Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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COVID-19 numbers are steadily rising in Orange County, though hospitalizations are low. Joel Ardoin, emergency management coordinator for the county, told Commissioners Court Tuesday that Orange County had recorded 234 new cases of COVID-19. Of those, 24 were confirmed and 210 probable, with six patients hospitalized. Five of those had been vaccinated. At the Commissioners’ last meeting, June 28, Ardoin reported 112 new cases, 19 of which were confirmed, with three h...
Bridge City businesses showed strong sales during the month of May based on sales tax payments to the city last week. The Texas Comptroller's Office collects the sales taxes for entities that collect them. The office keeps the state's share and then sends the amounts to entities once a month. Gasoline and fuel taxes are in a separate category and do not go to local entities. Bridge City had a 10.95 percent increase in the May sales taxes this year compared to last year, and is...
Plans to run a 42-inch crude oil pipeline around Bessie Heights Marsh and under the center of Sabine Lake are meeting opposition in Southeast Texas. Environmentalist John Beard of Port Arthur, a retired refinery worker leading the Port Arthur Community Action Network (PACAN) and SaveSabineLake.org, says the company behind the proposed Blue Marlin pipeline can't be trusted to avoid dangerous oil spills. Houston-based Entergy Transfer Partners, a company that transports about...
The lights from the shiny, new "city" were already glowing at night from the flatlands along the Sabine. But it wasn't official until the first week of July, 1947. Seventy-five years ago, the DuPont Sabine River Works officially began production. Eight hundred men and women were working at the plant when it opened with another 1,400 men working in construction, according to a special edition newspaper printed for the event. More than 3,500 construction workers were involved...
LEAVING HENRIETTA RECALLING SPECIAL TIMES GREAT FRIENDS AND A GOOD RUN On September 12, 2008, Hurricane Ike came ashore, completely overrunning Bridge City with water as high as six feet in some homes and businesses. The Record Newspaper office where we did all of our production was destroyed. On second thought, Mark Dunn had the good judgment to unplug all of the computers and equipment and load them in his van. After Ike cleared out we discovered we had lost all of our vehic...
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge has been on the job since 2016, but half the city council members – three out of six – are first-termers. What better time to get back to the basics? Rutledge and council members began the summer with a day-long training session which served as an orientation for new members and a refresher course for veteran members. Sherby Dixon and Patty Collins were elected to city office for the first time in May. Aaron Roccaforte is still in his fir...
The high school volleyball season officially starts in a month during the first week of August. Coaches and players are allowed to do summer workouts once a week and attend camps before the season begins. The Orangefield Lady Bobcats held a workout the first week of July with Ashlee Broussard Peevey who is starting her sixth year as the coach. Orangefield will play this coming season with a good group of girls returning. Last year was a real battle in volleyball for...
For the past six years, I've been working for Roy Dunn and The Record Newspapers and learning and sharing a ton of things I never knew about Orange County despite living next door for 30-odd years. Along with being informative and oh-so helpful, everyone has been so kind. That list begins with newspaper publisher Roy Dunn and prominently includes Margaret Toal, who I'm proud to say will be taking my place writing and coordinating news and feature coverage at The Record...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Barbara Moore, Best Day Spa, has been named July Employee of the Month. We are so proud to recognize Barbara Moore as Employee of the month. We admire her enthusiasm and the love she has for her Esthetician services. Barbara's facials are always customized to your needs. You truly don't know what a facial is until Barbara Moore has touched you. Her extraordinary facial massages are so relaxing. She is a great listener and...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Bridge City Lock and Key has been named Business of the Month for July 2022. Brady Garrett was presented the award, sponsored by Energy Country Ford, by Ambassador Rani Dillow at the July Networking Coffee hosted by Boren Construction. They have been a member or our chamber since 2010. Recently they saved us. While we were preparing for our Designer Purse Bingo event, the keys to our storage building were accidentally locked...
In all honesty I would have to sit down and think long and hard to remember seeing conditions as good as what we have right now on Sabine Lake. For weeks now the water has done nothing but continue to get clear and green all the way into the Sabine and Neches rivers. The beach front has been nothing short of gorgeous and the jetties are just as pretty depending on the tide movement. In short, it’s about as good as we are going to see it right now and the fishing isn’t far beh...
The American Legion, Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will be having a fish Fry lunch on Thursday, July 14th. The meal will consist of Fried Fish, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Green Beans with Pickles, Onions, Bread and Dessert for $10.00 each. If you wish to place an order, please do so on Wednesday, July 13th or for orders to go on Thursday, July 14th call before 9 am. The number to call is 409-886-1241....
