Five students from Orangefield High School were selected for the Region 10 ATSSB All-Region Band. They are Alexis Weimann on bass clarinet, Justin Dupuis on trumpet, Katy Swiere on flute, Kayla Boyett on clarinet, and Cameron Hutchison (not pictured) on tuba. The students auditioned for the band in November, learned music during a clinic on January 23, and performed a concert later that evening. … [Read more...] about OHS All-Region Band
WOS UIL Practice Meets
West Orange – Stark High School students participated in two UIL Academic Practice Meets recently. In early January, students competed at the Hamshire-Fannett Meet. Tyffani Hinson placed second in poetry and Donquinesha Harris placed second in news writing. David Jones placed third in editorial writing. Demaric Judge placed fourth in news writing. Emma Dorantes placed fifth in editorial writing. Brandon Roy placed sixth in current issues and events. In team competition, the WO-S journalism team placed second. Last weekend, Emma Dorantes also placed in competition at the Nederland UIL … [Read more...] about WOS UIL Practice Meets
Bluegrass Rock Opry
The Lutcher Theater is slated for an upcoming show that presents a classic rock experience, iconic British group The Who’s rock opera Tommy, through the strings and vocals of progressive bluegrass band, The HillBenders. The show is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:30 pm. Tickets from $20-$37 are available now at www.lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409-886-5535. Rolling Stone Magazine named The HillBenders, “one of the 50 Best Things We Saw at SXSW 2015.” And of the ‘rock opry,’ “You haven't heard ‘Acid Queen’ until you've seen it sung by a bearded man … [Read more...] about Bluegrass Rock Opry
Register To Vote
Monday, February 1, is the last day to register to vote in the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary races. The Orange County Elections Administration Office said a registration form can be printed off the office's website. The completed forms may be mailed to the office, but people should not wait until the last minute. The current voter registration cards are blue and white and were mailed the first week of December to people who are already registered. People who have moved to another location in the county should check the precinct in which they now reside. A change of address must … [Read more...] about Register To Vote
$14K Taken From Home
An estimated $14,000 or more in firearms, jewelry, tools and other items were reported stolen during a daytime burglary in Roselawn Friday. Orange Patrol Officer Troy Tyson said the break-in was reported in the 200 block of Camellia at 12:19 p.m. Friday. The resident had left the house locked at 9 a.m. The items reported stolen included two double-barrel Remington shotguns, a Remington .22 caliber lever-action rifle, and a Taurus .9 mm semi-automatic pistol with two magazines. In addition, three bags of yellow Brazilian-cut gemstones were stolen along with rings, watches, and old coins. The … [Read more...] about $14K Taken From Home
Howlett On President’s List
Tyler Howlett (LCM Class of 13) a junior accounting major at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX was recently recognized by President Stuart Darsey for his achievement of a 4.0 grade point average and included him on his President's List for the Fall Semester 2015. … [Read more...] about Howlett On President’s List
Burglary At Palais Royal
Early Monday morning at least two people broke into Palais Royal in the Northway Shopping Center. If you can identify one or both people please call the Orange Police Dept. at 883-1095. … [Read more...] about Burglary At Palais Royal
Restoration Begins In Early Spring
DEPOT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN EARLY SPRING Excitement filled the room as the announcement was made at the board meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot last Thursday that enough funds had been raised to allow the restoration construction to begin in early spring of this year. In attendance was project architect Rob Clark, who showed the group the construction documents that are nearly complete. The board has agreed to work with Ronnie Lang and Associates as the general contractor, with whom both the architect and local businesses have collaborated on numerous restoration projects. Clark … [Read more...] about Restoration Begins In Early Spring
AARP Tax Assistance
2015 INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE The AARP Free Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered starting 12:15 PM, Wednesday, February 3rd, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday through April 18th. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following All W-2 and 1099 Forms including Social Security Benefits statements and Social Security cards for dependents. Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, contributions, sales tax receipts for major purchases, and Form 1095-A. A copy of last years tax … [Read more...] about AARP Tax Assistance
Hamfest Feb. 27
The Orange Amateur Radio Club and the Jefferson Radio Club will be hosting their annual 2016 Hamfest Saturday, February 27th, 2016. It will be held at the Orange County Convention Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange , Texas. Doors opens at 6:30 am until 2:00 pm. Lots of door prizes will be given away all day. Entry fee is 8 dollars. Tickets are 1.00 each or 6 for $5.00, 12 for $10.00, etc. Grand Prize will be drawn at 1:30 pm. You need not to be present to win. The event consist of buying , selling, or trading radio equipment along with other communication equipment. Kids … [Read more...] about Hamfest Feb. 27
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