The West Orange City Council adopted the city’s budget for next year on Tuesday evening. The $3.5 million budget has a tax rate of 42.5 cents per 100 dollars value which is unchanged from this year. The Council approved the agreement between the city and the West Orange Municipal Police Association which includes a 2 percent pay raise for the police officers. Public Works Officer and Police Chief Mike Stelly was nominated by the City Council to represent West Orange on the Texas Municipal League Employee Benefits Pool Board of Trustees. Registrations are now being accepted by the city for the … [Read more...] about WO Budget Approved
OFJH Football
OF 8th 6 Central 6 The 8th grade team for the Bobcats found themselves in a hole early giving up a touchdown to the Central Canines on the opening drive of the game. Orangefield put a drive together right before the half, but could not punch in a score before time expired. The defense lead by Kent Michael and Kadeon Evans manage to shut out the Canines after their initial score, but the offense could only muster one second half touchdown. Late in the 4th Kade Grozier hooked up with Clayson Choate on a 75 yard bomb to even the score, but a penalty backed up the Bobcats on their conversion … [Read more...] about OFJH Football
Dorsey Jane Duhon Savoie
Dorsey Jane Duhon Savoie, age 74, a native of Midland, Texas and a resident of Orange, Texas passed away on September 7, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Duhon and Neva Margaret Breaux Duhon. She is survived by her husband, Robert A Savoie, one daughter, Phyliss Nazworth and husband, John of Orange, Texas; grand children, Chris Nazworth and wife, Candace, Joshua Nazworth and fiancé Aisha, Jacob Atkins, and Colton Atkins. She is also survived by her brother, Wilbert Duhon and wife, Cathy of Orange, Texas; sister, Earline Blanchette and husband, Robert of Beaumont, Texas; … [Read more...] about Dorsey Jane Duhon Savoie
Kiwanis Donates $550 To CASA
Local foster children had some summer fun recently thanks to a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas. The group donated $550 to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for the summer celebration that included waterslides, a bounce house, and food. Kiwanians were also on hand to help cook hot dogs and links and serve refreshments. “The reaction on the children’s faces was priceless. They couldn’t believe it,” said Nikki Jones, CASA’s Executive Director. Nearly 70 foster children attended the fun day and many received gifts of dolls, action figures, board games, sports … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Donates $550 To CASA
Orange Hotel Motel Tax Money Distributed
The Redfish Elite Series Classic will have its final season tournament in Orange in April. The tournament is broadcast on the Discovery Channel's Destination America. On Tuesday, the Orange City Council approved using $20,000 in hotel-motel occupancy taxes to help the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce sponsor the event. John Gothia with the chamber said he had tried to attract the saltwater fishing tournament to Orange a few years ago. But after two Bassmasters tournaments drew record crowds, the redfish group called and wanted to come to Orange. Gothia told the City Council that … [Read more...] about Orange Hotel Motel Tax Money Distributed
Police Calls from the Weekend
A 2-by-4 board blocked a burglar from getting into the back door of the Smoker's Express on 16th Street early Tuesday morning. Orange Police Officer Patrick McDonald reported the burglar apparently injured himself while breaking down the door because police found blood. McDonald checked the store about 1:19 a.m. because when he was on patrol he heard an alarm sound from the back door. When breaking down the door, the would-be burglar set off an exit alarm. Officer McDonald found the door knob missing and the metal door had been forced open. However, the board blocked anyone from getting … [Read more...] about Police Calls from the Weekend
District Openers in Volleyball Tuesday
Bridge City (1-0) beat Orangefield (0-1) in five sets Tuesday: 25-14, 16-25, 12-25, 25-23, 12-15. For OF- Top Passer: Julianne McManus, 11 digs; Top Blocker: Rebekah Newell, 4 Blocks; Top Hitter: Sabryn Crain, 15 Kills. LCM (1-0) needed four sets to beat the WOS Lady Mustangs (12-3, 0-1) on the road, 25-19, 25-22, 23-25, 26-24. For WOS Aaliyah Teal had 22 kills, 9 blocks and 5 aces. Phillis Jones had 31 digs, and Taylor Colbert had 21 digs. For LCM (12-7) Player Kills Blocks Aces Assists Digs 1 Heidi Bailleaux 1 1 2 Morgan … [Read more...] about District Openers in Volleyball Tuesday
WOSMS Victorious Tuesday
The WOSMS Stallions kicked off their season with 3 wins against CO Wilson. The 7th grade team scrimmaged and won by a score of 36-6. Clint Williams and Armani Wallace each scored twice with Jasachin Harris and Andre Thomas each scoring once. The entire defense was solid though out the scrimmage with a highlight from Jerrold Brown intercepting a pass. The 8B team shutout the Bulldogs winning 22-0. Justin Veitch lead the Stallions scoring 2 touchdowns and converting on two 2 point conversions. Guirad Moses-Simmons scored a touchdown as well. Defensively the B group was lead by Steven Wilkerson … [Read more...] about WOSMS Victorious Tuesday
Local Businessman Stringer Passes
Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose Simonton has ordered an autopsy for local businessman Sterlin Stringer, who died at the local emergency room after having a medical problem while riding a jet ski on the Sabine River Labor Day afternoon. Orange police and emergency medical responders went to the Boat Ramp off Simmons Drive about 5:30 p.m. Monday after Stringer was riding his jet ski with others when he passed out and rolled off of the watercraft. Stringer was taken by ambulance to Baptist Emergency Room. Stringer owned Show Gun Collision and Custom Car on Interstate 10. … [Read more...] about Local Businessman Stringer Passes
OC Employee Benefits
The Commissioners Court held a workshop Tuesday morning and then debated further the policy for four employee benefits during its regular meeting in the afternoon. The Court voted to take no action on the sick time policy for exempt employees and vacation accumulation until they could get a written recommendation from the Human Resources Department. Commissioner Barry Burton made a motion that the county policy for buying back sick leave time be frozen at the current number of hours and at the current salary rate of employees. Burton stated that the sick leave buy back policy is like a … [Read more...] about OC Employee Benefits
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