Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Submit an Event Friday and Saturday, August 14 and August 15 Regional acts sets sights on Orange County One of the hottest spots for live music in Orange County is turning up the heat this coming weekend. High Tides, located at 3109 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, opened earlier this year and has quickly become a popular destination for residents of Orange County and across Southeast Texas. Not only is it known for its waterfront view and delicious menu, but also for its variety of live music. This Friday and Saturday will have...
From his third-floor office, LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson's can see new buildings that weren't there when he came to the job nearly seven years ago. And those buildings are one of the reasons he has decided to retire in August. "When I got here, I had a ten-year plan in place and I've accomplished all of them (the goals), he said. He said he wants to travel and see more of the world. "I'll be 63 next month and my wife, Karen and I would like to travel when we're still...
Susie Repasky walked into The Record office last week with her caretaker, Jeanna Pressler, to place an announcement of her upcoming 100th birthday party. She is in better physical shape than many 20-30 years younger. She uses a cane more for stability than actual need. "I could dance if I had a partner," she said. She's excited to announce a party at the Bridge City Knights of Columbus hall at 2-4 p.m., Jan. 18, 770 Ave. A, Bridge City. She was born in the country, in...
Bridge City High students Xavier Snell, Alex Ney, Jordin Rodriguez, and Carter Coleman are at the University of Texas Austin this week to participate in the UIL finals for state congressional competition....
Filings will open for local city council and school board positions on Wednesday, January 15. Some of the spots open this year will be for West Orange mayor, currently held by Randy Branch. Interested and qualified people running for offices in the May 3 elections may file during regular weekday business hours until Friday, February 14. City council filings are taken in the city secretary's office at the appropriate city hall. School board trustees will file in the offices of...
DR. TOM WILL BE MISSED I visited with Dr. Tom Johnson by phone over the weekend. He was at his place on Lake Livingston doing nothing, totally deserved rest. “The heaviest thing I have lifted is this coffee mug as I enjoy the outdoors and the million dollar view.” He said he would call me Monday. I know now he must have been deep in thought about his future. He has put in 42 years in government service. That left little time with family. His life and accomplishments at suc...
Fishing too fast is a common problem that many anglers have, especially when the fish tend to gather up and school in big bunches. Saltwater anglers who chase schooling fish along with freshwater fishermen who also key in on flocks of birds over hungry groups of stripers, hybrids, and whites are perhaps the worst. The frenzied activity puts everyone on the boat in high gear often leaving the majority of the water column untouched. It’s a proven fact that smaller more a...
Mary Ruby Russell, 86, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Oakwood Manor in Vidor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at First Christian Church of Orangefield in Orange. Officiating will be Ministers Michael Sullivan and David Garison. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 4, 1938, she was the...
Thomas James Andrus, a man of boundless love and a passion for all things mechanical, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 2, 1951, Tom lived a life rich in love, laughter, and an enduring sense of adventure. Tom had a lifelong love for motorcycles. He found great joy not only in riding but also in spending countless hours fixing and restoring motorcycles to their former glory. With grease-stained hands and a twinkle in his eye, he poured...
The new year has finally arrived and there is no shortage of great, live entertainment. There are several events taking place this month in Orange and Southeast Texas, as well as Southwest Louisiana and the Houston-area. Take a look below and see the full list and more online at www.TheMusicCorridor.com. Jan. 8 Reverend Horton Heat, Main Street Crossing, Tomball Jan. 10 Moonshine Bandits, Scout Bar, Houston Jan. 11 Moonshine Bandits, The Roxy Event Center, Beaumont Jan. 11...
The Orange County Retired Teachers will meet at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan.13, at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N 37th Street, Orange. Their guest speaker will be Gina Rogers, the director of The Women's Care Center in Vidor. It is a Christian- based recovery center for women. They are collecting canned goods for the center. If you did not bring canned goods to the last meeting, they ask that you bring them on Jan. 13. Volunteer hours need to be...
