Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orangefield High School UIL Academic Teams traveled to Center, for an Invitational meet on Saturday, Feb. 20. OHS brought 28 students and came home with 18 medals. Allie Crouch brought home a medal in each Journalism Event: fourth place in Editorials, fourth place in Features, first place in News and first place in Headline Writing; Jesse Wilson also brought home a Journalism medal for second place in Editorial Writing; Kinley McFarlin brought home the first place medal f...
Officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls between Feb. 16-22: Feb. 16 Death investigation, 235 Oldbury Rd., Vidor Theft, 9 Stradford, Orange Dog bite, 7894 Oleander Rd., Orange Assault, 8782 Arledge Rd., Orange Terroristic threat, 3340 FM 1131, Vidor Death investigation, 8185 Kestrel West Rd., Orange Credit card abuse, 2435 Joe Ln., Orange Feb. 17 Possession of methamphetamine, Hwy. 105/Camp, Vidor Fraud, OCSO office, Clairborne, Vidor Aggravated assault w/ firearm/shooting, 298 Sharon...
The speed limit along SH 87/SH 73 from W. Port Arthur Rd. to Bridge City will be lowered Tuesday, Feb. 23, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Transportation Commission passed a minute order Dec. 17, 2015 allowing for the reduction in speed from 75 mph to 65 mph. The new speed limit will be enforceable to the new signs have been installed....
After three weeks of wondering why the water clarity in Sabine Lake would not clear up, it did just that in one night.Gusty daily winds are a given this time of the year and contribute to the problem on a temporary basis, but even after the SRA shut the gates on Toledo Bend the water clarity was still more akin to a day old chocolate shake than tea. I could have caught almost as many fish in the Wal-Mart parking lot as I did in the lake the previous week and while I believe...
DPS reminds Texans to use online services, mega centers during Spring Break rush The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging Texans to plan ahead for the busy weeks surrounding Spring Break and take advantage of early renewals, online services or visit a driver license mega center when renewing their driver license or identification card. Residents who are eligible can skip the trip to the office completely by using Texas.gov to renew their license or...
Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement on the passage of the nine bills aimed at better serving our nation’s veterans and increasing the oversight and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “Whether it’s increased and improved services at the new Conroe VA Clinic or my Veterans’ Resource Fair, I will continue to support access to the tools and resources our local heroes need. These bills will enhance veterans’ access to health care, including...
Everyone has been affected by cancer one way or another. Learn how people are beating cancer. Take control of your life. Join Sheila Brock Hidalgo and Dr. Albert Pugh every Tuesday at 6:30 PM., at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange. There is no cost and it's open to the public....
The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2016 and receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees. “White flowering dogwoods are versatile trees that will break heavy winds and add beauty to your home,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These fast-growing landscape trees are known for their soft needles and graceful branching, making them an ideal addition to any yard.” The free trees a...
The Lamar University Department of Earth and Space Sciences has received two three-year software licenses valued at roughly $1.7 million for research use, from Schlumberger, the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry. The software licenses will give students and faculty in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences access to two software packages: Petrel E&P software p...
Dorothy Jonson, 92, of Orange, passed away Feb. 23, in Hemphill. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Keith Meyer, pastor of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Egypt Cemetery in Colmesneil. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Silsbee, Feb. 23, 1924, she was the daughter of Napoleon Bonepart Poindexter and Vinnie...
Jerry Wayne Slone, of Deweyville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, at his home in Deweyville, at the age of 55. Jerry was born July 27, 1960 in Orange, to Johnnie Mae (Stephens) and Jerry Dean Slone. He had lived in the Deweyville area for the past 43 years, prior in Orange, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Jerry loved to hunt and fish with his boys and his baby girl, work on his tractor, relax on his back porch and watch his kids and grandkids that...
Carl “Glen” Hutson, age 60, of Hartburg passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Glen was born in Orange, to Essie (Matthews) and Grover Lester Hutson. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling and especially fishing. Above all else, he was a kind man who would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it. Glen was a loving brother and uncle with a large extended family who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in dea...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, Feb. 22: Assault, 205 Border St. Miscellaneous incidents, 111 Pine Ave. Warrant service, 111 Pine Ave. Followup investigation, 3819 Meeks Dr. Theft, 2801 Enner Rd. Theft, 4406 Sweet Gum Abandoned vehicle, 400 2nd St. Warrant service, 3709 N. 16th St. Traffic accident, 16th and Sunset Burglary, 201 8th St. Theft, 2912 Byley Blvd. Stolen vehicle, 2700 block IH-10 Fraud/stolen identity, 517 Bridal Wreath St. Assist other agency, 25 E. Harding...
