Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Officers with the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Wednesday, Jan. 27: Warrant service, Hwy. 69 S at Keith Rd. Damaged property, 3130 16th St./Two Amigos Warrant service, 3770 N. 16th St. /Wells Fargo Warrant service, Burton and 15th St....
Nearly 100 guests attended The BASS University program held this past Saturday and Sunday inside the Student Center of Lamar State College in Orange. The two-day event featured professional anglers such as Todd Faircloth, Cliff Crochet, John Crews, Davy Hite, Pete Gluszek and Mike Iaconelli, who is shown discussing his presentation of shaky head rigs to the group. Guests from Houston, The Woodlands, Dallas, and Lafayette, La., attended the event, as well as members of area...
Doug Shows is the new pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Shows, who is shown standing by a portrait of his grandfather, R.E. Barclay, who was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Silsbee for 30 years, is excited about the opportunity to be in Bridge City. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Doug Shows has always been involved with church in some capacity, but his road to being pastor of his own church was one he had to travel for a long time...
The Record The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 3 - Jan. 9, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 3 • Theft in the 200 block of Elizabeth. • Alarm in the 800 block of Texas Avenue. • Animal call in the 200 block of Jane. • Assist other agency in the 1100 block of West Roundbunch. • Alarm in the 600 block of Cactus Drive. Monday, Jan. 4 • Fraud in the 300 block of Farm. • Assist other agency in the 100 block of Rosehurst. • Assist other agency in the 100 block of Parkside. • Theft in the 2300 block of Wis...
Comedian Bill Engvall is back with another night of laughs and fun on Saturday, June 18, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets go on sale Friday at all Ticketmaster outlets for ages 21 and older. Courtesy photo It's time to grab your sign and make plans for the summer because one of the funniest comedians of the past decade is headed to Southwest Louisiana. Comedian Bill Engvall will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 18, inside the Grand Event Center of the...
Commissioners received an update on a potential energy savings project which could save the county millions of dollars. Orange County Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon to conduct routine business and received a report from Way Service, Ltd. pertaining to a study to identify areas in energy expenses where the county can reduce savings in the future. Much of this project will include either repairs or upgrades to a variety of energy related systems, such as lighting, HVAC and more. According to Ken Morris, Capital Generation...
There has already been some movement in the filings for the May elections. The filing period for places on the May general elections is open from now through Friday, Feb. 19 for several cities and school districts, water districts and the port and navigation district. City of Orange The City of Orange will have three council seats open for election this year, and thus far two of the incumbents have filed for re-elections. Mary McKenna and Bill Mello, District 4 and Place 5, respectively, have filed for re-election and remain...
One of the most popular female rock artists of all time is headed back to Southeast Texas for a concert this winter. Pat Benatar, along with her husband and guitarist Neil Giraldo, will perform Saturday, Feb. 20 inside the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont for all ages. Tickets are $45-$79 at all Ticketmaster outlets and are on sale now, including online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. The rock music couple have been on the road since 2014, when they celebrated their 35th Anniversary...
Property taxes are typically due at the end of January, but taxpayers will get an extra day this year. Local taxpayers in Orange County will get an added to to submit tax payments this year as property taxes, which are normally due on Jan. 31, will be due on Monday, Feb. 1 instead as the 31st is on a weekend. Payments can be made on Monday, Feb. 1, without penalty and interest. "To avoid late fees, people should come in as soon as possible," said Lynda Gunstream, Orange...
The Beach Boys will perform in Beaumont at the Julie Rogers Theatre, Friday, March 4 at 7:30 pm. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Christian Love, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten, have toured as the Beach Boys regularly since 1998 when Carl Wilson passed away. The Beach Boys made their debut 55 years ago and are widely considered the most iconic American rock band. Originating the California Sound on classics...
Senator Robert Nichols - For The Record In February, we will honor George Washington, known as the "Father of our Country," on President's Day. Through his skills, leadership and longing to live in a country of free people, he laid a foundation for our country's future by building a lasting democratic institution. Here are five things happening around your state this month: - Updates on Texas Economy Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently met with the Senate Finance Committee to...
Paul Lowell Boudreaux, 91, of Orange, passed away Jan. 27, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Born in Orange, on Feb. 17, 1924, he was the son of Arthur Louis Boudreaux and Mathilde (Hotard) Boudreaux. Mr. B...
On Jan. 28, at 4:45 pm., detective’s with the City of Orange Police Department served an arrest warrant on 51 year old Charles Caverley. Caverley is a suspect in the Jan. 25, Palais Royal burglary. With cooperation from citizens, detectives were able to gather information and obtain an arrest warrant for Caverley. Caverley was arrested and transported to the Orange County jail without incident....
Eva Jewel Bass, 95, passed away Jan. 25, in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, Jan. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church, Mauriceville and the Rev. Damon Bickham of First Baptist Church, Deweyville. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in San Augustine, Jan. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of James and Zelphia Sanford. Eva was a nurse at the...
Lutcher Theater patrons attending Annie on Saturday, Jan. 23, donated a record-breaking amount of pet food for the Humane Society of Southeast Texas. Six thousand eight hundred pounds, totaling almost three and a half tons of dog, puppy, cat and kitten food were brought by families and hundreds of kids who attended. Broadway star, Sunny (Sandy) and Heidi Gray (Annie) paused between shows to take a photo with the food collected. According to the staff at the Humane Society of...
Samuel Gerald West passed away at his home, Saturday, Jan. 23. Gerald was born May 30, 1964 in Atlanta, Ga. He was a long time resident of Spring, before moving to Mauriceville four years ago. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Lara West of Mauriceville; children Kourtney Venoy, Kevin Venoy, Kara Gomez, Ashley Dunnam and Adam West; 12 grandchildren; brother John West and sister Cheryl McEntire, as well as many more family and friends....
Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. The Dean's Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the fall semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. A second designation, "Distinguished Student," recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the fall semester. Local students recognized were: Dean's Honor Roll Orange Karli L. Anderson,...
Teachers of Tomorrow Officers left to right: Amy Wood, President, Melanie Lee, Vice President , Michelle Jackson, Secretary and Cedric Lee, Public Relations. The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) organization at Lamar State College – Orange has selected officers for the spring 2016 semester. The group includes Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) education majors on the campus who are currently or have taken taking Introduction to Teaching or Introduction to Special Populations c...
Pictured from left are Tammy Dunahoe, Melissa Pitts, Melissa Isaacs, and Wanda McGraw. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance has been named Business Member of the Month for January. Director Melissa Isaacs, volunteers Melissa Pitts and Tammy Dunahoe accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador and Board Member Wanda McGraw at the January Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. The...
Gary Wayne Sheffield, 54, of Vidor, passed away Jan. 25, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Tony Goins. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Born in Port Arthur, May 9, 1961, he was the son of Billy Jack Sheffield and Mildred (Adams) Sheffield Hebert. He was a former resident of Bridge...
