Paul Lowell Boudreaux, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2016, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on February 17, 1924, he was the son of Arthur Louis Boudreaux and Mathilde (Hotard) Boudreaux. Mr. Boudreaux was a veteran of … [Read more...] about Paul Lowell Boudreaux
Lonnie David Taft
Lonnie David Taft, 67, formerly a lifelong resident of the Orange and Port Arthur areas, passed away on Monday January 25, 2016 in Floresville. Lonnie was born in Orange, Texas on January 9, 1949 to his parents Joseph E. and Gloria Harrington Taft, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are his step-mother; Frances Taft, brother; Glenn Anthony Taft, and sister; Cynthia Rach. He was a 1967 Graduate of Stark High School in Orange and then served in the United States Army in Viet Nam with military honors. He later on went to work for and retired from Turner Industries as a welder … [Read more...] about Lonnie David Taft
Eva Jewel Bass
Eva Jewel Bass, 95, passed away on January 25, 2016, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church Mauriceville and Reverend Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church Deweyville. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Texas, on January 15, 1921, she was the daughter of James and Zelphia Sanford. Eva was a nurse at the Baptist Hospital in Beaumont for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, … [Read more...] about Eva Jewel Bass
Hop On The Bus, Gus
The City of Orange is pleased to report a positive response from the Greyhound Bus Company that it will be returning bus service to the Orange area. Jay Trahan the Director of Economic Development for Orange says that on behalf of Councilmember Essie Bellfield the city staff communicated with Greyhound several months ago to consider bringing bus transportation back to Orange. Greyhound has approved the resuming of bus service from the Exxon service station located at Highway 62 and Interstate 10 on the west side of Orange. No actual date when the bus service will start was given in the … [Read more...] about Hop On The Bus, Gus
Mexican Restaurant Burglarized
Two Amigo's Restaurant on 16th Street was burglarized Tuesday night. The two photos are of the suspect in the case. If you can identify him please call the Orange Police Dept. at 883-1095. … [Read more...] about Mexican Restaurant Burglarized
Hardware Store Burglarized
On January 26, 2016 at 10:12 PM, officer’s from the City of Orange Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at 4514 W. Lutcher, McCoy’s Building Supply. Officers arrived and discovered a broken window and merchandise missing. After a search of the area, a suspect was located hiding in a grassy area. He has been identified as 30 year old Roger Dale Owens. During a search of the area of arrest several items of evidence were located and seized. Owens was arrested for Burglary of a Building and Burglary of a Vehicle. … [Read more...] about Hardware Store Burglarized
Retired Teachers Meet
The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. The guest speaker will be Joseph Johnson from Shangri La Botanical Gardens. He will inform members about spring planting and pruning. A light lunch will be served. … [Read more...] about Retired Teachers Meet
Pinehurst Meetings Cut In Half
After cancelling city council meetings each of the last three months, the Pinehurst City Council approved Tuesday holding just one meeting a month starting in February. City Administrator Robbie Hood addressed the Council with the idea of holding just one scheduled city council meeting in the evening during a month. Hood said he would prefer to have his department heads attending to their work then being tied up giving reports which they did at the workshop meetings which were held the second Tuesday morning of each month. Hood added he could report the status of those departments during … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Meetings Cut In Half
OC Sheriffs Log
Orange County Sheriffs Log January 27, 2016 BURGLARY OF A BUILDING 1/20/2016 @ 12:14 Deputy Lane Moody was dispatched to 1635 Kenwood Dr. in Vidor for the burglary of a non-residence. BURGLARY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE 1/20/2016 @ 18:25 Deputy M. Wappler was dispatched to the 1200 block of West Circle Drive in Vidor for the burglary of motor vehicle. POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1/20/2016 @ 18:53 Detectives Joel Stinnett and Martin Gaskin stopped a 2013 Chevrolet truck on … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Log
Tuesday Basketball Scores
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats moved into first place after outscoring Silsbee 74-69 Tuesday on KOGT. It was a monster game for Sabryn Crain (above) who poured in 26 points and added 10 rebounds, and Hanna Lowe who scored 27. Before freshman Emmi Lummus fouled out she tallied an impressive 10 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Paris Fregia, Bethany Green, Evie Arceneaux and Kaylynn Nelson also contributed to the victory that split the season series. Simone Carmeaner of Silsbee lead all scorers with 35. The Bobcats travel to Hardin-Jefferson on … [Read more...] about Tuesday Basketball Scores
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