Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the local community to attend an informational meeting on public hunting access during upcoming migratory game bird hunting seasons. Updates on public hunting access within the Upper Coast Wildlife Management Areas and information on the rules and regulations of leased lands will be covered. The public meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area Check Station at 10 Parks and Wildlife Drive in Port Arthur, on the...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Monday, Aug. 8: Warrant service, 205 Border St. Larceny from vehicle, 2200 Woodmont Dr. Warrant service, Bob Hall and Enner Traffic accident, 4212 27th St. Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Illegal use of credit cards, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 300 Gardenia Warrant service, Hwy. 87 and MLK Traffic accident, 310 Decatur Ave. Illegal use of credit cards, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 3000 MacArthur Dr. Miscellaneous...
Staff Report - For The Record Texas Medicaid announces insect repellent coverage for women As recently reported in the news, the global outbreak of the Zika virus has now spread to the United States, potentially infecting newborn babies, children and adults. As of July, there are 6,400 confirmed cases of Zika in the U.S., with 15 of those people being infected by mosquitoes in the Miami, Florida area. In Texas, 93 cases have been reported, all related to travel abroad. The...
Lamar University’s Disability Resource Center recently announced a new policy setting clearer rules and guidelines for the presence of animals on campus. The result is that individuals with disabilities can more easily understand LU’s provisions and access from the assistance of a service animal. Allie Valentine, a 19-year-old from Fort Worth, said that after a year with her service dog, Annie, she couldn’t imagine going through school without her. “She’s essential to my edu...
LU running back Kade Harrington recently received first team recognition for College Sports Madness Preseason All-America honors. Staff Report - For The Record BEAUMONT - Just days after being named to their first preseason All-America squad, the duo of seniors Kade Harrington and Bret Treadway have received another preseason honor. Both Harrington and Treadway earned College Sports Madness Preseason All-America honors Monday morning. Harrington received first-team...
Dickie Colburn - For The Record While it made life outdoors slightly more tolerable, the stiff wind that churned up white caps across Sabine Lake Saturday afternoon made the catching a little tougher for the field of 260 plus local anglers.The wind was not, however, a factor for the anglers that started Friday evening nor was it that bad Saturday morning. OCARC Director, John Thomas, was obviously pleased with exceeding the 260 entry number for the 29^th annual tournament.“Our business sponsors as well as the fishing c...
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts will present 13 incredible shows for the 2016-17 Performing Arts Season and season ticket packages of 4 or more shows are available online now. For the first time ever, Lutcher patrons will be able to log on to lutcher.org to create their own packages and order season tickets. Individual performance tickets will go on sale Aug. 30. The Lutcher’s 37th Season begins in fall 2016 with a Broadway favorite, that kicks off it’s nat...
David “Dave” Vardaman, 87, of Orange, passed away Aug. 8, at his home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, Nov. 24, 1928, he was the son of Ayres A. Vardaman and...
Pictured from left are Austin Verret, Jorrie Higgins, Tina Higgins and Elyse Thibodeaux. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has named Jorrie Higgins, Instructor at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, on receiving the Employee of the Month Award for August. She was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Elyse Thibodeaux, owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts, at the August Networking Coffee hosted by Neighbors Emergency Center in...
Like many other school districts, West Orange – Cove CISD has been impacted by problems associated with the administration of standardized testing in the state of Texas. West Orange – Cove CISD plans to appeal projected 2016 district and school accountability ratings when they are released later this month. “We know the ratings for the district will not be based upon complete information. The possible ‘improvement required’ rating we anticipate to receive will not accurately represent the hard work of our students and staff...
Kasalynn Eve Bridges Odesanya, 35, of Houston, passed away Aug. 4. She was a loving daughter, wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors, crabbing, fishing and eating her mama’s cooking. She is the daughter of Michael Bridges of Israel and Gina Andrea Guilbeaux Savoie of Beaumont. She is survived by her husband, Kole Odesanya, children, Christian Bridges, Christina Carey and Jordan Carey; parents, Gina Savoie and husband, T...
The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Geneva Coleman, 59, of Orange, will be Saturday, Aug 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Cremation is planned. She died Aug. 1, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. A native of Oberlin, LA, she resided in Orange 20 years. Survivors include her husband Andrew Gobert; sons David Coleman, Jr., Alvin Coleman and Jared Hargrove; daughters Gustavia Holiday, Ulandrew McBride, Andria Gobert and Magan Neville; sisters...
Each year, the last week in July and for the past 25 years, St. Mary art students have classes at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. There are three programs each day beginning with a beginners art program for young children, an evening class for intermediate students and a night program with adults. Proceeds from the classes benefit the youth programs at the church....
