Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of November 30, 2015 thru December 4, 2015 Slade Ferguson and Heather A. Bailleaux Chase L. Comeaux and Amber L. Wells Malcolm E. Brown and Monica M. Meraz Christopher T. Worsham and Christen L. Fox Holly A. Crook and Winters M. Cole Dylan B. Mulhollan and Madalyn O. Bray Johnny L. Sanchez and Shelby J. Grimes Paul D. Dove and Tomeka M. Forward David W. Mosqueda and Debbie M. Hughes John E. Conley and Sheryl A. Mizell Eric A. Barlow and Kyla P. … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses Nov.30-Dec.4
County Health Inspections
Dead bugs, mice feces and mold led to demerits at food service businesses, but clutter led to Orange County Health Inspector James Scales threatening to suspend a permit at a convenience store. During the last part of November, Scales inspected 23 food service places with 11, 10 of them schools, getting perfect scores. The lowest score was a 78 and went to Tequila's Mexican Restaurant on Texas Avenue in Bridge City. However, Scales criticized the Cypress Plaza store at 1610 W. Park Avenue for the amount of clutter. He said the operators "need to clean/organize all areas of the store" and … [Read more...] about County Health Inspections
Arrest Made for Aggravated Robbery
Orange police have arrested a 23-year-old on a warrant for aggravated robbery in connection with the hold-up of the Shell convenience store on Edgar Brown Jr. Drive on November 14. Detective Captain Cliff Hargrave said Keyontay Young has been charged in connection with being the driver of the get-away car for the man who used a rifle to rob the store at 1:14 in the morning. He said Young was out on bond for two charges of aggravated robbery earlier in the year. Those charges came in connection with individuals being robbed at a convenience store on Strickland. Captain Hargrave said Young … [Read more...] about Arrest Made for Aggravated Robbery
Volunteer Recognition
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County recognized their 2015 volunteers at the volunteer appreciation dinner (December 1,2015) at the convention and expo center in Orange. Volunteers represented the 3 extension program areas (4-H & Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture and Natural Resources). The purpose of the evening was to appreciate the volunteers efforts throughout the year. Left to Right: Ashlee Krebs, CEA-Agriculture, Patty Walker, Sabrina Gray, Sharon Odegar, Sheri Bethard, Phillip LeDoux, Sheri Jones, Sheri Birkhold, Tommy … [Read more...] about Volunteer Recognition
Jimmy Clyde Melton
Funeral services for Jimmy Clyde Melton, 71, of Silsbee will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Melton passed away December 2, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans and was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle. Mr. Melton joined the United States Navy in 1961 and worked in Nuclear Power Plants around the United States. He lived the past seven years at Senior Rehab in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Clyde Melton
Bessie Heights Bridges
Orange County has been working on bridges in the Bessie Heights area of the county. Citizens in Bessie Heights have been voicing their concern for the delay in the bridges being reopened according to Commissioner John Banken. The problem is the guard rails ordered for the new bridges were not the correct type. Banken apologized to residents in the area for the delay, but because of the safety hazard the county cannot allow them to go over the bridges. County Road and Bridge Engineer Clark Slacum indicated the problem originated with one of the three contractors handling the project … [Read more...] about Bessie Heights Bridges
Thursday Basketball
In the Nederland basketball tournament LCM lost two close games. LCM lost to PNG 35-31. PNG scored 28 of their points in the second half. Andrew Daspit, Ayson Simmons and Katon Brown each scored 7. Ram Polavaru scored 12 for the Indians. LCM lost to Kelly 38-37. The Bears were a disappointing 5-15 from the FT line. Keegan Sonnier lead LCM in scoring with 12. Orangefield Junior High faced the Silsbee Tigers and finished with one win, two losses, and a tie. The 7th Grade B team continued to improve this week and came away with the tie against Silsbee, 17-17. … [Read more...] about Thursday Basketball
FBC Deweyville Christmas Musical
“DISCOVER GOD’S MIRACLES AT FIRST BAPTIST DEWEYVILLE” YOU’RE INVITED TO FIRST BAPTIST DEWEYVILLE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL “JOY TO THE WORLD” SOME DAYS HOPE CAN BE PRETTY HARD TO FIND. EVEN AT CHRISTMAS, IT’S CHALLENGING TO AVOID THOUGHTS ABOUT HOLIDAY BILLS OR HOW TO AFFORD PRESENTS THIS YEAR. SO, START YOUR CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH A VISIT TO “FIRST BAPTIST DEWEYVILLE” – WE ARE CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH A SPECIAL MUSICAL PRESENTATION THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY. EVEN DURING THE DARKEST TIMES, WE CAN FIND STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN JESUS’ BIRTH AND THE LIGHT HE BRINGS TO THIS … [Read more...] about FBC Deweyville Christmas Musical
Local Finishes Boot Camp
Jesse Chwaliszewski recently graduated from Marine Boot Camp from MCRD San Diego, CA. He was a 2014 high school graduate from Little Cypress - Mauriceville High School. His local recruiter was Sgt. Arcenoux in Orange. … [Read more...] about Local Finishes Boot Camp
Margaret Cornell
Margaret Cornell, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2015, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, December 7, 2015, at Old First Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Myers. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00am. Born in Chester, Texas, on April 24, 1933, she was the daughter of Troy Loving and Blanche Mayo. Margaret was a member of Old First Orange Baptist Church and the Builders of Christ. She loved Sunday’s because of church and The Dallas … [Read more...] about Margaret Cornell
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