The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) organization at Lamar State College – Orange have elected officers for the Fall 2015 semester. The group includes all Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) education majors. Long time educator Dorraine Babcock, is the sponsor. The TOT president is Erin Welborn who is an Associate of Arts in Teaching 1 major. She graduated from Vidor High School in 2014, was a member of the Student Council, served as president of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America and was a member of the Texas Association of Future Educators. Welborn received a bronze medal from … [Read more...] about TOT Elects Officers
John E. (Johnny) Hanks III
John E. (Johnny) Hanks III passed away at Pinehurst Nursing Home on August 26, 2015 at the age of 47. A memorial service will be held for Johnny at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 26, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 North 16th Street, Orange Texas. Johnny was born in Orange, Texas on September 12, 1967. He graduated from Orangefield High School in 1986 and enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country in Desert Storm and Iraq in 1991. Upon returning from the service Johnny worked in various jobs in the construction field as an industrial insulator, welder/sheet metal layout, … [Read more...] about John E. (Johnny) Hanks III
Man Dies From Stab Wound
On September 20, 2015 at 8:55 p.m. officers were dispatched to 703 10th St. in reference to a disturbance. Officers arrived and discovered a 30 year old white male on the ground with what appeared to be at least one stab wound. Ambulance and Orange Fire Department were dispatched to the scene for medical treatment. The male was transported to Baptist Hospital - Orange. The male identified as Jamey Myers was pronounced decease by Judge Dunn and an autopsy was ordered. No arrest has been made at this time, but a person of interest was questioned by detectives and released pending additional … [Read more...] about Man Dies From Stab Wound
Back When
Back When Column If you know some local history, it's not hard to be a roads scholar in Orange. The prominent men running local government entities liked naming streets and roads after themselves and their friends. I am looking for help on some of the names, though the people who would have named them are long gone. Green Avenue comes from the original name of the Anglo settlement here. It was first called Green's Bluff, because the land along the curve of the Sabine River is the first high spot north from the mouth of the river. Traditionally credit is given to a ship captain, Reason … [Read more...] about Back When
LU Upsets #3 Bearkats
The Lamar University Cardinals recorded one of the biggest upsets in program history, and one of the largest in the country this season, after defeating the No. 3 (STATS, Inc. Top 25 Poll) Sam Houston State Bearkats, 49-46, at Bowers Stadium Saturday night. The victory gives LU (2-1/1-0 SLC) its second-straight win over a ranked FCS program, and its first against the Bearkats since bringing back football. In addition to recording its first win over Sam Houston since the program’s rebirth, LU picked up just its second win ever in Huntsville and its first since 1959. For the first time … [Read more...] about LU Upsets #3 Bearkats
Boat Races Back in Orange
Races continue Sunday from 9-5pm … [Read more...] about Boat Races Back in Orange
Area CC Teams Compete at Dayton
Bronco Invitational - 9/19/2015 9:42:58 PM Dayton High School, Dayton, TX White Boys 5000 Meter Run ================================================================= Name Yr Team Time Pts ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Eli Peveto LCM 17:44.2 1 2 Graydon Glover Bridge City HS 18:13.1 2 3 Trent Stoute Lumberton 18:14.2 3 4 Ruben Valencia Bridge City HS 18:24.7 4 5 Bryson … [Read more...] about Area CC Teams Compete at Dayton
Bobcats 2-2 After Loss To Raiders
The Orangefield Bobcats put themselves in a hole early and couldn't dig out as Lumberton improved to 3-0 with a 33-21 victory. OF fumbled on the first offensive play of the game and the Raiders scooped and scored. Lumberton would go on to score on their first two offensive possessions to lead 21-0 after one quarter and 27-7 at the half behind the running of Tim Rhodes and Caleb Thomas. The Raiders put together a 12 play 80 yard TD drive in the third quarter to make it 33-7. The Bobcats would make it interesting in the fourth with a touchdown by Christopher McGee and then an onside kick … [Read more...] about Bobcats 2-2 After Loss To Raiders
Artist Creates Trees At Shangri La
Blue glass bottles hang overhead like leaves from a tree. The sunlight turns the glass into sparkling jewels. The light also drives away "the haints." For artist-welder Stephanie Dwyer, Southern bottle trees have driven away her demons. Dwyer spent weeks this spring in Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center constructing a quartet of 17-foot high bottle trees. The trunks curve gracefully and the branches reach out to intertwine. Instead of leaves, the blue bottles fit over the metal "twigs." Friday, Dwyer was back in Orange talking to visitors and students about her creation, … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Trees At Shangri La
Impact on Budget?
County Judge Brint Carlton received word of the lawsuit from a Sheriff’s deputy Thursday afternoon about 4:00, but had no comment on the details of it. Judge Carlton did comment on the impact the news has on the Commissioners Court preparing the budget for next year. Carlton said as of Thursday there was a $2.9 million surplus of expenses over revenues for next year’s budget, but the judge and commissioners were confident that with tight spending by department heads they could still zero out next years ending balance. With the news of the lawsuit Thursday the Court is in agreement it will … [Read more...] about Impact on Budget?
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