Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, July 11: Possession of weapon, IH-10 E and Sabine River Bridge Traffic accident, Lutcher W. DUI/alcohol, IH-10 W/mile marker 876 Simple assault, 201 8th St. Warrant service, Hwy. 62 and IH-10 Public intoxication, 16th and Lutcher Theft, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 1703 16th St. Assault, 2540 Park Ave. Stolen vehicle, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 3100 block Edgar Brown Damaged property, occurred 1600 16th St./2541 W. Park Larceny from...
Mavis "Mack" McCauley, 76, of Orange, passed away in Beaumont, Sunday, July 10. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Center, with Brother Edward McRay and Larry Mayfield officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12, at Dorman Funeral Home. Mack was born in Huxley, Oct. 5, 1939 to Irene Strong Mayfield and Melvin Mayfield. She married her husband Kenneth McCauley on July 6, 1957. Mack loved reading, enjoyed...
Charlie Hastings, DO, fits a helmet on a child, something he does routinely in his practice. Whether or not you’re following only the second Texan to compete in the prestigious Tour de France bicycle race (Lawson Craddock of Houston, after Lance Armstrong), the event is a good reminder of the importance of safe cycling. Tour competitors wear a helmet while riding. The physicians of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) encourage physical activity, such as cycling, and urge t...
Capt. Dickie Colburn - For The Record Due to the low salinity level in Sabine Lake and a howling south wind that seems to blow every day just because, this reminder is probably more pertinent for area bass fishermen than saltwater enthusiasts.Your non-resident Louisiana fishing license expired June 30^th ! It is easy to overlook with the July Fourth weekend and vacations, but the Game Wardens don’t forget.It has been my experience that they are somewhat lenient for the first two weeks of July, but I wouldn’t push my luc...
Nancy McWhorter - For The Record Dorothy Parks is not only my hairdresser but also a dear friend. She is the proprietor of the “Hair Teasers Beauty Shop”, 218 Pecanview, Minden. She cuts my hair once a month, usually on a Friday. I prefer Fridays because all four of the hairdressers are there that day and it is a day of fun and relaxation. Besides my hair looking better, I leave there light hearted and uplifted. Last month Dorothy was kind enough to change my scheduled Fri...
SETRPC to host series of public meetings The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation and Environmental Division is gathering public comment to update the South East Texas Area Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan. The plan will contain strategies for increasing the availability and efficiency of public transportation services for all neighborhoods and communities in Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin Counties. SETRPC is seeking input from residents to develop strategies that provide t...
Dr. Tommy Alan Cary, 59, of Orange, passed away July 11, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Dec. 2, 1956, he was the son of Alan D. Cary and...
Vernon "Pete" Whitehead, Sr., 60 of Crosby, passed away at his home Sunday, July 10. Services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 14, at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday at Dorman Funeral Home. Pete was born in Oakdale, La., Sept. 23, 1955 to Myrtle Cauthron Whitehead and Clyde Whitehead. He worked many years as a truck driver with CBSL Transportation before his health failed. He was a full time Cowboys fan and a part-time Texans fan....
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record City officials will be switching medical insurance plans once again in an effort to minimize the costs to city employees. City council members approved a recommendation from the city's insurance committee to award employee medical insurance coverage to Aetna for Bridge City employees. The city will continue its dental coverage plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield and its employee life and accidental death and dismemberment plan with Principal. According to information provided by City of Bridge Cit...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from June 19 - June 25, 2016. Sunday, June 19 • Suspicious person in the 20000 block of State Highway 62. • Disturbance in the 10 block of Court Drive. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Ridgewood. • Missing person in the 400 block of Texas Avenue. • Assist other agency in the 300 block of Paula Avenue. • Alarm in the 300 block of Lauren. • Assault in the 300 block of Forrest. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Fernwood. Monday, June 20 • Suspicious activi...
Several concerts have been announced recently for the end of summer and early fall, including a return appearance by Bret Michaels, pictured, on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Other events include Trace Adkins at Delta Downs in Vinton, La. on Saturday, Sept. 17, and 38 Special on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Golden Nugget Casino. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Whether you are a fan of rock music or country music, the odds...
The Texas Department of Transportation will soon begin accepting bids to refurbish the swing bridge on East Roundbunch Road just outside of Bridge City. The project is expected to begin repair work in late 2016 or early 2017 and take approximately one year to complete. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record With one bridge repair project complete and another still ongoing, work on yet another bridge could begin later this year. Bridge City is an aptly named...
