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With Super Bowl LIII only four days away, one would think the media would have total emphasis on Sunday’s extravaganza between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. But some just won’t let the National Football League’s biggest screw-up die. I’m referring to the blown non-call in the NFC Championship two weeks ago that perhaps cost the New Orleans Saints a trip to this Super Bowl. Although Rams defensive back Nickell-Robey-Coleman didn’t do anything wrong on a pass play to Saints wide receiver...
Before I could even say “Hello”, Jason Leger was blurting out an invitation in the form of a question.“When was the last time you caught a bunch of fish,” he asked. My answer obviously surprised him.“Two weeks ago,” I replied.“We just hammered the crappie on Lake Tyler.”Unimpressed, he responded, “Crappie don’t count….I’m talking about bass!” The north wind was blowing 17 mph at the time of his call, it had rained most of the night and from a distance it appeared that the mercury on my Pepsi outdoor thermometer was still fro...
Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Keszeg. Burial will follow the service at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Stephen Gredicak and Margaret (...
Dave Rogers For The Record Jefferson Energy made its annual trip to Orange County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday for a required status report on the county’s investment. This time, instead of the usual thank-yous and check presentations, Mark Viator, the company’s director of public and government affairs, added a presentation on how tax abatements can create trickle-down spending to benefit the community. Besides the $2.2 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) the company...
Photo: Stephen Patterson, superintendent, shows members of the Orangefield ISD Board of Directors, renovations made at the high school cafeteria after damage from Tropical Storm Harvey. RECORD Photos: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record A year and a half after Tropical Storm Harvey flooded two of three Orangefield ISD campuses, it’s almost back to normal for the Bobcats. Plus some fancy new trim. The school district has sunk $7.3 million into the rebuild, making some long-n...
Photo: Rocky Bridges was given this apron by his daughter-in-law. He often wears it when cooking. Bridges who is well known for his delicious food will be teaching a cooking class at the local Agrilife Extension Office. For the Record "Cooking is the ultimate giving," said Jamie Oliver, chef and restaurateur. Rocky Bridges, husband, father, Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy and favorite cook to many people will take on a different role when he teaches a cooking class at...
Pic: Bridge City High School art students Kaitlyn Lawrence, Hannah Huff, Lacey Pender and Lauren Brinkley are each seen with their award winning artwork. For the Record For some Bridge City high school students, art is not only fun but can be a competition. A few months ago, Debbie Gregg, BCHS art teacher, took her students on a field trip to a local working ranch. There students saddled and rode a horse. This was all to get the "feel" of the experience. Before leaving, each...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Decolores Religious & Gifts has been named Business Member of the Month for January 2019. Owner Cheryl Barfield accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from B. J. Hanneman, Director of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, at the January Networking Coffee hosted by 5Point Credit Union. Cheryl received gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Mary Kelone of...
KAMALA HARRIS A DIFFERENT KIND OF CANDIDATE Every now and then someone comes along that sets them apart from the crowd. The first time I heard Sen.Kamala Harris and watched her actions, I noticed that there was something different that set her apart. Charisma, smartness, being quick on their feet stands out in the political arena. I had a chance to observe her more at her announcement for president Saturday in Oakland and again Monday at a CNN town hall. In 2016 she was elected to the senate with 61.6 percent to replace Sen....
Photo: Former Lamar State College Orange presidents Dr. Michael Shahan, left, and Dr. Joe Ben Welch join current president Dr. Thomas Johnson, right, before the start of the school’s 50th anniversary kick-off celebration on Jan. 23. RECORD Photos: Dave Rogers For The Record Last week’s 50th anniversary celebration for Lamar State College-Orange made national history. That’s because U.S. Rep. Brian Babin read his laudatory proclamation on the floor of the House of Repre...
Photo: Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., talks Tuesday night to citizens interested in a new outdoor sports complex for the city. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record A roomful of Orange citizens turned out Tuesday night to make it clear they want a multi-sport outdoor recreation center in their hometown. “My daughter plays select softball and we go someplace about every weekend for tournaments,” said Tiffany Bell of Orange. “We go to Houston, we go to Beaum...