Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Many people in the Bridge City community had Ann Bryant as the elementary teacher who introduced them to music education. Bryant taught many generations of students throughout her tenure at Hatton Elementary School. Jennifer Clarke - for The Record President Gerald Ford once said, "Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them — a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement.” Many educators work tir...
Todd Lintzen was in attendance during Monday's meeting of the Bridge City Independent School District's Board of Trustees. Lintzen was named the lone finalist for the Bridge City ISD superintendent position on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Lintzen can sign a contract with the district following a 21-day waiting period. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Weeks of searching appear to be over as the Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees have announced a final candidate for superintendent. The Board of...
Commissioners approved a new policy on Tuesday which will hopefully prevent any future problems with bill payments on the rare chance a meeting is not held. Orange County Commissioners unanimously approved a new policy Tuesday afternoon, which will continue until Sept. 30, 2016, the end of the current fiscal year, to help make sure certain county bills are paid when a situation arises and a meeting of Commissioners Court cannot be held. On Dec. 29, 2015, the last meeting of...
Laissez les bon temps rouler! It's Mardi Gras time in Southeast Texas and that means Orange County will kick off the good times with its annual parade at the end of the month. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Krewe of Krewes Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 in downtown Orange. The family-friendly event will feature numerous decorated and lighted floats, more beads than you can imagine and an evening of live music and fun following the parade. "This parade is a true family-friend...
Michael Hoke, a man known for his passion for educating young minds and the environment died this past week. Hoke, who died Wednesday, Jan. 13, leaves behind a legacy which will be remembered for years to come. He was an important member of the community who strived to make the world a better place by improving the environment and he did that for many years right here in Orange. Hoke was very instrumental in the construction of Shangri La and making the facility the world...
January designated as Crime Stoppers Month The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today that 29 fugitives sought through the Texas 10 Most Wanted Program – including a record-breaking 20 sex offenders – were arrested in 2015 by DPS and other agencies. In addition, $79,000 in rewards was paid for anonymous tips that resulted in arrests last year. “The Texas 10 Most Wanted Program has proven to be a force multiplier in law enforcement’s efforts to get offenders off the streets and solve crimes – thanks to the tr...
Veronica Sue Istre, 59, of Orange, passed away Jan. 19, in Port Arthur, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Services will be officiated by David Myer of Abundant Life Sanctuary of Groves. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Born in Sulphur, April 7, 1956, she was the daughter of Honore Quebodeaux and Gladys (Guidry) Quebode...
Russell Dale Morris, 100, of Sugar Land, passed away Jan. 15, in Sugar Land. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, Jan. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM. Born in Bethel, Oct. 25, 1915, he was the son of James Allister Morris and Lottie Lee (Russell) Morris. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” ~Matthew 25:21 Our sweet loved-one is now in Hea...
The filing period for local elections in May has begun. The filing period for places on the May general elections is now open from Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 for several cities and school districts, along with various water districts and the port and navigation district. Early voting for the general election is from Monday, April 25 through Tuesday, May, 3. Election day will be Saturday, May 7. Some new laws are in place for this year's general election. One of the new laws has changed the uniform...
Margaret Evelyn Sonnier, age 89 of Buna, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, in Orange. Services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, Jan. 23, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rusty Dollar and Chris Eppler, with burial to follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, Jan. 22, at Dorman Funeral Home. Margie was born June 3, 1926 in Orange, to the late Frank Johnson Hill and Marie Evelyn Frillou Hill. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is monitoring strong to severe storms moving west to east across our region. A tornado watch is currently in effect region-wide. Some of these storms have produced large hail and have indicated possible tornadoes. The activity will be ending in southeast Texas between 3 and 5 pm, southwest and central Louisiana between 5 and 7 pm and south central Louisiana between 8 and 10 pm. Later tonight, it will become quite windy, and the windy conditions will continue on Friday. Northwest...
The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will begin having their Lenten fish dinners Friday, Feb. 12 through Friday, March 18. Dinners will be available from 10:30 am-1:00 pm, at the KC Hall (next to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City). Dinners are $8 each and will consist of fish, french fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. They may be taken out or eaten in at the KC Hall. For deliveries, please call orders at 735-7325 or 237-1234 before 9 am on Friday....
Marty Smith, 52, of Orange, passed away in Beaumont, at Harbor Hospice, Wednesday, Jan. 20. She was born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Jack and Lucy (Gregg) Waller and was a homemaker. Marty is survived by her husband, Blum Smith III; children, Eathen Blum Smith and Nichole Beth Smith and her grandchildren, Kayden Garcia and Adrien Smith....
