Category Archives: Orange County News
BC woman celebrates 100 years
In 1913 Woodrow Wilson was president, the average cost of a house $5,935 and in a Urania, La. twin girls, Lessie and Stella, were born to Dora and Wesley Mayes. On Sunday, June 23, Lessie Mayes Sterns, will celebrate her
Bingo back in Vinton
“Bingo!” That is what every person in the hall hopes to holler. “Bullet!” or the name of one of several other pull tab games would be the next best thing. Those words were silent for a couple of weeks in
OC Jail receives certificate of compliance
On June 4, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards conducted their annual inspection of the Orange County Correctional Facility. The Facility received a Certificate of Compliance and according to the inspector, the facility has demonstrated that it is in compliance
Shangri La to celebrate “Pollinator Week”
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will celebrate Pollinator Week, which takes place from June 17 through 23. Take part in a program on Shangri La’s bees that will take place on Tuesday, June 18, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The
BC Historical Society to host Fourth of July celebration
Darrell Segura with the Bridge City Historical Society is excited about the upcoming 2nd annual Fourth of July celebration on Cow Bayou. The celebration will be held at the foot of the historic swing bridge at the former location of
BCFD testing new trucks
The Bridge City fire department recently acquired two new vehicles from the factory in Appleton, Wisconsin, which were driven here by contractors. One is a 2013 Pierce Velocity fire engine. It was taken to the bayou Monday where they worked
Tom Ray; a son’s hero and a daughter’s first love
Tom Ray Jr. is to some a model father, but most importantly he is a “dad” to his children. “I love my kids and do all I can for them,” Ray said. The relationship between Ray and his children is
Cops and Kids picnic Friday
It is time once again for the annual Cops and Kids picnic in Orange County. The completely free even will start at 10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. on Friday at Claiborne West Park. Day care centers and area
Wingate World War II Vets honored at family reunion
The Wingate Family Reunion was held Saturday at the LaQuinta Inn in Bridge City. According to Patsy Wingate, the family has been holding an annual reunion for over 90 years. “We’ve been having them for a very long time,” she
Staff of The Record takes home several awards
Media professionals from Southeast Texas and throughout a nine county region gathered Friday night at the Lamar University Library to award those who have showed excellence in their fields during 2012. The banquet and competition raises funds for scholarships for
Breaking – Truck in flames on IH-10
There are reports of a tractor-trailer truck on fire, on IH-10, near exit 875. Traffic is being diverted. There are no reported injuries, and no other vehicles were involved in the fire. According to Texas Dept. of Public Safety, the fire
Making the best of life with MS
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade—which is what Stephanie Zimmerman did when she found out she had Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the
Check to benefit The Cure Starts Now
Big Daddy’s recently donated a check with $6,200 to The Cure Starts Now. Big Daddy’s hosted a customer appreciation day and donated the proceeds to the charity. Plates of crawfish were sold for $10 each in order to collect the
BCPD receives two new patrol vehicles
The Bridge City Police Department recently acquired two new patrol vehicles to add to their fleet. The 2013 Dodge Charger and 2013 Ford Explorer will replace to other vehicles which had high mileage on them. They still have a total
Orangefield’s 65th annual Homecoming to be held Saturday
Saturday will mark the 65th time former students and faculty of Orangefield High School have gathered on the second Saturday in June. The annual event will be held 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Orangefield Elementary School. Barbecue, drinks
Stark Museum to host presentation on edible, medicinal plants
The Stark Museum of Art will host a presentation entitled Ultima’s Plants: Seeing the World with a Curandera’s Eyes by Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, Ph.D., Saturday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m. The presentation is included with regular admission to the Museum, which is located at
Two receive promotions at OFD
The City of Orange Fire Department held a “pinning” ceremony today at Central Fire Station for two new fire Captains. Captain Shane Chapman and Captain Chad Hall were honored today for their recent success in a promotional examination. Two Captains
Orange FD responds to house fire
The City of Orange Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire Tuesday night at 1106 Pine St. at 11:30 PM. First arriving fire units reported heavy fire coming from the front of the structure. The house was vacant
They call him “The Miracle Man”
“He’s a true, documented medical miracle,” said Arlette Guidry. “He should be a vegetable and he’s not, praise God.” The he she is referring to is her husband, Tony Guidry. “When we say he is a miracle of God, we
Missing person case is ruled a homicide
The case of a missing Louisiana woman is now being worked as a homicide case. Autopsy reports indicate Tami Higgenbotham, 41, was strangled to death. The case is an ongoing, active investigation. Joshua Latham, 26, is considered to be a
STARK Cultural Venues welcomes new Director, announces realignment
The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation in Orange welcomes Katrina (Trina) Nelson Thomas as Director, Stark Art and History Venues, effective Tuesday The recent retirement of Patsy Herrington, former Managing Director of The W.H. Stark House, presented a
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