Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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...
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...
Renovations and repairs are coming to several Orange County facilities and it will not cost the county a cent. Orange County Commissioners unanimously approved a measure to have Way Service, Ltd. to conduct repairs and make upgrades to several county buildings in an effort to increase savings related to energy efficiency. Much of this project will include either repairs or upgrades to a variety of energy related systems, such as lighting, HVAC and more, and will potentially...
Commissioners received an update on a potential energy savings project which could save the county millions of dollars. Orange County Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon to conduct routine business and received a report from Way Service, Ltd. pertaining to a study to identify areas in energy expenses where the county can reduce savings in the future. Much of this project will include either repairs or upgrades to a variety of energy related systems, such as lighting, HVAC and more. According to Ken Morris, Capital Generation...
There has already been some movement in the filings for the May elections. The filing period for places on the May general elections is open from now through Friday, Feb. 19 for several cities and school districts, water districts and the port and navigation district. City of Orange The City of Orange will have three council seats open for election this year, and thus far two of the incumbents have filed for re-elections. Mary McKenna and Bill Mello, District 4 and Place 5, respectively, have filed for re-election and remain...
One of the most popular female rock artists of all time is headed back to Southeast Texas for a concert this winter. Pat Benatar, along with her husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo, will perform Saturday, Feb. 20 inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for all ages. Tickets are $45-$79 at all Ticketmaster outlets and are on sale now, including online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. The rock music couple have been on the road since 2014, when they celebrated their 35th Anniversary...
