Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Annual Cops N' Kids Picnic, which is always a popular activity every June, has been canceled because the grounds of Claiborne West Park are too saturated to accommodate vendors, equipment and vehicles. The event is expected to return in June of 2017. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. One of the most popular children's events of summer has been canceled for 2016. The 22nd Annual Cops N Kids Picnic, which was originally set to be held on Friday, June 10, at Claiborne West Park, has...
Orange County-based classic and southern rock act Mixx Fixxer will perform Friday, June 10, at Mackenzie's Pub, which is located in the West End of Beaumont off Phelan Boulevard. Admission is $7 for ages 21 and older. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. It's a week of great music events and there's no shortage of locations to choose from, so find what you and enjoy and make the most of it. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and venues. Wednesday, June 8 Reed...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin' Bears remarkable baseball season has come to an end. The Waco Robinson Rockets beat the Bears in the best -of-three-game series, 2-0, this past weekend. Robinson defeated LC-M 12-2 in a run-rule, water-logged six-inning game which shifted to the University of Houston from College Park High School in Conroe because of the large amount of rain on Thursday and then held off LC-M for an 8-5 win Friday evening at Sam Houston State in...
Lamar State College-Orange held a makeshift groundbreaking ceremony inside its Student Center this past Thursday morning, instead of the location of its new multipurpose facility, due to weather. The multipurpose center will be located at the former location of the Texas Workforce Commission at Green Avenue and Second Street in Orange. Pictured, from left to right, are Jerry Vandervoort, SpawGlass; Senator Robert Nichols, District 3; Dr. Michael Shahan, President of Lamar...
The City of Orange Natatorium as reopened for the summer after being closed in 2015 due to a shortage of lifeguards. The facility has hired nine lifeguards for the summer, including, from left to right, Justine Ledesma, Braylyn Hardy and Olivia Basinger, and will be open through Aug. 12. Area residents looking to keep cool this summer can once again find some relief in downtown Orange. The City of Orange has announced the reopening of the Orange City Natatorium to the public...
Rock artist Rick Springfield will perform this fall at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Saturday, Nov. 5, for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $40-$65 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, June 10 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Golden Nugget Casino is looking to make 2016 one to remember as the facility continues to announce big shows for summer and into fall. Rock star Rick Springfield returns to Southwest Louisiana for a concert performance on Saturday, Nov. 5, inside the Grand...
Scott Stapp, the vocalist of the highly popular rock act Creed, is hitting the road on a solo tour this summer and will perform in Southeast Texas on Thursday, Aug. 4, at The Gig in Beaumont. Courtesy photo The man who is the voice behind numerous popular songs in one of the most well known groups of 1990s is hitting the road on a solo tour and Beaumont is on the schedule. Scott Stapp, the voice of Creed, will be trekking across the United States this summer and has scheduled...
One local team's quest for a state baseball championship continues, while another local team's season came to an abrupt end this past weekend. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin' Bears won 5-4 over the Jasper Bulldogs in thrilling fashion this past Saturday, while the Bridge City Cardinals were just two outs away from a victory which slipped from their grasp as the Cardinals lost to the Waco Robinson Rockets, 6-5. LC-M's victory on Saturday at Gibbens Field at LC-M High School came in the bottom of the eighth inning...
Angelica Jimenez, at left, a senior at West Orange-Stark High School, is recognized by Gale Beckett of Altrusa International, Inc. of Orange as the recipient of the $500 scholarship which the organization presents each year to a local graduating student. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local organization continued its tradition of help local students in their quest for higher education as it presented its annual scholarship this past week. The organization known Altrusa...
Pipes and equipment are on site near City Hall in Bridge City for new $1.4 million water filtration system. Once the final reclamation tank is fabricated and delivered sometime in June, work will begin on installing the remainder of the system. The system is expected to be in operation by late-June.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A much needed and anticipated water system could be in place later this month for Bridge City residents. The City of Bridge City is awaiting delivery of key...
The New Mexico acoustic trio known as Honeyhouse will perform on June 23 at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The trio also features former Bridge City resident Mandy (Todd) Buchanan, at center. Also pictured are Yvonne Perea, at left, and Hillary Smith, at right. Tickets are $15 in advance. An acoustic trio based in New Mexico with a connection to Bridge City has scheduled a concert in the area later this month. The award winning acoustic trio Honeyhouse will perform at...
The Texas Department of Transportation will hold its 7th Annual Orange Means Safety event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, June 3, at the Texas Travel Information Center on along Interstate 10 in Orange. Guests and motorists will be treated to fun activities and educational opportunities for a safe and enjoyable summer. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Safety education and fun activities are a big part of an annual event this Friday which targets travelers driving across Texas highways...
