Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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TIRR Memorial Hermann Again Ranks as No. 2 in the Country For the second consecutive year, TIRR Memorial Hermann has ranked as the No. 2 rehabilitation hospital in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2016-2017. This is the 27th year TIRR Memorial Hermann has been included in the prestigious rankings. “The world of rehabilitation is always changing and, through that, TIRR Memorial Hermann has continued to set the standard for...
Several school boards from across Texas have been selected as Honor School Boards as part of the 2016 Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) School Board Awards. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards for commitment and service that has made a positive impact on Texas public school students. Since 1971, the TASA program has honored Texas school district boards of trustees that have demonstrated dedication to student achievement and that put students first. Local school boards selected as...
People of all ages take part in the annual OCARC fishing tournament each year. The family oriented event is the oldest local tournament in Orange with hundreds of people participating. File Photo Capt. Dickie Colburn - For The Record Having run much farther up Black’s Bayou than I intended to in an attempt to elude a quick moving thunderstorm, I nosed the bow of the boat into the mouth of a small cut to wait it out.I managed to stay dry, but a southwest wind continued to b...
Texas veteran Jimmy Walker took command of the tournament on Thursday’s opening round and never gave up the lead, despite having to play 36 holes Sunday because of the four inches of rain that fell throughout Saturday afternoon. Kaz's Korner Joe Kazmar - For The Record The month of August rolled in Monday following a weekend in which the PGA Championship signaled the end of the four major tournaments for the year, while most National Football League teams began training c...
Pinehurst Police Chief Fred R. Hanauer III would like to warn all citizens about a scam that has re-surfaced in our area. The scam, which usually targets elderly individuals, begins with the victim receiving a telephone call from someone purporting to be a family member, usually a grandchild, claiming to be in jail and in need of bail money. They may also claim to have been the victim of a crime while out of the country and are in need of money to return home. There are many variations of this scam. The victim, acting on...
Charles L. Adams, 85, of Vidor, died Sunday, July 31, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center in Orange. A native of Lufkin, he was a resident of Cleveland for 43 years, before moving to Vidor three years ago. Charles is a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland for 43 years before moving his membership to First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. He retired from Entex Natural Gas Company after 33 years as a Service Tech. Charles enjoyed camping and being with his family....
The church’s 2016 Music Program Fundraiser starts Wednesday, Aug. 3. Orders for pick-up and/or delivery can be placed by calling the church at 735-4573, or Pat Greene at 626-2585. The church will be selling pecan halves, one pound bag for $9; pecan pieces one pound bag for $8.75; raw almonds and roasted cashews, one pound bag for $6.75; hot and spicy peanuts, one punned bag for $2.50; walnut chunks and pieces, one pound bag for $8.75; trash mix, one pound bag for $3.50; peanut brittle, 7 ounce bag for $3.50; frosted p...
Schools within the West Orange – Cove CISD have announced various orientation and registration activities: North Early Learning Center North Early Learning Center will hold Transportation Tag Pick-up on Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19. The event will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. both days. Tags may be picked up in the front office. Additionally, North will hold a “Sneak-A-Peek” on Friday, Aug. 19 from 10 – 11 a.m. This event will allow parents and students to meet the teacher and visit the classroom prior to the first...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between July 29-Aug. 1: Warrant service, 205 Border St. Warrant service, 4080 IH-10 Theft, 2401 16th St. Trespassing, 3443 Allie Payne Rd. Traffic accident, 2900 MacArthur Dr. Aggravated assault, 2205 S. Hwy. 62 Public intoxication, 1609 Missouri St. Ordinance violation, 1918 Strickland Dr. Traffic accident, 1750 Owens Illinois Miscellaneous incidents, 208 Knox Ave. Traffic accident, 7637 MLK Jr. Dr. Interference with 911 call, 633 MLK Jr. Dr....
Pictured from left are Captain Josh Taylor, Firefighter/EMT Ramona Hanks, Chief Ricky Bodin, Firefighter/EMT Taylor Sullivan, chamber Ambassador/Director Shirley Zimmerman, Chaplain/EMT/City Councilwoman Tammi Fissette and Firefighter Bertha Garza. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Bridge City Fire and Rescue has been named Business Member of the Month for July. Chief Ricky Bodin accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador...
The friends of Terrianne Chesson will have a benefit to help with recovery from gallbladder surgery at Just One More Tavern, 807 Simmons Dr., Orange, beginning at 11 am, Saturday, Aug. 13. There will be an auction, 50/50 drawing, cake walks, washer and shuffleboard tournaments, dunking booth and several different raffles. BBQ plates with all the trimmings will be sold for $8 each. All proceeds will go toward medical bills and living expenses and are greatly appreciated. For more information, call 988-4154....
