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Articles from the January 19, 2012 edition


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  • Cooking with Katherine: Sherried Beef Stroganoff

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    This is a great recipe for you. I love to make meatballs out of ground beef. If you prefer to use the ground beef no problem. Just season ground beef good and put a little minced onion in and some bread crumbs along with an egg and you are good to go. I bake them in the oven, so put them in raw, and add sauce. It will cut down the cooking time to about 45 min. If you prefer the stew meat then follow directions I am about to give you. Either way you will love cooking with the sherry. You know the alcohol evaporates and leaves...

  • Dickie Colburn: New isn’t always better

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    With no cover to run to or time to run from a driving rain that escalated from a slow drizzle to a monsoon in a matter of seconds, we wedged the bow of the boat up against the south bank of the ICW to wait it out under the overhanging cane and tallow tree branches. It was far from dry, but we were out of the wind and that was apparently good enough for two other fishermen headed our way in a fourteen foot aluminum boat as well. We were all wearing rain gear and were more irked by the conditions than the minor discomfort, but...

  • Orange Police Beat

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Jan. 18, and the morning of Jan. 19: Burglary, forced entry, non-residence, 1519 37th St. Process service, warrant, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, injury, 8413 FM 1130 Process service, warrant, 1200 block 1st St. Process service, warrant, 205 Border Department activity, other, 5700 Velma Jeter...

  • Lutcher Theater to present Moulin Rouge – The Ballet

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts will present Moulin Rouge - The Ballet, Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $35-$65 and may be purchased at www.lutcher.orglink or by calling the Lutcher Theater box office at 886-5535. Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet opened its 70th anniversary season with a new work, Moulin Rouge – The Ballet, choreographed by Jorden Morris, creator of the RWB’s Peter Pan and former principal dancer. Now in its 72nd season, Lutcher patrons can look forward to RWB’s interna...

  • DPS graduates 57 new Highway Patrol troopers

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    Fifty-seven men and women became Texas Highway Patrol troopers this morning after reciting the state’s law enforcement oath and receiving their badges during a ceremony in Austin. Texas State Representative Larry Phillips, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, was the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony held at the LBJ Library Auditorium on the University of Texas campus. “I congratulate the fine men and women who are graduating today and becoming Texas Highway Patrol Troopers. You have agreed to pro...

  • Benefit for Thomas, Johnathon Guin set for Jan. 21

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    A benefit for Thomas and Johnathon Guin who are both disabled and lost their home and all their belongings to a fire is planned for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kroger Parking Lot on 16th Street in Orange. Barbecue link sandwiches, with a bag of Chips and a Soda will be sold for $3. Monetary cash/check donations will be accepted at the benefit also. Those who cannot make it to the benefit and would to help this family is in need may take their donations to Wells Fargo Bank The account number is 8456285165....

  • Beer, cigarettes stolen in break-in

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    A convenience store in the 1500 block of 37 th St. was the target of robbers Wednesday. Officer Marcus Bernard with the Orange Police Dept., responded to the call and observed the front door of the Super Food Mart to be shattered. After police secured the building, the store clerk arrived on the scene. The clerk informed Officer Bernard that various brands of cigarettes and beer were missing. The estimated value of the missing items are believed to be approximately $300, with the value of the door to be approximately $1000....

  • Tommy James Richard

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    Tommy James Richard, 39, of Orange, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. Born in Orange on Nov. 13, 1972, Tommy was the son of James Edward Richard, Sr. and Evelyn Marie (Bodin) Richard. He enjoyed fishing and baseball and was an outstanding baseball player beginning with Little League and continuing through high school. Preceded in death by his parents, Tommy is survived by his former wife, Nicole Richard of Orange; children, Lacie Richard and Chelsea Richard, both of Orange, Dalton Richard of Bridge City;...

  • St. Mary announces second 9 weeks honor roll

    Updated Jan 19, 2012

    St. Mary Catholic students making the second nine weeks Honor Roll were awarded certificates for their accomplishments. Students receiving a Distinguished certificate are second graders, Montana DiLeo and Maggie Granger; third grader Caleb Granger; fourth grade, Elizabeth Johns and Jenna McCorvy; fifth graders were, Megan Do, Krystal Lester and Shelby Smith; finishing out the distinguished group were eighth graders, Madeleine Fuselier and Madison Miller. In the 90 and above category, those who earned certificates were second...