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More Changes At LSCO

The landscape of Lamar State College Orange continues to change. But this time instead of adding a building they're taking one down. Demolition started this week on the building at the corner of 4th and Front St. The building has held several names including as the academic and student center. Lamar University opened its first extension center in Orange in the fall of 1969 in the former Tilley Elementary building. But in 1971 fire destroyed the building and they needed a new location. So the community raised more than $250,000 for the purchase of the building at 410 Front St. … [Read more...] about More Changes At LSCO

Earl Brewer Parker Jr.

Earl Brewer Parker Jr. was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on June 7, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on October 15, 1936, to Bianka Williamson Parker and Earl Brewer Parker, Sr. in Vicksburg, MS. He lived all his formative years in Vicksburg graduating from Carr Central High in 1955 serving as Class President.           He attended Wake Forest University and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He later transferred to Mississippi State University obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1959. Within weeks of graduating, he married his … [Read more...] about Earl Brewer Parker Jr.

Debbie Lynn Vidrine

Debbie Lynn Vidrine, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, with a Rosary to begin at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 9, 1951, she was the daughter of Wallace Turner and Dorla (Abram) Turner. … [Read more...] about Debbie Lynn Vidrine

Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

TPWD Weekly Fishing Report Week of June 18, 2025 Sam RayburnGOOD. Water stained; 86 degrees; 0.45 feet above pool. Bass are shallow early in the pencil and hay grass with topwater baits. Then bass move to points and drains with Carolina rigs and jigs. Crappie are slowly moving to brush piles, with a better bite on the south end of the lake and Ash Bayou. Jigs and minnows are working equally. Bluegill are on brush piles. Catfish are transitioning from the creeks to the main lake on points and channel bends with cut bait or stink bait. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Drone Pilot Arrested

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on Ned Reese, a 64-year-old resident of Orange, Texas. Mr. Reese was taken into custody and is charged with Interference with a Public Servant, a Class B Misdemeanor. The charge stems from an incident that occurred on February 9, 2025, when Mr. Reese was accused of operating a drone in close proximity to an Air Rescue helicopter that was attempting to transport a patient in need of urgent medical care. The unauthorized drone activity caused a temporary delay in the helicopter’s takeoff, … [Read more...] about Drone Pilot Arrested

Mark Edwin Durmon

Mark Edwin Durmon, 53, of Rose City, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Mark was a longtime resident of Rose City and worked for many years as a welder with Cust-o-Fab. He had a love for offshore saltwater fishing, working in his shop, cooking, and shopping. Mark especially cherished time spent with his mom picking fresh vegetables, which he often used to create his own sauces. He enjoyed playing games and faced life’s challenges with strength, including the loss of two homes to hurricanes. Mark is survived by his … [Read more...] about Mark Edwin Durmon

Curtis Lawrence Green

Curtis Lawrence Green, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Hospice. Born in Orange, Texas, on April 7, 1959, he was the son of Theo Curtis Green and Mary Zula (Jolivette) Green. He leaves behind a legacy of love and care that touched everyone around him. Curtis was a proud graduate of West Orange Stark and was known as a jack of all trades. He had an extraordinary knack for fixing anything that needed repair, a talent he shared freely with friends and family. His generosity extended to taking care of everyone's yards, showcasing his love for landscaping and working … [Read more...] about Curtis Lawrence Green

The Juice

Making Friends It's safe to say that your favorite florist Scott Hasty and yours truly are a part of that group that "never met a stranger." We got to share interesting stories this week of our new friends. Hasty, "Big Money" as he's known at the Black Jack table, was in Vegas. He gets on the elevator and sees a young man checking his clothes and his hair in the mirror. Scott strikes up a conversation and the man tells him he just finished playing in an arena league football game. They carry on the conversation and Scott asked him where he was from and he said a place called … [Read more...] about The Juice

Horace James Cormier

Horace James Cormier Sr., 79, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2025, in Bridge City Tx. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior to the Memorial Gathering.  Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on February 15, 1946, he was the son of Odelion Cormier and Rena Lavergne Cormier. Retiring from a successful career in the oil and gas industry, Horace exemplified a strong work ethic that shaped his approach to life. He was a man of the … [Read more...] about Horace James Cormier

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