Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Pete Pymm, Jr., 27, died Sunday, March 20, in Beaumont. Pete was a native of Independence, LA but was a lifelong resident of Vidor who liked helping others and working on cars. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Pete is survived by his mother, Trecia Vaughn and husband John of Orange; seven brothers, Paul, Wyatt, Chris, Harley, Boo, Max and Dennis Pymm; three sisters, Connie, Ashley and Jessica Pymm, three aunts,...
Joyce Rita Dickerson, 93, passed away peacefully on, March 20, in Orange. Just as Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we are sure that Joyce triumphantly entered into the Kingdom of God. She knew “the best was yet to come” and was ready. She was born July 26, 1922, to Tojan and Maria Frederick, who were descendants of families who helped settle Mauriceville. She spent her childhood in Mauriceville and attended Mauriceville School, where she was an excel...
Pictured back to front: Brian Ousley, Debbie Pollard, Julie Galitz, Maggie McRenolds, Dr. Stephen Patterson, Charlsie Haley, Crystal Wells, Sheri Broussard, Carolyn Sonnier and Zena Matlock. Orangefield Independent School District’s child nutrition professionals achieved an excellent rating during their recent Administrative Review in February. This review covered critical areas of review both district-wide and at Orangefield High School. The review showed that the n...
Captain Dickie Colburn - For The Record It wasn’t until we unpacked the computer that I realized that I had failed to send in my column last week.It got packed up and moved to higher ground along with other items that my wife deemed irreplaceable when the emergency center declared a mandatory evacuation for our area. When I hooked it back up, the amount of unread emails was endless. Many of them were from folks asking why my column wasn’t in the paper, but the majority of the...
Orange County Public Health, 2014 10th St., Orange, will begin administering public Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccines Thursday, March 24 from 7 am-7 pm and Friday, March 25, fro 7 am-3 pm. Outbreaks of communicable diseases after floods are unusual. However, the rates of diseases that were present before a flood may increase because of decreased sanitation or overcrowding among displaced persons. Increases in infectious diseases that were not present in the community before the flood are not usually a...
Beginning Tuesday, families affected by the recent storms and flooding can meet with a variety of agencies in one location to aid in their recovery. Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) will be operational starting Tuesday, March 22, from 2-8 p.m. each day except this Sunday. Fixed resource centers are available at First Baptist Church of Newton, 319 Main St., Newton. On Wednesday, this MARC is open from 10 am-4 pm only; Deweyville High School, 171 Texas Hwy. 12, Orange and the old WOCCISD Administration Building, 505 N....
The most common form of primary liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is hitting Texas harder than almost any other state and growing at a faster rate than other cancers. Texas physicians, led by a Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF)-funded workgroup, are stepping up efforts to fight off this rise. The doctors aim to raise awareness, screen patients to increase early detection, and ultimately improve survival rates. They say a large group of Texans is...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Board of Trustees named Todd Loupe as the new High School principal in their regular March meeting on Monday evening. The District started the selection process earlier this semester when current High School Principal Dr. Terri Estes announced her retirement plans for the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Loupe will complete the school year in his position as Principal of Mauriceville Middle School and begin his new assignment this summer....
H-E-B is voluntarily recalling 224 cases (10,752 cans) of Hill Country Fare brand 5 oz. Chunk Light Tuna in Oil. This recall has been initiated because the product, produced at a co-packer, may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness i...
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Lucille Brandon was born in Shreveport, La., May 22, to Johnny Watson and Sophia Kelly Watson. She resided in Orange for the last 69 years. Upon arrival in Orange, she united with St. Paul CME Church. She was a faithful member where she served in the choir, mission, mission treasurer, stewardess and many other areas of the church. She was an active member of the Heroines of...
The dedication of the Official Historical Marker for the Mauriceville Community will be held at the Mauriceville Middle School, 19952 FM 1130, Sunday, April 3, at 2 pm. The dedication ceremony will be hosted by the Orange County Historical Commission and the public is invited to attend....
The Back 'N' Tyme Band, the fastest growing band in Southeast Texas, will play at the VFW, in Orange, on Hwy. 87, March 26, from 7-11 pm....
Second graders at Bridge City Elementary School recently learned about incubating and caring for chicken eggs as the eggs go through the incubation and hatching process. Teachers plan on meeting and putting together appropriate materials for each grade level that builds from year to year to teach the students about the life cycle of a chicken. Bridge City Elementary has partnered with the local county 4-H extension agent, Christina Ritter, from the Texas A&M Agrilife...
