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(ORANGE, Texas) – Orangefield High School students Amber Martinez and Shelby Vogt earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 116th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Orangefield High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Ronald Chevalier,...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Danny Smith of Boren Construction has been named February Employee of the Month. Danny accepted his award from Ambassador Rani Dillow, Loan Originator for Westin Mortgage Group, at the chamber’s February Networking Coffee hosted by Candace Mulhollan, RE/MAX One. Danny was nominated by Rani Dillow, who said, “Danny was a professional during my home repairs after the flood. He always returned my calls in a tim...
Photo: Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, presented County Commissioners Tuesday with the final version of a Tax Abatement Agreement meant to persuade Chevron Phillips Chemical to locate a $5.6 billion plant in the county. RECORD PHOTO: DAVE ROGERS Dave Rogers For The Record The ball is in Chevron Phillips Chemical’s court after Orange County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to OK a 10-year, 100-percent abatement c...
February 14, 2020 Bridge City, Texas - The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced today that B. J. Hanneman has officially resigned from her 5 ½ year post as Director effective February 28, 2020. In her statement, Mrs. Hanneman explained that she will be resuming her full time duties as Office Manager/Co-Owner with Whitetail Construction Services. In Hanneman’s letter of resignation she stated, “I greatly appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to work at the chambe...
Orange Rotary invited the local RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) participants to the Rotary meeting on Tuesday, February 11, as the guest speakers. Little Cypress-Mauriceville Interact juniors Emily Day and Mason Grizzaffi spoke about their experience as campers. Senior Jadyn Stack gave insight as to what it was like to attend as a counselor this year. The camp was held in January at Pineywoods Baptist Encampment for Rotary District 5910 students. “The LCM Interact C...
Surrounded by teammates from football, basketball, school and church on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Ethan McCollum signed to play football with Houston Baptist University. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville senior was named District MVP. He had one touchdown, rushed for 837 yards, passed for 1242 yards, and was named an All-State Academic. Ethan is the son of Aileen and Nathan McCollum....
Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville students will perform in All-State Band and Choirs at the Texas Music Educators conference on Saturday, February 15. Their groups will have three days of rehearsal with their nationally-recognized clinician during the conference. To secure a seat in one of these ensembles, over 72,900 students perform in a number of competitions to earn one of the 1,780 positions. Photo: From left, John Paul Sulak and Darby Watson...
I spent a few days in Houston last week playing in a tournament with my bridge partner Susan Pennington and discovered first hand by people I visited with that many local Houston Astros fans are fearful Major League Baseball may take away their 2017 World Championship. This idea was verified last week by recently-fired Astros’ manager A.J. Hinch in an interview by Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci when he “assumed culpability and expressed contrition for tolerating too much during the 2017 season,” according to Saturda...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The music of the 1980s returns in style on Friday night as hard rock and glam music tribute band L.A. Roxx performs at the Riverfront Parade in downtown Orange as part of the Flashback Parade and Mardi Gras celebration. The Record It’s time to break out the Aqua Net, the neon color shirts and the spandex pants because the ‘’80s are back this Friday. The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce invit...
Bridge City High School has announced the new lineup for the 2020-2021 Strutters Dance and Drill team. Celebrating the announcement are: Seniors: Felicity Matthews, Macy Mouton, Kaylea Smith, Brenna Swanton and Natalie Varney; Juniors: Bridget Brown, Kamryn Carter, Macy Chandler, Madeline Lobb, Halli Malagarie, Santi Pilley, Paige Rogers, Mallory Silva and Brooklyn Wheeler. Sophomores: Laynee Badgett, Annalise Briggs, Chandler Chaffin, Karsyn Guillory, Emily Landry, Audrey...
Dave Rogers / For the Record Troy Pierce, a 40-year Pinehurst resident, says it’s time for him to step up. So he’s running for mayor. Pierce, 55, is among the latest to file for a spot on the ballot in the May 2 local election. “I feel a sense of duty,” he said. “I think it’s time to look at somebody that hasn’t been here [in city government]. It’s time for new blood.” Pinehurst has not held an election in the past two years because no race drew more than one candidate, mo...
