Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls between Dec. 22-27: Dec. 22 Missing person, 5828 W. Grigsby Rd., Vidor Burglary of building, 7200 N. Hwy. 87, Orange Theft, 9176 FM 105, Orange Forgery, 929 N. Burton Rd., Orange Sexual assault/child, 2400 block Joe Ln., Orange Vicious animal, 3730 Montrose, Vidor Unusual circumstances, 4650 Rebel Ln./St. Elizabeth Hospital, Vidor Narcotics incident/possession of controlled substance, S. Farragut at 4th St., Orange Disturbance/harassment, 4504 W...
Bridge City Independent School District will host the TPSA High School Law Enforcement & Firefighting Association East Region competition Jan. 15-16. Goody bags are being put together for the 12 sponsors that will be attending. Coupons, gift certificates, promotional items, etc. would be most helpful. The goal is to persuade these folks to eat, shop, enjoy and spend locally as well as to make them feel welcome. Deadline to turn items to go in goody bags is Jan. 11. If you have anything you would like to donate, please call...
William McDaniels Sr. age 88 passed away in Port Arthur, Dec. 27. He was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Madison, In. and served in the US Navy from 1944-1948. William worked under Sheriff Chester Holts as a Deputy at the Orange County Sheriff Department, later retiring from the Nelda C. Stark foundation as a Guard. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge 126, he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus. He was a HAMM radio operator call letters (K5PUD)...
Harriette R. Walters, 92, of Huntsville and lifetime resident of Orange, passed away on Dec. 28, in Huntsville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, Dec. 31, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. Reagan Cooksey, of Northside Baptist Church in Huntsville. A graveside service will immediately follow at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Born in Orange, on Aug. 8, 1923 she enjoyed 92 years of life. She was the daughter of Clarence Teagle Rogers...
The Skin Cancer Foundation Recommends Sun Safety as a Healthy New Year's Resolution The beginning of a new year means starting fresh, particularly when it comes to health habits. In 2016, The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority. Here are four healthy skin guidelines to follow in the new year: 1. Don't Skimp on Sun Protection Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is...
UPDATE - Thanks to social media, Kenneth Morris, 24, of Orange was captured Tuesday afternoon between Toledo Town and Many La. The water supply truck that Morris stole to escape has not been located. According to Sabine County Sheriff, Tom Maddox, someone saw a Facebook post and recognized Morris and turned him in, which led to his arrest. PREVIOUS REPORT - An Orange native who was being held in the Bland Greer Law Enforcement Center in Hemphill escaped Sunday evening. Kenneth Morris, 24, was being held in connection with...
The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 6 - Dec. 12. Sunday, Dec. 6 • Theft in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 20 block of Parkland. • Disturbance in the 300 block of Lake. • Suspicious person in the 400 block of David. Monday, Dec. 7 • Harassment in the 300 block of Quincy. • Disturbance in the 500 block of North John. • Alarm in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. • Burglary in the 100 block of Mann Street. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Circle Drive. Tuesday, D...
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released a post on their Facebook page earlier today stating that a white van has been seen in the Orange area, on John St. and possibly in the Mauriceville area. The man was allegedly trying to lure children to the van by telling them there is a sick puppy in the van. The man driving the van is described as being a white man with a white beard. Sheriff Merritt said he didn't want to alarm anyone, but for the safety of the children in Orange...
Tuesday's meeting of the Orange County Commissioners was canceled due to lack of a quorum, so next week's meeting should have a full agenda. Although commissioners were unable to take any action at the last scheduled meeting for 2015, next week's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, should have the same agenda. This includes the topic of carrying a handgun various Orange County courtrooms and facilities. The item on Tuesday's agenda was to discuss and possibly take action on authorizing the placement of signs regulating the carr...
Jennifer Clarke - for The Record As the New Year approaches, flags begin to fly and lights begin to blare at the local firework stands. And for many people, even in the Orange and Bridge City communities, fireworks are a staple celebrating the coming of the New Year. The bright colors, the loud pops and booms, and the swirl of flames is a stimulating and exciting experience, perhaps matching the anticipation of opportunities ahead. But fireworks are heavily regulated, and for...
Members of the Smith family from Orangefield pass out free white crosses to passers-by this past Monday morning in a parking lot in front of Walmart in West Orange. The Smiths are part of Turning Point Church in Vidor, which has been passing out the crosses for many weeks. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Faith and religion are subjects some people prefer not to discuss in order to avoid conflict, but, for others, it is something to be shared because it is part of who they are. This pa...
City leaders have opted to follow state law in prohibiting firearms in certain locations instead of creating its own resolution. The City of West Orange recently considered the creation of its own specific ordinance regarding citizens in possession of firearms in municipal buildings, but, after a brief discussion, councilmembers opted to take no action and instead follow the lead of state regulations which are already in place. Chief Mike Stelly of the West Orange Police Department, who also serves as the city manager,...
