PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Orange Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council will meet in a joint session on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Orange Public Library Auditorium (City Council Chambers) located at 220 N. Fifth Street, Orange, Texas to consider the following: WORK SESSION Conduct a work session to consider changes to the Orange Code of Ordinances Article 12.100 “Sign Regulations” Approval of the September 8, 2015 meeting minutes … [Read more...] about Orange P&Z To Meet
Margaret Ruth “ Peggy “ McCullough
Mrs. Margaret Ruth “ Peggy “ McCullough, 89, of Pinehurst, passed from this life on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her residence. Born on July 28, 1926 in Sour Lake, Texas to her parents, Robert Roy Scaife and Bernadette (Landry) Scaife, she lived for the last 18 years in Orange, had previously lived in Huntington Lake and also in Cut Off, Louisiana. Peggy worked and retired as a Deli Manager for the Brookshire Brothers Grocery Store and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. At St. Mary’s, she served in the Altar Society and she donated her time and treasure by sewing … [Read more...] about Margaret Ruth “ Peggy “ McCullough
Laurence James Callahan, Sr
Laurence James Callahan, Sr., 71, of Mauriceville, passed away on November 21, 2015, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Ricky Land. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 25, 1944, he was the son of Arthur Eugene Callahan and Joyce (Hilliard) Callahan. Laurence was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was also an … [Read more...] about Laurence James Callahan, Sr
Annual Food Drive is Dec. 3
The Annual KOGT/Granger Chevrolet Can Drive for Salvation Army and Orange Christian Services is set for the morning of Thursday, Dec. 3 at Granger Chevrolet on MacArthur Drive from 7-9am. Get your club and/or organization involved or "do it yourself" and be a part of a great yearly tradition. If you can't make it for the Thursday morning celebration, drop your items by KOGT on Meeks Drive or Granger Chevrolet anytime during regular business hours before Dec. 3. Monetary donations are also accepted. Everything will be split between the two organizations so the food stays in Orange … [Read more...] about Annual Food Drive is Dec. 3
Youth Baseball News
The 8U Elite Beast went undefeated 4-0 in their first tournament of the season the Nations Baseball Fall Classic held at Ford Park on Nov 14-15. PLAYERS: Maddox Manuel, Parker Freeman, Braydon Denison, Noah Rains, Dakota Pinner, Cooper Palmer, Cody Comalander, Kayden Boatman, Sam Fling, Clay Darby, Chase Metts. COACHES: Greg Freeman, Troy Manuel, Chris Comalander, Brandon Denison Get your Early Bird discount of $10 off each child by going online to www.bcll.org to register today. Boys and girls ages 4-16 may play in baseball, softball, and challenge leagues. Early Bird … [Read more...] about Youth Baseball News
Darrell Borders
Darrell Borders, 43, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2015, at his home. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on May 27, 1972, He was the son of Joseph Borders and Darlene (Brewer) Breeden. Darrell enjoyed working on cars and riding four wheelers. He loved being outside fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Borders; and his daughter, Brittany Borders. He is survived by his wife, Julie Borders; his father, Joseph Borders and wife Gloria; mother, Darlene Breeden and husband James; sister, Darla Sonnier and husband Bennie; mother-in-law, Sherry … [Read more...] about Darrell Borders
Monday Basketball
The Lady Bears traveled to Nederland on Monday for an unscheduled game. The freshmen defeated Nederland 21-8 with Raley Broussard scoring 8 pts. The JV also won 33-27. Jacie Miller led with 12 pts. The varsity completed the sweep 57-40. Grace Chen ignited the offense with 19 pts. Sheridan Rogers had a double double with 12 pts and 11 rebounds. The freshmen won the Consolation bracket in the Nederland 9th grade Tourn. Defeating Nederland 33-12 and an overtime 32-27 win against Beaumont Central. The Lady Bears travel to West Brook on Tuesday starting at 9:00 am LCM boys lost to … [Read more...] about Monday Basketball
Player of the Game
Past Winners Austin Moore, OF vs Worthing Kane Booth, BC vs Carthage Chris Winters, LCM vs Huffman Justin Brown, WOS vs H-Jefferson BC Offensive Line, BC at Huffman Camden Dubois, BC vs LCM Derick Dearing, BC vs Jasper Melech Edwards, WOS vs Newton Steven Tims, WOS vs Foster J’Lon Douglas, LCM vs Silsbee Christopher McGee, OF vs Lumb Jeremiah Shaw, WOS vs Jasper Cayce Draper, BC vs Newton Jack Dallas, WOS vs LCM … [Read more...] about Player of the Game
Doris T. Raynor
Graveside services for Doris T. Raynor, 93, of Mansfield, Texas will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2312 Irving St., West Orange, Texas. Mrs. Raynor was born May 6, 1922 in Kearny, New Jersey to the late Robert P and Estelle May (Garey) Tolen and passed away November 21, 2015 in Mansfield, Texas. She was a former longtime resident of Orange and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Orange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Frank Raynor and brother, Robert Tolen. She is survived by her son and … [Read more...] about Doris T. Raynor
Dupont Drive Store Robbed Again
The Stop and Drive store at 1801 DuPont Drive was robbed again Saturday morning. Orange Police report that two men with a handgun held up the store about 9:00 AM Saturday. The police report the two suspects were black males wearing masks; one was tall and thin while the other was heavy set. The tall suspect carried the gun and demanded money from the clerk while the other suspect served as a lookout by the door. No arrests have been made in this most recent robbery at the store on DuPont. … [Read more...] about Dupont Drive Store Robbed Again
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