On July 24 someone broke into Gopher Industrial on Highway 62 and stole two Miller Plasma Cutting Machines valued at $5000. If you have seen them or have any info about the burglary, please call the Orange County Sheriffs Dept. at 883-2612. … [Read more...] about Business Burglarized
Have Plastic Bags?
Have Plastic Bags? Want to learn to make a mat/rug to use at home or the outdoors? Adults join us in learning how to make Braided Rugs from Plastic Bags. Gather up all those leftover plastic bags along with a 8mm or any large crochet hook and bring with you on Saturday, August 29, 10 am to 12 noon at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office located at 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Call 882-7010 to reserve your place. … [Read more...] about Have Plastic Bags?
Stringer Recipient
Triston Stringer was named the Orange Community Player scholarship recipient for 2015. Here he is shown with OCP Board Vice President Paul Burch and Board Member Evita Kemmer. … [Read more...] about Stringer Recipient
Bryant Ranked In Kicking Top 5
Matt Bryant has been killer in recent years for the Atlanta Falcons, which means it's time to throw some love his way. According to a recent breakdown by Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus, Bryant ranks as one of the top kickers in the entire NFL in terms of consistency. When breaking down the kickers, McGuinness included a chart which pointed out that Bryant went 100 percent on all field goals under 50 yards. His loan weak spot was field goals of 50 or more yards, where he made 70 percent of those. With all things being factored in, PFF pointed out that Bryant had a total 90.6 … [Read more...] about Bryant Ranked In Kicking Top 5
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Lutcher Service Guild Seeks New Volunteers
As the Lutcher Theater prepares for the 2015-16 Season, the Lutcher Theater Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the arts and the Lutcher in our community. This season’s membership drive is to be held Thursday, August 6th, from 5:30-7:00 pm on the Lutcher Theater third floor lobby. The drive is open to the public and all are invited for a hot dog supper and information about committees and membership responsibilities. The Service Guild is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to support the Lutcher … [Read more...] about Lutcher Service Guild Seeks New Volunteers
Ruby Lea Norwood Rachal
Ruby Lea Norwood Rachal of Orange, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, at her home surrounded by her family. Ruby was born on March 5, 1925, in Orange County to Clarence and Docia Linscomb Norwood. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Rachal; grand-daughter, Lea Tate; and sister, Naomi Tessereau. Ruby loved spending time with family and they all have cherished the items she crocheted for them and others over the years. Special moments were also spent at the lake, traveling, and casino trips. She is survived by her three daughters, Sharron Rollins and … [Read more...] about Ruby Lea Norwood Rachal
Crawdad’s Robbed
Two masked men hit a Crawdad's clerk with a pistol and stole money from the cash register Thursday night. The robbery was about 8:30 p.m. at the Crawdad's at Interstate 10 and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Orange. Orange Police Officer Justin Kirkpatrick reported the clerk was not seriously hurt and declined medical attention. The robbers were described as black men with one wearing all black clothing with a yellow mask covering his face. The other was dressed in red with a red mask. They had a black semi-automatic pistol. They drove away in an older-model four-door silver Buick. Anyone with … [Read more...] about Crawdad’s Robbed
July Building Permits in OC
NAME ADDRESS ZIP VALUE FEE RICKEY WHEAT 230 STEPHANIE 77630 $235,000.00 $290.00 CRAIG ROOT 3808 PAGE ROAD 77630 $140,000.00 $250.00 JUAN CEJA 12116 TOLEDO BEND 77630 $186,000.00 $422.50 LEANN CHISHOLM 8101 CANTERBURY 77632 $37,000.00 $93.00 SHALAGH SPEYRER 520 KENNEDY 77662 $20,000.00 $25.00 TIMOTHY DIXON 7368 WADE 77632 $1,500.00 $25.00 KENNETH STANLEY 7600 MASON 77632 $15,000.00 $25.00 KEITH DUBOIS 1905 HEARTHSIDE 77630 $200,000.00 $450.00 PETE ELLIOTT 7046 … [Read more...] about July Building Permits in OC
OCARC Fishing Tournament Still Going Strong in 28th Year
For 28 years the OCARC in Orange has been sponsoring a fishing tournament as a fund raiser for its clients. In 1956 a group of parents joined together to form an association to provide an avenue for their children after they completed school. Originally OCARC was located at the Thomen Community Center. Land was donated and buildings were built with private money to relocate OCARC to its present home of 8th Street and Park Avenue. John Thomas (in hat) with OCARC says the tournament started as a result of OCARC getting into the fishing lure business. Thomas recalls they were always looking … [Read more...] about OCARC Fishing Tournament Still Going Strong in 28th Year
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