The West Orange-Cove school board could have named a new superintendent Monday night. The action was on the board's meeting agenda for the first time. The board has spent a month of going through resumes and conducting interviews with applicants. No board member made a motion to hire an individual. Board president Pete Amy said the board will continue to meet to find someone to fill the position. Beginning January 26, the deadline for applications, the board has held five meetings on the search for a new superintendent. The board met Monday for two hours in closed-door executive session but no … [Read more...] about WOCCISD doesn’t name Supt.
WO opposes 343
The city council in West Orange approved Monday night a resolution opposing Senate Bill 343. Opponents of the bill believe it would threaten or diminish the authority of Home Rule Municipalities. West Orange Mayor Roy McDonald says there are two types of cities: Home Rule cities and General Law cities. McDonald explains the difference is General Law cities can only do what the Texas legislature allows them to do through law, while a Home Rule city can pass regulations and ordinances it deems necessary to help govern the premise of their city. Mayor McDonald believes Home Rule is the preferred … [Read more...] about WO opposes 343
Police reports from the weekend
A man died in his pickup truck Saturday morning after he drove into the front yard of a neighbor's house on Fairway Drive. Orange Police Detective Captain Cliff Hargrave said no foul play is suspected. He said the preliminary autopsy was conducted Monday morning but a justice of the peace ruling will not be made until toxicology reports are completed. That will take at least two weeks. Police were called about 8 Saturday morning to a house in the 2800 block of Fairway Drive. The deceased was identified as Richard Neal Westmoreland, who lived a block away. An Orange County sheriff’s deputy … [Read more...] about Police reports from the weekend
Janice M. Wilkinson
Janice M. Wilkinson, 78, of Orangefield, passed away on February 19, 2015, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Orangefield with Bro. Cody Hogden, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Born in Hermitage, Arkansas, on May 10, 1936, she was the daughter of Rufus Russell Wallace and Ona (St. John) Lyons. Janice was a small business owner. She owned a beauty salon and later in life owned Hunter Creek Grocery store on Hwy 1442 for overs 20 years. Janice was a … [Read more...] about Janice M. Wilkinson
Sheryl Lynn Rowe
Sheryl Lynn Rowe, 64, of Bridge City, passed away on February 18, 2015, at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Reverend Harry Davis will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on October 8, 1950, she was the daughter of Glenn Eugene Hill, Sr. and Eloise (Yates) Hill. Sheryl loved to read, do puzzles, play games, cook, and to be in the water. But most of all she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She was kind, … [Read more...] about Sheryl Lynn Rowe
Ralph Charles Hogan Jr.
Ralph Charles Hogan Jr., 68, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2015 at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange. Ralph was born on January 13, 1947 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to mother, Burneat Eve (Taylor) Paul and father, Ralph Charles Hogan Sr. He had lived most of his life in Orange, was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and had graduated from St. Mary's School. Ralph served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy. Ralph enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and tinkering with his trucks and cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ralph was … [Read more...] about Ralph Charles Hogan Jr.
Capitola “Cap” Ball
Capitola “Cap” Ball, 94, of Orange, died February 17, 2015, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend K. Ray McDowell, pastor of Orange First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Born in Loretta, Tennessee, on October 27, 1920, she was the daughter of Joseph Delmar Cole and Zella (Alvis) Cole. She worked as a cook in various school cafeterias, was a member of … [Read more...] about Capitola “Cap” Ball
David N. O’Neal
David N. O’Neal, 92, of Orange, passed away on February 17, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Old Fort, Tennessee, on October 13, 1922, he was the son of Samuel Houston O’Neal and Ellen Leona Curbo O’Neal. David served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist, welder, and mechanic at Crumplers Machine Shop. He attended Canaan Primative Baptist Church, the VFW, and the NRA. He loved square dancing … [Read more...] about David N. O’Neal
Joe Edd Warren
Joe Edd Warren, 57, of Vidor, passed away on February 15, 2015, at his home. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on October 27, 1957, he was the son of Raymond Lee Moore, Sr. and Barbara Jean Roff Warren Moore. Joe was a simple country boy who loved the simple country life. He graduated from Orangefield High School in 1977. Joe was the owner of Budget Transmission. He loved to read, listen to music, and watch Nascar. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Moore, Sr. and Barbara Moore; brother, Randy Warren; and his sisters, Charlotte Miller and Sharon Laurie. He is survived by his children, … [Read more...] about Joe Edd Warren
Yolanda Denise Blanchard
Yolanda Denise Blanchard 57 of Orange, Texas died on February 10 2015 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Yolanda was loved by many in the community along with family and friends. She was a graduate of the 1976 class of Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she served with the youth choir, youth praise dancers and the after school program. Yolanda also worked as a heath care provider and after school tutorial for many years. Home going celebration will be Saturday on February 21, 2015 at 1:00pm at Mt. Calvary … [Read more...] about Yolanda Denise Blanchard
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