Little Cypress Elementary kindergarten teacher, Stacey Arabie was surprised with flowers when District Superintendent, Dr. Pauline Hargrove and Marianne Kondo, who coordinates the Region 5 TOY program, told her that she was the new Region 5 Elementary Teacher of the Year. In the photo, from left, are Dr. Pauline Hargrove, Marianne Kondo, Stacey Arabie, LCE Principal Kayla Casey and LCM Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Julia Dickerson. Little...
On Aug. 6, over 100 women educators, members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), will meet at West Orange-Stark Elementary School in Orange for their bi-annual workshop. They will be coming from 10 counties in southeast Texas which comprise Area 2 of the Texas State Organization. Twenty-five of these educators are either working at, or retired from, WOCCISD and LCMCISD. DKG membership is an honor and is offered by invitation from a local chapter. “There are many great teachers, both active and retired, in O...
The Pinehurst Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the black female in this photograph. She is an associate of the black male subject shown in the foreground, who has already been identified. Both are believed to live in the Orange area and are suspects in a theft that occurred June 18 at the Family Dollar Store, 1540 Strickland in Pinehurst. Anyone with information as to the identify of the female subject is urged to contact the Pinehurst Police Department...
Capt. Chuck Uzzle - For The Record I know it’s tough to even imagine it, especially when the mercury is threatening to burst out the top of the thermometer, but hunting season is right around the corner. August is the month that gets everything kicked off, hunters and fishermen alike can see the light at the end of the summer tunnel. For the fishermen it’s just now getting right on Sabine lake, the trout and redfish are doing their typical summer shuffle in the middle of the...
At approximately 12:00 pm, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance on a welfare concern at the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. When Orange County Deputies arrived, they were advised the body of a white female had been retrieved from the water by workers that had been in a boat working under the bridge. There was a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup abandoned on the bridge that authorities believe was driven by the woman. The 54 year old was taken by Acadian Ambulance to CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Mar...
Students in need of one or more immunizations in order to meet school health requirements can obtain those shots at a special vaccination event that has been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the West Orange – Stark Middle School Choir Room. Children that have traditional Medicaid coverage can receive immunizations for free (bring Medicaid card). Otherwise, the costs of immunizations will be $20 for one; $30 for two and $40 for three or more vaccinations. West Orange – Stark Middle School is locat...
Staff Report - For The Record Orangefield ISD today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for students served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits. Students from households whose...
Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from July 16-31: Joann's Family Kitchen, 1111 Green Ave., Orange - Employee drinks found on counter without lid and straw; stove needs to be cleaned of old food buildup. Score - 98 Dollar General #4330, 3024 N. 16th St., Orange - Pulled several expired (2015-2016) foods from shelves; lots of spider webs were found along walls throughout ; dead mouse found inside trap in back storage area; food being stored on floor throughout - must...
The 2016 high school football season is under way as teams across the state, including the Bridge City Cardinals, began practice Monday. The Cardinals, shown here going through defensive drills on Tuesday morning, are looking to improve under Coach Dwayne DuBois in his second year leading the Cardinals and make a deep run into the playoffs. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr....
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from July 10 - July 16, 2016. Sunday, July 10 • Suspicious person in the 600 block of West Roundbunch. • Criminal mischief in the 100 block of Joel Street. • Informational report in the 200 block of Shadowdale. • Informational report in the 90 block of Pine. • Suspicious person in area of Dogwood and Fernwood. • Disturbance in the 300 block of Holly. • Suspicious person in the 700 block of Avenue A. Monday, July 11 • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Ri...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Property taxes could be on the rise for local property owners. The City of Bridge City held its regularly scheduled city council meeting this past Tuesday evening and voted to approve action to consider accepting the proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.52000 per $100 valuation at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, following two public hearings. This total tax rate consists of $0.22025 for Interest and Sinking Fund and $0.22975 for the Maintenance and Operation Fund. The...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record County Commissioners endured a marathon meeting on Monday and made a few changes to employee insurance and future retiree benefits. Orange County Commissioners met in a special meeting this past Monday morning to address the county's employee health insurance plan and to discuss options on potential benefit changes regarding future retirees of the county. According to Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton, each year Commissioners Court must...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record An event which surpassed expectations in its first year is returning this fall to Southeast Texas. The City of Beaumont announced last week it will host the Second Annual Beaumont Craft Beer Fest from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at The Event Centre, which is located at 700 Crockett St. in Beaumont. Tickets are $20 - $50 for the event are on sale now for ages 21 and older only and can be purchased at the Beaumont Civic Center box office, as well as all Ticketmaster outlets and online...
Country music star Clint Black will perform Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown Beaumont. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the door. Visit www.discoverbeaumont.com for more information on this concert. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record A new month of music has arrived and the schedule is full of shows featuring national acts, both in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, including two shows in Beaumont this Thursday night and one on Friday night. Check...
