Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Tommy Fruge’s unexpected invitation was one that I could not refuse in spite of the fact that I would have to back up a home project yet another couple of days.“Meet me in DeQuincy tomorrow at noon,” said Fruge.“We’ll drive up to the lake, fish a little while in the evening, eat some of Carol’s crawfish etouffee and bread pudding and fish a couple of hours after dark.” “The next morning I need to chase bass a little while and then we will hit my brush piles for a limit of crappie.All you need to bring is an appetite and an ic...
Bridge City Cardinal pitcher Jacob Goodman fires a shot during playoff action against Hardin-Jefferson. The Cardinals defeated HJ in the first two outings of the best of three to advance to the Region III Quarterfinals this week. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn BASEBALL, Class 4A Region III quarterfinal Bridge City v. Jasper Game 1: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Jasper Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Nederland Game 3: if needed, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Lamar University...
Pic: Chasing big fish in shallow water is a favorite technique for many anglers. Capt.Chuck Uzzle For the Record The famous line from the movie “The wizard of Oz” where Dorothy tells her dog Toto “we’re not in Kansas anymore” came to mind as my small skiff settled out over a bright white endless Caribbean flat covered with air clear water. The whole sight was far and away different from my normal upper coast water where clarity is measured in inches rather than feet. Fro...
Orange - As part of the I10 reconstruction project, I10 eastbound will be closed with traffic detoured to the frontage road tomorrow night, May 16, 8pm-6am. Traffic will be detoured at the SH87 exit and will reenter the main lanes near 7th Street. North and southbound SH87 will be closed at I10. I10 eastbound will again be closed with traffic detoured to the frontage road Thursday night, May 17, 8pm-6am.Traffic will be detoured at the Simmons Drive exit and will reenter the...
CUTLINE: Judy Cole and Patty Collins take the oath of office from Administrative Assistant Jean Magnuson as members of the Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees Monday night. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball David Ball For The Record Todd Lintzen, superintendent for the Bridge City Independent School District, said though the board of trustees held a work session Monday night to discuss proposals and to consider awarding a baseball/softball complex project at Bridge City High School,...
CUTLINE: Lisa Holton moved into her new home in Bridge City at the end of the year. She and her husband, Todd, wanted a smaller space. They plan to do some remodeling inside and out. Orange County Realtors are saying now is a seller's market. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball David Ball For The Record Todd and Lisa Holton discovered they didn't need as much space as before after they became empty nesters. Lisa said they decided to downsize by moving to a home across town from Larry...
Cutline1: Bridge City native Sister Misty Garriga listens as Sister Pearl Ceasar, Superior General of the Congregation of Sisters of Divine Providence, speaks at St. Henry Catholic Church Saturday, May 12. (Photo: Faye Dismukes) Photo: Sister Misty Garriga is silhouetted in front of the altar at St. Henry Catholic Church during her Profession of Vows to become a nun Saturday May 12 in Bridge City. (Photo: Faye Dismukes) Cutline 4: Sister Misty Garriga, wearing a flowered top f...
Dave Rogers For The Record Find the cost of freedom. Orange County and its cities, schools and navigation district are spending close to $500,000 this fiscal year on elections that only 9 percent of registered voters participate in. Orange County taxpayers are paying an average of $18 for each vote that’s been cast since last September. These numbers come from a look at voter turnout and budgeted (expected) election expenses for each of the Orange County entities putting on el...
RECORD HEAT-NO RAIN IN SIGHT It’s been over three weeks since we have had a drop of rain at my place. We are in a drought. Anything in containers must be watered daily. With temperatures in the 94 degree range, bumping up to record heat, expected to continue all week, with a slight cool down expected next week. The garden must be watered every couple of days. My major problem with that is the Armadillos. They raid my garden every night. I’ve tried different suggestions. None have worked. Seven Dust won’t keep them away,...
Photos courtesy of Spears Photo: Larry Spears, Jr., is surrounded by family Tuesday morning as he is sworn in as mayor of Orange by Municipal Court Judge Jerry Pennington. Re-elected councilman Patrick Pullen and newcomer Paul Burch were also sworn in Monday....
CUTLINE: Some of the foods and crafts from the Bridge City Famers Market that opened last year. The market will be reopened since Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey this weekend. They will be open every Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. next to the senior citizens center at Bridge City Park at 101 Parkside Dr., behind the Bridge City Community Center and Bridge City Public Library. Courtesy Photo David Ball For The Record Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey tried, but it couldn't...
CUTLINE: Nancy Pressler, a member of the VFW Post 2947 Auxiliary in Freemont, Ohio, made comfort blankets as gifts for the Texas VFW and Auxiliary. Pictured from the left: Pres. Gail Duhon, Luther Rayner, J.D. Dixon, Jim and Clara Brewer and Carolyn Johnson. Courtesy Photo From Staff Reports An Ohio woman made a comforting gesture to some Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary members following Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey. Nancy Pressler, a member of the VFW Post...
Photo: Members of the first West Orange-Stark graduating class are preparing for their 40th reunion set for 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 2 at Sunset Grove. Party planners include, front row from left, Angela (Thomas) Rivero, Bobbie (Anderson) Ford, Alana (Mulhollan) Peddy, Annely (McClelland) Domas; middle row, Shawn (Mumbach) Hackler, Tammy (Caillavet) LaVergne, Evin Dugas, Lesa (Ricks) Giarratano, Carolyn (Tiller) Wilson, Debbie (Blanda) Gregg; back, Ron Sigler, Mike...
New Officers for 2018-19 in the William Diamond Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Orange, Texas, were installed Tuesday, May 15, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Bridge City. The non-profit group shares a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the USA's independence. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is...
David Ball For The Record Robert Cash, developer for Marsh Estates off of West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, said his drainage system will become the new adopted standard for Orange County. Cash addressed the Bridge City City Council at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Residents who live nearby said the area is prone to flooding and they think that threat will be elevated if the development goes through. Ultimately, the Council approved the preliminary plat for Marsh Estates on a 15.51 acre tract of land. The vote was...
Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County commissioners’ court Tuesday yielded great news for Sheriff Keith Merritt but Commissioner Barry Burton’s courthouse plans hit a speed bump. With Commissioner Jody Crump absent, the remaining four members of the court voted unanimously to authorize a total of $52,000 Hurricane Harvey repairs to the Sheriff’s Office. The repairs include replacing walls, ceilings and floors damaged by last August’s storm. Added at the recommendation of contractor SpawGlass is caulking for windows...
KAZ’S KORNER I’ve been promising for the past two weeks to give an update on the scenario at Lamar University in Beaumont pertaining to the status of head softball coach Holly Bruder. About the only new news that has been released by the university bigwigs is the fact Bruder has been terminated after reviving the school’s lady softball program six years ago. However, the school has released zero information about the reasons or details for the surprising firing other than the fact new athletic director Marco Born playe...
