Rita Darleen Boyett Hucko, 65, of Orange, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange following an illness. Born on March 1, 1950 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Melvin Boyette and Elizabeth Ann (Chandler) Boyett, she was a lifelong resident of the Orange and Bridge City area and she worked as a custodian at the Bridge City Intermediate School in Bridge City. Rita was a member of Community Church in Orange and MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Pinehurst. Rita will be remembered as a lady of very strong faith who enjoyed praying and spending time … [Read more...] about Rita Darleen Boyett Hucko
Margaret Coleman
Margaret Coleman 60 of Orange, Texas died on July 4, 2015 at St. Christus Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Mrs. Coleman was a native of Beaumont, Texas and resided in Orange, Texas for 29 years. She served with the Southeast Texas Hospice with 5 years of service. She was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Vinton, Louisiana where she served as usher for 22 years. Mrs Coleman was a Dean Mother for the Boy Scout group for several years and a active member of the Heroines of Jericho. She was preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Gertrude Malvo, one brother, Johnny … [Read more...] about Margaret Coleman
BCISD Hires New Coaches
On Tuesday July 7, 2015 The BCISD Board of Trustees voted to hire the following new head coaches: Skylar Rowley - Girls Soccer (replaces Cassie Bearden). Rowley was an assistant coach at Kirbyville. Kayla Gallardo - Softball (replaces Miste Henderson). Gallardo was an assistant at Orangefield and had taken the Head Softball job at Hardin-Jefferson. But opted out when the Bridge City job came open. Larry Sterling - Boys Basketball (replaces Tony Knight). Sterling comes from Vidor where he was the head basketball coach. Bridge City is still looking for a girls head basketball coach. … [Read more...] about BCISD Hires New Coaches
Rayburn Tournament This Wknd
The 2nd Annual Blair Nichole Ray Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament is July 10-11 at Powell Park Boat Ramp on Lake Sam Rayburn. Registration starts Friday July 10, at 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. You can also Register Saturday July 11, 2015 from 5:00 A.M. till 6:00 A.M. The tournament begins Saturday July 11, 2015 at 6:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Weigh-in will be at 3:15 P.M. at the Powell Park Boat Ramp. Please see the flyer and rules. This tournament is open to the public and everyone is invited to fish. For more info, please email Tom at tnjb1970@yahoo.com, or Mark at marktjones@gmail.com. … [Read more...] about Rayburn Tournament This Wknd
LaPoint Energy Coming To OC
Incentives from Orange County and the Orange County Economic Development Corporation attracts Railcar Cleaning, Crude Oil Storage and Trans-Loading Terminal LaPoint Energy Partners, Inc. is pleased to accept an incentive package from Orange County and the Orange County Economic Development Corporation to build and operate a multimillion dollar railcar cleaning, crude oil trans-loading and storage facility in the county. All agreements are tentative pending Commissioner’s approval on Monday, July 13. The Orange County Economic Development Corporation was formed and tasked with attracting … [Read more...] about LaPoint Energy Coming To OC
Orange Police Briefs
A pickup truck ran into the front porch of a house on 14th Street in Orange Tuesday morning. Orange police report the 44-year-old driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Officer J.E. Roy gathered loose anti-anxiety prescription pills and a cold beer as evidence. No injuries were reported and Officer Roy said damage to the porch was minor. The accident was reported at 9:30 in the 1200 block of 14th Street. Officer Roy said when he got there a 1985 Chevrolet pickup truck was against the concrete slab of the porch. The driver was attempting to drive the truck forward. The patrolman … [Read more...] about Orange Police Briefs
Worker Dies At Rescar
On Monday, July 6, 2015, around 10:10 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call about an unresponsive male at Rescar Industries located at 1993 Foreman Road in Orange. When Deputies arrived, they discovered that one of the workers was found unresponsive inside of a tank car by another employee. The employees gathered safety equipment to hoist the man’s body out of the tank car and onto a stretcher. There were no signs of life and the Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Judge Dunn ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The deceased man was identified as … [Read more...] about Worker Dies At Rescar
Merle Caillier
Merle Caillier, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2015, at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, July 9, 2015, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm- 8:00pm, with a Rosary at 7:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ozark, Alabama on April 18, 1929, Merle was the daughter of Garland Weeks and Beatrice Byrd Weeks. She and her husband Tony owned Veterans Grocery … [Read more...] about Merle Caillier
Paul Spears
Paul Spears, 74, of Mauriceville, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born on January 3, 1941 in Deweyville, Texas to his parents, Nolan William Spears and Grace (Fountain) Spears, he lived in Mauriceville since 2005 and he lived previously in Crystal Beach. He worked as a process operator at Honeywell in Orange. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Deweyville. He loved to fish and will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, brother, father and grandfather. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lillian Simmons and Judy … [Read more...] about Paul Spears
Dead Gator Was Woodward’s Killer
A dead 11-and-a-half foot alligator was found Monday afternoon on the boat ramp at Burkhart's Marina where a man was killed by a large alligator during a swim at 2:30 in the morning Friday. The gator had a large hole in between its eyes from a gunshot. No one claimed to have killed the alligator. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens were at the marina and referred questions to a supervisor. One game warden was asking questions about whether the gator was first found dead in the water or had already been pulled up the slanted boat ramp. About 3 p.m., the estimate was the gator had … [Read more...] about Dead Gator Was Woodward’s Killer
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