Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Saturday, Dec. 5, at approximately 5:15 am, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a motor vehicle crash in the westbound lane on the Neches River Bridge on IH-10 in Orange County. Upon investigation it was determined that a Geo Metro had stalled on the bridge in the outside lane of travel. A Toyota van was traveling west bound and slowed to avoid striking the Geo. The Toyota was stopped behind the Geo to avoid a collision at which time a Chevrolet struck the Toyota from the rear causing a crash. B...
The City of Pinehurst will continue residential garbage pickups twice a week until Jan. 5. Afterwards, Republic Services will be furnishing a 96 gallon polycart for garbage services. The polycarts will be delivered to residences beginning on Dec. 14. This service will be a one day per week service, with pickup on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5. Garbage should be out by 7 am. Heavy trash and bulk items, including white goods, will be collected from residences at curbside on Tuesday, starting Jan. 5, with a limit of two per...
In its latest innovation, Domino’s launched the DXP (Delivery Expert) – a specially designed vehicle that has been created exclusively for the recognized world leader in pizza delivery – and now, Domino’s, located at 2380 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, has two! “We’ve been counting down the days until our DXPs arrived,” said Randy Brown, Bridge City Domino’s franchise owner. “The DXP is a purpose-built vehicle aimed at revolutionizing pizza delivery; it allows our drivers to do...
Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls on Dec. 7: Robbery, 2080 IH-10 Burglary, 118 Amaryllis Assault, 2025 International Ave. Assault, 201 8th St. Forgery, 812 16th St./201 8th St./2419 16th St. Possession of marijuana, Sabine and 11th St. Traffic accident, 1012 Green Ave. Shoplifting, 3024 16th St. Possession of marijuana, 111 Pine Ave. Warrant service, 1100 Link Ave....
Capt. Belcher recently took advantage of Mother Nature's hospitality Capt. Dickie Colburn - For The Record The fisherman-friendly weather that Mother Nature served up this past week did not atone for the previous six months of challenging wind and rain she delivered on a daily basis, but it still enabled us to fish different areas and patterns that we have been unable to exploit for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed leaving the boat launch conflicted as to where I...
To celebrate the holiday season and H-E-B’s Spirit of Giving, H-E-B is sponsoring its 25th annual Feast of Sharing celebration in Beaumont from Dec. 14 -18. For an entire week, hundreds of partners (employees) from H-E-B stores in the Golden Triangle will serve food and volunteer at area-nonprofit organizations. The Orange nonprofit is Nutrition Services for Seniors. “Feast of Sharing is a key component in H-E-B’s year-round effort to combat hunger throughout Texas and Mexic...
Junior Achievement visitors from Chevron-Phillips teach third graders at St. Mary Catholic School about devices used during work days at the plant. St. Mary Catholic School recently enjoyed Junior Achievement representatives from Chevron Phillips visiting classes. Representatives gave lessons on the roles of their company and their job descriptions. They also brought different items from their employment and explained the devices purposes. Students enjoyed learning about...
On Monday, Dec. 7, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Honey Bear Booster Club presented the Little Cypress Intermediate Stay and Play Program with a check in the amount of $300. Accepting the check on behalf of the Stay and Play program was teacher Rachel Choate, nurse Kelly Meadows and students of LCI. Representing the Honey Bear Boosters were Club President Darla Norman and Booster Member Joe Tant....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Bridge City High School Student of the Month for December is Edward Doan. Edward received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Edward is the son of Tien and Thao Doan. He has a GPA of 4.80 and is ranked third in his class of 164. Awards and honors include: Presidential Honor Roll; National Honor Society; Eagle Scout with Gold, Silver and Bronze Palms; BSA Order of the Arrow Member; NASA Aerospace...
Rotaract/Interact students from Orangefield High School recently particpated in a mixer at West Brook High School in Beaumont. The students gained knowledge on human trafficking from speakers affiliated with the Rape and Suicide Crisis Hotline. Courtesy photo - Ngoc Phan, OHS Interact member. The Orangefield High School Interact Club participated in a Rotaract/Interact mixer on Nov. 19, at West Brook High School in Beaumont. Students gained knowledge on human trafficking...
Students and sponsors prepare to feed 60 construction workers as their first Interact project since the club was established. Courtesy photo. For Little Cypress Junior High’s new Interact Club’s first project, the group chose to put their main focus of “serving others” at the top of their agenda. The Interact Club, a youth version of Rotary sponsored by the Orange Rotary Club, served a chili lunch to 60 of the construction workers building their new school. According to Wend...
The WOSMS boys basketball teams took care of business Monday night against the MMS Panthers. Team 7B started the night out winning 22-2. Kaleb Istre lead the team scoring five points. In the 8B game Quincy Ledet had a game high eight points to help the Stallions win 20-8. The 7A team would get back in the W column with a score of 24-20 over the Panthers. Malachi Rachel lead the team with eight points. In the final game of the night the 8A team would jump out to an early lead...