The national tour of the new musical comedy Bullets over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will make its Orange premiere March 5, with two performances scheduled for 2:00 and 7:30 PM, at The Lutcher Theater. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available at lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some...
Have you wanted to start a new hobby? This is your chance by attending a basic blacksmith class taught by local blacksmith Rob Flurry on April 23, 10 am-4 pm. The fee will be $125. Flurry, with more than 40 years of experience, is great with students and very knowledgeable. Participants can reserve their spot with a $25 nonrefundable deposit. Space is limited so call the museum at (409) 880-1750 or write [email protected]@gmail.com to sign up or for more information. Students will be working from the...
Orangefield Elementary School UIL winners were recently presented BRAVO awards for UIL events they placed in. Orangefield UIL contest winners were honored at the School Board meeting, Monday, Feb. 22, by Dr. Stephen Patterson, superintendent of schools. Dr. Patterson presented the students who placed in the Elementary and Junior High UIL meet with Bravo awards for each event they placed in....
Construction of the new Bridge City Police Department is well underway and the complex is taking shape. The facility is expected to open in July and will include the police department and the city court. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Summer is still several months away, but for officers and staff of the Bridge City Police Department it cannot get here soon enough. A much anticipated construction project finally began this year as the Bridge City Police Department will have a new...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 31 • Disturbance in the 600 block of David. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Champagne. • Disturbance in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 700 block of Avenue B. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Tenney. Monday, Feb. 1 • Disturbance in the 800 block of Sudduth. • Suspicious person in the 200 block of Farm. • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Louise. • Disturbance in the 500 block of North Jo...
More than a dozen area youth participated in the Children's Auction this past Saturday at the Greater Orange Coin Club's annual spring show, which was held Saturday and Sunday inside the Orange County Expo and Convention Center off FM 1442 in Orange. The event also featured more than 20 vendors who were buying and selling rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr....
The Sesame Street gang returns to Ford Park Arena this weekend for its annual visit to Southeast Texas as "Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend" will be featured at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Ford Park box office. Courtesy Photo This week's entertainment schedule has nearly something for everyone with big events such as "Riverdance" in Orange,...
The Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. has added several shows to its spring lineup, including events featuring KC and the Sunshine Band, Grand Funk Railroad and country star Clint Black (pictured), among many others. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Golden Nugget Casino is loading up its spring concert calendar and what a spring it will be. Located in Lake Charles, La., the Golden Nugget Casino added five more shows to its list of growing events this spring and is on pace...
With the passing of the filing deadline this past Friday, the ballots have been set for the May 7 general election. Only a handful of elections are scheduled in May, but the community of Bridge City will have a lot to consider as change could be in the air with numerous races on the ballot between city and school. City of Bridge City The City of Bridge City has three races on the ballot this spring. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and Place 2 councilman Mike Reed have reached term limits and cannot seek re-election for those...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2016. Sunday, Jan. 31 • Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland. • Suspicious person in area of MacArthur Drive and Strickland. Monday, Feb. 1 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MLK. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Strickland. Tuesday, Feb. 2 • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue. • Informational report in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. • Suspicious acti...
Election Tuesday is just days away and The Record Newspapers want to make sure you have all of the available information at your fingertips. The Record Newspapers, which is typically published every Wednesday, will have a special election-edition available beginning this Saturday, Feb. 27, at convenience stores across Orange County and many businesses and its normal locations on Monday in advance of Election Day on Tuesday, March 1. The special edition will include a variety of need-to-know information for election Tuesday,...
Kaz's Korner Joe Kazmar - For The Record I remember arriving in Lake Charles, Louisiana in early September of 1959, a fuzzy-faced 17-year-old from Upstate New York who had a difficult time understanding the Cajuns speaking English and also getting my McNeese State classmates to interpret my Yankee dialect. The more people I met in the Lake Charles area, the more confused I got as to why they were LSU football fans instead of talking much about supporting the McNeese...
