Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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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...
Property taxes are typically due at the end of January, but taxpayers will get an extra day this year. Local taxpayers in Orange County will get an added to to submit tax payments this year as property taxes, which are normally due on Jan. 31, will be due on Monday, Feb. 1 instead as the 31st is on a weekend. Payments can be made on Monday, Feb. 1, without penalty and interest. "To avoid late fees, people should come in as soon as possible," said Lynda Gunstream, Orange...
Laissez les bon temps rouler! It's Mardi Gras time in Southeast Texas and that means Orange County will kick off the good times with its annual parade at the end of the month. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Krewe of Krewes Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 in downtown Orange. The family-friendly event will feature numerous decorated and lighted floats, more beads than you can imagine and an evening of live music and fun following the parade. "This parade is a true family-friend...
Michael Hoke, a man known for his passion for educating young minds and the environment died this past week. Hoke, who died Wednesday, Jan. 13, leaves behind a legacy which will be remembered for years to come. He was an important member of the community who strived to make the world a better place by improving the environment and he did that for many years right here in Orange. Hoke was very instrumental in the construction of Shangri La and making the facility the world...
Professional angler and Jasper-native Todd Faircloth will be one of six professional anglers serving as instructors as The BASS University event to be held Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24, in Orange. Courtesy Photo School will be in session for amateur anglers as The BASS University rolls into Orange this month. Stemming from the massive success of Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournaments held in Orange in 2013 and 2015, officials with The BASS University, in...
Members of the Smith family from Orangefield pass out free white crosses to passers-by this past Monday morning in a parking lot in front of Walmart in West Orange. The Smiths are part of Turning Point Church in Vidor, which has been passing out the crosses for many weeks. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Faith and religion are subjects some people prefer not to discuss in order to avoid conflict, but, for others, it is something to be shared because it is part of who they are. This pa...
City leaders have opted to follow state law in prohibiting firearms in certain locations instead of creating its own resolution. The City of West Orange recently considered the creation of its own specific ordinance regarding citizens in possession of firearms in municipal buildings, but, after a brief discussion, councilmembers opted to take no action and instead follow the lead of state regulations which are already in place. Chief Mike Stelly of the West Orange Police Department, who also serves as the city manager,...
Texas rock outfit ZZ Top will perform at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Tickets are $65-$80 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Several others shows have recently been added to the Golden Nugget 2016 lineup. Photo courtesy of LocalMusicGuide.net That "Little Ol' Band from Texas" is headed across the border for a showcase in Southwest Louisiana. The Texas rock trio known as ZZ Top will perform Saturday, April 23, 2016, inside the Grand Event...
A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the soon-to-be constructed Stark Museum Library and Archive and Art Education Wing. Pictured, from left to right, are Rob Clark, Vice President, Architectural Alliance; Larry David, Chairman of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Trina Nelson Thomas, Director of Stark Art and History Venues; Walter G. Riedel, III, President and CEO of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Jerry Vandervoort, Project...
A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the soon-to-be constructed Stark Museum Library and Archive and Art Education Wing. Pictured, from left to right, are Rob Clark, Vice President, Architectural Alliance; Larry David, Chairman of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Trina Nelson Thomas, Director of Stark Art and History Venues; Walter G. Riedel, III, President and CEO of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; Jerry Vandervoort, Project...
