Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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After nearly 50 years, justice was finally served for the family of Orange Police Officer Danny Gray who was killed in the line of duty. Billy Wayne Dowden died in prison on February 1. He has remained in prison after pleading guilty of capital murder charges for the June 28th, 1974 death of Captain Danny Gray, 31, of the Orange Police Department. "No more parole parole board hearings and my mother and sister no longer have to relive the trauma brought by this man," said...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 7th as "a date which will live in infamy" after Japanese airplanes bombed an American naval base Pearl Harbor killing U.S. personnel. As a result, on Aug. 23, 1994, United States Congress, designated Dec. 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It is a tradition to fly the Flag of the United States at half-staff until sunset in honor of dead patriots. This week marks 82 years since the history changing day...
Jury selection and trial testimony began Monday in the manslaughter case of Valyn Rose Faulk, 21, of Orange, in the 128th District Court with Judge Courtney Arkeen. Faulk is accused of killing Derrick Cane, 28, in November 2018 in the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Drive. According to court testimony, Faulk was driving a 2013 Hyundai Sonata when she struck the sanitation worker crushing and severing his legs as she struck the back of the sanitation truck. Dean Nance, an...
Update: It took a jury about three hours Thursday to find Yovhanis Roque guilty of Capital Murder for the death of his 2 year old daughter Savannah. As a result, he will automatically be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Trial testimony began Tuesday in the case of Yovahnis Roque,28, who is accused of the February 2019 murder of his two-year-old daughter, Savannah. The state is seeking Capital Murder charges. If found guilty, Roque could face up...
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life,” said John Wooden, college basketball coach. My daughter, Jessica, was fortunate to have a coach who changed her all too brief life. Coach Frank gave her a second chance to actually play softball and more importantly believed in her. She carried the lessons she learned with her, such as not giving up and hard work pays off for the remainder of her life. Jessica will forever be 21 years old since gallstones too...
Almost every little girl wants to be known as a princess, but for 30 years Julie Gwenn Davis, was actually known as "Princess Blue" since her real identity was unknown. The discovery of Julie's remains began when a man was headed home after a long day at work in Brazoria County near the city of Manvel on Sept. 10, 1990. Along the way he needed to relieve himself and searched for a place to quickly do it. He decided a dead end road, which was sparsely populated, was the best...
Photo: The Orange County Airport will be hosting a Fly-In from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 27th at the Orange County Airport located at 2640 S. Highway 87. It is open to the public and admission is free. For those wanting to really get up close and personal, rides will be available for purchase from the Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast and Houston Wings in a1947 Beechcraft model D18S. In addition, free rides will be given to children ages 8 to 17 years old through the Young...
For the Record After more than 25 years in law enforcement, Eric Ellison has announced his retirement. "I have been offered an opportunity to pursue a career path in the petrochemical field," Ellison said. "After much prayer and consideration with my family, this is an opportunity we can't pass up." The Southeast Texas native graduated from Buna High School in 1992. It was in the Buna Junior High School band where he first discovered his love for music and how to read sheet...
For the Record Brenda Scales may be retiring from her job at Bridge City City Hall, but certainly not from life as she starts her next chapter. Scales began working at the city 15 years ago in the accounts payable/payroll department for the city. Later she became the planning and development coordinator. Her duties have entailed code enforcement and issuing permits. She has also been in charge of setting up meetings and keeping records for the planning and zoning committee, bo...
Photo: Cathy Blanda Britain, Carmen Mires Lucia, JoAnn Blanda Waguespack and Geralyn Blanda Vine of St. Mary’s Church are preparing for the St. Joseph’s Altar on Sunday. The public is invited to come enjoy the feast with the members of the church. For the Record St. Joseph's Altar will be celebrated Sunday at St. Mary's Church located at 912 W. Cherry Avenue for everyone to attend. Following the blessing and prayers, the meal will be served around noon. But, the first to be...
For the Record Following the death of two-year-old Savanna Roque by the hands of her father, Geo Roque, his family is still searching for answers as this was not the man they knew. Yohavnis "Geo" Roque and his brother, Lazaro Roque, grew up in Florida. According to their mother, the boys had it all. Each had their own room and Christmas was a spectacular event in the young boys lives. Geo had an interest in dinosaurs and outer space as a boy. His mother went to the library on...
OPD Investigating For the Record A two-year-old girl was murdered in Orange Tuesday. The Orange Police Department received a call from a neighbor about the child at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday. They arrived a few minutes later at 520 Azalea to discover a deceased young child at the residence. Investigators were called to the scene. It was determined the girl died by a "violent nature." An autopsy was ordered. Results are pending. Through investigation it was determined the father,...
For the Record The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation has chosen a local top dog as an inductee into their hall of fame in the hero category. Sascha, a doberman pinscher, is responsible for saving the lives of Glenn and Thelma Sterling when their house was on fire. It all began when the dishwasher short circuited and sent deadly smoke throughout the Bridge city residence. Sascha who slept with her owners attempted to wake them by licking their faces. At first her owners were...
