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  • Big drum offer up a full pull

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Spring is the time when the whole fishing world loses its collective mind, winter is in the rear view mirror and most anglers are suffering miserably from cabin fever. Some of the angling faithful have taken advantage of the lack of on the water participation from most fishermen, big trout hunters have spent the past weeks waist deep in chilly water snatching stud trout from nearly every venue along the coast. Bass fishermen have enjoyed some incredible catches already this...

  • Shangri La Gardens to host 29th Annual Community Trash-Off

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Community Trash-Off to be held on Saturday, February 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This beautification initiative for the Orange community serves Shangri La's mission to encourage others to "Be Kind to Your World." This event is generously sponsored by Dow. Participants are encouraged to complete free online registration for their teams at shangrilagardens.org. The morning of Community Tra...

  • OF Band students compete in Region 10 UIL contest

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    This past weekend 19 students participated in the Region 10 UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Lumberton High School. 4 students earned 1st Divisions on Solos and 9 students earned 1st divisions on Ensembles. Of those, 11 students advanced to State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May in Pflugerville, TX over Memorial Day weekend. Earning First Divisions on Solos: Brynlee South - Trumpet, Leland Conley - Euphonium, Mason Fitts - Tuba, Devan Eason - Marimba, Cain Hawthorne -...

  • BCMS Girls 8th grade A Team undefeated

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    The Bridge City Middle School girls' basketball 8th grade A-team were named Undefeated District Champs for the 2nd year in a row. Their 2-year winning streak they went 30-0 and outscored their opponents 1628-228. Coached by Ashlee Goeddertz. (Team Picture attached, names in order)...

  • Big events on tap locally and around the region

    Tommy Mann Jr, For the Record|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Mardi Gras season is in full swing and downtown Beaumont is the place to be this coming weekend with a full slate of fun and live music Thursday through Sunday. Also, the Goo Goo Dolls are returning to Beaumont as the featured artist for the 41st Annual Christus Gala on Saturday, April 20. This concert is a black-tie event and features a variety of sponsorship packages. Individual tickets, if any are available, will go on sale March 4 for $375 each. Visit w...

  • OF High School Choir students compete

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    On Saturday, February 3rd, 12 Orangefield High School choir students competed in the UIL Solo/Ensemble contest at Vidor High School. Natalie Roach, Christa Kyle, Jose Salinas, and Kadence Kressman brought home Excellent ratings. A superior rating was given to Tessa Bailey. Also receiving superior ratings and advancing to the State Solo and Ensemble contest were Katelynn Copeland, Jayde Baggett, Diana Burns, Landon Dickens, Aiden Young, and Dalyn Miller. The State Solo and...