Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Orange County Friends, formerly known as the Newcomers Club, will be having their Fall Membership Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will be at 9:30 am, at First Baptist Church on MLK Dr. in Orange. The speaker for the meeting will be Ida Schossow, president of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. She will speak about the interesting fall activities that will be taking place in Orange. All present and past members of Orange County Friends are encouraged to attend this meeting. All women who are new to Orange County are...
Sunday, Sept. 13, will mark the fifth anniversary of the Trinity Baptist Church of Orange. The 5th Anniversary Service will honor the church members and friends who have worked to make the first five years a tremendous success. The Inaugural Service was held on September 12, 2010. The church celebrated the opening of their new church in the newly renovated historic church of the Park Avenue Methodist Church. Dr. Charles (Rusty) Walton served as pastor and Mike Collier served as music minister. Both, Dr. Walton and Mike were...
Judy Smith McClellan, 70, lifelong resident of Orange, passed away Sept. 1, in Beaumont. Born in Orange, July 14, 1945, she was the daughter of John Louis and Martha Lou (White) Smith. Judy was a member of First Methodist Church. She enjoyed life and always had a ready smile. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her children, Brent Stanfield and wife, Tammy, of Orangefield and Brandy Rae Stanfield, of Lufkin; granddaughter, Ryden Stanfield; brother,...
Theresa Mae Harrison, 80, of Orange passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, at her residence. Theresa was born March 1, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Ar., to Fince (Young) and Fred Smith. She lived in the Orange area for most of her life and was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, painting and going fishing with her husband, Jack. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in...
The Lamar University football team opens the 2015 season Saturday against Bacone College with a 7:00 p.m. kick off from Provost Umphrey Stadium. It will be the Cardinals first game since knocking off rival McNeese State on a last second field goal in Lake Charles, La., last season to secure an eight-win season and ty a school record for wins (as a four-year institution). After recording its best season since re-starting the program, and one of the best seasons in school history, the Cardinals entered preseason camp with a...
Matthew J. Jugovatz, 91, of Bridge City and a former longtime resident of Port Arthur, passed away Sept. 2, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be the Rev. J. W. Harrell, pastor of The United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Born in Port Arth...
David Ball - For The Record The Orange County Commissioners Court will consider some Human Resource agenda issues at the meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 in the commissioners' courtroom of the Orange County Administration Building, 123 South 6th Street. Commissioners will discuss and clarify intent of commissioners court for spousal insurance coverage. Also related to employee benefits up for discussion is the implementation of sick time policy for exempt employees,...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Sept. 3 and the morning of Sept. 4: Attempted suicide, 4300 block Tejas Parkway Warrant service, 3310 Pine Ridge St. Followup investigation, 2710 IH-10 Miscellaneous incidents, 2600 Allie Payne Rd....
Pictured is Officer Rebecca Joiner and Officer Tim Reeves of the Bridge City Police Department. The Bridge City Public Library is celebrating Thank A Police Officer Day, Sept. 19. Patrons can write their thank you notes on paper police badges that are placed on a door display. These badges of thanks will be given to our police department afterwards. The Library is open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 1-6 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
Orange County law enforcement officers assembled on Friday morning in support of slain Harris County Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth who was murdered on August 28 in Houston while he was pumping gasoline into his patrol car. Gofoth's funeral is today. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball...
Wesley United Methodist Church is taking orders for Durham pecans and walnuts. Pecans and walnuts come in one pound bags and are from this year's crop. Pecans come as pieces or halves and walnuts are mixed halves and pieces. Pecans are $9.50 per pound and walnuts are $8.50 per pound. If you are interested in ordering some of the nuts, contact Doris Wilson at 886-4804, or Jan Neely at 735-5885....
St. Mary Catholic School would like to invite you to our event “Support Your Local Police Officers” Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 8:15 am, at the Orange Police Station. All in attendance will assemble around the flag pole and say a special prayer for all the police officers in honor of “Support Your Local Police Officers” day. We hope you can attend and thank you for all your support for our amazing school....
St. Mary Catholic School displayed their support for their local police department. Students and staff gathered by their marquee at the school which states “We Support our Local Police Officers”. St. Mary School’s Student Council and National Junior Honor Society also have activities planned to continue to show their support. Several students have parents that are police officers and St. Mary is honored to support them and all other law enforcement officers...
Pictured: left to right: Taylor Huckaby, Mrs. King, first grade teacher and Matthew Erb. St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a cer...
PHOTO: Bridge City middle linebacker Derick Dearing forces a crucial fumble recovery in the second quarter. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Staff Report-For The Record The Bridge City Cardinals beat the No. 4-ranked Newton Eagles 18-13 on Friday night at Larry B. Ward Stadium in Bridge City. The Cardinals utilized a stifling defense to stop the always-explosive Newton offense, limiting the Eagles to just two touchdowns. At the same time, the Cardinals offense attacked the gut of the...
PHOTO: Bridge City Cardinal quarterback Camden DuBois is on the move against the Newton Eagles. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Mark Dunn- For The Record The Bridge City Cardinals (2-0) and the West Orange Stark Mustangs (2-0) both knocked off Southeast Texas football powerhouses on Friday. For the first time in 14 years the Bridge City Cardinals defeated the Newton Eagles 18-13 before a packed crowd in their home opener. Last week 'Big Red' defeated the top ranked Kirbyville Wildcats...
