Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Local city and school board elections in Orange County take place May 7. Early voting begins April 25 at four locations. Besides school bond elections for the Bridge City schools, 13 board or council seats are up for grabs on nine ballots, with three at-large seats available for the City of West Orange and the West Orange-Cove school district. The Record invited each of the candidates to respond to a short questionnaire and will present their answers in two parts, today and...
The purse strings are getting tight in Orange County as everyone runs to the mailbox to see if the FEMA check has arrived. Want the good news? Joel Ardoin, the county's emergency management coordinator, informed County Commissioners that he'd been told a $10 million check for the federal reimbursement from 2020's Hurricane Laura expenses would arrive "in three to seven days." And that was only eight days ago. After 2017's Hurricane Harvey, Ardoin got a lot of assurances "the...
Orange's Central Fire Station isn't facing Elm Avenue now. It's along Chief David Frenzel Plaza. The renaming of that section of the street was announced this past Friday during a reception-retirement party for Fire Chief Frenzel, who is ending his career on April 19, 53 years after he started in the department on April 19, 1969. It wasn't his only honor. Greg Gravett with the local firefighters union showed artist renditions of a future tribute to Frenzel to be placed...
EASTER PRAYERS FOR UKRAINE The celebration of Holy Week in the Christian Faith, has only brought death and destruction to the people of Ukraine by Russia. Putin is outright murdering civilians for no reason, a debt that someday he should have to pay for. It's cruel and inhumane, executions of men and raping of women and little girls, in full view of their families. Our prayers during this Easter season is for victory for the Ukrainian people. The mayor of the Ukrainian port...
The following is a political statement by Mary McKenna: Growing up in Orange, Texas was for me much like being in a Norman Rockwell painting. Summers were spent riding bikes, playing hide and seek, baseball, kickball, tag, skating, and building forts in the woods. And of course swimming in pools and bayous all over town. I rode my bike to school until I could drive there. When the street lights came on in the evening it was time to go inside. Orange, an ideal place to raise a...
Larry Charles Hunter, 69, passed from this life into the grace of God our father with his wife and two children, their spouses and grandchildren at his side in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. He was born on July 8, 1952 in Texarkana, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Vidor. Larry graduated from Vidor High School in 1970, Lamar University in 1973 and The University of Houston Law School in 1976. He married Becky Jean Smith in 1...
Caryss Carpenter gave us a glimpse of her athletic potential as a Bridge City freshman. That ability has developed and Sam Houston State has secured a Carpenter's talent at the next level – a sign of her hard work paying off. The latest in the long line of BC's standouts with that family name, Carpenter ran the 100-meter hurdles in an area-best time of 14.69 at the Cardinal Relays. Caryss won her district gold medal in the high jump as a freshman, clearing 5-6 at Lumberton. S...
Major League baseball fans were relieved last month after the billionaire owners and the millionaire players agreed on the money aspect of the game and decided to start the 2022 season only one week late--and that was last week. Many of those fans who swore during the strike they'd never see the inside of another major league ball park again were seen standing for the national anthem at most of the stadiums last week for the season openers. Although everything looked the same...
A series of public open houses are set for three dates in late April to inform the public of the progress of the Orange County Project of the Sabine to Galveston Coastal Storm Risk Management levee system. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Orange County are hosting the events. The first will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside Dr., Bridge City. The second will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at American Leg...
Upcoming school board elections may have a new importance for parents and students in the future as the state begins to allow the boards to oversee all school library acquisitions. On Monday, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath introduced a proposed state policy for school boards to adopt that will set up criteria for selecting and keeping school library materials. The proposed policy was written after Governor Greg Abbott requested more community and parental...
Spring is in full bloom and the local and regional concert schedule is bursting with events, including multiple announcements made this past Monday. Whether you enjoy rock, country, or a mix of everything, be sure to check out the shows below to find what is right for you. April 14 Carvin Jones Band, Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont April 15 Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium, In Flames, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. April 15 Band of Heathens, White Oak Music Hall, Houston April 16 Toto,...
