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  • OJH Symphonic Band at UIL Concert

    Updated Apr 5, 2022

    The OJH Symphonic Band attended the Region 10 MS UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation at Groves Middle School on Thursday. For the third consecutive year, the Symphonic Band has earned an Excellent Rating on stage and straight Superior Ratings in Sight-Reading....

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  • From the desk of Mayor David Rutledge

    Mayor David Rutledge, For the Record|Updated Apr 5, 2022

    This past week, some of our City Council members had the opportunity to meet with other Councilmembers from the 12-county area that makes up Region 16 of the Texas Municipal League (TML). In attendance at this forum were Council Members Mike Reed, Aaron Roccaforte, Terri Gauthier, and myself. This gathering was part of our ongoing collaboration with other cities to exchange ideas, learn new things, teach others some things we’ve learned, find out how and where to get help w...

  • April Gardening Tips: Let the Blooming Begin

    John Green Orange County Master Gardener, For the Record|Updated Apr 5, 2022

    Greetings my fellow gardening enthusiasts! Our wait is finally over, Spring is erupting into bloom all around us. Azaleas, daffodils, and numerous other spring plants are bursting into bloom. Now is the perfect time to enjoy our wonderful scenery and landscapes here in Southeast Texas, but it also a great time to getting outside into your own yard to create your own personal paradise. There are several gardening tasks to do during the month of April, and here a few items for...

  • Eco-Fest & Butterfly Release at Shangri La

    Updated Apr 5, 2022

    (ORANGE, TX) – Each year in April, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center celebrates Earth Day with an Eco-Fest celebration and Butterfly Release. Join us for a celebration that signifies what Shangri La Gardens is all about. Family friendly activities and games will take place on Saturday April 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with multiple inspirational Butterfly Releases at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Local and regional organizations and businesses will b...

  • Service League of Orange hosting benefit fashion show

    Updated Apr 5, 2022

    The Service League of Orange is having a benefit fashion show on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 Martin Luther King Drive. Tickets are $25 each and available through Service League members. The fundraiser, "The Fabulous Fashion Show of Orange," will include volunteer models walking among tables showing off clothes and accessories from five local boutiques. Attendees will be able to buy clothes, jewelry, and other accessories from vendors in booths that will be set up. Food...

  • A Recent Poll Most Discouraging

    Carl Parker, For the Record|Updated Apr 5, 2022

    Recently, I was extremely disturbed by the results of a poll which asked “How many Americans would remain and fight for our nation’s government as are the Ukrainians?”. Unfortunately, only a bare majority vowed they would stay and fight rather than flee our nation for safety’s sake. What is frightening to me is the large number of American citizens who were polled claiming they would flee America to avoid conflicts of war. What are these people thinking? Where on earth w...

  • LSCO offering up to two free classes this summer

    Updated Apr 5, 2022

    ORANGE, TX – As our area continues to recover from the pandemic, Lamar State College Orange wants to help students find financial relief as they complete their college degrees or certificates. Therefore, during the Summer 2022 semester, LSCO will offer all students – new and returning – the opportunity to enroll in TWO SUMMER COURSES FOR FREE! Tuition for two courses in the Summer 2022 semester will be paid for every Texas and Louisiana student who completes the Summer Free...