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is having The 7th Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids on August 4th from 9 AM to 2 PM. This is a free event for ages 8-14. It is being held at Claiborne West Park at 4105 North St, Vidor, TX under the Halliburton Pavilion at the back of the park. The activities will include a Duck Dog Demonstration, Cooking on a Campfire, Skulls & Furs, Benthic Testing, and a Nature Trail walk. Closed toe shoes only, No sandals....
Jack Burke notched his second career hole-in-one on Saturday, July 9 at Marshall Lakeside Country Club in Marshall, Texas. Jack holed out on the par 3 #6 from 125 yards with a 50-degree wedge. Jack was in Marshall practicing for the US AM qualifier with longtime friend and ETBU golfer Peyton Weems and Colby Dupuis....
Betty June Maryanski, 78, of Orange, passed away on July 6, 2022, at home. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 11, 1943, she was the daughter of Robert and Opal Pudifin. Betty was good at anything she put her mind to. She loved reading the bible, and was a well respected member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Betty was a caregiver to her daughter. She gave her all to anyone in need and loved life to her fullest. Betty will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who...
Larry Joe “Moe” Moreland, 77, of Orange left his earthly life on the wings of angels, at home, surrounded by his family on July 7, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2022,at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham, Reverend Lynn Ashcraft, Reverend Chip Anthony. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was held Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. He was born in Jennings, Lou...
Orange police early Friday morning arrested a 16-year-old boy for manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Javien Bilbo inside a house on Cypress Avenue. Detective Nick Medina said the teenager, who is a juvenile under the law, was taken to a juvenile detention center. Juvenile codes prohibit the release of the boy's name. Manslaughter, under the Texas Penal Code, is "recklessly" causing the death of an individual. The charge for an adult carries a...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County and the Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Office is having the 2022 Food Safety Conference: Unmasking Your Potential on August 2nd from 9 am until 3 pm. This is a free event geared toward the food service establishments and cafeterias. The topics will include: Roach Control, Cow Milking Demo, Grilling Food Safety, How to Pass Inspections, and hands on activities. There will be a continental...
Kevin Stuart Foley, 51, of Orange, passed away on July 3, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Clayber Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Fulton County, Georgia, on November 22, 1970, he was the son of Warren and Hazel Foley. Kevin was a simple man who always enjoyed the simple things in...
Robert J. "Ed" Edwards passed away on July 6, at the age of 97. He was born on July 19, 1924 in Deport, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945 during World War II. He resided in Orange, Texas from 1960 until 2020. He retired from Firestone in Orange, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Jean; his parents, Martin and Erna Edwards; and his sisters, Nell Terry and Frances Hood. He is survived by his children, Boyd Edwards (Anne) of...
Last season was a great one for the Orangefield Bobcats in baseball as they won their second straight district championship and advanced to the fourth round of the state playoffs for the second year in a row. One of the leading Bobcats was Kolbie Sowell who be swinging his bat next season as a Dolphin at Alvin Junior College. Sowell was first team All-District his senior year at Orangefield. He was a key defensive player at third base for the Bobcats and a clutch hitter in...
Amber “Nikki” Ryan, 38, of Orange, passed away on July 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A gathering will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Nikki was born in Galveston, Texas, on February 24, 1984, she was the daughter of Lisa Michelle Posada. She always admired porcelain clowns and had a large collection. Nikki never turned down a nap, she enjoyed curling up and getting as much beauty sleep as she cou...
Judy Foreman, 80, of Orange, passed away on July 6, 2022, at Focus Care in Orange. Judy was born in Orange, Texas, on May 21, 1942, she was the daughter of Walton “Cowboy” and Della Hardy. She played basketball, was a cheerleader and homecoming queen for Orangefield high school, and really enjoyed watching basketball games throughout her life. Judy was a devout Catholic woman, even in her later years when she was unable to attend church. Judy made a living as a respected ban...
Carl Dearing, 97, of Orange, passed away on July 7, 2022, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Chandler of Lifeway Church in Orange. Carl will be buried at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Beeville, Texas, on April 21, 1925, he was the son of Bertie Lew and Quinn...
Michael Calvin Marshall, 71, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. A graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Born in Beaumont, Texas, he was the son of Robert Vernice and Lula Mae Bourgeois Marshall. Mike was a member of Chester Church of Christ and had retired from DuPont after many years of dedicated service. He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Ruby Pearl Hanzel Marshall; a brother,...
