Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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For The Record- Capt. Dickie Colburn “Evan, I’m not having fun anymore,” I shouted across a never ending field of icy cold whitecaps.“We’ve only been here fifteen minutes,” he replied.“Give it a chance!” Had I driven a long way to fish, I possibly would have exhibited a little more dogged persistence, but we were less than a ten minute ride from the boat launch right here on Sabine Lake.Evan had driven in from Conroe to fish the day before and decided to stay another day after doing so well.Unfortunately, he talked me into...
SANTA’S VISIT TO THE MEADOWS REVEALS CHRISTMAS GIFTS For The Record- Joe Kazmar The month of November is one I would really like to forget, because I spent it all either in Beaumont Baptist Hospital or rehabbing at The Meadows in Orange. Time was very confusing to me for much of the time. Things began to clear for me when I transferred to The Meadows. Thanksgiving came and went and the next day the huge Christmas tree was put up and decorated in the lobby. As an added surprise Santa made a visit to the patients and even p...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Glam rock cover band L.A. Roxx return to Southeast Texas for a performance for ages 21 and older on Friday, Dec. 23, at Dylan’s in Port Arthur. The band plays hard rock hits from the 1980s by acts such as Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Whitesnake, Skid Row and more. For The Record- Tommy Mann Jr Christmas is just days away and that means it is time for visits from family members and guests, so why not make some plans and enjoy some g...
2 Timothy 4:7 is the scripture that has run through the life of Lucille Daniels as it did through her precious husband, Charles, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." Grandmother's course and her good fight was finished Monday, December 19, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. The family wishes to thank Harbor Hospice for the love, care, and expertise that they gave to Grandmother and our family. Anna Lucille Eakens Daniels...
James E. “Red” Rasa, Sr., 88, of Brookeland, died Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1928, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Effie Deluce Rasa and Alva W. Rasa. Jim loved hunting, fishing, and golfing. He enjoyed dancing and mostly loved to be with his family. Survivors include his children, James E. Rasa, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Groves; Cynthia Hebert and her husband, A.J., of Brookeland; Virgil Rasa and his wife, Connie, of Sour Lake; Mary Smiley and her hus...
Horace Lloyd Craig, 81, of Orange, passed away on December 19, 2016, in Orange. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM. Friday, December 23, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church at 401 N. 37th Street Orange, TX 77630-Phone (409) 886-7276. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch. Lloyd was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 14, 1935. He was the son of Travis Craig Sr, and Mary Theo (Cherry) Craig. Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Gulf States Util...
Raymond Eugene Weatherly, 63, of Beaumont, died Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on November 7, 1953, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Florence McCullar Weatherly and Ira Weatherly, Sr. Raymond was a union electrician and member of IBEW He is survived by his wife, Cathie Weatherly, of Beaumont; sons, Jonathan Weatherly, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Cody Istre, of Vinton, Louisiana; and Joshua Weatherly, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; daughters, Nicole Nevols, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Paula Istre, of Orange; and Pam Howell...
WOS Mustang running back Jeremiah Shaw dives in for a touchdown as the Mustangs defeat Sweetwater 24-6 to win the state football championship. RECORD PHOTO: Tony Gunn For The Record- Meri Elen Jacobs As quarterback Jack Dallas lined up to take the last snap from center Ryan Ragsdale, tears poured down his face. In fact, the tears had been falling for several minutes. It wasn’t just the realization that they had beaten the Sweetwater Mustangs, 24-6, to win their second straight...
Gerald Tevis Sampson, 78, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sugar Land Methodist Hospital, on Monday, December 19, 2016. He courageously confronted a lengthy illness with characteristic courage, wit and affability, while he lovingly received care and support throughout this difficult journey from his daughter, son, and brother. His nickname “Pee Wee,” was not descriptive of his stature, but rather affectionately captured his entry into life as a prema...
CHRISTMAS, A TIME TO HELP OTHERS Christmas time is just a few days away. I hope for you and yours everything good comes your way. Most of us are truly blessed but there are those among us not as fortunate, those with far less and who are just trying to do their best. Remember them and try to give them a helping hand. It’s a sad time of year for some who are alone. Their loved ones may be gone, they may be fighting poor health or they may be facing the end before long. There is no bigger joy and blessing during the C...
