Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Charles J. “C.J.” Benoit, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Cody Hogden, of First Baptist Church and Reverend Don Sheffield, of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Cla...
“We either have to fish the ship channel or Keith Lake if we are going to catch any trout,” stated a frustrated David Lowe.“We’ve got no wind to speak of, the water clarity is better and we’re still not catching fish. Let’s run down south or go fish my brush piles for crappie on Toledo Bend!” I opted for the second choice as I’d rather eat crappie than any other fish, but because we were already on Sabine Lake we ducked into the Intracoastal and headed south.It’s a long boring run, but it proved to be a good decision. Wi...
BROKEN PROMISES President Donald Trump likes to say when he makes a promise, he keeps it. He also insist that his underlings, VP Pence, Kelly Ann, Rev. Huckabee’s little girl, press secretary Sanders and a host of others go to the airways and say, “When President Trump makes a promise he keeps it.” That’s hogwash. He’s broken most promises. Remember he promised to make Mexico pay for the wall and had his Bubba’s shouting, ‘Mexico will pay for the wall.” There are many other things he back-tracked on but none bigger than the...
The NBA playoffs have not yet been resolved but football is already popping into the pro sports picture as most National Football League teams—including the Houston Texans—began their annual organized team activities (OTA’s) Monday at Houston Methodist Training Center. According to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle, the nine-week off- season training program began April 21 and will conclude with three weeks of OTA’s. Head Coach Bill O’Brien and his staff will now get to coach the players in seven-on-se...
For the Record Capt. Chuck Uzzle For the majority of our area students school is almost over for the year, for some it’s already over. The much anticipated free days of summer are now upon us and it’s this time of the year that is tailor made for taking a youngster fishing. During the school year everyone is confined to schedules that only allow free time on the weekends, which coincidentally is when everyone else is free. The crowds are much larger on the weekends and who knows if the fish have figured out what Saturday and...
Bridge City Cardinal shortstop Gavin Green steps on the bag to out a would-be Jasper Bulldog base runner during state baseball playoff action on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Bridge City’s 2018 baseball team ended its season with a 25-9 record. The end came last Friday, May 18, in Nederland, as Jasper took a 8-3 win to complete a best-of-three sweep of the Cardinals. Jasper had taken the opener 4-1, in Jasper, on Wednesday, May 16. In that game, Jasper pitcher Colton W...
CUTLINE: Rebecca Rutledge won the ATHENA Award last week for serving on the Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees and other community organizations. She said she wants to give back to the community that helped her. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball David Ball For The Record Since she's received her ATHENA Award, Rebecca Rutledge said looking at it inspires her everyday. Not just because she achieved the award, but because of the hope it inspires in others. "I'm very honored to win this...
Photo: The Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza at 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange, will host Sunday’s 15th Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans. Dave Rogers For The Record Fly your flags on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. The Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Club will. Look for a line of Star Spangled Banners to pop up this weekend along West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City and along Highway 105 in Orangefield. “We used to put them out at businesses on Texas Avenue, but we had to...
David Ball For The Record Mayor David Rutledge said the purpose of the Bridge City City Council special meeting Tuesday night was not to change citizens requests for placement of items on the agenda. Rather, the purpose was to streamline Decorum Policy procedures behind the scenes for the city council. Rutledge said the city council is elected to take care of the city’s business. The two sections discussed were as follows: Section 12. Who may place items on the agenda: a. Items may be placed on the agenda either by the mayor,...
Dr. Pauline Hargrove was honored by friends, family and many long time colleagues at her retirement reception on Monday, May 21. Pictured are LCM retirees, Sylvia Bland (left) and Anne Stelter (right) were there to honor their longtime friend who was also their colleague. Dave Rogers For The Record Fear is a powerful thing and Pauline Hargrove says it is making the world we live in far different from the one she grew up in during the 1960s. “We look at all the tragic things go...
Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to an agreement that could slash jail costs for the mentally ill. The contract with Spindletop Center for a Mental Health Liaison Deputy would cost the county zero as is funded 100 percent by the state. “The goal of the ASAP program (Assist, Stabilize and Prevent) is to work with law enforcement and a qualified mental health professional to go evaluate individuals who may be or are in crisis in the community and help get them the resources t...
Orange city council members, from left, Brad Childs, Terri Salter, mayor Larry Spears Jr., council members Annette Pernell and Paul Burch wear red noses Tuesday after council member Patrick Pullen presented them to raise awareness of Red Nose Day Thursday, May 24. It is a national fundraiser to end childhood poverty. (RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers) Dave Rogers For The Record Orange City Council voted 4-2 against a resolution allowing city council members to travel out of state on...
Photo: The Walmart in Bridge City, said new concrete floors and some ceiling tiles are being added, the electronics department revamped, the garden center updated and a larger selection of apparel. In addition to the new flooring fresh paint is going on the walls, new wall shelving changed out and self checkout lanes installed to complement with traditional checkout lanes. RECORD PHOTOS: David Ball David Ball For The Record The Walmart in Bridge City is getting a long awaited...
Carissa Slaughter, left, and Elizabeth Johns (right) were judged by the “National Guild of Piano Teachers” and were ranked Top Talent in the world on May 18 at the First United Methodist Church of Orange. They became International Members of the organization. Each contestant had to play 15 pieces of music for the competition. Courtesy Photo...
