Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Members of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors discuss future options for the EDC during a workshop session this past Friday in Orange. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Orange County Economic Development Corporation looks likely to continue in some form or fashion in 2016 and the Board of Directors is considering its options. The Board of Directors of the Orange County EDC held a workshop session this past Friday at the Orange County Courthouse A...
There will be a community wide pep rally for the Bi-DIstrict bound Cardinals, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:45 pm, at Larry Ward Stadium in Bridge City....
SALUTE TO VETERANS PAST AND PRESENT Today, Wednesday, November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. Orange County has many former vets and some who are now on active duty. It saddens me however that so many of our WWII heroes have passed away in the last couple of years. Its been 70 years since that war ended so the minimum age today of a WWII Veteran is 90 years old and most are older. I’m proud to have known so many of those fine men who went off to war as youngsters, most only teenagers, leaving home for the first time. Some v...
"The Light of the World" Community Christmas Program 2015 Save the Date! One of Bridge City's most memorable Christmas season events will be returning in 2015. The community Christmas program, "The Light of the World" will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at Bridge City High School. The curtains go up at 7 p.m. The presentation is coordinated by Project GLOW and produced by Terri Gauthier. The Light of the World presentation is designed to give youth in Bridge City the opportunity to use their gifts and talents to benefit the less...
David Ball - For The Record Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. “GreenLight” is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement. Fred Hanauer, chief of police, said the city of Pinehurst is proud to announce its participation in the GreenLight- A Vet campaign. “America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever,” Hanauer wrote. “GreenLight...
The 2016 election year looks to be a big one and it all begins with the March Primary elections. Filings for the March Primary elections begins Saturday, Nov. 14 for candidates in Orange County who want to run for office. Interested candidates may file with the county chairperson of the Democratic Party and Republican Party. The filing period ends on Monday, Dec. 14. There are several county positions which candidates can file for this coming election year, including Orange County Sheriff, which is currently held by Keith...
Artist conception of a woolly mammoth that roamed the earth 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. Mark Dunn - For The Record A mammoth discovery has been made in Southeast Texas. The partial skeletal remains of a woolly mammoth that roamed the area between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago is being excavated by the Texas Archeology Association based in East Texas. The exact location of the find is being kept under wraps until the TAA has completed their search for other bones belonging to...
Lt. Col Scott Nicholas, has his name inscribed on a U.S. Army service sword after he graduated from Texas A&M in 1997. His great-uncle, James Morris Nicholas, was the first to have his name inscribed after graduating in 1937. The third generation will be Tyler Joe Stevens who graduates from A&M in December 2015. David Ball - For The Record Duty. Honor. Country. These are three words many use to describe the military. There is another thing that comes in threes- three...
The holiday season is right around the corner, and one organization is preparing to help those in need just in time for Christmas. The Service League of Orange has announced plans for its annual 59th Annual Toy Coffee event, which will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. As always, guests who attend the event are asked to keep with tradition and bring a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation. Traditionally, the event has been held in a beautifully decorated house in the Orange-area, but this year the Service...
