Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Platinum selling artist Aaron Neville will perform Saturday night, April 16, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets are $20-$35 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Festival season is running full-speed ahead and there are plenty of great events and activities every weekend through the rest of the month. Also, there is live theater to enjoy this week and next in Orange. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more...
A new addition to the Orange County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo for 2016 will feature Whiplash, the world's smallest cowboy, and his steed, Boogie, a Border Collie. The duo will appear at the Orange County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16. Courtesy photo A yearly tradition is back for its annual spring event this weekend. The Orange County Sheriff's Posse, along with Bridgefield Electrical Services and Precision Hydrovac Excavation, LLC., present...
Spring is here and that means the return of one of Orange's most popular events is too. The 14th annual Art in the Park festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Stark Park, 711 Green Avenue in front of the Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts in downtown Orange. The event, which is presented by the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, is being held later this year to be held in conjunction with the Orange County River Festival and Elite Redfish S...
Orangefield Bobcat slugger Brett Fregia rips a pitch against the Bridge City Cardinals in district action on Friday. This Friday the Bobcats travel to Silsbee to take on the Tigers. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Local baseball and softball teams continue to jockey for position in district standings as teams hit their stride this spring. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs continue to roll right along and look to have found their place in District 24-4A baseball following this past weeken...
Mother's Day is only one month away, and a new contest being sponsored by a local organization will surely make it even more joyous. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced its first-ever "Mother of the Year" contest for those who work or live in the Bridge City and Orangefield communities. However, the person nominating the candidate for "Mother of the Year" is not required to live within the specified area. Nomination letters should be submitted should be mailed...
The Deweyville Independent School District looks to get students back into classes next week. Following an extended spring break vacation due to historic flooding, the Deweyville Independent School District has announced plans to have students resume classes beginning Monday, April 11. Heavy rains in early March forced the Sabine River Authority to open its nine spillway gates to release water from Toledo Bend reservoir. This large water release, which reached at its peak was at 207,000 cubic feet per second, caused massive...
The Orange Community Players will conclude its current season with its presentation of "Into the Woods" next week. The cast and crew of OCP presents "Into the Woods" at 7:37 p.m., nightly, Thursday, April 14 through Saturday, April 16 and again the following week on Thursday, April 21 through Saturday, April 23. Matinees will be held at 2:37 p.m., Sunday, April 17 and Sunday, April 24. Tickets for all performances are $15 for adults and $10 for students and children and can...
The old adage of doing spring cleaning will be a reality for many people next week in one local community. The City of West Orange has announced plans to hold its annual "Spring Clean-Up" from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, April 15, and 8 a.m. 3 p.m., Saturday, April 16. Containers will be available for the disposal of various debris and items behind the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department, which is in the 2700 block of Austin Avenue. "We've been doing this for several years, and its always been very popular in the community,"...
Two highly successful Bassmaster Elite Series events are paving the way for future events, including the most recent high profile tournament. The Elite Redfish Series Classic Kick Off, the championship event of the Elite Redfish Series trail, will take place Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, which is located off Simmons Drive in Orange. The event will feature the 35 anglers who qualified during the 2015 season. The Elite Redfish Series...
Women from the William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution placed patriotic wreaths on the graves of Vietnam War veterans Tuesday morning at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens cemetery in Bridge City. From left, Bertie Herman, the Chaplain and Past Regent of the chapter; Katy Latiolais, Regent; and Jackie Huckabay, Registrar, say a prayer after placing the wreath on the grave of a local veteran. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local organization spent some time at a...
Country music artist Neal McCoy will perform this Saturday, April 2, at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Also on the bill is Orange County-native Tracy Byrd. Tickets are $40-$75 each at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Spring is in the air and entertainment is all around. Whether you enjoy theater or live music or spring festivals, you can get your fix this month and in the coming weeks. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on venues and artists. We...
Acoustic duo Curse and the Cure, featuring Norma Hopson, at left, and Jason Touchette, will perform Wednesday at The Capri Club in Port Arthur, Thursday at the French Quarter Bar and Grill in Vidor, and Saturday at The Bayou Cafe #2 in Port Arthur. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Spring has arrived and that means plenty of quality indoor and outdoor entertainment events across the area, including the start of the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont and more. Visit w...
Spring is right around the corner and one of the most popular annual spring fundraisers has been scheduled. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced its 14th Annual Golf Tournament for Saturday, May 14 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course, which is located at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur, Texas. The deadline to register for the event is Saturday, May 7. The cost is $60 per player and the registration fee includes golf, green fee, cart, beverages, food and door prizes. Mulligans are available for $5 each with a lim...
California rock act Night Ranger, featuring drummer Kelly Keagy (pictured), will perform Friday night (March 11, 2016) at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $15-$30 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A band known for its years of relentess touring numerous hit songs is headed back to Southwest Louisiana this weekend. California rock band Night Ranger will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 11, inside the Grand...
It's a rock and roll blast from the past this Friday, March 11, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. as rock band Night Ranger, featuring Jack Blades, at left, and Brad Gillis, will perform for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Another great week of live entertainment is right around the corner and there are plenty of options to consider, including local, regional and national touring attractions....
Country music artist LeAnn Rimes returns to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Friday, July 15. Tickets are $45-$60 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 11 at all Ticketmaster outlets.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles has been open for more than one year now, and the first music artist which opened its concert facility is returning. LeAnn Rimes will perform inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake...
The ballots are in and the voters of Orange County have spoken. Super Tuesday sparked a lot of voter interest across the country on Tuesday, including Texas. Voters in Orange County were just as interested in the Presidential races this Primary period, but there were several local races of interest as well. The Orange County Republican ballot was loaded with local races. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt was successful in his bid for re-election as he defeated challenger David Smith by a vote of 11,173 to 3,067. Merritt's v...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 7 • Alarm in the 800 block of Texas Avenue. • Alarm in the 1300 block of Elda Lane. • Burglary in the 500 block of Jones. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Rachal. Monday, Feb. 8 • Alarm in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue. • Assist other agency in the 100 block of Shadowdale. • Disturbance in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue. Tuesday, Feb. 9 • Disturbance in the 50 block o...
The Beach Boys will perform on Friday, March 4 inside the Jefferson Theater in downtown Beaumont. Tickets are still on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Beaumont Civic Center box office. Courtesy Photo March has arrived and that means festival season is right around the corner. In the meantime, be sure to enjoy some great local entertainment and national music acts which are hitting the area this week. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 7 • Assist other agency in the 1900 block of Strickland. • Assist other agency in the 2600 block of State Highway 62. Monday, Feb. 8 • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive. Tuesday, Feb. 9 • Theft in the 1500 block of Strickland. Wednesday, Feb. 10 • Assist other agency in the 2800 block of Stevenson. Thursday, Feb. 11 • Welfare check in the 50 block of Elma. • Suspicious person in the 1200 block of 28th...
While local races drive much of the March Primary election, the race for party nominations for U.S. President is at a fever pitch as the countdown to Super Tuesday continues. Tuesday is Election Day. It is also known as Super Tuesday as numerous states and territories hold primaries and caucuses on Tuesday, March 1, including Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming, along with American Samoa and Democrats who are overseas....
Early voting concluded on Friday with turnout surpassing the March Primary figures of 2012. A total of .... ballots were submitted by Orange County voters during the 10-day6 early voting period, which concluded at 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26. This surpassed the total of 5,567 ballots during the March 2012 Primary early voting period. "We are definitely doing a lot better this early voing period," said Tina Leverett, Orange County Election Administrator. "There has been a lot of interest in the Presidential candidates, and we...
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...
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,...
