Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The W.H. Stark House, a gem of historic downtown Orange, invites the public to explore the rich history and stunning craftsmanship of this local treasure during First Floor Friday on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited for a self-guided tour of the first floor of the historic Stark family residence, as well as view "Brilliant: Cut Glass from The W.H. Stark House" located on the second floor of the Carriage House. Admission to The W.H. Stark House is free of...
Early voting has been slow for the November 7 election that includes three local entities asking for voter approval on different issues the Orangefield school district, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district, and the city of West Orange. The ballot includes 14 Texas Constitutional Amendment propositions, including Proposition 9 to give a cost of living raise to retired teachers, who do not have COLA payments and most cannot collect Social Security, even for a...
As the county has been celebrating getting its biggest new industrial facility since World War II, two corporations announced they were closing their long-operating Orange plants. The two together could bring a loss of 500 or more jobs. That number would be close to the number of permanent jobs created by the $8.5 billion ChevronPhillips Golden Triangle Polymers petrochemical plant under construction here. ChevronPhillips officials estimate 4,500 jobs related to construction...
The First Baptist Church of Bridge City has launched its annual Pumpkin Patch open now from 10 am until dark Monday - Saturday, and noon until 7 pm this Sunday. All are welcome to stop by and enjoy the fun. Revenue earned from the event goes to missions projects worldwide....
Sales taxes remained strong across the county for August, even though the month had a tax-free weekend for certain school supplies and clothing. The city of Orange has skyrocketing increases in sales taxes that may be attributed to a city effort to attract more businesses to locate there by offering city economic development grants. The city of West Orange in the November general election is asking its voters to approve a 1/4 percent sales tax to use for the same economic deve...
The Bridge City High School band is setting a local record by going to the state marching contest for the fourth year in a row. The honor goes to high school bands that compete and move up UIL competitions from district to regional. Last week, band director Tami Goss celebrated with band leaders after learning they would be going to the state contest. Seniors in the band will now participate in the state competition all four years of high school....
Paper manufacturing is a local industry older than the petrochemical plants and the closing of the last paper mill in Orange is an end to a long history tied to the lumber industry. The first paper mill in Orange, known to the current generations as Equitable Bag, lasted 100 years. Last week, International Paper announced it will be closing its containerboard pulp plant north of Orange off State Highway 87. The plant was built in 1967. International Paper also reported it...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats played a pair of four set matches last week. The Lady Bobcats lost at home to Buna before winning at the Orangefield Gymnasium against Kountze. Tuesday's match on October 17 between Orangefield and Buna was tightly contested. The Lady Cougars lost the opening set to the Lady Bobcats 25-22 before winning the last three sets 25-22, 26-24, and 25-21 to claim the victory. The turning point in the match was the pivotal third set in which Orangefield...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to Autumn Fair, the grand finale of the 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival, on October 28. This day of family harvest fun marks the final opportunity to view more than 70 unique scarecrows made out of repurposed and recycled materials. The fall festivities include opportunities for hands-on activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free of charge! "The autumnal gardens reflect the changing season with fall...
The 2023 calendar year might be winding down, but several shows have been added for the remainder of November and December that might be worth attending, including artists Clint Black at L'Auberge Casino, Scott Stapp at Golden Nugget and others. Shows for 2024 are coming out quickly too, such as Parker McCollum and Blake Shelton. Take a glance at the listings below and check out the full schedule of shows around the region at www.therecordlive.com. You will be glad you did....
West Orange-Stark High School will have a pitcher in the World Series as 26-year-old rookie Texas Ranger Grant Anderson will be heading to the series. Monday night, he celebrated the Rangers win for the American League championship over the Astros with his family, including his mom Stephania Anderson, wife Kristen and new baby and his father, Rod Anderson....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Thao Tran with Sabine Federal Credit Union has been named October Employee of the Month....
