Octavio Laguna, 84, of Kirbyville died Friday, July 11, 2025 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 13, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am prior to service. Otavio was born October 11, 1940 in San Antiono, Texas to Francisco and Incarnation Laguna, and was a longtime resident of Kirbyville. He was retired from Mobil Chemical with 36 years of service and was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran having received the Purple Heart … [Read more...] about Octavio Laguna
LCM Volleyball Schedule
The LCM Lady Bears are looking to improve on their second round appearance in the 4A playoffs last season as they begin their third season under Coach Johnathon Snipes. … [Read more...] about LCM Volleyball Schedule
Robert Earl Lash III
Robert Earl Lash III, 72, of Groves, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Magnolia Manor in Groves. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Claybar funeral Home in Orange with a Rosary to begin at 1:30 p.m. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 26, 1953, he was the son of Robert Earl … [Read more...] about Robert Earl Lash III
Who’s Getting Married?
Orange County Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office Of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk for The week of July 7, 2025 thru July 11, 2025. Sarah Alexis Maguire and Rachael Elizabeth Riley Hannah Blayke McFarland and Shelbi Anne Bergeaux Preston Lee Arnold and Jillian Bailey Hargrave Dwight Wayne Harland and Leona Lynette Bailey David G McCormick and Brenda P McCormick Jacob Aaron CoBurn and Bailey Deanne Pedigo Tyrique Ladarius Wofford and Jessica Marie Potter Kyle Dean Taylor and Kayla Mercedes Grove Thomas Chase Bonin and Courtney Lenai Price Kaleb Dean … [Read more...] about Who’s Getting Married?
Bradford Ready For New Challenge
Coach Chris Bradford is wearing the green and gold after being hired to coach the Bear soccer program. Boys or girls? How about both. It's not unheard of but it's been a while since we've seen one head coach for both the boys and girls program. Bradford is ready for the challenge. "I've coached several club soccer teams and still played semi-pro all at the same time," Bradford said of his energy for the game of soccer. "I'm excited about the opportunity to work with both sides. There may be a few unknowns along the way but we'll buckle down and get it done." Bradford played at … [Read more...] about Bradford Ready For New Challenge
TxDOT Lane Closures
JEFFERSON COUNTY / ORANGE COUNTY – Expect alternating lane closures on the main lanes and frontage roads of IH-10 eastbound and westbound near 7th Street in Beaumont to FM 1135 in Orange County beginning Sunday, July 13 through Friday, July 18. IH-10 westbound exits will be closed on the following nights during this mobile operation: Nightly work will begin at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. Expect delays. … [Read more...] about TxDOT Lane Closures
Barbara (Bobbie) Lee Rico Rule
Barbara (Bobbie) Lee Rico Rule, age 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, under the care of Harbor Hospice, with her daughter by her side. Bobbie was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Monday, May 8, 1944, to parents Anthony Carmine Rico and Juanita Mae Simpson. She had one sister, Donna Rico Horkans. In 1962 Bobbie married Arthur Ray Rule and together they had two children, Steven Ray Rule and Shari Marie Rule (LeBlanc). After Arthur passed away in 2016 Bobbie began attending Trinity Baptist Church. They welcomed her in with open loving … [Read more...] about Barbara (Bobbie) Lee Rico Rule
Debra A. Broussard
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Debra A. Broussard, 65, of Orange, will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11am at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Rites of Christian Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Visitation will be from 9 until 11am. Debra Ann Johnson was the daughter of Ammer Keener Johnson and Junius Johnson born March 7, 1960, in Orange, TX. A 1978 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, she also received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from Lamar University. She furthered her education as an Associate … [Read more...] about Debra A. Broussard
New Biz On Old Hwy. 90
The City of Orange has announced that permitting has been approved for a new EquipmentShare facility to be constructed at 6521 IH-10, the site formerly known as Bates Plaza. Founded in 2015 by contractors Jabbok and Willy Schlacks, EquipmentShare is one of the fastest-growing equipment solutions providers in the United States. With a mission to transform the construction industry through technology, the company now operates more than 326 locations nationwide and employs over 6,900 individuals. The City of Orange welcomes EquipmentShare and looks forward to the investment and opportunity … [Read more...] about New Biz On Old Hwy. 90
Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report
Weekly Fishing Report Week of July 9, 2025 Sam RayburnGOOD. Water stained; 86 degrees; 1.54 feet below pool. Freshwater is still entering the lake from the river, and water is being released. Topwater bass bite is early in the morning and evening. Bass are deeper on points, drains and humps with crankbaits and Carolina rigs. Crappie are good on brush piles, but many undersized fish and bluegill to sift through. Catfish are good in 18-20 feet of water on cut bait. A few white bass are schooling on main lake points. Cast baits to shade. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report
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