Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Although there are no constitutional amendments on either of the Primary ballots, the Democratic and Republican Parties are asking voters for a little input on what direction is should take on future platforms. The Orange County Democratic Party has six referendums on its Primary ballot and each asks voters to either vote "for" or "against" to help provide input to the party so it can decide what platforms or ideas the Democratic Party should represent. Referenda item 1 focuses on economic security and prosperity and wants...
Construction of the new Bridge City Police Department is well underway and the complex is taking shape. The facility is expected to open in July and will include the police department and the city court. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Summer is still several months away, but for officers and staff of the Bridge City Police Department it cannot get here soon enough. A much anticipated construction project finally began this year as the Bridge City Police Department will have a new...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 31 • Disturbance in the 600 block of David. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Champagne. • Disturbance in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 700 block of Avenue B. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Tenney. Monday, Feb. 1 • Disturbance in the 800 block of Sudduth. • Suspicious person in the 200 block of Farm. • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Louise. • Disturbance in the 500 block of North Jo...
The Sesame Street gang returns to Ford Park Arena this weekend for its annual visit to Southeast Texas as "Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend" will be featured at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Ford Park box office. Courtesy Photo This week's entertainment schedule has nearly something for everyone with big events such as "Riverdance" in Orange,...
The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. has added several shows to its spring lineup, including events featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Grand Funk Railroad and country star Clint Black (pictured), among many others. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Golden Nugget Casino is loading up its spring concert calendar and what a spring it will be. Located in Lake Charles, La., the Golden Nugget Casino added five more shows to its list of growing events this spring and is on pace...
With the passing of the filing deadline this past Friday, the ballots have been set for the May 7 general election. Only a handful of elections are scheduled in May, but the community of Bridge City will have a lot to consider as change could be in the air with numerous races on the ballot between city and school. City of Bridge City The City of Bridge City has three races on the ballot this spring. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and Place 2 councilman Mike Reed have reached term limits and cannot seek re-election for those...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 31 • Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland. • Suspicious person in area of MacArthur Drive and Strickland. Monday, Feb. 1 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MLK. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Strickland. Tuesday, Feb. 2 • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. • Informational report in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. • Suspicious acti...
Election Tuesday is just days away and The Record Newspapers want to make sure you have all of the available information at your fingertips. The Record Newspapers, which is typically published every Wednesday, will have a special election-edition available beginning this Saturday, Feb. 27, at convenience stores across Orange County and many businesses and its normal locations on Monday in advance of Election Day on Tuesday, March 1. The special edition will include a variety of need-to-know information for election Tuesday,...
Early voting for the March Primary elections continues to move at a brisk pace as voters continue heading to the polls ahead of the March 1 election. As of Tuesday, Feb. 23, a total of 5,144 ballots have been submitted by voters in Orange County during the early voting period, which began on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Early voting concludes on Friday, Feb. 26. A total of 4,381 ballots have been received in the Orange County Republican Primary through Tuesday evening, which includes 471 being submitted by voters on Tuesday. A total of...
The future of the Cardinals looks to be in good hands for the immediate future as Dwayne DuBois was named athletic director on Monday night. The Bridge City Independent School District's Board of Trustees met in a regular scheduled meeting on Monday evening and, following a closed door, executive session to discuss administrative contracts, approved DuBois to officially be the Athletic Director of Bridge City ISD. According to Todd Lintzen, the new Bridge City ISD superintende...
The children's auction is a popular activity of the Greater Orange Coin Club's annual spring coin show, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center in Orange. Dealers will be on site to buy and sell coins, paper money and more. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Delton Anthony has been a coin collector since he was a teenager, and the hobby has supplied him with years of enjoyment and financial security. "I was a teenager...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 24 - Jan. 30, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 24 • Alarm in the 2100 block of East Roundbunch. • Animal call in the 100 block of Louise. • Suspicious activity in the 800 block of Norbert. • Disturbance in the 500 block of North John. • Disturbance in the 300 block of Gum. Monday, Jan. 25 • Theft in the 1300 block of Dogwood. • Suspicious person in the 3100 block of Texas Avenue. • Suspicious person in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. Tuesday, Jan. 26 • Disturbanc...
Country music artist Charley Pride will perform at Delta Downs Event Center on Saturday, March 26 for ages 21 and older. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 27. A concert featuring Mickey Gilley has been announced for Saturday, April 30 at the venue. Courtesy photo Spring is definitely going to have a country music kind of vibe at Delta Downs Casino as Charley Pride and Mickey Gilley are on tap in coming weeks. Country music artists Charley Pride will perform inside the Delta...
