Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Photo: Marc Walraven, senior storm surge barrier adviser for the Dutch infrastructure and water management agency, explains to Texas officials how the Netherlands protects its citizens with a multi-billion-dollar system of barriers and sea gates on Feb. 20 in Galveston. Dave Rogers For The Record Never let it be said that Orange County leaders don’t know where to find people with answers to their problems. And when it comes to water management, you go to the go-to guys on t...
Photo: The 2020 winners of the school-level competition held February 20, 2020 at West Orange – Stark High School: (Left to Right): Jasmine Smith: 2nd place, Declamation; Rayne Keith: 1stplace, Declamation; Lance Parks: 1st place, Interpretive Reading; Trinity Brown: 2ndplace, Interpretive Reading. The following West Orange-Stark High School students Rayne Keith and Lance Parks earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level f...
Local student angler, 11 year old Keagan Trahan of Bridge City, is all smiles as he cashed in on a tagged bass worth $1500.00 while recently on a trip to Toledo Bend. Capt. Chuck Uzzle For the Record The annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for every year, otherwise known as Spring Break, is almost here. During this week off from the rigorous demands of reading, writing, and arithmetic you can rest assured that a cry will rise up from the masses that there is n...
Photo: Kollyn Brown of LC-M was a winner at Orangefield in the shot put. There are plenty of bouquets and rose ceremonies to conduct as The Bachelor is about to start in another part of our house. So let’s pass out a few roses. First, to the BISD for bringing back its meet ast weekend after 30 years of the YMBL Relays. Second, to the BISD for calling it the Ed Taylor Relays. Ed would be humbled to have it named after him. Seven new girls area leaders and eight new boys area l...
February 28 (Beaumont) – The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Bear golf team took part in the Beaumont ISD Larry Paine Memorial Tournament at Henry Homberg Golf Course. LCM finished with a season best 312 to win the team division by seven strokes. Hardin-Jefferson (319) finished 2nd and Deer Park finished 3rd with a 327. Jack Burke continued his solid play as he fired a 1/71 to win the tournament for the third consecutive year. Senior Mason Sterling had his best t...
The Lady Battlin’ Bears took the WIN over the East Chambers Lady Buccaneers 6-0. Alyssa Ammons had 1 goal assisted by Makenzie Holland; Makenzie Holland had 2 goal assists made by McKenzie Freeman and Semma Ahaltri; & Belle Fisher had the Hat Trick with 3 goals. Shut out by the defense and goal keeper Matalyn Hill. From LCMHS soccer coach Jasmine Figueroa...
The Bridge City/ Orangefield Rotary awarded Matthew Hazen as their Orangefield February Student of the Month. Proud parents are Kim and Danny Hazen. Pictured are Shaun McAlpin - Superintendent, Katie Bowers - family, Matthew - student, Mark Bunch - Rotarian and Carissa Bonnin - Counselor....
The Bridge City/ Orangefield Rotary Club honored Brindin Shomo as the Rotary February Student of the Month. Pictured are Brindin - student, family members - Shay Garren, and Chala Plessella, Nikki Harris - Counselor. Back row Todd Lintzen - Superintendent, Mark Bunch - Rotarian and Tim Woolley - High School Principal....
Students at Orangefield Elementary enjoyed watching and interacting with Kyle Compton fromThe NED Show. “The NED show provides common learning themes – preventing bullying, building relationships, achieving excellence, test prep, growth mindset and healthy choices.” Every student received a yo-yo to learn their very own yo-yo tricks. It was a great day to be a Bobcat!...
Photo: Rodeo Day parade Maverick Gonzales and Colt Donnaud Kindergarten students at Orangefield Elementary had Rodeo Day on Friday. Students participated in a school wide parade, and topped it off with activities and games. It was a root-n toot-n good time, and fun was had by all! Photo: Sack races Rody Hussey and Colt Donnaud...
Dave Rogers For The Record The Mooney Train rolled across Orange County Tuesday as Constable Lane Mooney defeated Sheriff’s deputy Rob Strause in a down-to-the wire race to become Sheriff. The final total showed 6,991 votes for Mooney, 6,457 for Strause, a margin of 52% to 48% in the Republican Party Primary. The going was a little easier for Rex Peveto, the son of former State Rep. Wayne Peveto. He defeated Michael Catt 7,887-5,479 (59%-41%) in a contest to replace r...
February 24 (Village Mills) – The Lady Bears played in the two-day Regional Preview in Huntsville Friday and Saturday and were back at it Monday morning as they teed it up in the Warren Invitational at Wildwood Golf Course. LC-M finished 3rd overall with a combined score of 438. The Hardin-Jefferson girls won 1st with a score of 390 and Bridge City was 2nd with a 433. Montana Dileo led the Lady Bears with an 83 to take 2nd place and Neely Wozniak fired a 90 to finish fourth o...
Photo: Orangefield School board president Dr. Ron Risinger, left, listens as Superintendent Shaun McAlpin gives his monthly report on the state of the district during the Monday, Feb. 24 meeting. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Chad Coulter, all-state football player, teacher and coach, offered “the best of what Orangefield has to offer” and exemplified “the true meaning of Bobcat Spirit,” 2017 Orangefield High graduate Emily Graffagnino said Monday...
