Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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As I sit here in front of this computer I can’t help but be excited about the prospects for another great year on Sabine and Calcasieu. In the years since the upper Texas coast and western half of Louisiana got absolutely hammered by hurricanes, the landscape has changed as far as the eye can see. Many traditional fall and winter “hotspots” have either been covered in mud or littered with debris making fishing that spot a much more difficult task. In years past, we have alway...
Staff Report TheRecordLive Bridge City is not only getting a new elementary school but also getting some cosmetic changes to Roundbunch Rd. According to Mark Sheppard with the Texas Department of Transportation out of Beaumont, construction has begun to had a new signal and right turn lane to help with traffic that is anticipated with this new school. The signals are up, they are not operational yet. Unfortunately, construction will take a bit longer due to the weather this...
Your invited to get your best redneck duds on and join the Colonel and Sally Mae Jefferson at the dress rehearsal dinner for their daughter’s wedding. Festivities for Mary Jo Jefferson and her groom, the ‘good ole’ boy’ in town, Billy Ray Bob Thudpucker begins at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Bridge City Community Center. “A Slayin’ in Da South,” directed by Lynae Sanford, is the first Mystery Dinner Theater sponsored by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $...
Regarded as a legend in life, former Congressman Charlie Wilson now stands immortalized in front of the clinic that bears his name and his passion. A 10-foot statue entitled “Standing Tall with Charlie Wilson” was unveiled at the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic in Lufkin, Texas during a remembrance ceremony on Jan. 12. Despite chilly temperatures, hundreds surrounded the entrance of the clinic to remember a man who fought diligently for veterans’ rights and suppo...
More motorists are sticking closer to home this month but that hasn't stopped pump prices from climbing. At the moment, there are a number of reasons for Americans to drive less. They could be huddling in front of fireplaces against icy winter blasts that have blanketed much of the country. They could be diverting money to pay off holiday bills. Or, they could be restricting non-essential driving and purchases because of rising pump prices. Analysts are closely watching...
This poem was featured in the Jan. 13, 1998 issue. It was written by Cindy Claybar and Josette Choate after Katie Schossow and Melissa Mesch passed away after an auto-pedestrian accident on Jan. 9, 1998. Reflections of Melissa and Katie If we could close our eyes and open our broken hearts, We could feel our sadness and worries depart. We must give ourselves to God above, and let Him hold us in His love. God gives us a vision as we weep and cry, a word from two young Angels as they pass by. We must leave you for a little...
Staff Report TheRecordLive The West Orange Stark High School Journalism team won the small school division at the Hamshire-Fannett UIL Academic Meet this past weekend. Karli Flurry and Kylie Hughes earned first and second place, respectively in Editorial Writing. Casey Chapman placed third in Feature Writing and fourth in headline writing. Miranda Miller placed third in Headline Writing. Jordan Darnall placed 5th in News Writing. Alex Jenkins and Holly Darnall also competed...
Jane Stephenson, West Orange – Cove CISD Executive Director of Educational Services, has announced her retirement effective Jan. 31, 2011. Stephenson, who has held director responsibilities for curriculum and instruction since January 2005, submitted her retirement this morning. “My tenure as a teacher, Assistant Principal and as an Executive Director in the District has been more rewarding than words can describe. The opportunity to serve the children and families of Wes...
Heather Quarles, class president for Orangefield High School, was awarded the Jan. 2011 Student of the Month award by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Heather Quarles, daughter of Stephen Quarles and Catherine Suarez, is ranked fifth out of 136 in her graduating class in Orangefield. She is active in Varsity Track, Band, Library Club, and Bobcats Against Drinking and Drugs. She plans on going to college at Texas A&M to become a veterinarian and to one day open her own vete...
In all honesty, had it not been for a great visit with some guides that I am lucky to see once or twice a year, the $10 parking fee would have been a waste of money at last week’s Houston Boat Show. Most of the boat manufacturers were represented, but there was little else to see in the way of new fishing tackle, lures, etc. The crowds may have been waiting on the final weekend, but attendance also appeared to be very poor up until that point. Capt. Charlie Paradoski and C...
