Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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North Early Learning Center aide Angel Istre receives her retention incentive check from Superintendent Rickie Harris. West Orange – Cove Superintendent Rickie Harris spent his day Monday walking through each of the District’s five campuses. He moved quickly from door-to-door at each campus. He also met collectively with the staff members of the transportation department and Educational Service Center. Harris was doing his best to meet personally with as many of the Dis...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Nov. 16: Damaged property, 3727 Ridgemont Dr. Cruelty toward child, 508 Crepe Myrtle Ave. Larceny from vehicle, 4013 N. Eddie Traffic accident, 800 Green Ave. Burglary, 808 College St. Burglary, 3669 Hemlock St....
WOCCISD announces Thanksgiving dismissal times West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a district-wide early release for all staff and students for the Thanksgiving holidays. Campus Early Release times for Friday, Nov. 20 are as follows: North Early Learning Center will release at 10:25 a.m. West Orange -Stark Elementary will dismiss at 11 a.m. The West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. - West Orange – Stark High School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. - West Orange – Stark Middle School will dismiss...
These “Friend”ly ladies, members of the Friends of the Bridge City Public Library, donated hours of their time to paint the new addition to the library. Pictured from left to right are Heidi Welch, Marian Small, Charlotte Chiasson, Annette Fontenot, and Bertie Herman. Painters not shown are Pat Small and Linda Dubose. The paint was provided through a generous grant from the Foundation for Southeast Texas. The Foundation’s mission is to make a positive difference in the quali...
Below are the Orange County volleyball All-District picks. Also, from BC, senior, Carlie Fults and Hannah Wiegreffe, freshman, were selected to the Honorable Mention All-District team. MVP Sr. Aaliyah Teel West Orange Stark; Outstanding Outside Hitter Sr. Keleigh Trabing Silsbee; Outstanding Middle Blocker Jr. Symone Carmenar Silsbee; Outstanding Setter Sr. Mariah Waters Silsbee; Outstanding Defensive Player Sr. Phillis Jones West Orange Stark; Newcomer of the Year Sophmore Kaitlin Avery LCM; Co-Coach of the Year Lindsay...
Jennifer Clarke for The Record Terri Gauthier has made a habit of helping others. In addition to being a business owner in Bridge City for over 27 years, a member of the city council, and a member of the Bridge City Chamber Board of Directors, Gauthier is the creator of Project Glow (Go Light Our World). Through this project she seeks to establish "a holiday tradition in our community with a beautiful Christmas presentation illustrating the meaning and heart of Christmas,"...
Capt. Dickie Colburn - For The Record Our confidence level was waning and I was more in tune with a small group of teal bucking a stiff southeast wind than I was with the black-chartreuse She Dog attached to the end of my line.Over the past hour we hadn’t caught the first fish and I could only see the noisy topwater between every other whitecap anyway when the jolt of a solid strike snapped the wind-blown slack out of my line. The 20-pound braid sliced through the tops of the white caps as the fish raced parallel to the s...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce named Michelle Evans, morning manager of Sonic in Bridge City, Employee of the Month for November. Michelle was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by chamber board member and ambassador Scot C. Shaffer at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Michelle received gifts and gift certificates from several local businesses. Cil Dixon, Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director of Bridge City ISD, said...
Walter R. Ebanks died Nov. 13, at age 97. He was born on Grand Cayman Island, came to the USA as a deckhand and volunteered to serve in the US Army in June 1941. He became a naturalized citizen of the US in Hawaii during World War II. He served as a Technical Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers and also qualified as a sharpshooter. He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism displayed in rescuing a drowning enlisted man on Oahu in 1945. Walter met his future wife D...
Tommy L. Locke, 76, of Kirbyville passed away Monday, Nov. 16, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born May 23, 1939 in Shelby County, to Sybil (Powdrill) and Vernon Lee Locke. He lived in the Kirbyville area since 1992 and previously in Henderson and New Mexico. Tommy was employed with Bealls Department Store for many years and owed his own business, retiring at the age of 65. He was of the Southern Baptist Faith and member of First Baptist Church of Jasper. Tommy...
Monday, Nov. 16, at about 7:30 p.m., Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives, along with assistance from City of Orange Police Department Narcotics Detectives, were working in an area along Interstate 10 E. near Vidor. Detectives observed a black Dodge Charger with a Louisiana license plate commit a series of traffic violations. Detectives conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle near IH-10 and FM 105. As the Detectives approached the vehicle, they observed the f...
Arlon Duane Fields, 75, of Orange, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 16, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at First United Methodist Church in Orange, with the Rev. John Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Praise Center at the church. Born in Portales, NM, on May 9, 1940, he was the son...
The family of Tami Higgenbotham, who was murdered in Feb. 2013, stand outside the Newton County court house awaiting the trial of Joshua Latham of Mauriceville. The charges of murder have been dropped. Latham now faces charges of tampering with evidence and failure to appear. They made signs to express their distress over the happenings during the past two years. The family of Tami Higgenbotham, who was murdered in Feb. 2013, is still seeking answers in the case against Joshua...
