Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today proudly announced Texas Coasts, a Web-based app to help vacationers find the perfect beach, won 3rd place in the Use of an API in a Map category at the 2016 Esri International User Conference (Esri UC). The Environmental Systems Research Institute, or Esri, hosts the world's largest annual conference dedicated to geographic information system (GIS) technology. This category evaluates maps that make specific use of an Esri mapping...
High school baseball players wishing to display their skills will have the opportunity, Aug. 20, at 9 am, at the Lamar University Baseball Prospect Camp at Vincent-Back Stadium. The Major League style showcase will give 9-12 graders the opportunity to work out in front new head coach Will Davis and staff. The high-intensity camp is for high school players looking to play at the collegiate level. The cost for attendance is $100 for players wishing to compete in the hitters and...
The concession stand located behind the Bridge City Community Center adjacent to the city water park will be open this Saturday, July 30, from 11 am-1 pm, serving drinks, snacks, candy, hamburgers, chicken strips, etc., to help raise funds for the team as they travel to the regional tournament in New Mexico, on Aug. 15. They are one step away from the Little League World Series. The team will be at Game Day Car Wash on FM 1442, across from Bodyworkz, between 10 am-1 pm, on this same date providing car washes. Please come by...
Archie Tibbits, 79, of Vidor, was born Nov. 23, 1936 in Sour Lake and died July 24, after a brief, but brave struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ila Frances James Tibbits; son, Douglas Archie Tibbits, formerly of Vidor, now Germantown, TN and daughter, Paula Ann Tibbits Moore, formerly of Vidor, now of Searcy AR; daughter-in-law Susan Tibbits; son-in-law Harold Moore and grandchildren Brandon Tibbits, Kailey Tibbits, Katie Tibbits, Austin Moore and Ab...
Dan Louis Gardiner, 58, of Marble Falls, formerly of Orange and LaGrange, passed away Sunday, July 24, after an extended bout with cancer. A private family service will be held. Dan was born on his mother's birthday, July 28, 1957 in Orange, to Richard and Rella Gardiner. He attended Orangefield and LaGrange High Schools and later a commercial driving school and a Bible College. He retired from the railroad. He is survived by his parents; former wife Teresa Gantt Gardiner;...
The Orange County Christian Writer's Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Brown Hearing Aid Center onTuesday, Aug. 9, from 6-7 pm. They are a group of local Christian writers and authors who meet to encourage and learn from each other. At this month’s meeting we will have some fun activities. All are welcome to attend....
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, July 25: Warrant service/traffic (criminal violation), Simmons Dr. and IH-10 Traffic accident, Shell Station DUI/drugs, FM 1130 Assist other agency, 201 8th St. (2 reports) Assault, 3422 Edgemont Dr. Assist other agency, 201 8th St. (3 reports) Public intoxication, 3650 Ridgemont Dr. Warrant service, 205 Border St....
Bridge City High School senior parents: The 2016 football program ads are due Monday, Aug. 1. Mrs. Gregg will be available at the high school front office from 8 am-4 pm. Please call 988-1243 if you have any questions. Business ads are due Tuesday, Aug. 2....
August 4-Freshman Parent Meeting Freshman Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, at 5:30PM in the Orangefield High School cafeteria. Call 409-735-3851 for more information. August 5-Fish Camp Fish Camp for incoming 9th graders at Orangefield High School will be Friday, August 5, from 9AM-12PM. Call 409-735-3851 for more information. August 11-High School Class Schedule Pick-up Student class schedules will be available for pick up at Orangefield High School on Thursday, August 11 in the library according to the...
West Orange – Cove CISD will open on-line pre-registration for the 2016-2017 school year on Aug. 1. From August 1 – 12, all parents of current WOCCISD students will be asked to enter Family Access, our parent portal, and begin on-line pre-registration by verifying student demographic information. Households that are NOT currently utilizing Family Access, must complete the Family Access application process before they will be able to participate in on-line pre-registration. Hard copies of the Family Access application for...
Starting in 1984 as a small publication, Lamar State College-Orange’s journal of the arts has grown from a small student publication to one including the work of LSC-O’s faculty and staff, as well as members of the community. Originally a 24-page publication, the journal contains 72+ pages and is now an annual journal instead of a semester publication offered each Fall and Spring. Cardinalview was the original title of the publication and in 1999 was renamed the Cypress Branches when the institution’s name switched from Lamar...
Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange, will offer Life Lessons Vacation Bible School, Aug. 6, from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. An offering will be collected for the Texas Children's Home, a children's orphanage. For more info contact Bethel Baptist Church at 883-4822 or Donna Young at 936-414-3906....
