The Commissioners Court conducted a budget workshop Tuesday morning. The workshop looked at capital outlay requests from various county departments, projected revenues, and expenditures for the next fiscal year which starts October 1. Auditor Mary Johnson presented a proposed budget to the Court that showed expenditures exceeding expected revenues by about $3.8 million, but with an assumed carryover of four million dollars from this fiscal year the county would still be in the black by about $227,000. County Judge Brint Carlton summarized the preparation still needed for the budget to be … [Read more...] about Budget Workshop
Gray Apologizes for Post
Parents accused a member of the West Orange-Cove school board of posting on Facebook during the weekend that the Fillies dance team looked like they were "dancing for tips" during the halftime performance Friday night. However, board member John Gray told KOGT in a written comment through the school district “My original statement was made in general and did not mention the Fillies organization or the Director.” Parents of Fillies dance team members went to a regularly scheduled school board meeting Monday evening to ask for an apology. "I think it was extremely inappropriate and … [Read more...] about Gray Apologizes for Post
Deweyville Week 2 preview
The Deweyville Pirates were shutout in the season opener last week, but Coach Lance Dale says the Pirates are showing improvement and their opponent the East Chambers Buccaneers in that first game are very good. Dale hopes Deweyville can learn from its mistakes against the ninth ranked team in the state and playing tough competition will make the team better which is what they’re trying to do. Friday night the Pirates play the Warren Warriors who have a new head coach in Jay Buckner and are led by fullback Chance McGallion according to Coach Dale. Buckner has installed a Spread Offense for … [Read more...] about Deweyville Week 2 preview
Donald Bowman
Donald Bowman, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Randy Schirck will be officiating. Burial will be at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00pm. Donald was born in Price, Texas on March 23, 1936 to Joseph Arlie Bowman and Pearl (Perdue) Bowman. He attended Carlisle High School and graduated in 1953. Donald worked in the oil fields for a time and served in the United States Army before hiring on at … [Read more...] about Donald Bowman
StMary Teaches NED
St. Mary Catholic School participated in the NED show which means “N”ever give up, “E”ncourage others and “D”o your best. Students learned about how to be champions and reach their goals in life and in their education. Students participated in character building questions and one student won a free yoyo. Pictured: The Ned speaker, Ned (poster) and the question winner Elizabeth Quintero … [Read more...] about StMary Teaches NED
Cardinals Announce Depth Chart
Lamar University head football coach Ray Woodard released the depth chart for the season opener against Bacone College at his weekly press conference Monday afternoon. Despite the official release, Woodard still didn’t reveal his hand in terms naming a starting quarterback. The quarterback position is listed as an either/or scenario between transfers Joe Minden and Carson Earp, with a third transfer, Blake McKenzie, listed behind the other two. “We have not named a starter at quarterback,” said head coach Ray Woodard. “We listed both Joe and Carson there intentionally. At this point, I’m … [Read more...] about Cardinals Announce Depth Chart
OPD Uses Taser
Orange police officers had to use a Taser to subdue a man resisting arrest on warrants for sexual assault. Eric Dwight Geral was wanted on two motions to impose guilt for violations of felony probation from the 128th District Court on sexual assault with a victim under 17 years of age, according to District Attorney John Kimbrough. Police went to an apartment at 111 Pine Avenue at 8:44 a.m. Sunday and noticed several broken windows with the door open. Officer Patrick McDonald reported finding the man hiding in an upstairs closet. Even though police ordered him to show his hands and get on … [Read more...] about OPD Uses Taser
Elected officials salaries
Elected officials salaries Commissioners held a workshop Monday morning on elected officials’ salaries and then a lengthy discussion about whether to raise those salaries during their regular meeting. County Judge Brint Carlton was in favor of freezing elected officials’ salaries. Carlton stated that elected officials’ pay should be set, and that he should receive no more for his second term than he got in his first term. Judge Carlton’s motion to take no action until after the budget is ready died for a lack of a second. Commissioner John Banken made a motion for posting salaries covering … [Read more...] about Elected officials salaries
Clovis James Dumesnil
Clovis James Dumesnil, 92, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2015, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. C.J., as he was called, was born on July 8, 1923, in Franklin, Louisiana to Mary Naquin Mendoza and Felix Dumesnil. C.J. was a World War II veteran and served in the Philippines. He worked at Levingston Shipbuilding Company for 42 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to French music, and eating French food. C.J. was devoted to his faith and dedicated to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. C.J. was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. … [Read more...] about Clovis James Dumesnil
Margaret Ann Long
Margaret Ann Long, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 30, 2015, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Pinehurst Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend W.W. Smith. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00pm- 8:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on February 16, 1945, she was the daughter of Doug Harper and Doris (Goodwin) Harper. Margaret was a member of Pinehurst Pentecostal Church and the … [Read more...] about Margaret Ann Long
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