Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City-Orangefield area has a lot going on at the end of the week and people are breathing a sigh of relief as Hurricane Francine moved away from the upper Texas coast. The Bayou Bowl Classic football game between the Cardinals and Bobcats will be on Friday night and the Bridge City Chamber's Hot Air Balloon Glo Festival will be Saturday evening with giant hot air balloons, 11 food trucks, live bands, and performances by high school dance teams. The designation "Bayou...
In the Gilded Age, Green Avenue in Orange was lined with mansions and grand houses. The biggest and most elaborate of the mansions was built by J.W. Link, a lawyer who owned a lumber mill. Link also served as mayor of Orange, but a few years later, moved to Houston, where he became a major land developer and founded the Montrose subdivision. His mansion in Houston, similar to his one in Orange, still stands today and serves as administrative offices for St. Thomas University...
The final week of the Houston Rodeo is this week and there are a lot of big name artists bringing the event to a close for the year. Several concerts have been announced for late summer and fall, such as Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin and Staind, as well as Clint Black. Glance through the list below to find something that appeals to you and visit the full list of concerts online at www.therecordonline.com. March 13 Nickelback, Rodeo Houston, NRG...
Lamar State College Orange and the Stark Foundation are assuring local residents preserve the past while preparing for the future. On Tuesday, under a clear crystal blue sky, the local college had a groundbreaking ceremony outside the old First Baptist Church building on Green Avenue in downtown Orange. "We want to preserve this beautiful building, said LSCO President Dr. Tom Johnson. PDG Architects of Houston has designed a modern style interior to serve as the new Student Su...
Mardi Gras season is in full swing and downtown Beaumont is the place to be this coming weekend with a full slate of fun and live music Thursday through Sunday. Also, the Goo Goo Dolls are returning to Beaumont as the featured artist for the 41st Annual Christus Gala on Saturday, April 20. This concert is a black-tie event and features a variety of sponsorship packages. Individual tickets, if any are available, will go on sale March 4 for $375 each. Visit w...
John William Harrell, 82, passed away on February 2, 2024, at his home in Spring Texas. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiants will be Reverends Murry Ray and David Elms. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church in Bridge City. Bor...
It's 2024 and the new year is off to a hot start with a ton of big shows on the horizon, including the recent lineup announcement of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo taking place in February and March, and the inaugural Big as Texas Festival happening in May in Montgomery. Check out the listings here and visit www.therecordlive.com for the full schedule that is currently available. Jan. 26 Ludacris, Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land Jan. 26 Dale Watson, Scout Bar,...
On a stormy night in November 1957, young Gerald Edwards survived a tornado that destroyed the old Stark High field house where he and seven others were after a Carr Junior High football game. Now, Dr. Gerald Edwards, an esteemed Southern Baptist minister and leader, will recount his survival as one of the testimonies to be heard this weekend during the Christmas Crusade for Christ in the Orange County Expo Center. Each night will include a meal for fellowship and music from...
A landmark historic church building abandoned in 2008 will once again have people congregating. But instead of seeking salvation, they will be seeking education. The domed Greek Revival brick former First Baptist Church on Green Avenue will become a reception center for Lamar State College-Orange. Dr. Tom Johnson, president of LSCO, said last week that the Stark Foundation will be donating the building to the college. The 110-year-old church at 800 Green Avenue is catacorner...
Kenneth Ray Smith, 65, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Corpus Christie, Texas, on February 10, 1958, he was the son of Charles and Eunice (Peterson) Smith. Kenneth was a dedicated and hardworking employee at Optimus S...
(Orange, Texas) The Lutcher Theater will present "My Fair Lady" on Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, TX native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you "The King & I" and "South Pacific," comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loe...
Patsy went home to meet her Heavenly Father March 7, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at Miracle Restoration Revival at 608 Dogwood St. in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Doucet. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Raised in Beaumont, Texas. Born May 1, 1938 came to Orange in: 1978. Patsy loved her 3 children and they loved her dearly. She only had...
The National Broadway Tour of Fiddler On The Roof will play Lutcher Theater on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 7 PM. Tickets start at $35 and are available online at lutcher.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, students, and active military. Call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at (409) 886.5535 for more information or to purchase tickets. Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as Fiddler On The Roof begins a...
“BROADWAY’S FAVORITE MUSICAL” - NY Daily News “ENTIRELY FRESH, FUNNY AND GORGEOUS. A REASON FOR CELEBRATION!” -New York Magazine “ELECTRIFYING! SUPERB.” – The New York Times "MAGNIFICENT! LIFE-AFFIRMING.” – Time Out New York Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Orange, Texas engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Lutcher Theater on Monday, March 30, 2020 7:30pm. Purchase tickets online at Lutcher.or...