WOS Mustang lineman Joseph Morris, seen above carrying the 2016 state football championship trophy, has been selected as Div. II 12-4A Most Valuable Player For The Record West Orange-Stark’s “Chain Gang” defense dominated Class 4A Division II football in the state of Texas and the same was true for the All-District team for 12-4A Division II. Morris Joseph, a two-way tackle for the back-to-back state champions, was named as District Most Valuable Player on the honor squad...
Jacob Anderson, left, Jagger McCollum, Mark Pesek and Caleb Granger, students at St. Mary Catholic School, join Peggy O’Leary with some of the 2,000 oranges they picked from O’Leary’s trees and delivered to Orange Christian Services as part of a recent school service project. For The Record Fruit from the Holy Land taught a Christmas-time lesson to several Orange students whose recent service to their community did not go unnoticed. The short version is that an Orange resident...
Bowl Games This Week For The Record- Joe Kazmar Poinsettia Bowl 8 p.m. Today in San Diego, CA. (ESPN)—BYU (8-4) over Wyoming (8-5). Potato Bowl 6 p.m. Thurs. in Boise, ID. (ESPN)—Colorado State (7-5) over Idaho (8-4). Bahamas Bowl Noon Fri. in Nassau, Bahamas (ESPN)—Old Dominion (9-3) over Eastern Michigan (7-5). Armed Forces Bowl 3:30 p.m. Fri. in Fort Worth, TX. (ESPN)—Louisiana Tech (8-5) over Navy (9-4). Dollar General Bowl 7 p.m. Fri. in Mobile, Ala. (ESPN)—Troy (9-3) over Ohio (8-5). Hawaii Bowl 7 p.m. Sat. in Honolulu...
For The Record - By Chuck Uzzle December and January, two months that for a long time were rarely associated with fishing of any kind in this area, have now become almost like any other good month to wet a hook. New techniques that were brought up from the lower coast of Texas have transformed the dismal winter months into a saltwater fisherman’s paradise. Trophy trout of epic proportions have now become synonymous with Sabine Lake, if you don’t believe me just ask around places like Houston and Galveston. Our small little ho...
For The Record She shined a spotlight on her hometown and now Bridge City is returning the favor. Historian Charlotte Schexnider Chiasson, whose latest work – “The History of Prairie View – Bridge City” – is undoubtedly sitting under many Orange County Christmas trees, has been named Citizen of the Year by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Chiasson will be honored at the Chamber’s Taste of the Bayou annual banquet set for 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at Bridge City Elementary School, 103...
Colleen James is surrounded by snowmen and other seasonal decorations and gifts in her Sweet Creations Etc. shop in Orange. A Utah native, she has been in business in Orange County for 27 years but she still likes her snow. For The Record This week’s freezing temperatures reminded Colleen James of her roots in Utah but the long-time Orange County resident knows better than to expect a white Christmas. She’ll still have snowmen, though. With Colleen, there are always sno...
Bikes for Kids was a huge success with the help of many volunteers working with the vision of Brittany Beard Hilton, Bridge City Police Investigator. Bikes, gifts and stockings for 44 children were presented at the party held at the Bridge City Community Center last night, pictured is Sarah with her bike. Brittany gave the following sentiments, "Thank you all for an amazing, unforgettable night! This has made my Christmas. Thank you to my family, friends, and the community...
For the better part of two decades one band has become synonymous with Christmas. Trans-Siberian Orchestra and the holiday season go hand-in-hand for many people, and the band is making its annual trek to Houston this week with “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour. Performances are at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, inside the Toyota Center, and tickets are $47.50-$76.50 are on sale at online at www.houstontoyotacenter.com for all ages. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, also com...
For The Record The good news coming from Orange Christian Services this Christmas season is that the number of clients served by the food pantry is down in 2016. The bad news is the totals are still wicked high. “We’ve seen the numbers go down a little this year,” Judy Jensen, executive director for the social services agency, said. “That gives us hope people are getting back on their feet.” But there’s this statistic: One of every four children in our area are hungry. “It...
