Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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On Friday, 2014 State Champion high jumper, Bridge City Lady Cardinal senior Alexus Henry, will sign a track and field scholarship with the Univerisity of Texas at Arlington Lady Maverics. Alexus, who is a four year starter in volleyball, basketball and track will sign a letter of intent during ceremonies to be held at 2 p.m. in the BCHS library. An outstanding athlete and student, Alexus has garnered All-District honors in three sports including All-Region III in basketball....
The first Monday of each month, the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance will open from 5:00-7:00 pm for those who work and cannot get there during normal business hours. The alliance will be assisting people with food. The Ministerial Alliance is located at 285 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, and can be contacted at 735-8296....
The WOS (Visitors) vs. Giddings Area Round Football game will be played Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:00 pm, at Turner Stadium in Humble. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office the following days: Thursday, Nov. 20, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm; and Friday, Nov. 21, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm only. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. All tickets at the gate are $8. Directions to Turner Stadium - (1700 Wilson Rd., Humble, TX 77338) - I-10 West to Beaumont - College Exit (Old Hwy. 90). Turn right...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Nov. 11, 12, 13, and the morning of Nov. 14: Warrant service, 1301 16th St./Family Dollar Family disturbance, 2710 IH-10/Best Texan Inn & Suites Traffic Accident, 7112 iH-10 Theft, 201 8th St. Larceny from vehicle (parts), 1601 Green Ave./Sabine River Ford Traffic accident, MacArthur and 16th St. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Warrant service, 16th and Burton Assist other agency, 201 N. 8th St. Damaged property, 2801 Sunset Dr. Stolen vehicle,...
WHEN THE COLD WINDS BLOW The temperatures are expected to dip and last for a few days. Hopefully Jack Frost will stay away but it’s time to pull out the jackets. Over the weekend Ms. Ginny was putting patches on “Neighbor” Cox’s longjohns. Cox first got the longjohns in 1944, WWII issue. For 70 years Ginny has mended patches on those longjohns. Today they look like Dolly Parton’s coat of many colors. She put the American flag on the back flap. I’m not exactly sure what she put on the front flap.*****Speaking of old folks,...
Wednesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Orange Police Department Narcotics Division, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Narcotics Division, conducted an operation targeting two convenience stores in the City of Orange. Officers received information that Synthetic Marijuana was being sold out of both stores. The stores were Star Stop #4, 1415 16th St. and Star Stop #5, 1104 Burton. Search warrants were obtained and executed simultaneously at both locations. Police arrested Andrew Gonsalves, 49, at Star Stop #4 for d...
Leslie Carlton Jones, 76, of Orange passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. He was born Nov. 10, 1938 in Beaumont, to Opal Charlene (Frey) and Thomas Jefferson Jones. He had lived in the Orange area since 1960 and was a member of North Orange Baptist Church. He was a veteran, serving his country in the US Air Force. Leslie was in law enforcement for many years, serving with the Orange Police Department for 28 1/2 years, Orange County...
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Danny Kirk Mathews, 63, of Orange, will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. during memorial services at Sparrow Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Orange Villa Nursing Home. A native of Beaumont, he lived in Orange most of his life, attended Texas Southern University and was a member of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by daughter, Jessica Franks of Orange; mother, Ida B. Mathews of Orange; brother, Timothy Mathews of...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is expecting a hard freeze for east Texas and central Louisiana, extending as far south as the north side of the I-10 corridor. Freezing temperatures will extend to the coast. A second night of freezing temperatures is expected Friday night/Saturday morning, before rain starts to move in. Saturday night rain will start in southeast Texas, and extend across our entire region on Sunday, before tapering off early Monday. There is a...
Frigid air is predicted for many communities along the Texas Coast and the American Red Cross has steps people can take to stay safe during this hazardous weather. COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS Here are ten ways to stay safe during this latest round of cold temperatures: - Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing body heat. - Know the signs of hypothermia - confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. If someone has these symptoms, they should get immediate medical...
The West Orange – Cove District-wide PTA sponsored "Bring Your Dad to School Day" events this week at West Orange – Stark Middle School and West Orange – Stark High School. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, fathers were invited to attend classes with their child at West Orange – Stark Middle School. Dads, Moms, and grandparents attended classes and sat along-side their students; allowing them to experience their child’s schedule and daily school activities. On Friday, Nov. 14, dads were...
The Lutcher Theater closes out 2014 with sold out performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live! along with an all-time record attendance for children’s performances. A pop culture phenomenon based on the hit Saturday morning cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock Live! is scheduled to play the Lutcher on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 9:30 and 11:30 AM to a maximum Lutcher crowd of approximately 2800 students, teachers and parents. This performance will mark a record 20,538 children’s per...
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City is sponsoring an afternoon out to all area parents. Children ages 4 to 12 may be brought to the church at 1:30 p.m. and picked up no later than 5:30 p.m. During these hours the children will enjoy playing games and working on various crafts. A snack will be provided. Please call the church prior to December 6th and register your child and/or children. You will be asked the following basic information; name of parent, name of child/children, parent cell telephone number and/or an...
Bridge City Cardinal pitching sensation Chase Shugart will soon be on the mound for the University of Texas Longhorns. Shugart signed with the UT Longhorns on Wednesday during ceremonies held at the Bridge City High School cafeteria. Among his many honors and awards Shugart was named The Record's 2014 All-Orange County Pitcher of the Year as a junior last season. He also was named to the 2014 All-State Baseball Team and Most Valuable Player in Dist. 21-3A. The Bridge City...
