Charlie Joseph “Joe” Murphy, age 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Old First Orange Baptist Church; Pastor Randy Redkey officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, with military honors presented by the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10:00 AM until service time. Arrangements were made under the care of Dorman Funeral Home. On Sunday, … [Read more...] about Charlie Joseph “Joe” Murphy
Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report
Weekly Fishing Report Week of May 29, 2024 Sam RayburnGOOD. Water stained; 78 degrees; 5.56 feet above pool. Bass are in the flooded bushes and trees with soft plastics. Few bass are on points and creek Carolina rigs and crankbaits. Some crappie are shallow and some are roaming in open water. Crappie are best on brush in 12 feet of water, but while the lake level is high the brush piles are 16-18 feet deep. Catfish are good on creek channels and deeper points with minnows and cut baits. White bass on deeper points Jahn jigging spoons and little George’s. Navigate with caution watching for … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report
Cops N Kids June 7
Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney and the OC Sheriff's Office invites all kids to Claiborne Park, June 7 from 10am-2pm for the Annual Picnic. … [Read more...] about Cops N Kids June 7
Elizabeth Lou Martinez-Ford
Elizabeth Lou Martinez-Ford, 64, a resident of League City, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2024, at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 16, 1959, at Orange Memorial Hospital she was the daughter of Carol Jean and Dewey Jean Martinez of Orange, Texas. She was a paralegal for many years throughout the Golden Triangle. Her namesake was her maternal great-grandmother Loula “Nin” Esther Johnson. She loved her family, her country, her animals, and her award-winning gardening, and had many genuine friends. Her favorite childhood memories … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Lou Martinez-Ford
Man Busted With High Grade Weed
On Wednesday, May 29 at approximately 10:00AM, investigators with the West Orange Police Department along with investigators with the City of Orange Police Department conducted a search of a residence located in the 2200 block of Bonnie, street in West Orange. During the search approximately five and a half pounds of high-grade marihuana along with THC vape pens and a quantity of THC wax were discovered. The white male resident was identified as David McKnight. McKnight, 52, was arrested and charged with a 3rd degree, felony possession of marihuana and booked in to the Orange … [Read more...] about Man Busted With High Grade Weed
Dale Mathew McElroy
Dale Mathew McElroy, 81, of Orangefield, TX, passed away on May 25, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1942, in New Orleans, LA. Dale served in the Air Force for 7 years, showcasing his dedication to his country. He met his wife Sandra while in the Air Force, stationed at Barksdale AFB. After his military service, he embarked on a successful career at Neches Butane (Texaco/Huntsman) in Port Neches, where he worked for 32 years. In his free time, Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football, and reading/watching old westerns. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sandra McElroy, … [Read more...] about Dale Mathew McElroy
Orangefield vs. Franklin Preview
The Orangefield Bobcats take on the Franklin Lions in a best of three series Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Lufkin HS. The winner will represent Region III in the 3A State Tournament next week. So what do we know about Franklin? The town of about 1600 is about 35 minutes north of College Station. Which immediately brings the question...why are we playing in Lufkin? Orangefield Coach Tim Erickson said, "It was one of the few places that called us back. School is out and many places we called didn't have any workers." As for the three game series in three days, Erickson said, … [Read more...] about Orangefield vs. Franklin Preview
LU President’s and Dean’s List
Lamar University’s President Jaime Taylor has announced over 800 students to the Spring 2024 President’s List. Undergraduate students who qualify for the President’s List carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more with grade point averages of 4.0 for that semester. The Deans of Lamar University’s five academic colleges have announced over 930 students to the Spring 2024 Dean’s list. To qualify for the Deans’ List, an undergraduate student must carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for that … [Read more...] about LU President’s and Dean’s List
Phelan Defeats Covey In Runoff
Dade Phelan has defeated David Covey in the runoff for District 21 State Representative. Phelan - 12813 Covey - 12447 Orange County totals (early voting and election day)Dade Phelan -i 5006David Covey - 5842 Jefferson County totals (early voting and election day)Dade Phelan-i 6536David Covey - 3391 Jasper County totals (early voting and election day)Dade Phelan -i 1271David Covey - 3214 … [Read more...] about Phelan Defeats Covey In Runoff
Wanda J. Wilson
Wanda J. Wilson, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 80, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Wanda was born on June 8, 1943, in Orange, Texas to Bertha Mae (Franklin) Tarver and Willie Parker Tarver. Wanda's professional career was marked by her commitment and excellence. She worked at the Texas Department of Human Services in Administration twenty-three years before retiring in 1991. Her hard work and unwavering dedication left a impact on all who had the pleasure of working with her. In her spare time, Wanda enjoyed pursuing … [Read more...] about Wanda J. Wilson
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