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from July 17 - July 23, 2016. Sunday, July 17 • Criminal mischief in the 400 block of Lake. • Suspicious person in the 700 block of Winchester. • Disturbance in the 1000 block of Rebecca Lane. • Theft in the 1000 block of Vincent. • Criminal mischief in the 100 block of Ridgewood. Monday, July 18 • Theft in the 900 block of Center. • Disturbance in the 900 block of Sabine. • Suspicious activity in undisclosed block of Meadowlawn. Tuesday, July 19 • Suspicious...
Entergy Texas delivered 120 box fans to The Salvation Army of Orange County location in Pinehurst this past week. The box fans are part of the company's annual "Beat the Heat" program to help senior citizens stay cool during summer. Johnny Trahan, Entergy Texas Customer Service Manager, at center, gets help unwrapping the pallets of box fans by The Salvation Army representatives Randy Walter, at left, and Demarcus Gilmore, at right.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For...
Wynonna and The Big Noise will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, in the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. On Saturday, Aug. 13, comedian Ron White will perform at the Golden Nugget Casino. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record A lot of quality music acts can be found at area venues and restaurants this coming week as the sensational summer of concerts continues. Also, the Deep...
Kaz's Korner Joe Kazmar - For The Record Last weekend was a biggie as far as the world of sports is concerned with the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics, NFL training camps in full swing and major league baseball heading into the crucial final weeks of the season. There are plenty of subjects about which to comment, but today I have a chance to comment about one of my favorite pro golfers—Jim Furyk-- and one of my least favorite major league baseball players—Alex Rodriguez. Fur...
Pictured from left are LDS missionaries Elder Hammond, Elder Post, Elder Forbush, Elder Hill, Elder Fainga'a, Sister Hammond, Sister Thayne and Sister Liddiard. John D. Zerko - For The Record Four young men, two young women and two senior missionaries (a married couple) are calling on citizens in the Orange area, answering questions concerning their faith and acquainting people with the basic teachings and programs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The...
The Orange Community Players has announced its four productions for its 59th season, which begins on Aug. 18 with the presentation of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." The cast, in back, from left to right, includes Eric Andrus, Beth Brooks, Meg Brown, Barry Foster (director), and Jay Vinecour (accompanist). Middle row is Amber Martin and Shauna Temple with Michael Benson in front.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record August is here and that means...
The Orangefield Bobcats go through offensive drills this past Monday afternoon as the team continues to perfect its Slot-T offense. The Bobcats will face the Shepherd Pirates in Shepherd on Friday, Aug. 12 in the first scrimmage of the season for both teams. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr....
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from July 17 - July 23, 2016. Sunday, July 17 • Assist other agency in the block of 700 block of State Highway 87. Monday, July 18 • Burglary in the 3700 block of West Park Avenue. Wednesday, July 20 • Suspicious person in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. • Suspicious person in the 200 block of Strickland. • Assist other agency in the 200 block of Irene. Thursday, July 21 • Suspicious activity in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. Friday, July 22 • Alarm in...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin' Bears work on defense late Monday afternoon as the team prepares for its first scrimmage against the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans in Coldspring. All local high school football teams get their first look at competition in controlled scrimmages this week. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record Local football teams have been running drills for a week and contact practice for only a few days, but that all changes Friday, Aug. 12. Coaches of high school football teams will...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record City leaders have proposed leaving the tax rate unchanged for the coming fiscal year. The City of West Orange held its regularly scheduled city council meeting this past Monday evening and voted to approve action to consider accepting the proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.42500 per $100 valuation following two public hearings later this month. The proposed tax rate of $0.42500 per $100 valuation is the same tax rate set by the city in 2015. For a home valued at $100,000, property taxes would...
Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record The new school year is just around the corner, and so is the start of the fall sports season for area volleyball teams. Volleyball players reported for practice Monday, Aug. 1, in just a matter of days teams from Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield and West Orange-Stark, as well as Community Christian School, will be looking to make a championship run in 2016. Below are the upcoming volleyball schedules for these Orange County teams. Bridge City Lady Cardinals Aug. 9 PN-G and...
Debby Schamber - For The Record An Orange man, Samuel Cecil Sanchez III, 34, was arrested Saturday after an altercation at the Orange Boat Ramp, but this was not his first time to be arrested or put in jail. The most recent chain of events began when two parties were attempting to both take their boats out of the water. Harsh words were exchanged that turned violent. The victim was struck by Sanchez which knocked him to the ground. As the victim was attempting to get up...
