Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The City of Orange will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for area children from 9 a.m. - noon, Friday, March 25, on the grounds of the Orange Riverfront Pavilion near the corner of Fifth Street and West Division in downtown Orange. The egg hunt is open to children ages 0 to 8-years-old. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Despite recent flooding of the Sabine River, an annual holiday children's activity is still scheduled to go ahead as planned. The City of Orange Annual Easter Egg Hunt wi...
Flood waters began receding over the weekend and now Orange County officials begin the next task which is damage assessment. Flooding from the Sabine River has left an unidentified number of property and structures damaged. As citizens begin the unenviable task of cleaning up, Orange County officials will be assessing the damage and preparing to make the necessary arrangements to get help for those impacted. "Those affected by the flooding will be able to met with FEMA very soon," said Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlto...
The extended holiday weekend is approaching and that means multiple business and government office closures are ahead. The majority of all local, county, state and federal offices will be closed on Friday, March 25 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All non-essential offices in the cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City will be closed on Friday. Offices will re-open at normal business hours on Monday, March 28. The City of West Orange will be closed...
The United States Air Force Airmen of Note will perform a free concert, which is open to the public, on Monday, April 25, at the Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont. Tickets can be obtained at the Beaumont Civic Center box office and Swicegood Music. Courtesy photo A special spring concert will feature one of America's best kept musical treasures. The United States Air Force Airmen of Note will perform a free concert at 7 p.m., Monday, April 25, inside the Julie Rogers Theater...
Workers place debris in a large waste container in front of the Lamar State College-Orange Green Avenue building on Tuesday morning. Several of the LSC-O facilities, including the Wilson building, book store and print shop, sustained considerable damage from the Sabine River flooding this past week.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. It's a little bit like deja vu for many across Orange County following this past week's flooding, including for those at Lamar State College-Orange....
Local singer-songwriter Lee Pelly has a busy schedule this week with performances Wednesday at The Capri Club in Port Arthur, Thursday at the French Quarter Bar and Grill in Vidor, Friday at Sombrero Mexican Grill in Nederland, Saturday at The Neches River Wheelhouse in Port Neches, and a benefit Sunday afternoon at The Capri Club in Port Arthur. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Mother Nature has been less the cooperative lately, but there are still tons of great events to be enjoyed...
The Orange County River Festival is back for another three-day run on Friday, April 8 through Saturday, April 10, and will be held in conjunction with The Elite Redfish Series' "2016 Classic Kick Off" fishing tournament.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A tradition featuring fishing and family fun returns to Orange this spring. The Elite Redfish Series is headed to Orange this spring for a three-day tournament beginning Friday, April 8 and ending on Sunday, April 10. The event,...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 14 - Feb. 20, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 14 Disturbance in the 200 block of Tenney. Animal call in the 2200 block of Texas Avenue. Burglary in the 1100 block of Alton. Monday, Feb. 15 Suspicious activity in the 2100 block of Texas Avenue. Criminal mischief in the 1500 block of Texas Avenue. Alarm in the 600 block of Frontier Drive. Suspicious activity in the 2400 block of Texas Avenue. Burglary in the 600 block of Bridgeview. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Animal call in...
Orange County Commissioners Court proclaimed Wednesday, March 16, as "National Kick Butts Day" on behalf of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program. Commissioners Barry Burton, Precinct 2; John Banken, Precinct 3; and Jody Crump, Precinct 4, are pictured in back. Front row features members of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Key Club and Connie Berry, at right, of Julie Rogers Gift of Life. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Commissioners approved a special proclamation on Tuesday...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 14 - Feb. 20, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 14 Assist other agency in the 300 block of Donnell. Alarm in the 1600 block of Strickland. Alarm in the 3700 block of West Park Avenue. Monday, Feb. 15 Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArhur Drive. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 3600 block of Optimist Way Drive. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. Assist other agency in the 2000 block of Western. Informational report in the 1000...
The United Way of Orange County held its Annual Banquet this past Thursday, March 3, inside the Gillespie Building of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Along with its annual report, the organization installed its Board of Directors for the year. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The United Way held its yearly banquet this past Thursday to set the stage for the rest of the year. The United Way of Orange County held its Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 3 inside the Gillespie Building...
After working for Orange County in a career which spanned four decades, Donna Scales has decided to call it a career. Scales, the Parks Administrator of the Orange County Parks Department, submitted her paperwork late Tuesday as she announced her retirment, which will be effective March 31. She has served as the Parks Administrator for the past 20 years, but it was only in recent months which she began considering retirement and finally decided it was time. "The main reason...
Sales figures for the holiday season are in and most of Orange County showed increases for that period. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced in mid-February he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $867.1 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 0.7 percent less than in February 2015. These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by...
U.S. Presidential races for both the Republican and Democratic Parties are packing the polls, but local races have led to high early voting figures for 2016. The Orange County Republican ballot is loaded with several races, including the race for Orange County Commissioners of Precinct 1 which has five candidates. Current Commissioner David Dubose is not seeking re-election. Candidates on the ballot include Gary Hinote, Bobby Manshack, Ryan Peabody, Johnny Trahan and Shirley Zimmerman. Incumbent John Banken will be opposed...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
