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Articles from the January 13, 2016 edition


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  • Inez Adams

    Updated Jan 13, 2016

    Inez Marie Rost Adams, 91, of Orange, passed away Jan. 12, in Orange. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM, Thursday, Jan. 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Born in Kaplan, La, Aug. 21, 1924, she was the daughter of Amedias Rost and Eva Vince...

  • BASS University means school in session for anglers

    Tommy Mann Jr - The Record|Updated Jan 13, 2016

    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...

  • BC Chamber of Commerce celebrates successful 2015

    Tommy Mann Jr|Updated Jan 13, 2016

    Elyse Thibodeaux, President-elect of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, at left, presents the "Ambassador of the Year" award to Lucy Fields.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Another successful year is in the books following the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce's annual event this past Monday. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its 56th Annual Banquet and “Taste of the Bayou” this past Monday night at Bridge City Elementary in Bridge City as local businesses, chamber members, ele...

  • Commissioners clarify new parliamentary procedures

    Tommy Mann Jr|Updated Jan 13, 2016

    The Record A new procedure system meant to simplify court operations received some clarification during Tuesday's meeting. Orange County Commissioners discussed the new parliamentary procedures, which were introduced by Orange County Judge Brint Carlton during the Jan. 5 Commissioners Court meeting and approved after a lengthy discussion. Tuesday's discussion, requested by David Dubose, the Precinct 1 Commissioner, was centered on the phrasing of one procedure in particular....

  • OCSO chief deputy is back for final time

    Updated Jan 13, 2016

    For the third and "final" time John Tarver has returned to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He brings with him 39 years of experience in law enforcement. Over the course of his career he has worked at the Bridge City and West Orange Police Departments. Debby Schamber - For The Record Third time is the charm For the third and "final" time John Tarver has returned to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He brings with him 39 years of experience in law enforcement. "I have had...

  • City of Orange issues press release on future of City Hall

    Updated Jan 13, 2016

    Since 2010, the City has been exploring varied options on addressing the current needs and future needs for the City Hall Campus. The City Hall Campus houses the Offices of the City Manager, City Secretary, Finance (which includes payments and collections), Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), and Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The challenges facing the City are lack of available space in City Hall, current ADA conditions, failing electrical and plumbing, asbestos abatement, and accessibility. There are also the...