For the Record During a recent special called board meeting of Bridge City Independent School District trustees, they voted unanimously following a presentation by the Citizens Advisory Committee to approve a $46.1 million bond proposal. The presentation by the committee was the final step in a series of meetings which began in October 2018. The committee met a total of six times over a five month period at every campus in the district to study school district data such as...
Photo: Catherine Ford Bass owner of Lasetti’s and New To You, Lori Fitkin and Lori Boone from Blessed With a Dress donated prom dresses to Operation Prom Dress. The prom dresses will be given away for free on Feb. 23rd to area girls needing a prom dress. For the Record Prom gives girls the chance to sparkle and shine and feel like a princess for one special evening. But, some miss out on the opportunity because they can't afford the dress. However, Teri Chaffin realized times...
Photo: Rocky Bridges was given this apron by his daughter-in-law. He often wears it when cooking. Bridges who is well known for his delicious food will be teaching a cooking class at the local Agrilife Extension Office. For the Record "Cooking is the ultimate giving," said Jamie Oliver, chef and restaurateur. Rocky Bridges, husband, father, Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy and favorite cook to many people will take on a different role when he teaches a cooking class at...
Pic: Bridge City High School art students Kaitlyn Lawrence, Hannah Huff, Lacey Pender and Lauren Brinkley are each seen with their award winning artwork. For the Record For some Bridge City high school students, art is not only fun but can be a competition. A few months ago, Debbie Gregg, BCHS art teacher, took her students on a field trip to a local working ranch. There students saddled and rode a horse. This was all to get the "feel" of the experience. Before leaving, each...
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce President for 2018 Terri Gauthier passed her gavel to 2019 President Beth Arnold. Arnold is a CU Marketing Executive for Wellspring Credit Union. Photo: Chris Slaughter For The Record A jubilant crowd attended the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Bayou 59th Annual Banquet. While people arrived and greeted one another, Cajun music played. The band, Gulf Coast Playboys, set the tempo for a good time. Delicious food and beverages were...
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce ‘Citizen of the Year’, Eric Andrus, steps on stage to receive the award and a two foot statue of Batman. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa K. Anderson For the Record With a huge smile on his face, Eric Andrus walked up to the stage Monday evening at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Bayou 59th Annual Banquet, to claim his prize, a two-foot-tall statue of Batman and of course an award too. Andrus has been chosen by the Bridge City Chamber of Comm...
Kevin Mott, representing Olson Engineering, accepts the ‘Business of the Year’ award from Bridge City Chamber of Commerce past president Terri Gauthier. RECORD PHOTO: Chris Slaughter For the Record Olson Engineering received the Business of the Year award Monday evening during the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Bayou 59th Annual Banquet. "We are very honored to receive this award," said Kevin Mott, of Olson Engineering. With safety, responsiveness, ethics and...
For the Record January is School Board Recognition Month, and Bridge City and Orangefield ISDs will join the Texas Association of School Boards and other districts across the state to honor the countless contributions of locally elected advocates for Texas school children and public schools. “ I am very honored to be on the school board. I love working with the students and the community. Giving back to the community where I went to school is important to me,” said Brad Fry...
Photo: James' Scales favorite annual event is the Kids Cooking Camp where he spends time volunteering. The week long event hosts about 60 children ages 8 to14 years old For the Record As the new year starts, about 45 percent of Americans will make a New Year's resolution. As the months move forward, the number of people keeping them drops with each passing month. Most will resolve to lose weight, stop smoking or exercise more. James Scales, of Bridge City, is offering a...
For the Record For more than 30 years Christmas cheer has been overflowing at the Wilson house. Jerry and Rose Wilson's outside decorations began with four elves, Santa and Mrs. Claus and of course Rudolph. Over the years, they have added to their display to where it is now. If a piece is retired, then it is replaced with something else. The latest addition includes two nutcrackers and a melted snowman. A favorite of the Wilson grandchildren are the carolers and Mickey Mouse...
Elements Cafe and Bakery is collecting Christmas cards for Drake Quibodeaux who has been diagnosed with DIPG which is a terminal brain cancer. He wants to “feel the love” this Christmas. For the Record It is not uncommon for Elements Café and Bakery in Bridge City to help out when they can and after hearing about eight-year-old Drake Quibodeaux who has terminal brain cancer, they once again are doing what they can to help. "We heard about it and wanted to help," said Alex...
Gavin Williams talks to Santa Claus and tells him his Christmas wishes. For the Record Everything is cheery and bright in Christmas Tree Village, especially when Santa Claus comes to town. Christmas Tree Village is located off FM 1442 on Taylor Circle. Santa will be at 9005 Taylor Circle from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 14th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. Weather permitting, he will be ready to greet passersby. The neighborhood began individually decorating their houses. They decided...
