Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The 2019 World Series started off unlike most other fall classics—with the home team losing all five games. Hopefully for our Houston Astros this trend didn’t continue in last night’s Game 6. Or if it did, today’s Game 7 needs to end this strange phenomenon. The times the visitors won all five games were in 1906 and 1996. This World Series has been a wacky one from the get-go during the first five games. In the opening two games at Minute Maid Park last week the hosting Houston Astros were outscored by the Washington Nationa...
The much anticipated cold front that crept through the area late last week did little more than make things a little damp and windy for both the Lion’s Club Carnival and Friday night football games. Relief from a stiff north breeze while waiting on another one of Larry David’s legendary hamburgers definitely made for longer lines in front of that semi-protected area. “How many hamburgers do you think Larry has cooked at Lion’s Club Carnivals over the years,” I asked Stan Prejean while waiting on yet another of my own.“I wo...
Gerry McDonnell, 67, of Groves, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Doyle and Betty Holmes; in-laws, Joe and Katy McDonnell; sister-in-law, Pat Rambin; and granddaughter, Torrie Granger. Survivors include, husband Jim McDonnell; daughter, Tanesha (Brad) Robertson; son, Jonathan McDonnell; sister, Sheryl Wright; brother, Dennis Holmes; sister-in-law, Kathy (Dave) Haislip;...
Melissa Mullins Phillips, 63, Austin - Formerly of Bridge City Melissa Mullins Phillips, 63, of Austin, formerly of Bridge City, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Melissa was a native of Bridge City and a 1974 graduate of Bridge City High School. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Johnny Phillips also of Bridge City. Melissa and Johnny had recently attended the 45th Reunion of the Class of 1974 of Bridge City High School during homecoming week on...
Photo: Port-a-pottys sit along the road in front of a condemned pavilion building at Claiborne West Park in Orange Tuesday afternoon. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Although Parks Director Sabrina Gray said nobody had yet raised a stink over the port-a-pottys that have become semi-permanent fixtures, they cast a spell on Tuesday’s pre-Halloween meeting of Orange County Commissioners’ Court. Turns out the county has been paying $1,000 per month for thr...
Preparing for Fall Harvest, come rain or shine, are members from Trinity Baptist Church, Marjorie Morgan, left, and Amy Chandler, First Lady of Trinity, married to Trinity Pastor Ryan Chandler. In the middle is the Chandler's younger son, Baker. Big brother, Beckham is never far away. All are invited to a free Fall Festival, 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, October 31, at Trinity, 1829 N. 16th Street, Orange, for candy, face painting, bounce house, and games. The PAW PATROL...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over LIBERTY—The Mustangs found out the hard way last week that if you turn the ball over multiple times you can get hurt. Those three early turnovers resulted in Hardin-Jefferson taking a 12-7 lead in the first period. Fortunately, the ‘Stangs scored 42 straight points and won 49-12. Things won’t be that easy at Liberty Friday as the Panthers try to even their record at 4-4. However, it will not happen!! HUFFMAN over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE—This will be the Battlin’ Bears final hom...
October is designated annually as National Principals Month to recognize the essential role that principals play in school achievement and student success. Principals play a vital part as campus leaders by fostering a positive climate and culture at our schools. They are visionaries who lead us in providing the best possible education for our students. During the month of October, Bridge City ISD celebrated National Principals Month. On Monday, October 28, 2019 each BCISD...
Orangefield High School Student Council honored Mr. Quinn (OHS principal) and Mr. Sheppard (OHS assistant principal) today with a bag of goodies for Principal Appreciation Month. Pictured are: Kelli Wallace, Preston Brister, Mr. Sheppard, Mr. Quinn, Mary Wernig, and Carmen Campbell...
Photo: Jim Brown is pictured with the scrap metal and trash someone dumped at Bland Cemetery. Record Photo: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Duane Armstrong and Jim Brown are dismayed that someone dumped a pile of scrap metal and other trash in the Historic Bland Cemetery in Orange recently. “This makes no sense as the landfill is right over there on 1442,” said Brown. He noted the county landfill is currently open and free from charge to anybody that lives in Ora...
Photo: WOS sophomore Elijah Gales had a stellar night, scoring five touchdowns and rushing 176 yards. He was also 2 for 2 receiving and is the Mustangs' leading rusher for the season with 779 yards. Photo: Meri Elen Jacobs Meri Elen Jacobs For the Record The weather finally cooperated Friday night so that the Mustangs could once again play on their new turf. And the boys definitely showed out as they beat the Hardin Jefferson Hawks, 49-12 in front of a small homecoming crowd....
The Oranges arrived on Monday morning for the countywide project to promote pride and beautification in Orange County. These concrete orange sculptures will be available for purchase to decorate and display outside of your business or home. You can download order form for your orange at: www.orangetexaschamber.org or contact the Chamber at 409-883-3536. Pictured left to right: Brad Child's- Owner of Child's Building Supply, Chris Kovatch- Greater Orange Area Chamber of...
Dave Rogers For The Record Think better drainage isn’t important to Southeast Texans? Orange County Commissioner Johnny Trahan and Don Carona, bossman at the OC Drainage District, held a public questions-and-answers meeting for Precinct 1 residents during World Series Game 6 featuring the Houston Astros. And about 100 homeowners showed up Tuesday night. The county judges from Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Liberty, Chambers and Tyler counties met last week in Beaumont to talk about forming a Southeast Texas R...
