jefferson Offensive MVP Trevarious Grubbs, Sr, Silsbee Defensive MVP Jamerson Roberts, Sr, Hardin Jefferson Newcomer of the Year Devon McCain, Fr, Silsbee Co-Coaches of the Year Joe Sigler, Silsbee and Larry Sterling, Bridge City 1st Team All District: Jordyn Adams, Fr, Silsbee Katon Brown, Soph, LCM Ricky Maze, Sr, Silsbee Kentavious Miller, Jr, West Orange Stark Elijah Parquet, Soph, Hardin Jefferson Trajan Harris, Jr, Silsbee Thomas Wallace, Sr, West Orange Stark Graydon … [Read more...] about 24-4A All-District Basketball Team
Dale Edward Stark
Dale Edward Stark, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2016. A Military Honor graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be his nephew, Reverend Ricky VanPay. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, on May 30, 1929, he was the son of Fred Stark and Lydia McCorkhill Stark. Dale loved his family and spending summers with them in Ohio. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. Dale was a proud Aggie Paw who loved Aggie football and the Dallas Cowboys. He retired from Allied Chemical in Orange and served in the … [Read more...] about Dale Edward Stark
Catherine Bickham
****************Service Dates Have Been Changed Due To Road Closures*************** Catherine Bickham, 83, of Deweyville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2016. Catherine was born on August 31, 1932 in Fields, Louisiana to Sam and Bessie Barrow. She married Riley Bickham on November 3, 1951. Riley and Catherine moved to Deweyville in 1967 where they remained residents for 49 years. Catherine worked as a bookkeeper for Gordon's Jewelers, General Box Factory, and Boise Southern. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with her family, bird watching, and debating … [Read more...] about Catherine Bickham
Michael R. Kent
Michael R. Kent, 67, of Orange passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 13, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. A gathering for visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a rosary recited at 2:30 p.m. at the church. He was born in Wolf City, TX, September 27, 1948 to Dr. Earl H. Kent and Marie Rayne Kent. He lived in Orange and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. In 1967 he moved to Pineville, LA with his parents. While there … [Read more...] about Michael R. Kent
Oma Jean Hubbard
Oma Jean Hubbard, 58, of Orange, passed away on March 11, 2016, at her home in Deweyville. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of Ericel and Ruby Smith. In earlier years, Oma worked as an emergency medical technician for Orange County … [Read more...] about Oma Jean Hubbard
Road, Ramp Closed
7:30pm Monday- Both ends of Simmons Drive are under water and police are also closing the entrance to the Orange Boat Ramp. … [Read more...] about Road, Ramp Closed
Microsoft Word Class
LEISURE LEARNING AT LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-ORANGE Microsoft Word Instructor: Cindy Wyles Location: Room 133, Wilson Building Date: Tuesday/Thursday March - 22-31 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $40 A must for computer users looking to update skills for the modern workplace by utilizing functions of a word processing document Participants will create, edit and store simple documents. After completion of the course, participants will be able to understand and use common Word functions within the Windows element. For information or to register please call 409-882-3053 … [Read more...] about Microsoft Word Class
Gates Down To 8 Feet
Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event. The current gauge reading at 2:00 pm Monday is 172.77 feet msl. Currently 9 gates are open to 8 feet and one generator is running 24 hours per day … [Read more...] about Gates Down To 8 Feet
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