At the West Orange Cove School Board meeting Monday recognitions were presented for the month of September. The Employee of the Month is Athletic Secretary Thereze Sichko (above) Student of the Month, Madelynn Thibodeaux-Guillory Teacher of the Month, Randall Tippett … [Read more...] about WOC Names Award Winners
Murder Trial To Begin Tuesday
A man will go on trial Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a man on Cove Drive. Arthur Blackmon, 57, of Orange, will be in Judge Courtney Arkeen's courtroom after being charged with shooting and killing 42 year old Richard James Williams, of Orange. On April 26th, 2023, Blackmon was indicted by an Orange County Grand Jury for the Murder of Williams. The murder occurred on November 11th, 2022. On May 4th, 2023, Arthur Blackmon Jr. was located in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was placed in custody and transported to the Orange County Jail. Bond was set at $1,000,000. … [Read more...] about Murder Trial To Begin Tuesday
Orangetober Festival
Whether you’re day-tripping, ready for a weekend getaway, or a local looking for something fun to do, come Explore Orange with us! The Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to present the 4th Annual Orangetober Festival! This event will be held October 4th – 6th at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive, Orange, Texas. The Orangetober Festival is sure to provide fun for the entire family with a great variety of events, activities, and photo opportunities! Festivalgoers can enjoy tours of the Pumpkin Village with over 10,000 pumpkins, a … [Read more...] about Orangetober Festival
Charles “Charley” Joseph Hartman
Charles “Charley” Joseph Hartman of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2024 in Houston, Texas, the age of 75. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Born on February 22, 1949, in Port Arthur, Texas, Charles dedicated over 40 years of his life to the sea as a merchant marine, a career that allowed him to experience the … [Read more...] about Charles “Charley” Joseph Hartman
Zilda Sue Darby Bland
Zilda Sue Darby Bland, 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Terry Wright. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on February 11, 1942, she was the daughter of John Clement Darby and Imogene Glaze Darby. A cherished member of her community, Zilda leaves … [Read more...] about Zilda Sue Darby Bland
Charlotte Annette Zavala
Charlotte Annette Zavala, age 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service honoring Charlotte will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Eastgate Church in Vidor, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be one our prior to the service. Arrangements were made under the care of Dorman Funeral Home. Charlotte Annette Zavala was born to Cecil and Frances Zavala at St. Therese Hospital, in Beaumont, Texas on August 7, 1956. She was a lifelong resident of Orange County and graduated … [Read more...] about Charlotte Annette Zavala
Cultivating A ‘Greenhouse’ Dream: The Saga Continues
The addition of a sunshade (Aluminet®) to the roof was installed to reduce sunlight intensity as the basis for the greenhouse (my all-time favorite plant genus-philodendron), which require reduced light intensity. Naturally, the number and type of plant varieties selected and placed into the greenhouse rapidly increased, requiring me to remove the sunshade to increase sunlight intensity (removing all philodendron species) except during the fall and winter months (image courtesy: John Green). By: John Green, Certified Texas Expert Gardener, Orange TX Gardeners, another wonderful week … [Read more...] about Cultivating A ‘Greenhouse’ Dream: The Saga Continues
Traffic Alerts
TxDOT ORANGE COUNTY – Expect alternating lane closures on SH 12 eastbound from FM 1136 to SH 62 beginning this morning until 5 p.m. Work will resume on Tuesday, September 24 starting at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Expect delays. ORANGE – The outside lane of Green Avenue westbound from North 3rd Street to 5th Street will be closed beginning Monday, September 23 until the end of October. This closure is due to work being performed on the Lamar State College Orange Campus. … [Read more...] about Traffic Alerts
Barbara Ann (Lambert) (Herron) Lassiter
Barbara Ann (Lambert) (Herron) Lassiter, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September21, 2024, at Bonne Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur. Born on July 30, 1939, in Georgetown, South Carolina to Ruth (Neeley) and John Marion Lambert. Barbara was raised by her father and stepmother Cristabell Lambert. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Cindy Lee Sanders of Vidor, Texas, Lori Denise Philpott and her husband Clarence of Bridge City, Texas, and Jamie Carol Essex and her husband Chris of Orange, Texas. She was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, thirty-eight … [Read more...] about Barbara Ann (Lambert) (Herron) Lassiter
Jefferson Player of the Week
WOS RB Khelvy Jefferson is the KOGT Player of the Week sponsored by Team Granger. Jefferson ran for 161 yds. and three TD's in the Mustangs win over Episcopal. After four games this season the sophomore is approaching 600 yds. on the ground this season. Week One – Hutch Bearden, QB, Bridge City vs BunaWeek Two – Mason Manning, RB, Orangefield vs New WaverlyWeek Three – J’Lynn Morris, RB, LCM vs IowaWeek Four- Khelvy Jefferson, RB, WOS vs Episcopal … [Read more...] about Jefferson Player of the Week
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