The cast of the Orange Community Players annual "Fun for Funds" production prepares for rehearsal on Tuesday night in advance of the opening night performance on June 9 and continue through June 11. Pictured, from left to right, are Mike Hennigan, Paul Burch, Kimberly Manning, Laura Bergeaux, Callie Nelms, Joyce Henry, Tena Sanford, Michael Hudnell, Judy Smith, Rhys Howeth, Keri Foreman and Bob Manning. A local theater group is going country for its annual fundraiser, which...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from May 1 - May 7: Sunday, May 1 • Suspicious activity in the 300 block of Rosen. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Dupuis. • Informational report in the 2000 block of Texas Avenue. • Theft in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. Monday, May 2 • Suspicious activity in the 500 block of Texas Avenue. • Informational report in the 600 block of North John. • Disturbance in the 500 block of Bland. • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Ridgewood. • Disturbance in the...
Class of 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chicago will perform Sunday, May 29, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Courtesy photo For nearly one-half of a century, one American rock act continues to tour, make new music and perform to sell-out crowds nearly every where it goes. Chicago will perform at 8 p.m., Sunday, May 29, in a special Memorial Day weekend concert inside the Grand...
Country music artist Tracy Byrd will headline Sunday's (May 29) lineup of the Texas Frog Fest at Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday and features an array of musical acts. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Record The extended holiday weekend is upon us, but make sure you take time to remember those who have given their lives in service to their country this Memorial Day. Mother Nature may be a little less than cooperative these next several...
The extended holiday weekend is approaching, which means multiple business and government office closures are ahead. The majority of all local, county, state and federal offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All non-essential offices in the cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City will be closed on Monday. Offices will re-open at normal business hours on Tuesday, May 31. All non-essential Orange County government offices will be closed on Friday as well. Garbage...
The 13th Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 29, at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza in Orange. The event will feature keynote speaker Lt. General Marvin Brailsford (Retired) of the United States Army. The event is open to the public and free of charge.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. An annual paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice will be held this weekend in Orange. The 13th Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from May 1 - May 7, 2016. Sunday, May 1 • Suspicious person in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive. • Informational report in the 3700 block of Pheasant. Monday, May 2 • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive. • Informational report in area of Lark and Strickland. • Suspicious person in 1800 block of 29th Street. • Animal call in the 4100 block of West Park Avenue. Tuesday, May 3 • Assist other ag...
More than 200 children registered for the 2015 summer reading program with the Bridge City Public Library and more than 90 attended the end of summer awards program. The Bridge City Public Library's 2016 Summer Reading Program will begin on June 15. Registration begins on June 6. Summer vacation for local school children begins in just a few days and the return of an annual event is right around the corner. The Bridge City Public Library, located at 101 Parkside Drive in...
The West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from May 1 - May 7, 2016. Sunday, May 1 • Disturbance in the 2800 block of Dowling. • Theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Monday, May 2 • Theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Criminal trespassing in the 1400 block of Newton. Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 • Online solicitation of a minor reported in person at West Orange Police Department. • Report of deceased person in the 4900 block of Westmore. Thursday, May 5 • Credit card abuse re...
Two local baseball teams continue their impressive run in the state high school baseball playoffs for another week. The Bridge City Cardinals and Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin' Bears and the each won their respective baseball series in the Class 4A Region III Regional Quarterfinals this past weekend to advance to the fourth round of the high school playoffs. The Regional Quarterfinals this past weekend featured all four representatives of District 24-4A. In a battle of District 24-4A rivals, the Cardinals defeated the...
Elaine Meyers, at left, is pictured with Stephen Lee of First Financial Bank after she was honored with the annual Athena Award during a special breakfast ceremony this past Thursday, May 12, at The Brown Estate in Orange. Meyers is the owner of The Horseman Store in Orange. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A woman known for her inner strength, hard work and dedication to her to community was honored for those attributes at a special event this past week. Elaine Meyers, owner of The...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from April 24 - April 30, 2016. Sunday, April 24 • Disturbance in the 100 block of Bower. • Animal call in the 20 block of Parkland. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Provost. • Theft in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. • Welfare check in the 100 block of Colonial Estates Drive. • Burglary in the 500 block of North John Street. Monday, April 25 • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Rachal. • Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 2600 block of Texas...
Orange County Commissioners have approved the dispersal of thousands of dollars of funding to organizations which hold events promoting tourism in local communities within the county. Orange County Commissioners Court approved a recommendation from the Orange County Economic Development Corporation for the distribution of $63,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for the 2015 dispersal period. Funds for the 2016 dispersal period, which ends in connection with the fiscal year at the end of September 2016, will be distributed later...