The Bridge City Cardinals rolled to their first win in district in over two years last week. Now the Cardinals must play the second ranked team in Class 4A Division II in the state. Bridge City visited Sour Lake and were not very nice guests smashing the hometown Hardin-Jefferson Hawks 51-26. It was Bridge City's first win since the second week of the season. Coach Chad Landry was excited about the impressive triumph for his Cardinals. "It was a great night. I felt all three p...
The start of district for Little Cypress Mauriceville began a three game winning streak. This week the Bears will play to extend their positive run and grab the undisputed lead in the district standings. Last week Little Cypress Mauriceville went to Splendora and put a 35-7 whipping on the Wildcats. The victory marked the most points by the Bears since their season opener against Hardin-Jefferson and matched the fewest points allowed in a game this season also against the...
Starting the season with one win in its first four games had some people wondering if Orangefield would be able to repeat as district champions this year. Since the start of district the Bobcats have turned it around winning four straight games and have another key contest this Friday. Orangefield is sitting in sole possession of first place in District 10-3A Division I. Right behind the Bobcats in second place is this week's opponent the Kirbyville Wildcats. Coach Josh...
Sarah Dunkin McNamara, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2023, at Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Freddy Anderson. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on February 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Emmett Dunkin and Allie Dunkin. Sarah was a longtime member of the 9th and Elm Church of Christ. She enjoyed going and hearing the word of God....
Thanks to Dow Chemical Company for the opportunity for Mrs. Angela King's 5th grade class learning all about Silly Putty. They learned how it was discovered by Dr. Warrick who worked at Dow for more than three decades. Students got to play with the silly putty and wear their sunglasses they received to the Homecoming Pep Rally....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Roundbunch Bayou RV which is located at 890 E Roundbunch Rd in Bridge City. Roundbunch Bayou RV is owned by Wesley and Ronda Dishon....
Students in Orangefield's Health Science Theory did research on a chosen medical condition or procedure, then creatively displayed them using pumpkins. It may be safe to say that pumpkin-ology is their new favorite medical specialty area! Teachers and staff at OHS voted and it was a close race. We would like to congratulate Sophia Marino and Rilei Hass for "Best Overall", with their Cesarean Section pumpkins. Ella Welch, Kaitlynn Sullivan, and Larymie Thompson took the award...
AUSTIN – A Nederland resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $7.5 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Loteria Supreme. The ticket was purchased at Fastbreak 2, located 1349 Nederland Ave., in Nederland. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first of four top prizes worth $7.5 million to be claimed in this game. Loteria Supreme offers more than $709.9 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3....
One of the most iconic bands in the history of rock and roll is finally ready to retire. After more than 50 years, KISS is riding off into the sunset with "The End of the Road" tour and will play its final Texas concert on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Moody Center in Austin. I will be there to witness the event and, for me, it is a bittersweet moment because this band is the reason I love rock music so much. I still remember the day it happened. It was early 1977 and I was just six...
First Saturday at First Baptist will be November 4th at 200 West Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City. The giveaway will be gently used coats, jackets, sweaters and hoodies. Cooler weather is on the way and everyone needs to be prepared. All sizes will be available for children, teens and adults. Racks of coats and jackets will be on display under the carport at the side of the church in the parking lot. The giveaway will be from 10 am until 12 noon. Also included will be prayer for...
The West Orange-Stark Mustangs lost another heartbreaker at Dan R. Hooks Stadium on Friday night. The Mustangs failed to hold a seventeen-point lead in the second half and lost 41-38 to the Jasper Bulldogs. With the loss West Orange-Stark (4-5, 2-3) will be able to finish no better than fourth place in the district and will be forced to play the first place team in District 10-4A Division II which will most likely be Bellville which eliminated the Mustangs in last year's...
Joyce Lavergne Daville, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Orange, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Rosary at 7:00...
Mrs. Helen J. Platt entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Helen was born on April 6, 1934, to Andrew Jones and Almetria Carger Jones, in Oberlin, Louisiana. She was the fourth child of 13 children. Mrs. Helen attended public schools in Allen Parish and was the Salutatorian of a class of 15 graduates. After high school, she joined the United States Military in the Women’s Army Corp and received an Honorable Discharge. Mrs. Helen w...
