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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

A Look At The 2024 RB’s

Stats: The Lamar Cardinals carried the ball 428 times for 1,628 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. Big Red averaged nearly 4.0 yards per carry and 148.0 yards per game. The Cardinals ranked fifth in the Southland last year in rushing but trailed the league leaders (Houston Christian) by fewer than 11 yards per game. Big Red tied for third in the league with 16 rushing touchdowns. Key Player: Khalan Griffin – returning starter who has really become the face of the position group for the Cardinals. Last season, he flirted with the league's overall rushing title until being outgained by … [Read more...] about A Look At The 2024 RB’s

Chase Runs Through Orange (Update)

UPDATE: The suspect is identified as 38-year-old Brittany Nichole Miller of Onalaska. It was confirmed that Miller had a felony warrant out of Polk County. Miller is charged with evading in a motor vehicle, a felony offense, and other charges are likely in this case. A chase went through Orange County Saturday and it could've ended much worse than it did. Reports say Beaumont Police attempted to stop a woman for trying to cash a stolen check and she took off, heading east on I-10. Police said speeds reached well over 100mph but as she approached Orange, the eastbound lanes were once … [Read more...] about Chase Runs Through Orange (Update)

Boil Water Notice In Mauriceville (UPDATE)

Aug. 6 - Notice rescinded Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems   8/3/2024  Due to a 6-inch line break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Mauriceville Municipal Utility District (TX1810144) a public water system to notify all customers South of the railroad tracks on South Highway 62 and Old Highway 62, to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should … [Read more...] about Boil Water Notice In Mauriceville (UPDATE)

Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt

Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt, 87, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2024, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Glenn James. Burial will follow at Nibletts Bluff Cemetery in Vinton, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 25, 1937, she was the daughter of Young Smith Kidd, Sr. and Willa Mae Guidry Kidd. Doris dedicated many years of her life to serving as … [Read more...] about Doris Marie Kidd Burnitt

Who’s Getting Married?

Marriage License Issued from the office of Brandy Robertson Orange County Clerk for the week of July 29, 2024 through August 2, 2024. Robert Neal Boyett and Stormy Ann Smith Cecil Roy McCollough and Bailey Lynne Scherman Jacob Cody Buffington and Tiffanie Anne Zumwalt Blake Aaron Istre and Mysti Dawn Strickland Samuel Bryce Hays and Makayla Laurell Sirmons Jacob Layne Bowden and Jordan Lee Mckenzie Daves David Michael Trahan and Christi Dawn Lee John Newman Smith and Ashley Dawn Maclean … [Read more...] about Who’s Getting Married?

Danny Wayne Thrailkille

Danny Wayne Thrailkille, known to his friends as "Bird", passed away on July 20, 2024 in his home.  He was a poet and an artist but mostly he was a true river rat.  He was 68 years old.  Danny was born on December 18, 1955 in Orange, Texas, and was a graduate of the West Orange class of 1974. His childhood was spent on the water enjoying nature.  As an adult, he traveled the world in the business of pipe-coating and inspection, but he was happiest when he could be on Lovely Island, Honnalee, or on the bank of his beloved Sabine River in his own … [Read more...] about Danny Wayne Thrailkille

Karen Lee Phares

Karen Lee Phares, 84, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2024, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Triumph Church in Nederland. Officiating will be Bishop Randy Clark and Pastor Kirk Ellender. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, and will continue at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Triumph Church in Nederland. Born in Houston, Texas, on December 29, 1939, she was the daughter of Maron Albert Bradley and Thelma (Bass) Bradley. Karen was known … [Read more...] about Karen Lee Phares

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