The City of Orange has issued $4.9 million in certificates of obligation bonds for maintenance on the water and sewer system. Financial advisor Jim Gilley told the City Council this week that the bonds sold Tuesday morning at a 2.95 percent interest rate to Sunco Capital. He said the city has a good AA bond rating and the sale of the bonds drew aggressive bidding. Bond attorney Guy Goodson said the city had paid off the last water and sewer revenue bonds. The city will pay off the new bonds through water and sewer revenues and tax revenues. … [Read more...] about Orange Issues $4.9 Mill
Clifton J. Stutes
Clifton J. Stutes, 88, of Orange, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain Marv Howland. Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Stutes was born in Rayne, Louisiana on April 6, 1927. Clifton was a successful, self-made man. During WWII, he lied about his age so he could join the U.S. Navy. He served during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his Navy service, he was stationed in … [Read more...] about Clifton J. Stutes
Tommy Lee Vercher, Sr
Tommy Lee Vercher, Sr., 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2015, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Doucet, Pastor. Prayer and eulogy will be recited by Joe David Vercher, Sr. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, July 30, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 15, 1936, he was the son of Joe Vercher, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jarrell Vercher. Mr. … [Read more...] about Tommy Lee Vercher, Sr
Hunter Education Safety Class
Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course 4 hr. Field Part will be taught Monday August 17, 2015 from 6:00 PM til 10:00 PM. You must complete the FREE Enhanced Hunter Ed on line home study computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to class. Call Danny Odom for more information and register at 883-8118. This class is not for just hunters but, anyone who handles firearms can benefit from it. … [Read more...] about Hunter Education Safety Class
Surprise!
Despite the green leaves and no severe weather in the area, this large tree fell across 2212 Link St. Thursday morning. (photo by Mike Johnson) … [Read more...] about Surprise!
TXSW 4A All State Baseball Team
Texas Sportswriters Class 4A all-state baseball team CLASS 4A FIRST TEAM Pitchers - Aidan Anderson, West Orange-Stark, sr.; Rixey Boyd, Argyle, sr.; Matthew Bumpas, Huffman Hargrave, sr. Reliever - Anthony Godwin, Big Spring, jr. Catcher - Garrett Oltmann, Giddings, sr. First baseman - Dalton Horton, Center, sr. Second baseman - Chad Quinn, El Campo, sr. Shortstop - Andrew Saucedo, El Campo, sr. Third baseman - Collin Chaney, Crandall, sr. Outfielders - Westyn Swenson, Iowa Park, sr.; Clayton Harp, El Campo, sr.; Hudson Hopkins, Texarkana Pleasant Grove, … [Read more...] about TXSW 4A All State Baseball Team
Dillon Cole to Ariz. State
Former WOS QB Dillon Sterling-Cole announced his college plans Tuesday by way of ESPN, but the 4-star quarterback has known of his future whereabouts for a few days. And in those days, the Spring Westfield prospect has been overly giddy about discussing college. It's to a point where if he even mentions college, there's a lasting smile that follows. On Tuesday, Sterling-Cole made his commitment public and verbally committed to Arizona State, becoming the Sun Devils' top-ranked pledge and 11th commit overall. He also became the last of the 4-star pro-style quarterbacks to commit. In … [Read more...] about Dillon Cole to Ariz. State
Whataburger Raises Money for MDA
Dylan Hall was the guest of honor Wednesday as Whataburger stores in Orange County raised thousands of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Texas chain donated 25% of proceeds from sales between 5-8pm to MDA. Hall lives in Bridge City after moving from Dayton. Many people, including Whataguy, came by to talk and take pictures with Hall while donating money. … [Read more...] about Whataburger Raises Money for MDA
OCC Approves Annexation
The Orange City Council Tuesday unanimously approved the requested annexation of the International Paper containerboard mill. The company asked for the annexation as part of negotiations with the city on a new industrial district contract. City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre said the economic development agreement has the city waiving its 1.5 percent sales tax on items sold by International Paper. That will save the company almost $400,000 a year. It is the same amount of sales tax that the Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 started charging the plant five years ago. Oubre told the … [Read more...] about OCC Approves Annexation
George Allen Daily
George Allen Daily, 61, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be preceding the service from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 30, 1953, he was the son of W.T. Daily and Francis (Carr) Daily. Paw Paw loved fishing, watching T.V., and playing with his grandkids. He was a loving husband, … [Read more...] about George Allen Daily
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