Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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I did something Sunday I don’t think ever happened in the six decades I’ve been an avid sports fan. I plopped down in my favorite chair and watched sports on television from the mid-morning NFL pregame shows until after midnight with the Houston Astros’ extra- inning playoff game against the New York Yankees. The meals were eaten in front of the boob tube. The three sport events that had my undivided attention were the NFL games involving Houston at Kansas City where the Texans were a touchdown underdog, the Dallas Cowbo...
George Edward Chadwick, 85 of Port Neches, Texas passed away on October 7, 2019. George was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Jewel Oneal Chadwick and Birdie Thibodeaux Chadwick. He was a 2nd Lieutenant aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force. George married Georgia Pearle Cox on September 21, 1957 and they had two children. George “Ring-Eye” Chadwick was an electrician with IBEW Local 479 and received his 60 year service pin in 2018. He was also a 60 year member of Cosmopolitan Lodge #872 and received the Golden Tro...
St. Mary Catholic School was proud to have Elizabeth Ewing Baptized during a school Mass. Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, Pastor of St. Mary Church, presided at the Mass and performed the Baptismal rite. It was a wonderful blessing for the school to be a part of Elizabeth’s special day! Pictured are Elizabeth with her parents, Jeffery & Crystal Ewing, and brother Preston....
Games This Week LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over SPLENDORA—The Battlin’ Bears played well last week against cross-county rival Bridge City but will have to take it up several notches for their trip to Splendora Friday night. HUFFMAN over BRIDGE CITY—The Cardinals will be up against the district leader and will have their work cut out on this road trip. ORANGEFIELD over HARDIN—This will be an important game for the Bobcats to see if they can rebound from a hard-fought loss. I think they will bounce right back into the winning...
Attached Photo includes, from left: Schneider representative Peyton Loposer, Randy McIlwain-Board of Trustees Vice-President, Marlene Courmier-Board President, Aubrey Milstead-Board Secretary, Doris Jones-Schneider, Phillip Matthews-Director of Maintenance for LCM, Derry Dunn-Board, Stacey Brister-LCM Superintendent, Josh Fisher-Board, Chris Reidel-Board and Tammy Rountree-Board. The attached this is a release from Schneider Electric who partnered with Little Cypress-Mauricevi...
Pathway to Freedom is an Open Discussion Fellowship of men and women who have been affected either directly or indirectly by the use of any mood altering chemical or codependent behavior. We believe that as we look to a loving God for help, and put into practice those principles for living which He has given in His Word, we shall find both the strength and freedom we need to live productive and happy lives. We believe that our "higher power" is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. While we do believe that Jesus is the Christ,...
More often than you would think, a new client pays $500 for a day of fishing only to step in the boat with a rod and reel that he hasn’t even looked at in months. I mention the fact that it is always a new client, because those that have fished with me for years either own very good equipment or fish with mine. Here is a tip that will save you a lot of money over the years if you consider just getting a bite on the end of your string a successful outing.Go crabbing! In the event that you really want to step out and enjoy t...
Billy Dean Burnett Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Gilmer, Texas, on March 3, 1938, he was the son of Johnny...
The Orangefield High School Agriculture Department received a FFA Grants for Growing from Tractor Supply. The money was used to purchase a plasma cutter and miter saw. These items will be used to make projects in the agriculture classes. Pictured are Tim Singleton, Ag. teacher, Sunshine Copeland, grant writer, and Corey Sheppard, Orangefield High School Assistant Principal....
Homecoming has arrived this week in Bridge City. The Bridge City Cardinals will host Huffman in the annual homecoming football game to be attended by hundreds of BCHS alumni members and features the Class of 1974. At halftime BCHS will crown it's next Homecoming Queen. Amid all the pomp and ceremony the event deserves all eyes will turn to the 2019 BCHS Homecoming Court. Selected for the court are: (Left to Right) Freshman Daelyn Perry, Sophomore Lyndsie Clark, Junior Destiny...
Photo: Debris from Tropical Storm Imelda is piled high at the curbs on Michelle Street, west of Vidor, Tuesday afternoon. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County Judge John Gothia began and ended Commissioners’ Court Tuesday with two pleas regarding debris left by Tropical Storm Imelda. He asked for homeowners to be patient. And be safe. “We’ve got some neighborhoods where the debris piles are so high along the streets that it’s pretty much tunnel...
On Friday Jocelynn Myrick has been crowned the 2019 Orangefield Bobcat Homecoming Queen beneath a spectacular fireworks display at F.L. McClain Stadium. Jocelynn was escorted onto the field by her father, Brett Myrick. Following the homecoming festivities Miss Myrick and her classmates on the homecoming court were escorted around the stadium in a convertible motorcade. The Orangefield Bobcats would go on to win the night by defeating East Chambers 28-23. This Friday Bridge...
Photo: Orangefield Bobcat ball carrier Matthew Engle collides with an East Chambers defender during fierce homecoming football action at F.L. McClain Stadium. The Bobcats won the match up 28-23. Gerry L. Dickert For the Record The Bridge City Cardinals got out front early against Little Cypress-Mauriceville but couldn’t hold on as the Bears rebounded in the second half for a 26-14 win in the district opener for both teams. The Bears opened up the scoring when Ethan McCollum t...
Photo: Addie Wallace poses with what is left of her Lions Club memorabilia after Harvey. She was honored last year for her years of service to the Lions Club. She helped Pat Appel develop the original popcorn ball recipe that was used in the past at the Lions Club Carnival. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record The Lions Club Carnival is filled with tradition and has delighted children for over 70 years. The delight continues starting tonight as the carnival b...
Constable Lane Mooney, left, and Deputy Constable Matt Ortego have worked together in the Precinct 4 office. Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County’s newest commissioner and a four-term judge at-law face competition next year and a candidate for constable brings light to a quirky law. Working backward, campaign treasurer designation filings at the Elections Administration Office show: * Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Matt Ortego has filed to be Precinct 4 Constable; *Assistant...
IT’S TIME FOR A BREAK FROM MORBIA I haven’t been to work in over a week. I’m not a happy camper when I can’t get out with the natives and go to work. Over the last few days I’ve been spending too much time at Gulf Coast Cardiology and with Dr. Morbia. I like the Doc and spending time with him, he’s very smart. I like picking his mind. He loves his work and prides himself with keeping patients heart healthy. I’ve been depending on him for over a dozen years. He knows everything about my heart and arteries because he’s...
Lions Club members Rusty Honeycutt, left, and James Wickham, check out the Tilt-A-Whirl ride Tuesday in preparation for the 79th Annual Orange Club Charity Carnival at Lions Den Park. Barring a rainout, ribbon-cutting is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, with the fair opening at 6:30 p.m. The two weekend event is set to run Oct. 16-19 and Oct. 23-26....
