Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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NFL’S FINAL WEEK STILL HAS SOME QUESTION MARKS The worst thing that can happen to an NFL fan in the state of Texas is to have the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys playing opponents at the same time on Sunday. That was the case this weekend as both franchises were involved in very crucial games as far as the post-season playoffs were concerned. Both teams needed victories to make their treks along the playoff trail easier, but that’s not what happened. They both were on the road playing teams that were not in their division....
Bowl Games This Week First Responder Bowl—12:30 p.m. Today at Dallas, TX. (ESPN)—Boise State (10-3) over Boston College (9-3). Quick Lane Bowl—4:15 p.m. Today at Detroit, MI. (ESPN)—Georgia Tech (7-5) over Minnesota (6-6). Cheez-It Bowl—8 p.m. Today at Tempe, AZ. (ESPN)—California (7-5) over TCU (6-6). Independence Bowl—12:30 p.m. Thursday at Shreveport, La. (ESPN)—Duke (7-5) over Temple (8-4). Pinstripe Bowl—4:15 p.m. Thursday at New York City (ESPN)—Miami (7-5) over Wisconsin (7-5). Texas Bowl—8 p.m. Thursday at NRG Stadi...
For the Record Debby Schamber Now that the Christmas holidays have passed, it's time to prepare for the future by starting the new year healthier by preventing the flu. The timing of flu is unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Seasonal flu viruses can be detected year-round; however, seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue to occur as late as May. Flu activity most commonly peaks...
Dave Rogers For The Record Barry Burton says he encountered surprises from the minute he took the job as Orange County Precinct 2 commissioner in 2015. The surprises continued through his bid for re-election earlier this year, when he was beaten by a margin of two votes by former city council member Theresa Beauchamp in the March Republican primary. “I was surprised a little,” he said in an interview last week. “But I was a little worried going in because too many peopl...
11 COMES TO END--WELCOME 2019 Several weeks ago I made an observation and told the readers to remember where they read it first. Trump was bragging about the greatest economy ever like he was the one who created it. We all know he inherited a growing economy. Obama had predicted if it was cared for, it would continue to grow. Well, Trump didn’t take good care of it. He used it to brag, while causing trade problems with our neighbors Canada and Mexico, and putting tariffs on them and China. He bragged to his ‘Bubba’s’ that h...
Photo: Nathan Miller, 13, of Orangefield, will be at the Bridge City at 10 a.m Friday to read a book “The Leopard Gecko.” He will also bring his gecko named Leo. For the Record Debby Schamber The Bridge City Library is hosting a special event with 13-year-old Nathan Miller and his gecko named Leo. The fun event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday for children 5 to 10 years old. Nathan will read a non-fiction book, "The Leopard Gecko" by Jake Miller. Children will be allowed to...
Photo: Boys and Girls Club members, along with Salvation Army personnel, employees from Printpack Inc., and Rotary Club members share a smile at the Christmas party held recently at the Salvation Army in Orange. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For the Record It was hard to tell if the grown-ups or the youngsters were wearing bigger grins. At the Boys and Girls Club Christmas Party held at the Salvation Army, about 30 students in the after-school program received...
Dave Rogers For The Record Chad Jenkins got the Christmas present he was hoping for. Wife Windee bought him a new judge’s robe. Jenkins will be wearing it on New Years Day when he takes his oath of office as Orange County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. And he’ll wear it, hopefully, for many years to come. The ceremony for the county’s newly elected officeholders will take place at 2 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 128th District Courtroom in the Orange County Courthouse. “I’ve been shad...
Photo: Front Row L to R: Dave Rogers, Roy Dunn, Stephanie Roberts, Nova Dee Strickland, Sandra Price and Alice Hartsfield; Standing 2nd Row L to R: Joe Kazmar, Judge Joe Parkhurst, Tax Assessor Karen Fisher, Pete Fredrick, Joel Steirman and Judge Rodney Price; Back Row L to R: Pam Honeycutt, Judge Dean Crooks, Judge Derry Dunn, Commissioner Johnny Trahan, Commissioner Barry Burton and Gary Stephens Photo by Lawrence Trim The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a smaller group than...
Clinton “Tony” Fuselier, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Mamau, Louisiana, on October 3, 1944, he was the son of Wedry Fuselier and Irene (Guillory) Fuselier. Clinton was a lifelong Bridge City resident, and was the area business and owner-operator of Cajun Corner Furniture and Cow Bayou Marina. He loved Cajun music, spicy food and cold beer. Clinton enjoyed traveling in his RV. He will be missed by all who knew and...
