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Articles from the January 7, 2016 edition


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  • Brandy Robertson puts in for County Clerk

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    My name is Brandy Robertson and I have worked in the County Clerk’s office since September 2002 and became a full time employee eight months later. I have proven myself with completing desk duties and other tasks assigned to me. I always gave my best in my job and when helping co-workers. I went above and beyond when waiting on customers, my favorite part of the job. I was promoted twice by my predecessor, Karen Jo Vance, due to my determination and work abilities. Karen Jo V...

  • Texas Red Hatters plan first meeting of 2016

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Texas Red Hatters are ready to begin a new year at the Sunset Grove Country Club, Thursday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. Birthday lady is Lady Lera, Lera Mae Dickey. Ladies will bring a door prize. We will discuss the International Conference in San Antonio in August and plan a trip on the Amtrack to New Orleans. All ladies are welcome. For information, call 886-1609....

  • Christian Writers Guild group to meet Jan. 12

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    The Orange County Christian Writers Guild will meet for the first time in 2016 on Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 6-7 pm, at the Brown hearing Aid Centers (upstairs), behind Dairy Queen on Strickland Dr., in Orange....

  • Roy Owers

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Roy Edward Owers, 73, of Orange, passed away on Jan. 6, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday Jan. 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Silsbee, on Nov. 2, 1942, he was the son of Richard Ennis Owers and Mavis Whittington Owers. Roy was in the...

  • Julian Patillo

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Julian Ray Patillo, Sr., 51, of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6. Patillo was born June, 28, 1964 in Pasadena, to Ira Lee and Vera Joyce (Brown) Patillo. He worked for many years as a boilermaker, but in his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was known for being a very loving and generous man and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Ira Lee Patillo. He is survived by his mother, Vera...

  • Commissioners approve locations for firearm restrictions

    Tommy Mann Jr - For The Record|Updated Jan 7, 2016

    With open carry now in full effect, Orange County is falling in line with other county governments across the state on restricting where these firearms can carried. Orange County Commissioners Court met in a special session on Tuesday and dealt with an extremely lengthy, time-consuming agenda, which included an agenda item to regulate where licensed handgun owners may or may not carry firearms as it pertains to Orange County government facilities. It also included authorizing...

  • St. Mary students get motivated

    Updated Jan 7, 2016

    Cooper Ray performs uplifting and motivational music for the students and staff at St. Mary Catholic School. St. Mary Catholic School was honored to welcome Cooper Ray, who is a spiritual motivational musician and speaker. Ray sang songs that allowed students to engage and participate. Students learned about the love of God and how to treat others with compassion and respect with your whole heart and soul. He provided students with encouragement to be a better person each...