NFL's Second Half Could Be Different Than The First Half The first week of the second half of the National Football League began last week as teams have a much better idea of their own strengths and weaknesses and also that of their upcoming opponents. There were at least a half-dozen games that were decided in the final minute of the game Sunday and there also were that same number of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks whose team was saddled with losses Sunday. The stronger...
Volunteers and participants saddled up for the 2nd Annual Special Angels Rodeo at T2 Arena and Event Center in Orange. RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm Kevin Norton - Special Angels Release The 2nd Annual Special Angels Rodeo, which was held Saturday, November 14, at the T2 Arena and Event Center in Orange, was an overwhelming success according to event organizers. Special Angels Rodeo is the premier adaptive sport rodeo event in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. It is a free...
On Nov. 21, there will be a benefit for Jerry Working from 8 am-midnight at the lodge. Dec. 12, a members Chinese Christmas part will be held from 6 pm-until. There is a $10 limit on gifts. Dec. 31, the New Year's Eve Dance will be held from 8pm-midnight. Cover is $10 per chair, or $60 per table. Walk-ins are welcome. Bring your own party snacks. Reserve your chair or table early. For more information, or questions about any of these events, call 886-7381. The lodge is located at 803 N. 28th St., Orange....
Elizabeth St. Julien, 84, was born April 30, 1931 in Orange, to the late Butler and Alice Wilkes Gans. A native of Orange, she resided in Vinton, most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served in the Catholic Daughters and as a Greeter. She departed this life on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:36 AM. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Phyllis (Donald) Ceasar of Vinton and Rachel (Clarence) Stephens of Orange; five sons, Donald (Sharle...
Officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls during the week of Nov. 10-17: Nov. 10 Theft, 6871 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Terroristic threats/disturbance, 1255 Liberty St., Vidor Disturbance/assault, 7414 Royal Oaks Cr., Orange Fraud, 3085 Call, Vidor Nov. 11 Disturbance/assault, 3220 FM 1131, Vidor Burglary of habitation, 3935 Tenneil Dr., Orange Possession of drug paraphernalia, 7327 N. Hwy. 87, Orange Aggravated assault, N. Hwy. 87 and FM 3247, Orange Nov. 12 Theft, FM 1078 (next to Battlin'...
The Lamar University drumline performs at PASIC. Lamar University's Drumline and Percussion Ensemble both took first place at the annual Percussive Arts Society's International Competition, Nov. 11-14, in San Antonio. Winning first place at the Percussive Arts Society is among the highest honors a collegiate percussion ensemble can receive. The awards establish LU’s percussion program as one of the finest in the world. “We are extremely proud of these ensembles,” said Kurt...
WOS Mustang running back KJ Miller hits the open field for a 59 yard touchdown, the fourth touchdown of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs Meri Elen Jacobs - For The Record The Mustangs more than took care of their first play-off opponent, Houston Scarborough, by knocking them out, 63-0. They will take on the 8-3 Wharton Tigers Friday night in Channelview at 7:30 in Ray Maddry Memorial Stadium. “We got the first round under our belts,” Head Coach Cornel Thompson sai...
Stephen Ward has worked in various departments at the Orange Police Department. He currently is a Detective Sgt. Before becoming a detective he worked as an ID Tech and on patrol. Editors note; this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police officers. The intention is to build a good line of communication between the officers and the public in light of recent headlines in cities across the nation. From civilian I.D. Technician to patrolman and to...
The Outlaw Bible Church is having a food drive for non-perishable canned goods Sunday, Nov. 22. There will also be a holiday dinner immediately following services, beginning at 10:55 am. Citizens of Bridge City and the surrounding area are invited for lunch and fellowship with the members of the church. Those will not be with their families are especially encouraged to attend. Genesis 2:18 - "It is not food that man should be alone." The church is located at 2005 FM 408, Bridge City. For questions or more information, please...
Junior Keyshawn Holman takes down Spartan Brodrick Peterson after a one yard completion from Spartan Jared Holley. Three Orange County high school football teams entered the first round of the playoffs, and now only two remain. The West Orange-Stark Mustangs, Orangefield Bobcats and Bridge City Cardinals all had playoff football games this past weekend, but only two will continue to play another week. The Mustangs and Bobcats will advance to the Area round, while the...
The Orange chapter of Altrusa International, Inc. prepared approximately 200 orders of chili on Thursday as part of its annual fundraiser for scholarships, which will be awarded to local high school students in 2016. Pictured, clockwise, from left, are: Joey Williamson, Gale Beckett, Eva Magnuson, Pat Caillavet, Patti Nimitz, Neil Nimitz, Geraldine Chesser, Patrick Breckel and Debbie Hughes. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. A local organization known for dedication to the community...
Orange County continues to make efforts to improve its operations in all departments and took another step to do so on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan Peabody, the Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator, addressed Orange County Commissioners on Tuesday and recommended moving oversight authority for Risk Management and Airport Departments to Commissioners from the Emergency Management Department. He also recommended making the Risk Manager position, which is held by Missy...
