Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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As the last days of summer are fast approaching and you are trying to fit in one last vacation, why not look at some of the exciting destinations in Texas? You can visit the Texas Travel Guide online at www.traveltex.com to find a compilation of attractions and places to stay all across the state, including your Texas State Capitol. Here are five things happening around your state: - Redistricting Committee I am honored to be appointed by Lt. Governor Patrick to serve on the Texas Legislature's 2021 Redistricting Committee....
The Record It’s been seven long years since the band last performed in Southeast Texas, but hard rock fans can rejoice as Five Finger Death Punch returns this fall. Five Finger Death Punch will perform inside Ford Park Arena in Beaumont on Sunday, Nov. 10 with special guests Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From The Gods. Tickets are $39.50, $59.50 and $79.50 with the floor seating being general admission standing room only and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 26. P...
West Orange – Cove CISD is moving forward with the establishment of a school district police department. Darryl Hunt was announced as Police Chief at last night’s regular meeting of the WOC Board of Trustees. He was sworn in today by Orange County Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner Jr. “After a long extensive search for a police chief, we feel that we have found the best candidate in Chief Hunt. He will assist the district in developing a police department in which all W...
Recently the Mauriceville Middle School Cheerleaders and Mascot attended NCA Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston. They won numerous awards, including a bid to nationals, Technical Excellence in Crow Involvement award, Stunt S.A.F.E. award, spirit sticks three nights in a row, 1 excellent evaluation and 2 superior evaluations. MMS Mascot Layla Hare was nominated and selected to the All-American Mascot Team and received 2 superior evaluations. A Spirit Stick was awarded to...
July 19, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: Sabine Federal Credit Union is expanding into the Bridge City/Orangefield area. July 18th the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was excited to take part in a combined Ribbon-Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremony for Sabine FCU’s new Instant Teller located at 6020 West Roundbunch Road (FM 1442 near Bessie Heights Road). The Instant Teller is technology with personality that can handle all the ATM features you’ve come to love plus a lot more. Using the...
This past week LCM High School Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleader Association (NCA) Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston. LCM Varsity won Top Team Cheer, Top Team Chant, Herkie Team Award, bid to nationals, Stunt S.A.F.E award, spirit sticks each night, and three superior evaluations. JV received the crowd involvement award, spirit sticks 3 nights, bid to nationals, stunt S.A.F.E. award, and three superior evaluations. LCM Mascot Bri Humble received the Unity...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Texas 87 Digital Outdoor Advertising has been named Business of the Month for July 2019. Owner Mark Dunn accepted the award from Ambassador/Board Member Lucy Fields. Award presentation took place at the July Networking Coffee hosted by Merle Norman and Milli Kids Boutique. Texas 87 Digital Outdoor Advertising received an acrylic award sponsored by Sabine River Ford and gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge...
The City of Orange is excited to announce the 2019 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will open to the public at 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 4, at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. The celebration will begin with live entertainment by Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. A spectacular fireworks display will begin immediately following the concert at 9 P.M. Concessions and kids activities will be available on site. This event is...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The “Dio Returns US Tour 2019” arrived in Southeast Texas this past Sunday, June 22, 2019, with a performance inside the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont to celebrate the life of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio through a state-of-the-art holographic image of the artist, while the music was performed live by former bandmates and peers. Several hundred area hard rock fans enjoyed musical selections, which included tunes from his time as the voc...
June 24, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was excited to take part in a combined Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Best Hospice Care of Texas on June 20, 2019. Owners Jennifer and Chris Burch cut ribbons from the Bridge City, Port Arthur, Nederland and Beaumont Chambers of Commerce to celebrate Best Hospice Care’s 3 year anniversary and new location at 3120 Fannin in Beaumont. Best Hospice Care of Texas educates and guides families with the information a...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the new location and owners of A Little Bit Gaudy. Owners Richard and Shawn Vassar are excited to announce their new business here in Orange County, where they will be holding the grand opening this Saturday, June 22nd from 10am-3pm. Door prizes, give aways, refreshments, and specials will be offered, so be sure and stop by! A Little Bit Gaudy is a unique boutique that offers...
Photo by Troy Jones Legendary rock outfit REO Speedwagon performed a spectacular 90-minute set of classic hits and gems during its concert at inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La, which included songs “Keep On Loving You,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Ridin’ the Storm Out,” as well as “In Your Letter,” “Time for Me to Fly,” and “Take It on the Run....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Father of the Year Contest and received several nominations, all of which were for very deserving fathers. After careful consideration by the Father of the Year Committee, Cody Hogden was awarded the honor. Cody was presented his gifts at the Bridge City Chamber’s June Networking Coffee hosted by Gateway CDJR where Mayor David Rutledge read aloud the City of Bridge City’s official proclamation naming Hogden as 2019 Fat...
The WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus will begin visiting local neighborhoods on Monday, June 10. The Mustang Activity Bus will distribute books and serve a hot meal to students through a weekly neighborhood schedule. Guest readers will read a book to children each day. The bus will serve students at the following locations Navy Park, Orange Church of God, Sabine Park (Oaks) Apartments, and Ridgemont Park Apartments. Mustang Read & Roll Book Bus Stops: Monday: Navy Park, 415 Morrell Blvd. Tuesday: Orange Church of God, 1911...
The Record One of the most popular bands of the 20th century is headed back to Southwest Louisiana to help heat up the summer music circuit. REO Speedwagon will perform on the stage of the Grand Event Center at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., at 8:30 p.m., Friday, June 14. Tickets are $55-$85 each and available online at www.goldennuggetlc.com for ages 21 and older. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. REO Speedwagon has been a musical force for the better part of five...
The WOS High School Class of 2019 has been awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships. The scholarships were presented at a special program in mid-May; and, scholarships are still arriving. At the Senior Scholarships and Awards program, honor graduates were also announced, Mr. & Miss WOS High School honorees were recognized, as well as recipients of the WOS High School Principal’s Award. Class of 2019 West Orange - Stark High School Honor Graduates are as follows: V...
Orange County Commissioner Johnny Trahan will be the guest speaker for the Golden K Kiwanis meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 9:30 a.m., in the Orange Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. The public is invited, and light refreshments will be served. Meanwhile, Lynae Sanford, Managing Director of the Lutcher Theater, will speak and show clips from the 2019-20 season of the Lutcher on aWednesday, June 12, 9:30 a.m., in the Salvation Army Building Meeting Room, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. Please plan to...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held the Second Annual Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Beaumont on Saturday. Stella Claire Scales, granddaughter of James B. Scales, is seen above on the Scales family golf cart during the event. The golf tournament's first place team was Ritter Forest Products....
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Triangle Rescue Standby at 3875 IH 10 in Orange Texas. Owners Ron and Becky McAnelley, and Lance and Ashley Fitts are excited to announce the opening of this facility to service Orange County and the surrounding area. The facility is equip to train for Confined Space Rescue Standby, 24/7 Emergency Response, On-site Medical, and Hurricane Preparedness. Training courses include...
- Battleship Texas The Battleship Texas is a historic landmark and is a representation of our nations history. The oldest surviving battleship in America, the battleship took part in some of the most significant battles in both World Wars. In 1945, she carried soldiers and provided support during landings all throughout World War II, including the landings for the battle of Okinawa, which was the final great amphibious assault. When it was retired, it was given to the State of Texas and now sits as a memorial at the San Jacin...
Courtesy photo Country music artist Toby Keith, pictured, will perform at the H2O Pool at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Friday, Aug. 30, while a special hip-hop music event featuring MC Hammer and others will take place at the H2O Pool on Sunday, Sept. 1. Rock outfits Puddle of Mudd and Saliva and three others will kick-off the holiday weekend on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a concert at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. The Record The week and...
Congratulations to West Orange-Stark High School Senior, Carolina Arreola, recipient of the Buzzie Gunn Photography Scholarship. Carolina is a student in Lacey Gunn Hale's Advanced Photography class. She is also a student in Meri Elen Jacobs' Journalism class and Kim Smith's Video Productions class....
May 14, 2019 Bridge City, Texas: The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Ricky’s Crawfish Hole & Southern Cooking in Bridge City on May 14, 2019. Owner Ricky Berry cut the ribbon to commemorate the occasion. Ricky’s Crawfish Hole & Southern Cooking is locally owned and operated by Ricky Berry and family. Ricky’s has all your favorite Cajun dishes like gumbo, etouffee, BBQ crab, crawfish and so much more. They also have daily speci...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Brenda Scales, recently retired Community Development Coordinator for the City of Bridge City, has been named May Employee of the Month. Brenda accepted her award from Ambassador/Board Member Lucy Fields, at the chamber’s May Networking Coffee hosted by Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant. Brenda received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total I...
The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its last meeting of the season on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesley UMC, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. Our guest speaker will be TRTA District 5 Legislative Chair Charles Starcke, who will bring us up to date on the activities of Texas Legislature. Charles will inform the group about bills affecting TRS and all retired teachers. We will hold a covered dish luncheon, themed "School's Out!". Hostesses for this event are Doris Wilson, Judy Colebrook, Bettie...