OC Youth Rodeo Association will host their first annual “ Draw Down.” This will be held on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orangefield Elementary Cafeteria. They sold 149 tickets, with one left to Auction that night. Every ticket holder gets a steak dinner for two and a chance at some good prizes. Back Row: L to R: Linzi Bonin, Bailee Ackerman, Keeley Gray, Kacie Lummus, Rigby Baker, Jaycie Young, Scarlett Neely, and Dusti Lummus. Front Row: L to R: Tanner Jenkins, Jesse Win...
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Well, it’s come on a full moon this Jan. 19. If the clouds will stay away, we can get a few bright nights. Sometimes it just takes a full moon to make everything seem brighter. We could use any kind of brightness. Another week has rolled around since we last visited. I had the opportunity to watch two good attorneys work. I like to observe anyone who is good at their craft regardless of what it is, but I really like to see the checker games played between good attorneys. This past week, I witnessed John C...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Jan. 18 and the morning of Jan. 19 : Burglary, Unlawful entry, 100 S. College Damaged property, 14 Circle E Department activity, 205 Border Disorderly conduct, Class C, 2333 Tillery Cr. Fail to ID, Flying J Security check, N. Hwy. 87 Public intoxication, 2333 Tillery Cr. Theft, 4301 27th Warrant service, 111 Pine...
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Mauriceville Middle School unveiled their new Nature Classroom with a ribbon cutting. Mr. Todd Loupe, principal of MMS, welcomed all those who attended “this joyous occasion for MMS.” Loupe thanked Nelda Burton for being the voice of the children and he thanked the Stark Foundation for funding this classroom. The middle school band performed and dedicated “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to Nelda Burton. Dr. Pauline Hargrove, superintendent for Littl...
It never ceases to amaze me how some political zealots will grab at any opportunity to demean and degrade their opponents. The latest example is a result of the horrific tragedy of the Arizona shooting. Everyone has heard about it by now. A crazed shooter went on a rampage leaving behind dead and wounded, and within minutes political left wingers were hurling accusations at Sarah Palin for her website. If you haven’t seen the website, too late. It’s down, but being the intense competitor she is, the site had pinpointed Dem...
Diversity is nothing new to the Gill family. Eugenia, a special education aide at West Orange-Stark Middle School, was born and raised in Germany. She moved to the United States in 1993 with her son Eugene, who is now a senior at WOS High School. Eugenia and Gary, her husband, have hosted two previous exchange students, Andre and Clemmons. “My mom [hosted an exchange student] while I was growing up and I’ve always wanted to do it.” Gary explained that the program offers the h...
Charles William “Bill” Barrett, 44, of Orange, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Baptist Orange Hospital. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange with Reverend Randy Branch officiating. Born in Orange, on June 7, 1966, Bill was the son of Lester Barrett and Janie (Jeffers) Barrett. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill is survived by his sons, Nathan and Michael Barrett of Vidor; sister, Missy Sonier of Groves; niece, Lauren Dyer of Orange; nephew, Zachary Sonier of Gro...
Louis Duhon, 93, of West Orange, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Tom Phelan. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Deacon Harvey Dubois. Born in Maurice, Louisiana on Jan. 6, 1918,...
Orange Shaun Randall Taylor, 26, of Livingston, passed away on Jan. 12. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at Dorman Funeral Home, with a Memorial Service at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. John Pepper officiating. He was a native of Orange; born on Feb. 19, 1984 to parents Stephen Kaplan Taylor and Sharon Kay Bellair. He had lived in Houston and the last two months in Livingston. He was an American History buff and enjoyed working on computers; he volunteered in Houston...
According to The Texas Department of Public Safety, toxicology results for Amanda Lewis show her blood alcohol level was over the legal limit when she drove her 2000 Dodge Durango into an oncoming Lincoln Towncar killing Cristin and Kate Grubbs Nov. 6, 2010. The report showed a combination of drugs and alcohol in Amanda Lewis’ blood at the time of the fatal crash. Trooper Shipley of Orange County will file his case report with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, whi...