Well-known television personality, James Ware, interviews this month’s Golden Apple Educator Award winner as MCT Credit Union’s Sandra Devall presents Brooke Deets with the gifts associated with this award. Those in the photograph include, from left, James Ware, Brooke Deets, Ethan Ellis, Ethan’s mom Jennifer Dupree, Sandra Duvall and Deets’ son Caden. Brooke Deets, Mauriceville Middle School math and algebra teacher, was presented the Golden Apple Educator Award by Fox New...
AUSTIN – With about four months remaining in the 2016 hurricane season, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to evaluate their emergency plans and monitor weather forecasts for potential hurricanes and tropical storms. Hurricane season began June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Historically, August and September are the more active months during a hurricane season. “A well-established hurricane plan and complete emergency kit can be lifesavers in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, and...
Christine A. White, 89, of Orange, departed this life Thursday, July 21. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, at St. Paul's CME Church, in Orange, Saturday, July 30. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9:00-11:00 AM, at the church. Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Her love and memories will remain in the heart of her son, Willie Geter (Linda); daughters, Beverly M. Whitaker and Brenda White;...
Over $32,000 will Aid Game Wardens in Continued Conservation Enforcement Missions CCA Texas recently provided funding for the repairs of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division district airboat. This airboat is used by TPWD Game Wardens in a wide variety of conservation enforcement missions including search and rescue, migratory game bird enforcement, commercial crab enforcement and crab trap cleanup, as well as netting enforcement. “This refurbished airboat has a state-of-the-art new engine a...
Staff Report - For The Record One family, three generations, timeless treasures…The Stark Museum of Art presents Collecting Conversations, a new exhibition, opening August 6, that invites the public to connect with the collection of the Stark and Lutcher family in unique and interesting ways. Everyone collects something. People buy keepsakes to remind them of their travels. They keep treasures to pass down through their families. Some seek objects that can teach them about t...
The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-2 pm, Aug. 4. Meals are $8 each and will consist of BBQ chicken, Zummo link, potato salad, baked beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Aug. 3 and before 9 am Aug. 4 for orders and deliveries....
HISTORY IN THE MAKING The speech Monday given by Michelle Obama at the Democratic convention will long be remembered right along with the great speeches of all times. I had been thinking that the best speech of the convention would be delivered Wednesday night by President Obama but he will have to go some to top the First Lady. It was a perfectly written speech and no one could have delivered that particular speech any better. The first day of the convention featured some other outstanding speakers, including Sen. Corey...
Back to School Orange County will hold its annual school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 13, inside the Student Center of Lamar State College-Orange. Pre-registration for this annual event is encouraged and ends Thursday, July 28. Limited registration is available on the day of the event. The Record The start of the 2016-2017 school year is only a few weeks away, and that means it is time to begin gathering school supplies for each student. Despite the excitement of the firs...
Tommy Mann - For The Record The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from July 3 - July 9, 2016. Sunday, July 3 • Suspicious person in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue. • Harassment in the 300 block of Holly. • Runaway in the 2300 block of Granger. • Criminal trespassing in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. • Suspicious person in the 900 block of Texas Avenue. • Animal call in the 100 block of Laxon. Monday, July 4 • Report of deceased person in the 100 block of Acadian Garden. • Animal call in the 300...
Six-time Grammy Award winner Ronnie Milsap is one of several artists announced this past week which will be performing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. this fall. Also announced include John Michael Montgomery, Jefferson Starship and Foghat, John Kay and Steppenwolf, and Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis. All shows are for ages 21 and older. Courtesy Photo Tommy Mann - For The Record The Golden Nugget Casino continues to offer guests a variety of entertainment...
Kool and the Gang, one of the most popular soul, funk, rhythm and blues bands of the 20th century, returns to the area and will perform Saturday, July 30, inside the Delta Downs Event Center in Vinton, La. for ages 21 and older. The band is best known for hits such as "Celebration," "Get Down on It," "Joanna," "Jungle Boogie" and more. Courtesy Photo Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record A great weekend of music events is on tap across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as...
In this file photo from May of 2016, employees prepare meals for the Orange Community Action Association office in downtown Orange. Also known as Meals on Wheels, the program provides approximately 300 meals daily to senior citizens across the county. The program is facing a difficult future with increasing expenses, reduced funding and automotive needs. File photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Linda Hughes was fighting back tears after addressing...
Pictured in a photo from June 1954 - from left are Henry Bailey, brother Robert Bailey, cousin Stewart Duckworth and brother Gilbert Bailey. The Baileys are all brothers. Dave Rogers - For The Record He knows if he rebuilds it, they will come. “There’ll be a lot of people want to come,” Henry Bailey said in the heat of a mid-July workday. “They’re always asking me.” Bailey, 71, spent his early life learning the value of hard work at Rob and Sue Bailey’s Bait Camp. Now, af...