Cody Hawkins and Trey Cooley patiently watch their fishing lines during a recent field trip to Caliborne State Park in Vidor. The Meet in the Middle group from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School had a field trip to Claiborne Park on Monday, March 21. The students, a combination of regular education and Life Skills students, had a day of fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities. LCM’s Director of Transportation, Donnie Reese, cooked for the students who enjoyed the f...
Kaz's Korner Joe Kazmar - For The Record College basketball fans were treated to some entertaining contests during last week’s first and second rounds of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness. And topping that list of games with exciting finishes were three of the Lone Star State’ five teams that qualified for this year’s 68-team field—the Texas Longhorns, Texas Aggies and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Unfortunately, whenever the dust se...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 28 - March 5, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 28 • Welfare check in the 800 block of Dugas. • Theft in the 300 block of Morris. • Disturbance in the 900 block of Center. Monday, Feb. 29 • Welfare check in the 100 block of Parkside. • Welfare check in the 1500 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 10 block of Court Drive. Tuesday, March 1 • Informational report in the 600 block of Alexandria. • Welfare check in the 500 block of Austin. • Suspicious activity...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, March 21: Welfare check, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 1500 16th St. Traffic accident, 3100 Edgar Brown Dr. Burglary, 208 N. 10th St. Public intoxication, 1703 16th St. Warrant service, 2300 MacArthur Dr....
Todd Lintzen, the new Bridge City ISD superintendent, brings with him to his new job an impressive resume and more than 29 years of experience in education which includes 21 years in administration. Three words which define Lintzen are leadership, focus and direction. He is "big" on implementation too. He added, he is also not afraid of a challenge. Debby Schamber - For The Record BCISD moving forward and not looking back Todd Lintzen, the new Bridge City ISD superintendent,...
Another Orange County community is the latest to join the growing trend in adding the national motto to city-owned vehicles. Councilmembers in Bridge City recently approved a measure which will allow for the placement of the United States national motto, "In God We Trust," to not only be placed upon police department vehicles, but upon all city-owned vehicles in the very near future. "This is something that has been going on recently through Orange County, and I think it is a...
Orange County returned to business as normal on Monday morning following this past week's historic flooding of the Sabine River. Orange County Commissioners Court met in a specially called session on Monday morning at Vidor City Hall to handle regular court business as Commissioners were unable to meet this past week due to flooding. One of the pressing matters on Monday's agenda was considering requests for Hotel and Occupancy Tax funds for the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival...
Acoustic duo Curse and the Cure, featuring Norma Hopson, at left, and Jason Touchette, will perform Wednesday at The Capri Club in Port Arthur, Thursday at the French Quarter Bar and Grill in Vidor, and Saturday at The Bayou Cafe #2 in Port Arthur. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Spring has arrived and that means plenty of quality indoor and outdoor entertainment events across the area, including the start of the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont and more. Visit w...
Mike Moore’s and Chris Baggett show off their winning stringer from the GetDaNet Fishing Club's March tournament at Toledo Bend. Staff Report - For The Record Unprecedentedly high lake levels and rain were not enough to deter GetDaNet’s anglers from going after some Toledo Bend lunkers on Saturday, March 12. The muddy waters were not as bad an omen as would have been thought as several teams brought excellent stringers to the weigh-in at Fin & Feather Resort. In fact, new clu...
Saturday Night Fever – The Musical “Discos” down to the Lutcher Theater Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 PM and Wednesday, March 30, at 7:00 PM. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are on sale now at Lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. The iconic story of Tony — the kid from Brooklyn USA — who wants to dance his way to a better life, is back, and back in an all-new production that shares Tony’s love for dancing in spectacular new ways. Fueled by the vint...
The City of Orange will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for area children from 9 a.m. - noon, Friday, March 25, on the grounds of the Orange Riverfront Pavilion near the corner of Fifth Street and West Division in downtown Orange. The egg hunt is open to children ages 0 to 8-years-old. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Despite recent flooding of the Sabine River, an annual holiday children's activity is still scheduled to go ahead as planned. The City of Orange Annual Easter Egg Hunt wi...
Flood waters began receding over the weekend and now Orange County officials begin the next task which is damage assessment. Flooding from the Sabine River has left an unidentified number of property and structures damaged. As citizens begin the unenviable task of cleaning up, Orange County officials will be assessing the damage and preparing to make the necessary arrangements to get help for those impacted. "Those affected by the flooding will be able to met with FEMA very soon," said Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlto...
