Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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WILL ASTROS INCREASED PAYROLL BUY THEM THE 2017 PENNANT? For The Record- Kaz Kazmar It’s hard to believe that New England’s unbelievable comeback to win Super Bowl 51 has barely sunk in (it probably hasn’t yet around the Atlanta area) and major league baseball’s spring training already is beginning this week at the various sites in Florida and Arizona. After spending decades training at their site at Kissimmee, Fla. the Houston Astros have moved their entire caravan to their brand new location at West Palm Beach with their m...
Pictured Left to Right: Counselor Wendi Stanley, Brianna Cross, Jessica Jones, and Dave Derosier Bridge City, Texas, February 14, 2017 – The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the February Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Brianna Cross. Brianna was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Dave Derosier, owner of OHAINWeb.com, at the February 14th coffee hosted by Neches Federal Credit Union. She received gift c...
Pictured left to right: Elyse Thibodeaux, Drew McCall, Lisa McCall, Katey McCall, Superintendent Dr. Stephen Patterson, and Counselor Candi Patterson. Bridge City, Texas, February 14, 2017 – The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the January Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Katey McCall. Katey was presented her certificate and gift bag by Elyse Thibodeaux, BC Chamber President and owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, a...
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. This show is for ages 21 and older only. The Record Another great week of musical entertainment is on tap for the local music lovers across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. If you are in the mood for some good music, then scan the listings below and...
Ginger Tuttle, a library volunteer and children’s story time teacher for 16 years, was given a going-away party by the staff and students at the Bridge City Public Library. A Valentine celebration was held on the same day so it was a “sweet” remembrance day for Ginger who was able to receive and give hugs to her former students and their parents. Ginger stated, “It’s not often you get to work at what you love doing. I am going to miss everyone.” Needless to say, we will all...
Donald Ernest Taylor, 65, a native of Orange, Texas, left this earth surrounded by Family to be with his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2017. Don was a friend to many and had an open and caring heart. He helped countless people throughout the years without asking for anything in return. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed being around the water. He had a love for cars which was shown by the many he had over the years. He had an immense love for family and enjoyed being Papaw...
Earline McGill Russell, 95, a lifelong resident of Orangefield, passed away on February 4, 2017, in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. She was born in Orangefield, Texas on December 25, 1921. She was the daughter of James...
Ingeborg “Inge” Ursula Haas Feagin, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2017, in Orange. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in Berlin, on November 25, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Erika (Gabbert) Haas, Inge grew up in war-torn Germany at the height of World War II. In 1951, she married United States Army Corporal, Gerald Smith. Following his unexpected death in 195...
The Orangefield tennis team had a great showing at the Vidor Invitational on Friday, February 10th. Advancing to the quarterfinal round was boys’ doubles, Michael Arsenault and Kevin Ngyuen as well as Aaron Sprayberry and Blayne Milstead. Girls’ doubles, Taylor Decker and Megan Ibeck were defeated in the quarterfinals in a close match with East Chambers. Mixed doubles, Luke Truncale and Christie Luong lost in a super tiebreaker to Silsbee in the semifinal round. Newcomer, freshman Brayden Berry also lost in the semifinal rou...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. held its annual prize patrol on Monday, February 13, and handed out 22 grants, totaling $23,109.47 to staff through the District. Grant items to be purchased range from individually-paced computer programs to Legos for building robots to a 3D printer that will be used across the range of subject areas; audiobooks for early literacy to a band saw for building trades. The Foundation, whose volunteer Board of Directors...
For The Record- Capt. Dickie Colburn We had finally caught three or four trout on consecutive casts after struggling most of the morning when 14-year old Jordan Leander’s cork bobbed once or twice before slowly sliding beneath the surface.“That is a weird bite for a trout or red,” I thought as the cork remained in place even as Jordan reeled in the slack line. His hook set resulted in a serious bow in his rod, but it was obvious that he wasn’t making any headway as we continued to drift across the flat. The only time he gain...
Tommie Jean (Causey) Westmoreland, 83, of Kountze, Texas, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Kountze Church of Christ, in Kountze, Texas; Minister Tom Hodge officiating. Committal service will follow the funeral service at 4:00 PM, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park, in Orange, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 AM- 12:...
David Vernon May, 63, a native of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast- Texas, in Beaumont, Texas. David was born on August 31, 1953. He was raised in Orange, Texas, and graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1971. As a proud member of the Local 195 Pipefitter’s Union, he traveled across the United States. David had a passion for fishing, especially with this beloved brother, C. D. May. He enjoyed cooking f...
A 40-year-old Orange, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal violations related to the murder of a Port Acres woman in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Ozzie Nelson Ibarra pleaded guilty on Aug. 9, 2016, to conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery and conspiracy to use and carry firearms during a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime. Ibarra was sentenced to 420 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Marcia A....
UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU Legislation, approved by Congress and signed late last year by President Obama, because of rising threats around the world, authorizes the Army to spend $300 million over the next eight months in a blitz of bonuses and advertising. The Army will recruit 6,000 soldiers it needs to fill out the ranks. Recruitments are up this year to 68,500 from 62,500 in the previous year. This makes it the largest yearly increase in the history of the All-Volunteer force that dates back to 1973. By October 1, the Army must...
For The Record- Capt. Chuck Uzzle Any tackle geek knows they are the next great weapon in the angling arsenal, saltwater spinnerbaits have come to the coast and the redfish have a new enemy. They come in array of different colors and each one does a little something different that sets it apart from the competition. Truth be told there are 2 basic styles and they both do a great job catching fish. The most common style is the “safety pin” style, famous in bass fishing circles and the one most known by Texas anglers. The oth...
For The Record Jerry Rogers recalls his family moving to Orange in 1965 for what looked to be a short stay. “Daddy came here to log Sun Oil Company timber back in the woods. He said: ‘In five more years, we’ll have all the timber cut and we’ll have to move.’ “He was off about 50 years.” The Rogers Lumber Company that Jerry’s dad, William Dayton “W.D.” Rogers, began in 1947 in Arkansas, is celebrating its 70th year in operation and 52rd in Orange. Three generations of the...
For The Record- Dave Rogers Four Bridge City High School students were recently honored for their artwork shown in the Houston Livestock School Art Competition. Junior Malaynia Motomura, left, earned Best of Show ribbon while junior Elishka Suchardova and sophomore Hannah Huff earned Gold ribbons and junior Jordan Janis won Special Merit ribbon. Their art will be on display in the Hayloft Gallery during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The quartet also received...
For The Record The new “One Red Cross” was celebrating a centennial Tuesday at the Orange Red Cross office and 100 years had a special ring for one Orange man. Larry David’s great-grandfather, Frank William Hustmyre, was vice chairman of the first Orange Red Cross, chartered in 1917. David’s grandfather, J.W. David, Sr., later served as chairman. And then his father, J.W. David, Jr. And 2017 marks the second time that Larry David has been chairman of the board for the volunte...