If you are looking for a real dance party, then you might consider checking out Champagne Room at Jerry Nelson's Hill Country in Beaumont on Friday night and see why this band has the reputation of being the best party band in Southeast Texas. As an added bonus, My Beautiful Disaster returns to the scene after a 13 month hiatus and will open the show. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Summer continues to be red hot with temperatures and red hot with...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from June 19 - June 25, 2016. Sunday, June 19 • Assist other agency in area of FM 105 and State Highway 87. • Suspicious activity in the 1400 block of Strickland. • Assist other agency in undisclosed block of Mimosa. Monday, June 20 • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. • Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1500 block of Strickland. Tuesday, June 21 • Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland....
No Need to Let “To Do” Lists Interfere with Summer Fun Whether you are preparing for a vacation or just taking care of routine errands, Texas.gov is a great resource to help make your summertime plans a breeze. The state’s official website offers a gateway to plenty of helpful information about Texas and access to more than 1,000 simple, convenient, and secure online services. Here are just a few ways you can take advantage of what Texas.gov has to offer: - Driving – Whether you’re just driving around town or planning a road...
Pinehurst resident William Hendrickson is shown here competing at the 36th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, which were held from June 27 through July 2. Hendricks competed in several events and brought home two gold medals in the Motorized Rally and Motorized Slalom events. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Local resident William Hendrickson has returned home triumphant after competing in a national contest in Utah earlier this month. Hendrickso...
Capt. Chuck Uzzle - For The Record The slick surface of the lake was disrupted by skipping shrimp and the familiar sound of trout crashing the helpless crustaceans. Each cast with a soft plastic was met the familiar thump of an aggressive fish that thought they were much larger than they really were. One small trout after another continued to hammer the jigs and also continued to be too small. The next logical thought for catching bigger fish was to go to a topwater plug,...
Staff Report - For The Record PORT O’CONNOR — A 381-acre artificial reef planned for the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast will include pyramid-style concrete structures friendly to fish. The site 6 miles from the Port O’Connor jetties will be home to the largest artificial reef ever placed in Texas waters. It will be the first of a series of artificial reefs the Parks and Wildlife Department aims to build along the Gulf coast. The “Keeping It Wild Reef” is a $1 million proje...
Presenters from MVE from left are - Angie Jones, Kindergarten teacher; Carie Broussard, Assistant Principal; Kim West, Counselor; Buffy Knight, Principal; Erica Warner, 4th grade teacher and Melissa Brewer and Sandy Ivy, Special Education teachers. On June 29 and 30, Mauriceville Elementary School was honored to present "PBIS - It's What's For Dinner" as a Showcase Campus at the Texas Behavior Support Conference. This is the statewide conference held at Education Service...
Pictured are Bruce Wright, of Bridge City and Kyra Ellis, of Houston - LUTV on Fox Anchors. Staff Report - For The Record “LUTV on Fox,” an award-winning program from Lamar University’s Department of Communication, will air student-produced documentaries on a wide range of topics including sports, health, history, the local arts community and more on Sunday, July 17. Produced by the students, alumni, staff and faculty of the department, the programs will air on KBTV Fox 4 at...
Staff Report - For The Record BEAUMONT - Hall of Fame coach Gene Stallings will be the guest speaker at the 2016 Lamar University Football Banquet. The event will take place Sunday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Montagne Center. The banquet will serve as the Golden Triangle’s first opportunity to meet the 2016 LU players and coaches. Tickets still remain at various price levels. Individual tickets are on sale for $130 and tables can be purchased at gold, red and white levels. A 1...
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public’s help in solving the 1990 murders of two brothers – Derrick Jackson, 12, and James Edwards, 14 – in Vernon. As part of a DPS public awareness program, one unsolved case is featured by the Texas Rangers Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team each month in an effort to generate new investigative leads and bring added attention to unresolved or “cold cases” across the state. In the early morning hou...
So You Think You Can Dance winner, Lauren Froderman to be featured Dust off your dance shoes and start learning the official National Dance Day routine on YouTube. On July 30, head down to the Riverfront Pavilion for the 3rd annual National Dance Day event in Orange. What’s Happening Orange County? has partnered once again with the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring this fun, free, family event to Orange County. An hour has been added to this dance extravaganza bec...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record An annual fundraiser event for an organization known for lending a helping hand to our community and around the country is on tap for this summer. The American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas will hold its "Swing Red Golf Tournament" at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sunset Grove Country Club, which is located at 2900 W. Sunset Drive in Orange. The annual event provides much needed funds for the organization to continue its mission of providing assistance to those in need when...
Surveys are important tools for schools and other entities to use for improvement. Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has e-mailed parents, students and staff links to surveys, asking for their input. Since the community is also impacted by the effectiveness of its schools, LCM would appreciate the residents of the Little Cypress and Mauriceville communities sharing their thoughts by completing the 2016 Community School Climate Survey. To access the online form, go to the LCM website,www.lcmcisd.org, and click on the link...
