Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Richard Lawrence Starkey, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Mr. Roy Helms officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 8, 1940, he was the son of Richard Malcolm Starkey and Dorothy Aileen (King) Starkey. Richard proudly served his country in the...
Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville students will perform in All-State Band and Choirs at the Texas Music Educators conference on Saturday, February 15. Their groups will have three days of rehearsal with their nationally-recognized clinician during the conference. To secure a seat in one of these ensembles, over 72,900 students perform in a number of competitions to earn one of the 1,780 positions. Photo: From left, John Paul Sulak and Darby Watson...
I spent a few days in Houston last week playing in a tournament with my bridge partner Susan Pennington and discovered first hand by people I visited with that many local Houston Astros fans are fearful Major League Baseball may take away their 2017 World Championship. This idea was verified last week by recently-fired Astros’ manager A.J. Hinch in an interview by Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci when he “assumed culpability and expressed contrition for tolerating too much during the 2017 season,” according to Saturda...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that the February Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Carly Garrett. Carly was presented her certificate and gift bag by Lifetime Ambassador, Dave Derosier, Owner of OhainWEB.com, at the February Networking Coffee hosted by RE/MAX One. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Neches Federa...
JEANIE THE THREE-LEGGED THERAPY DOG is a local therapy dog and the winner of the 2019 American Humane Hero Therapy Dog Award. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, MTV, Access Hollywood, and People Magazine’s web show. She’s also been featured in magazines such as Woman’s World and Animals Tales. And she’s coming to your school! Here’s the best part - she’s also the star of two children’s books! “I Don’t Need Four Feet!” won the Celebrate Literacy Award for Calcasieu Parish and the Louisiana Reading...
Out of fear of rousting Mother Nature’s ugly side, I will only mention that we have endured a little more rain and wind than needed over the past few days.Don’t get me wrong…. we have been forced to deal with far worse! If you prefer to fish the wide open confines of Sabine Lake, it has been all but a guarantee that the wind is going to blow the wrong direction and harder than you would like at some point virtually every day.For my money, however, it is still better than dealing with the absence of even a breath of wind...
Bettye Jeane Bennett, 97, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2020, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. Officiating will be Reverend David Browder. Born in Evansville, Indiana, on September 29, 1922, she was the daughter of Adelyne Morris. Bettye was a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Houston. She was very active in her...
Donna Marie Broussard Pitts, 65, of Orange, Texas passed away at her home on February 10, 2020, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Born in Orange on August 12, 1954, she was the daughter of Willie and Helen Broussard. Donna was a devoted...
VALENTINE SWEETHEARTS Friday is Valentine’s Day and here are a few sweethearts I would like to acknowledge this year. First, Alice Cole Hartsfield for all the time she gives towards helping the elderly and being available to help whenever needed.***Also a special sweetheart is Nancy Gillis, a nice lady we have known for several years. Nancy is a technician at Brown Hearing Aid Center in Orange. She goes far beyond what is required to help people with maintaining their aids to their highest quality. She wears a hearing aid and...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The music of the 1980s returns in style on Friday night as hard rock and glam music tribute band L.A. Roxx performs at the Riverfront Parade in downtown Orange as part of the Flashback Parade and Mardi Gras celebration. The Record It’s time to break out the Aqua Net, the neon color shirts and the spandex pants because the ‘’80s are back this Friday. The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce invit...
Bridge City High School has announced the new lineup for the 2020-2021 Strutters Dance and Drill team. Celebrating the announcement are: Seniors: Felicity Matthews, Macy Mouton, Kaylea Smith, Brenna Swanton and Natalie Varney; Juniors: Bridget Brown, Kamryn Carter, Macy Chandler, Madeline Lobb, Halli Malagarie, Santi Pilley, Paige Rogers, Mallory Silva and Brooklyn Wheeler. Sophomores: Laynee Badgett, Annalise Briggs, Chandler Chaffin, Karsyn Guillory, Emily Landry, Audrey...
Capt. Chuck Uzzle For the Record As far as I am concerned February and March have to be some of the best times on the calendar for a wide variety of reasons. Spring is closing in and everything starts to heat up, especially the fishing. Anglers all over the state look forward to this month with great anticipation every year because in just about any body of water you fish, fresh or salt; you stand an excellent chance of doing battle with a career fish. Freshwater anglers have long known the magic that can happen on those days...
Dave Rogers / For the Record Troy Pierce, a 40-year Pinehurst resident, says it’s time for him to step up. So he’s running for mayor. Pierce, 55, is among the latest to file for a spot on the ballot in the May 2 local election. “I feel a sense of duty,” he said. “I think it’s time to look at somebody that hasn’t been here [in city government]. It’s time for new blood.” Pinehurst has not held an election in the past two years because no race drew more than one candidate, mo...
Dave Rogers For The Record The 2000 six-way election race for the 163rd District Court bench was the most expensive in Orange County history and the dollars flying in and out in this year’s 163rd District race are just as impressive. Retiring Judge Dennis Powell spent more than $100,000 to defeat five opponents for the open seat, then faced no opponents in four subsequent reelection campaigns. Rex Peveto and Michael Catt, who are squaring off March 3 in the Republican P...
The Flashback Friday Parade Friday at 6:30 p.m. kicks off Orange’s Mardi Gras Weekend, Feb. 14-15. The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the city’s 17th annual Mardi Gras celebration. After Friday’s parade, live entertainment by LA Roxx, an 80s tribute band, will begin at the Riverfront Pavilion, so that parade goers are encouraged to dress in their best 80s attire. The Munchkin Parad...
Photo: Linda Shinkle, owner of Wayside Florist and Gifts, Inc. prepares a bouquet for delivery. Friday is Valentine’s Day, the biggest day of the year for flowers. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Linda Shinkle and her ladies at Wayside Florist and Gifts, Inc. are gearing up for their biggest day of the year: Valentine’s Day. “Roses, roses, roses,” is what Shinkle says is the main seller for the day of love. When they sell out of roses, they will do regu...
