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The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club announced Luke Williams as their Bridge City Student of the Month for May. Luke has a 4.37 GPA and ranks 24 out of 206. He plans to attend Texas State University for a career in Business Management. Pictured are Grandparents-Jennifer and David Babin and Wayne Williams, Counselor -Alisa Huckaby, Parents-Alissa and Jason Williams, Principal-Dr. Amanda James, BCISD Superintendent-Dr. Mike Kelly and Rotary...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently announced Annabelle Chisum as their Orangefield Student of the Month for May. She has a3.25GPA and ranks 72/122. Annabelle plans to attend Blinn College for a career as a Theater Teacher. She was accompanied by Jennifer Sims-Counselor, Tea Wrinkle-Principal, Parents- Adele and Mark Chisum, Shaun McAlpin-OFISD Superintendent and Charlee Fitzgerald-Rotary...
The Master Gardener training classes will begin on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center on 1442. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with speakers and programs about gardening that count for the 50 hours of education. There are several field trips planned as well. The volunteer time can be done by working at the Master Gardener greenhouse, working at the yearly...
Monday, May 19, during the regular meeting of the West Orange-Cove CISD Board of Trustees, the board held its annual restructuring. As a result, longtime trustee and 1996 West Orange-Stark High School graduate LaTricia Ann "Tricia" Stroud was named Board President. Stroud was first elected to the board in 2018 and has served with distinction, earning her Master Trustee status through the Leadership TASB (LTASB) program. Throughout her tenure, she has also represented WOCCISD...
Orange County and local cities will be getting a software system to issue electronic search warrants and arrest warrants. District Attorney Krispen Walker Winfree talked to Commissioners Court Tuesday about how the CloudGavel software will allow investigating officers, assistant district attorneys, and judges to communicate quickly through the electronic system. Commissioners Court approved the interlocal agreement to start the steps of getting the system. The exact price was...
One of the most celebrated women in the United States visited, spoke, and flew in Orange 100 years ago, May 28, 1925. But she did not get a welcome from the establishment. Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, was threatened to never return to here. The Orange Daily Leader reported she was given a "black hand" notice, referring to a term often used in the U.S. as a Mafia threat. bou Right next to the brief story about the threat to Coleman was a...
Last week, Vid Chronicles TV, a YouTube channel with over one and a half million subscribers, taped six episodes over four days in Orange County. Normally, filming takes place in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and sometimes in Houston. This was the first time they filmed in Orange County. When executive producer/director Romario Facey was asked what made him decide to come to Orange County, his reply was, "It was John." He was referring to John Frederick Jr. of Mauriceville. "He...
What a difference a few weeks make, this time last month we were wondering if the wind would ever quit blowing and now when it stops the realization that summer is here hits home. The summer heat is upon us and lots of different methods will soon be in play. Many local anglers will seek the cover of night to beat the heat while still others will enjoy a casual wade along a shoreline. One thing that's for sure is that we should start seeing some unexpected guests like sharks...
Alva Jane Slaydon-Moore, born on August 23, 1941, in DeRidder, Louisiana, ed away on May 13, 2025, at her home in Orange, Texas. Alva was a beloved member of her family, cherished as a wonderful mother and wife. She was affectionately known as "Memaw" or "Maw Maw" to her grandchildren, who she loved and treasured. Alva enjoyed cooking, particularly delighting her family with her famous hamburgers. She spent her time pursuing hobbies such as quilting, sewing, and dancing....
A team of Orange County boys recently won the 4th Annual COPA Gulf Coast Soccer Tournament Championship held in Port Arthur. Competing in the U12 division the local youth defeated a state ranked team from Houston to claim the top prize. Team are: Kroy Dickerson, Ivan Espinoza, Tate Floyd, Dawson James, Camden Nabor, Daniel Vava, Benjamin Nava, Victor Peterson, Santiago Quinonez-Kuku, Ramon Sanchez, Matthew Scalf, Logan Scarborough, Emanuel Vela, Angel Josue...
Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to . Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not those benchmarks, they won't become law this session. It's a sprint to the finish, but we're almost there! Here are five things happening around your state: • Lottery overhaul es Senate This week the Senate unanimously ed a bill to reform the Texas Lottery by moving governance to the Texas...