Matthew Joshua “M.J.” Girlinghouse, 92, of Orange, passed away on April 3, 2022, at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Born in Jena, Louisiana, on December 2, 1929, he was the son of Rodney C. Gir...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the April Student of the Month for Orangefield is Ashleigh Greenwood. Ashleigh is ranked 78 of 143 with a GPA of 3.34. Pictured from Left to Right: Shawn McAlpin, Noemi Giavaldi, Britni Briggs, Ashleigh Greenwood, John Greenwood and Tara Greenwood. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the April Student of the Month for Bridge City is Ethan Oceguera. Ethan is ranked 27 of 193 with a GPA of 3.97. Pictured from Left to Right: Tim Wooley, Chloe Tucker, Patrick Brekel, Hector Oceguera, Ethan Oceguera, Dr. Mike Kelly and Rachel Oceguera....
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears won maybe their most important game of the last three seasons under Coach Hunter Hagler with a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory in eight innings over the Lumberton Raiders. The win snapped a three game losing streak and kept the Bears in sole possession of fourth place. The game was played on Saturday instead of Friday night because of a shortage of umpires available to call the game. The Raiders took a 5-1 lead after fourth innings using...
Marie Badeaux, 80, of Bridge City, passed away on April 11, 2022, in her home. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Homes in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 3, 1942, she was the daughter of Robert Badeaux and Frances Gaspard. Marie’s passion was reading. She loved to travel, go on cruises, to the beach, or making the journey to a state park to enjoy some fishing. Marie would spend her time at home out in the yard gardening or enjoying the c...
When you see the beautiful flowers and plants growing at #1 Knotty Pine in Orange, you will know that Akeisha Williams enjoys working in her yard and seeing her flowers grow. Her yard is full of color from her many blooming plants. She said her father was the one that inspired her with the love of gardening. Her Mother-in-Law is moving into the house next door and she is excited to have the opportunity to add another yard in which to work her gardening magic. Keep Orange...
JoAnn “Jody” Gaither Wilson, 74, of Bridge City, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022, at home with her daughter, Lauren Kemp and son-in-law, Jim Pitts in Orange, Texas. Born in Alton, Illinois, on October 2, 1947, she was the daughter of Melvin E. and Josephine Gaither. She was a 1965 graduate of Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, Illinois. In 1977 she obtained her registered nursing license and worked in the profession for nearly thirty (30) years. She was pre...
Kathy Kim Barbosa-Stokes, 49, of China, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2022, in her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Brother Bynog. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Kathy was born in Okinawa, Japan, on March 24, 1973, she was the daughter of Patrick and Karen...
Marriage License : Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of April 04, 2022 to April 08, 2022 Billy Leatherwood and Judith Myers Thomas Moad and Autumn Adams Kati Comeaux and Christy Franks Jacob Jordan and Lillian Johnson Brandon Benoit and Ashley Toups Isadore Guidry and Rebecca Willis Aaron Decuir and Kristian Decuir John Pickett and Crystal Meadows Jesus Santana and Stacie Zylks Melvin Kohn and Kassidy Evans Colt Pentland and Cherish Fenner Billy Brandon and Mandy Mu...
Larry R. Jensen, 79, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on January 13, 1943, he was the son of Rodney Carl Jensen and Pearl (Spell) Jensen....
George B. “Pete” Wood, Jr., 90, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Christian Fellowship Worship Center 3950 Pointe Parkway, Beaumont, Texas . Born on July 7, 1931, he was the son of George B. Wood, Sr. and Ruth (Lang) Wood. Pete proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to work as a Road Construction Engineer for over 40 yea...
William Carswell, 68, of Orange, passed away on April 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Jared Hollier of Pecan Acres Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on November 3, 1953, he was the son of Gabriel and Erma Carswell. William...
Orangefield High School students in Mrs. Spears' class handmade cheerful placemats and donated them to Meals on Wheels. Kristin Burman and Kacey Burnitt, representatives for OCAA Meals on Wheels, came and picked up the placemats to deliver with the meals to bring a smile to the elderly....
Mary Harris, 68, of Victoria, passed away on April 5, 2022, at Memorial Herman in Houston. Mary was born in Vidor, Texas, on September 13, 1953, she was the daughter of Edmond Hall and Clara Alice Smith. She loved all things arts and crafts. You could always find Mary in the middle of an activity whether it was scrapbooking, painting, or a small sewing project. She also collected all sorts of different things and was just as excited about each one. Mary was a wonderful cook and baker and always had something good in the...