Orange County Commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday at City Hall in Vidor. This is the second time in two years Orange County Commissioners Court was held in the City of Vidor. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Orange County Commissioners had a change of scenery this past Tuesday as the weekly court session traveled west. Orange County Commissioners Court was held inside the spacious meeting room of City Hall in Vidor on Tuesday afternoon to conduct routine business. This is t...
A standing room only crowd got what it came for on Tuesday night as City Councilmembers voted unanimously to not approve a resolution on a proposed low-income housing development. City Hall in Bridge City was at capacity for the second consecutive week as dozens of concerned citizens attended the council meeting to hear what their elected officials would vote in regards to a proposed $12 million low-income, single-family housing development to be called Canal Place. The Park Companies, the group behind the proposed 55-house...
The Orange Community Players will present its first production of 2016, "Steel Magnolias," beginning this week. Performances are at 7:37 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 - Saturday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, Feb. 18 - Saturday, Feb. 20. Matinees are at 2:37 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 21. Pictured, from left to right, are Janet Bland, Laura Bergeaux, Emily Buesing, Tanya Guillotte, Maggie Larson and Keri Foreman. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The most ambitious production of the...
Holly Bush addresses Bridge City councilmembers and Cliff Bates of The Park Companies and city councilmembers in front of a standing room only crowd at City Hall on Tuesday night. Dozens of residents attended to voice their displeasure with a potential new low-income housing project which has shown interest in Bridge City. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The meeting room at City Hall was filled to capacity on Tuesday night with dozens of residents in opposition to a company building...
Bridge City Police Reports The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 17 - Jan. 23, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 17 • Animal call in the 300 block of Mary Avenue. • Suspicious activity in the 400 block of Bryant Boulevard. • Suspicious activity in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue. Monday, Jan. 18 • Alarm in the 800 block of Texas Avenue. • Theft in the 200 block of Champagne. • Welfare check in the 100 block of Rachal. • Alarm in the 100 block of East Vick. • Disturbance in the 400 block of Gum. Tuesday...
Jail inmates and staff will experience a slight increase in meals very soon. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt informed Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday afternoon that a small price increase will be forthcoming for meals served at the Orange County Correctional Facility. The reason for the price increase is due to the retirement of a county employee. "We had an employee retire on January 31st, and part of our agreement with the food service provider is that if a county employee in the kitchen retired or left, they wou...
Party rock outfit The Bogarts are back at Cafe Del Rio in Beaumont this Saturday night for another party on the patio, as the group performs a mix of material which keeps the dance floor full. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Clint Faulk @ The Boudain Hut Lee Pelly @ Buffalo Wild Wings Reed Blanchard @ Cafe Del Rio John and Thomas Teague @ The Capri Club Jessie Taylor @ Cigar Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Michael Krajicek @ Jack Daniels Bar and...
Races are beginning to take shape for the May 7 elections as the Feb. 19 filing deadline looms closer. City of Orange The City of Orange had no changes this past week and still has just one race currently on the May ballot. Incumbents Mary McKenna and Bill Mello, District 4 and Place 5, respectively, have filed for re-election, as has Dr. Wayne Guidry, the incumbent in District 2. McKenna will be opposed by former councilperson Annette Pernell for the District 4 chair. People...
Jason Ashworth, at left, and Jonathan Baggett were both promoted to the rank of Lieutentant this past Friday during a special ceremony inside the Danny Gray Room of the Orange Police Department. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Two officers which have served the Orange community faithfully for many years have been promoted. The Orange Police Department held a special promotional ceremony this past Friday morning inside the Danny Gray room for Jason Ashworth and Jonathan Baggett, as...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 17 - Jan. 23, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 17 • Harassment in the 2200 block of 35th Street. • Assist other agency in area of Henrietta and MacArthur Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 3800 block of West Park Avenue. • Suspicious activity in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. Monday, Jan. 18 • Suspicious activity in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. • Animal call in the 1800 block of 29th Street. Tuesday, Jan. 19 • Theft in the 2500 block of MLK. Wednesda...
Country music star and Orange County-native Tracy Byrd will perform in concert at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, April 2, along with fellow country music artist Neal McCoy. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Two Texas-natives and very popular country music artists have scheduled a spring concert for Southeast Texas. Country music stars Tracy Byrd and Neal McCoy will perform on Saturday, April 2 inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. Tickets...
The cast of the upcoming "Murdarrr Mystery Dinner Theater" rehearse on Monday night ahead of its performance on Saturday, Feb. 6, inside the Bridge City Community Center. Tickets for the adults-only fundraiser for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce are $40 each or $300 for a table of eight and can be purchased by calling 409-735-5671. Courtesy photo For one night, Bridge City will be overun with pirates as part of a fundraising event for a local organization. The Bridge City...