ANOTHER WEEK—A LITTLE OLDER Well, as I sit here wondering what I will write about, I think about the Jeffery Epstein death. Some folks are claiming he robbed them of closure. How much more closure can there be than a man killing himself over his misdeeds. Oh well, that’s a whole other story. I’m sure some ladies are entitled to compensation but Attorney Lisa Bloom and her mom, Gloria Alred are worried about missing a big payday. Other lawyers will find clients coming out of the walls. It won’t soon be settled but in the mea...
PICK YOUR POISON To live on the Gulf Coast there is a yearly chance of a hurricane. If a storm comes it blows in and leaves its damage. We make repairs and live until the next time. I predicted we would not have a storm this year. If we do it will be late because of the high pressure due to hang over us. Summer storms don’t come every year, in a dozen years we have been hit by only three major ones. The damage is a far cry from the California fires that leave nothing standing. Fires take every possession but what a person t...
AND THE RAINS CAME When it rained, it poured. We were in a bad drought. As I write this at noon Tuesday, we have gotten slightly over five inches at my Tepee. Unlike the old days, Bridge City subdivisions drain off quicker. The city has really done a good job over the last few years to avoid home flooding problems. There are always some barriers that can’t possibly ever be solved completely, like Hwy. 87 at 1142, Texas Ave. at Roundbunch or Roundbunch at 408. If the rain quits it drains off quickly but mostly the water is t...
HISTORIC SUPER BOWL TO FEATURE LOCAL STAR At one time Jefferson County had more pro football players than any other area in the U.S. In fact, Beaumont was known as the pro football capital because so many players came from the area. It seems every year a local southeast Texas boy is involved in the Super Bowl. This year, in Super Bowl 51, Orange County is represented by Bridge City kicker Matt Bryant. Before Matt was safety Earl Thomas. The late Shane Dronett, from Bridge City, was also a Super Bowler. Then we’ve had Port Art...
RED STATES--BLUE STATES--SWING STATES I had planned to give my predictions for the upcoming presidential election this week however I have doubts about a couple of states. Depending on how they fall makes a big difference on the Electoral College vote which is what I go by. The polls that show Trump and Clinton tied in national polls have noting to do with picking the winner. Al Gore won the popular vote by nearly 2 million votes but lost Florida by 500 votes thus losing the election. There are 538 Electoral College votes,...
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts will present 13 incredible shows for the 2016-17 Performing Arts Season and season ticket packages of 4 or more shows are available online now. For the first time ever, Lutcher patrons will be able to log on to lutcher.org to create their own packages and order season tickets. Individual performance tickets will go on sale Aug. 30. The Lutcher’s 37th Season begins in fall 2016 with a Broadway favorite, that kicks off it’s nat...
Joe Kazmar - For The Record When the Houston Astros’ Cy Young Award winning lefty Dallas Keuchel was asked in spring training this year what he expected in 2016, he replied, “Same old team, it’s just another year, We’re still going to have fun, That’s pretty much it. It’s boring.” Keuchel was right on a couple of predictions because it’s pretty much the same old team and it really is just another year, but I guarantee you, he’s not having any fun. He was awarded the Cy Yo...
Twelve incredible events headline the Lutcher Theater 2016-17 Season! The Lutcher’s 37th Season begins in the fall with a festive outdoor concert followed by a diverse lineup of spectacular shows that promise something special for everyone: Symphony at Shangri La – Sun., Oct. 16 The Symphony at Shangri La, Directed by Maestro, Chelsea Tipton, returns to Shangri La Gardens at the peak of Scarecrow Festival for a festive evening of seasonal nature and magnificent music! Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and soak up the allur...
Local classic rock and southern rock outfit Mixx Fixxer, featuring Wes Day, at left, and Dickey Woodard, will perform at Mackenzie's Pub in Beaumont on Friday night for ages 21 and older. Admission is $7 at the door.Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Fair weather has arrived and there are plenty of great opportunities to get outside and enjoy quality events and festivals, as well as live music, which can be found across the region in the normal outlets as well. Visit...
The Sesame Street gang returns to Ford Park Arena this weekend for its annual visit to Southeast Texas as "Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend" will be featured at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Ford Park box office. Courtesy Photo This week's entertainment schedule has nearly something for everyone with big events such as "Riverdance" in Orange,...
The Lutcher Theater is pleased to announce that WOS kindergartner, Christopher Peck Jr., has been cast as Young Coalhouse in the upcoming Orange engagement of the 2015/2016 National Tour of RAGTIME at the Lutcher Theater. Young Coalhouse is the sweet and innocent boy of Sarah and Coalhouse Walker, Jr. His walk-on role occurs in the final, uplifting moments of the show. Christopher is the son of Lavetreia Roberts and the grandson of Lutcher Facilities Supervisor, Earnest...
