The City of Vidor wants to attract new citizens to move there. The City Council in Vidor will consider approving an ordinance Thursday that will offer tax abatements for new residential construction in the city. Vidor City Manager Mike Kunst said the idea of the tax abatements has been discussed since the last municipal election in May of 2015. Kunst indicated the city has moved slowly, but is making progress to establish an atmosphere to encourage new growth in Vidor. In addition to the tax abatements for new residential construction the city will waive building permit fees, … [Read more...] about Tax Abatement for Vidor
Diabetes Class
It’s Time to Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes! Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will be offering free diabetes educational classes for adults. The classes will be held once a week for five weeks beginning February 2nd at the Orange Senior Center, 103 N 5th Street in Orange, 1 pm to 3 pm. It is important to attend all 5 classes to receive the full educational benefit. Ms. Foster will show you how to control your Type 2 diabetes with the right portions, reading food labels, proper exercise, cooking right and maintain good health will having fun … [Read more...] about Diabetes Class
Orange Council Meets Tuesday
The Orange City Council on Tuesday will vote on awarding a $2.81 million contract for the sewage treatment improvements and on creating a social media coordinator’s position to work under Economic Development Director Jay Trahan. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers next to the Orange Public Library. Public Works Director Jim Wolf in a letter to the council said the city's engineering consultant Schaumburg and Polk recommends the bid of Allco of Beaumont for the sewage treatment system project. The bid of $2.86 million covers 29 different aspects of the … [Read more...] about Orange Council Meets Tuesday
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ramsey Adams
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ramsey Adams passed quietly on January 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Born February 21, 1935, to Morris Desmond Ramsey and Gussie Lee Hammett Ramsey in Bossier City, LA, Gwen and her family relocated to Orange shortly thereafter, where she remained a lifelong resident. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A private committal service will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. As a … [Read more...] about Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ramsey Adams
Rosel Pousson
Rosel Pousson, 88, of Orange, passed away on January 23, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, January 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 6:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. A Rosary will be recited by Deacon Melvin Payne at 7:00p.m. Born in Bann, Germany, on June 14, 1927, she was the daughter of Josef Lesmeister and Maria Berberich Lesmeister. She was an active member at the St. Mary … [Read more...] about Rosel Pousson
Patsy Eloise Cochran
Patsy Eloise Cochran, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Monday, January 25, at Claybar Funeral Home Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Larry David. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will begin 1:00p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on September 29, 1930, she was the daughter of Albert Cochran and Fannie (Jefferson) Cochran. Patsy was a 1946 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School. She … [Read more...] about Patsy Eloise Cochran
Crisis Expo
Bears Beat Bobcats
LCM 14 17 13 11 55 OF 4 19 7 13 43 The first half of district action concluded Friday night. The Orangefield Bobcats were on a two-game winning streak and enjoyed the home court. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears were coming off a big win against cross-town rival West Orange-Stark. The Bears rode the shooting and rebounding of Katon Brown to leave the Bobcat Gym with a 55-43 victory. Brown scored the first basket of the game and tallied at least two baskets in every quarter to finish the night as the high scorer in the contest with 20 points. … [Read more...] about Bears Beat Bobcats
Friday Basketball Scores
Above: Orangefield's Paris Fregia plays tight defense on LCM's Grace Chen Friday night. A tie ballgame at the half stayed close in the second half as LCM got back at Orangefield 46-43 after losing to the Lady Bobcats in the first round of district play. Grace Chen finished as the leading scorer with 16 for the Lady Bears (5-3). Sabryn Crain had 10 points and 17 rebounds as the only Lady Bobcat (6-2) in double figures. OF will host Silsbee on KOGT Tuesday while LCM travels to Hamshire-Fannett. GIRLS LCM 46 OF 43 Kountze 56 Deweyville 25 BC 33 … [Read more...] about Friday Basketball Scores
Marriage Licenses Jan. 19-22
Marriage License: Issued By The office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of January 19, 2016 thru January 22, 2016 Charles E. Graham and Belinda A. Stipelcovich Muqarrab T. Khan and Nazia Nawaz Christopher M. Choate and Kalina K. Thomas Robert A. Smith and Tera R. Shaver Dwight W. Harland and Roxann L. Thelander Richard D. Scott and Kacey L. Smith David A. Block and Margie L. Deason Wesley C. Wilkinson, Jr and Shandy M. Roberson Jonathan M. Schlabs and Casey L. Church … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Jan. 19-22
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