Members of the Bridge City Intermediate School Student Council/BCISD Transportation accept were named best overall winners in the 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade which was held Saturday, Dec. 5, in Bridge City. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following winners of the 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade held on Saturday, Dec. 5: Best overall: Bridge City Intermediate Student Council/Bridge City ISD Transportation Dance: First Place: Studio C Dance...
Ky Terrell and Riley Pipps finished a recent high school fishing tournament with fish totaling 14.83 pounds. These two young guns came on strong for their first big show. Keep an eye on them, we look forward to seeing some great things. They could be rookies of the year. Saturday the BC Fishing team attended their first tournament of the 2015-2016 SETX high school fishing season. The tournament was held on beautiful lake Sam Rayburn. BC Fishing had an exceptional day on the...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has named Krista Wheeler the student of the month for December. She received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Krista is the daughter of Kevin and Holly Wheeler and has a GPA of 3.98 and is ranked number 28 out of a class of 121. Krista’s awards and honors include: BRAVO Award for a commissioned art piece, Southeast Texas State Fair Art Contest Winner 2013-2014, Rotary Club Award winner, Outstanding Leadership A...
Producer of the "Light of the World" community Christmas program, Terri Gauthier, welcomes the audience with Master of Ceremonies Kirk Ellender. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Mark Dunn - For The Record The Grinch may have stole Christmas but Bridge City police and firefighters may have stole the show. After eight years the 'Light of the World' community Christmas program returned to a packed house at Bridge City High School on Thursday. Bridge City's first responders along with...
Officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls between Dec. 1-8: Dec. 2 Theft, 2908 E. Roundbunch Rd./Kaiser Francis Oil, Orange Discharge of firearm, 245 Sterling Rd., Vidor Possession of methamphetamine, IH-10 W at FM 1442, Orange Dec. 3 Burglary, 475 Kennedy, Vidor Theft, 1095 Evangeline, Vidor Theft of service, 2210 Honey Bear Dr., Orange Theft of service, 4529 Tulane, Orange Burglary of habitation, 12427 FM 1442, Orange Mental health concern, 7327 N. Hwy. 87/LCM High School, Orange...
Commissioners Court was short and to the point on Tuesday afternoon. Orange County Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon and took care of regular county business items in a very short but efficient meeting. The first item on the agenda including transferring $1,150 from the county's general fund to Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor for indigent funeral expenses. Commissioners approved the transfer of $2 from an account designated for office supplies to a rentals account. Also, a transfer of $2,600 was made for from a...
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will sell BBQ dinners Thursday, Dec. 17, from 11 am-until. The dinners will consist of a leg quarter, link, potato salad, green beans, onions, pickles and bread. Dinners are $8 and are available to dine in or carry out. Dinners may also be called in at 886-7381, and will be ready to take out when you arrive....
Pinehurst Police Reports The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 16 - Nov. 21, 2015. Monday, Nov. 16 • Disturbance in the 1900 block of Camelot. • Alarm in the 2600 block of MacArthur Drive. Tuesday, Nov. 17 • Suspicious activity in the 3400 block of Lark. • Assist other agency in the 3300 block of Pheasant. • Alarm in the 1500 block of Strickland. • Theft in the 10 block of Bayou Bend. • Suspicious activity in the 1200 block of 28th Street. Thursday, Nov. 19 • Assist other agency in the 3...
The deadline for filing for the March 2016 Primary elections is fast approaching and some last minute additions are possible. The deadline to file for the March Primary elections is 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, with either the chairperson of the Orange County Republican Party or Orange County Democratic Party. As of Tuesday, Dec. 8, there are five contested races for the Orange County Republican ballot and only one on the Orange County Democratic ballot. Races for the Republican Party nomination include several high profile conte...
The Orange County Sheriff's Office will be undergoing a few changes early in the New Year. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt has revealed a handful of changes will take place at his office in 2016. Although the timetable is not exact, Merritt did state all moves will be completed in early January. Merritt indicated there will be at least three changes taking place, and these changes include a retirement, a reassignment and a new hire. The new hire for the Orange County...
Students from the West Orange-Stark Elementary School Student Council drop off toys upon arrival to the 59th Annual Toy Coffee fundraiser this past Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. A record-breaking amount of toys was donated, along with the largest attendance in several years. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Tommy Mann Jr. - For The Record The 59th Annual Toy Coffee fundraiser was held at a historic location in downtown Orange this past Thursday and hundreds of area...
The City of West Orange held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony this past Monday night, complete with refreshments, a visit with Santa Claus, and the annual reading of the "Cajun Night Before Christmas" by current West Orange council member and former Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux. Dozens of area residents attended the event at City Hall. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr....
The cast of "Yuletide" goes through its first official dress rehearsal on Monday night in advance of the Orange Community Players presentation of the annual fundraiser event at 7:37 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $25. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr. Three nights of music and merriment await as a local theater group prepares for the holiday season. The Orange Community Players present its Fifth Annual Yuletide production at 7:37 p.m., nightly,...