Photo: Alex Edgerly, D.D.S. (Left) was welcomed by John Hackbarth, D.D.S. (Right) into his dentistry practice in Bridge City in January. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Alex Edgerly, D.D.S., an Orange County native, was welcomed home in January. He joined the Bridge City dentistry practice of John Hackbarth, D.D.S. "I am beyond thrilled to be given the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Hackbarth,” stated Edgerly in a letter going out to the entire practi...
Photo: Jenna McCorvy and Dax Rodgers, Colton Smith, Dakota Posey and Gavin Fountain. Coach Brett Nicholson is in front. On February 14, LCM Tennis team won more shiny medals at the Vidor Varsity Invitational. Gold medal winners were Colton Smith, for Boys Singles, Gavin Fountain and Dakota Posey won the Boys Doubles and Dax Rodgers and Jenna McCorvy won Mixed Doubles...
Photo: Sheriff candidate Rob Strause, left, ex-wife Janois Grizzaffi and her current husband, Mark Grizzaffi have teamed up in the life of Orangefield student Cody Strause and now Janois is helping her ex-husband in his political campaign. Dave Rogers For The Record Dave Rogers For The Record Janois Strause Grizzaffi has worked for three different Orange County sheriffs but says she won’t work for her ex-husband if Rob Strause is elected this year. That’s because she’s retir...
RECORD PHOTOS: Dave Rogers Photo: Orange City Councilman Brad Childs explains his opposition to the way the Texas Department of Transportation is dealing with the Adams Bayou Bridge in the department’s expansion of Interstate 10 from four to six lanes. Dave Rogers For The Record Orange City Councilman Brad Childs was not shy about voicing his frustration about reconstruction plans for the Adams Bayou bridge proposed by the Texas Department of Transportation. At an i...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Angela Jones as the outstanding Employee of the Month for Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD. Angela is a genuinely kind, caring, loving individual. She displays Christ's love in all she does. She goes out of the way to serve others by bringing food to your home when you're sick and a thoughtful gift when you're feeling down. She always has an encouraging word. Congratulations Mrs. Jones for being and exceptional...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presenting a certificate for Student of the Month for Deweyville ISD to Anthony Lane Totino. He is characterized by is teachers as an all around nice guy who is trustworthy and fun to be around. He makes good grades and is a very polite and is a respectful young man. Anthony is a member of the National Honor Society, UIL, and Basketball team. After graduation he plans to attend Texas State. Congratulations Anthony...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Mrs. Carla Jordan as the outstanding Employee of the Month for Deweyville ISD. She is a proud Louisianan with 28 years teaching experience, all of which has been in Deweyville, Texas. She is currently the department head of the ELAR department. She is an excellent teacher and is a great cook. She is married with two children, Nick and Skylar. Skylar attends the University of Texas. Congratulations Mrs. Jordan for being...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presenting a certificate for Student of the Month for Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD to Zoe Levens. “Whether in the classroom or on the court, Zoe is always a hard worker that finds success in both places. She is a very positive young lady, often carrying a smile wherever she goes.” --Jeff Collier AP Stats Teacher. “One word, GENUINE. Zoe has a genuine love for her team. She works hard without being asked to and w...
The Record Legendary rock band Foreigner rocked the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., this past weekend (Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020) in front of a capacity crowd. Although the band was without the services of founding member and guitarist Mick Jones at this event, the group had the audience on its feet from start to finish with a setlist full of hit songs and rock anthems such as "Double Vision," "Dirty White Boys," "Cold as Ice," "Juke Box Hero," "I Want to Know What...
TALE OF THE TAPE Orange County Sheriff candidates Jimmy Lane Mooney Age: 55 Work history: 32 years in law enforcement, member of Texas State Guard Education: Vidor High School Family: Wife Michelle, sons Marshall and Matthew Outside Activities: owner of Mooney Boys Jiu Jitsu, member of Vidor First Baptist Church Rob Strause Age: 52 Work history: 25 years in law enforcement, 10 in the military Education: Lamar Regional Police Academy. Family: Son Cody Outside Activities:...
For the Record Even before I knew what it meant, I can remember celebrating Mardi Gras. It was a special day for us South Louisiana Cajuns. Most communities had their own way of celebrate Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of the Lenten season. Large communities like New Orleans and Lafayette held a carnival with hundreds of costumed children, clowns, ballerinas, large parades and lots of fanfare. Few of us rural people ever attended those festivals. For the country folks,...
KAZ’S KORNER Four years ago, my grandson Logan Smith found out at West Point that every first-year Plebe must participate in a competitive event. He called me and said he decided to participate on the men’s boxing team. I reminded him that he was a heavyweight and may have to face 6-8, 300-pound opponents built like gorillas. I told him his best sport was baseball and convinced him to walk on as a pitcher. The only advice I gave him was to throw hard and throw strikes. Logan must have heeded my advice because he was the onl...