The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 6 - Dec. 12, 2015. Sunday, Dec. 6 • Burglary in the 3200 block of Lancelot. • Assist other agency in the 800 in the Memphis. • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Strickland. Monday, Dec. 7 • Suspicious person in undisclosed block of Strickland Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 9 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. Thursday, Dec. 10 • Assist other agency in the 700 block of Albany. • Alarm in the 1900 blo...
Texas rock outfit ZZ Top will perform at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Tickets are $65-$80 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Several others shows have recently been added to the Golden Nugget 2016 lineup. Photo courtesy of LocalMusicGuide.net That "Little Ol' Band from Texas" is headed across the border for a showcase in Southwest Louisiana. The Texas rock trio known as ZZ Top will perform Saturday, April 23, 2016, inside the Grand Event...
The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange will hold a fried fish plate fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm., Thursday, Jan. 7. Plates are $8 and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, Jan. 6 and before 9 am Thursday, Jan. 7 for orders and deliveries....
Jack Dallas, West Orange-Stark quarterback, was named the Record Newspaper's Most Valuable Player for 2015. Mark Dunn - For The Record The Record Newspapers are proud to announce the 2015 All-Orange County Football Team. The team combines players selected from all Orange County’s football teams and is likely the best collection of football players in Texas. The team includes football players from three Orange County playoff teams and is highlighted by state champions the W...
Captain Dickie Colburn - For The Record “This isn’t what I wanted to do,” snapped Wayne Hollier while glaring at me with an incredulous look on his face. At that moment he was huffing, puffing and struggling to get even one leg into the stocking waders. Having seen him only twice in the past thirty years, I had taken no chances and thrown a pair of large and x-large waders in the rod locker. It proved to be a good decision as even the largest pair provided a marginal fit at best. While he is now, by his own admission, appro...
The only small things about the ambitious Neighborhood Fishin' program recently initiated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is that it benefits "small fry" (Texas kids), and some of the fish they can now catch. What was started as a pilot program in 2004 and 2005 has become a favored child of the Inland Fisheries Division. Eleven metro areas are currently served on 17 active lakes. See neighborhoodfishing.org. TPWD points out that game fish will continue to be...
Bowl Games This Week BIRMINGHAM BOWL Today 11a.m. at Birmingham, AL. (ESPN)—Auburn (6-6) over Memphis (9-3). BELK BOWL Today 2:30 p.m. at Charlotte, N. C. (ESPN)—Mississippi State (8-4) over North Carolina State (7-5). MUSIC CITY BOWL Today 6 p.m. at Nashville, TN. (ESPN)—Louisville (7-5) over Texas A&M (8-4). HOLIDAY BOWL Today 9:30 p.m. at San Diego, CA. (ESPN)—Southern Cal (8-5) over Wisconsin (9-3). PEACH BOWL Thurs. 11 a.m. at Atlanta, GA. (ESPN)—Florida State (10-2) over Houston (12-1). ORANGE BOWL (Semifina...
Texans Have Come A Long Way The Houston Texans looked anything like a possible playoff-bound team during the first two months of the season when they started off at 2-5, which included two games where they trailed by more than 40 points before halftime. To say “they’ve come a long way baby” would almost be an understatement as the Texans enter the final week of the 2015 National Football League season in first place in the AFC South Division with an 8-7 record and optim...
Captain Chuck Uzzle - For The Record For months the faithful waited in anticipation for opening day and in what seems to be the blink of an eye the 2015-16 duck season is just about gone. With a few weeks to go before the end many water fowl hunters have resorted to road trips to get that last little fix in before the party ends. For many hunters the coast has been the destination, especially the Rockport and Port O’ Conner areas since they have been covered up with ducks for most of the season. The stories about rafts of red...
Evelyn Brandon - For The Record When it's cold, I love soups and savory meals. I'm not sure what it is about soups and chili on a cold day, but it just seems to warm the heart as well as the body. I love chili, but like most people, I don't like it very spicy. I make a simple and very fast chili. It's done in just a few short minutes and can be cooked for as long as you want it to simmer. And of course, you can make it as spicy or mild as you would like to. Mild Chili 2...
Happy 61st Wedding Anniversary Dec. 31, Phyl and Roy Dunn - The Record Staff...
GOODBYE TO THE OLD-WELCOME TO THE NEW 2015 comes to an end on a high note. Christmas day set a record at 82 degrees. “It was the first full moon on Christmas in many years but was hidden by heavy clouds. The economy is strong, unemployment low and gas prices are $1.38 a gallon, lower than when the year began. We used to import 60 percent of our oil, now we export oil. This is just to mention a few things. 2016 promises to be an interesting year. Every four years the country el...
