Early voting for the May 4 Municipal Election began Monday. Learn more about what you are voting on here. You can vote at any of the early voting locations. … [Read more...] about Early Voting: Day One
Saturday Adventure Series At Shangri La
Join us for family-friendly educational programs on select Saturdays during March through May! These programs are free! With a wide range of topics, there is something for everyone. First come, first served. Register online to secure your place in the program. If you have questions or need assistance with your registration, please contact Wendy Elliott via email at welliott@shangrilagardens.org or via phone at 409-670-9113. See details below for more information. Once all spots have been claimed, registration will close. Rainbow of Wildflowers! – May 4 Wildflowers come in a … [Read more...] about Saturday Adventure Series At Shangri La
Glenda Crick Dyer
Glenda Crick Dyer, age 80, of Eagleville, TN passed away April 20, 2024. Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul Dyer; daughter, Martha (Huw) Howells, grandchildren, Gareth and Hannah Howells and Lauren and Jonathan Dyer; great grandchildren, Kayla and Jacob; brother, Ernie Crick and sisters, Doris Smith, Marie Travis and Betty Lagerquist. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Sally Newsom Crick; son, Paul Dyer, Jr. and sisters, Kathryn Kimmins and Jean Bustos. Visitation with the Dyer family will be held 10-12:00PM Thursday, April 25, 2024 with … [Read more...] about Glenda Crick Dyer
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Early Voting Starts Monday
Early Voting for the May 4 Municipal Election starts Monday, April 22 and voters can vote at any of the locations below. Contested races include for Mayor in Bridge City where incumbent David Rutledge is being challenged by Carl Harbert. There are two being challenged on the OC Drainage District Board. Larry Ancelot is being challenged in Precinct 2 by Richard Capaldi and in Precinct 3 Seth Mize is running against incumbent James Scales. Vidor School Board has a contested race for Position 2. Paul Davis, Matthew Dewitt and Carrie Vincent are asking for your vote. OCESD 1 has … [Read more...] about Early Voting Starts Monday
Pirate Players Acting Up
The Vidor High School Pirate Players are 1 of 24 schools still in the UIL One Act Play contest for Class 4A. Their show, “Emma” by Kate Hamill, and under the direction of Stacy Webb, has received 14 awards and they were recently crowned Area Champs. The Region III contest Friday, April 26th and will be held at Carthage High School. … [Read more...] about Pirate Players Acting Up
Houseplant Trends for 2024
Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ (left) is an amazing verigated cultivar and Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ (right) has stunning pink splotches on its dark green shiny leaves for eye-catching visual interest (courtesy images: plantproper.com & housebeautiful.com). By John Green - Orange, Texas' Certified Expert Gardener This past weekend was pleasant, though a bit muggy at the beginning but by Sunday morning a cool snap greeted us all, which was enjoyable-while I did mutter a few indiscernible grumblings…something about having to wear a jacket to … [Read more...] about Houseplant Trends for 2024
Rev. Woody Jackson
Rev. Woody Jackson passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 in Denton, Texas at the age of 91. Woody was born on April 27, 1932 in Olton, Texas Lamb County to, S.L. Jackson and Betty Clements Jackson. He graduated, from Muleshoe high school in Muleshoe,Texas after which he joined the Marine Corp and served as a decorated Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He loved his Country and served it proudly. After his Marine Corp service he married Patsy Carol Boone in 1953 till 2001 in which he had 4 children. He received a Science degree from Texas Tech University and with his degree, he … [Read more...] about Rev. Woody Jackson
LSCO Student Ambassadors
Lamar State College Orange is incredibly excited to announce their 2024-2025 LSCO Student Ambassadors! Natalie Chavez- Bridge City High SchoolValentin Chavez- Bridge City High SchoolRaygen Dunwoody- Little Cypress-Mauriceville High SchoolAbigayle Ernst- Bridge City High SchoolDylan Loga- Orangefield High SchoolZane Lopez- Little Cypress-Mauriceville High SchoolKyle Michael- Orangefield High SchoolLily Powell- Evadale High SchoolJudah Samuel- Community Christian High SchoolRoman Spears- Deweyville High School … [Read more...] about LSCO Student Ambassadors
TPWD Approves Hunting Regs
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Hunters hitting the field in the upcoming season should make note of these changes and follow all regulations set for species, tagging, bag limits, counties, season dates, means and methods. Hunters can check the Outdoor Annual for complete and updated regulations for the 2024-25 season beginning May 13 on the TPWD website. Information currently in the Outdoor … [Read more...] about TPWD Approves Hunting Regs
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