Dave Rogers For The Record The 2000 six-way election race for the 163rd District Court bench was the most expensive in Orange County history and the dollars flying in and out in this year’s 163rd District race are just as impressive. Retiring Judge Dennis Powell spent more than $100,000 to defeat five opponents for the open seat, then faced no opponents in four subsequent reelection campaigns. Rex Peveto and Michael Catt, who are squaring off March 3 in the Republican P...
The Flashback Friday Parade Friday at 6:30 p.m. kicks off Orange’s Mardi Gras Weekend, Feb. 14-15. The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the city’s 17th annual Mardi Gras celebration. After Friday’s parade, live entertainment by LA Roxx, an 80s tribute band, will begin at the Riverfront Pavilion, so that parade goers are encouraged to dress in their best 80s attire. The Munchkin Parad...
Photo: Linda Shinkle, owner of Wayside Florist and Gifts, Inc. prepares a bouquet for delivery. Friday is Valentine’s Day, the biggest day of the year for flowers. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Linda Shinkle and her ladies at Wayside Florist and Gifts, Inc. are gearing up for their biggest day of the year: Valentine’s Day. “Roses, roses, roses,” is what Shinkle says is the main seller for the day of love. When they sell out of roses, they will do regu...
Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Rockers Tom Gimbel, at left, and Kelly Hansen, along with the rest of their bandmates in Foreigner, will be performing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Saturday, Feb. 15 for ages 21 and older. A limited number of tickets remain for this event. The Record Legendary rock act Foreigner returns to Southwest Louisiana just in time to help rekindle the romance and the rock. Foreigner will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, which...
Dave Rogers / For The Record Fundraising for John Gothia’s bid to keep his seat as Orange County Judge in a race against a Vidor blueberry farmer has topped $25,000. That’s from a required campaign finance report 30 days out from the March 3 Republican Party primary race. It shows that Gothia added $9,500 in political contributions in the period from Jan. 16 to Feb. 3. Add that to the $14,700 Gothia listed in the Jan. 15 report for a total of $25,200, with $5,000 of that com...
Dave Rogers / For The Record Ernest Bayard is 77, known for his bushy, powder-white “Sam Elliott” mustache, and he supplements his retirement income by selling blueberries and eggs. The Vidor resident says he is running for Orange County Judge “because I feel like I can do some good – whatever good is, whatever the citizens of Orange County allow me to do.” He will be on the ballot in the March 3 Republican Primary election against current County Judge John Gothia. The 58-year...
Dave Rogers / For the Record Former Orange Mayor Dan Mohon has filed to run for a two-year term to remain as Pinehurst’s mayor in the May 2 local election for cities and schools. The 81-year-old Mohon, who was appointed by council last October to replace elected Mayor Pete Runnels after he retired because of health issues, was mayor of Orange from 1988-92. Also filing in Pinehurst was Janet Renee Batt for a two-year term as alderman at large. Neither of the incumbent two-year aldermen up for re-election, Cynthia Adams and J...
Dave Rogers / For The Record While it’s true the Orangefield Bobcats enjoyed one of their winningest seasons last fall in 3A, Athletic Director Josh Smalley welcomes a return to Class 4A. The UIL made it official Monday, releasing the tentative realignment for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. “We know we’re stepping up in competition, but there’s no reason we can’t continue our success,” Smalley said. Last fall, that equated to a 9-1 regular season and 9-2 overall record. Smalley was named Super Gold Coach of the Year...
PHOTO: Outgoing Bridge City of Chamber of Commerce president Beth Arnold presents Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge with the BCCC 60th Anniversary ‘Citizen of the Year’ Award. RECORD PHOTO BY LAWRENCE TRIMM Penny LeLeux For The Record Bridge City’s mayor, David Rutledge, was named “Citizen of the Year” Monday night at the 60th annual banquet of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held at the community center. He was accompanied by his wife – Rebecca; daughters - Kara Hagen,...
Orange County tournament fishermen have enjoyed an incredible start to 2020 thus far.Last week veteran FLW pro, Tommy Dickerson finished second on Rayburn and added another $30,000 to the $300,000 career earnings he has amassed on the FLW circuit. More important than the big pay day, Dickerson’s second place finish earned him an early qualification for the year-end championship event.Rayburn has been slow to give up the usual numbers of heavy weight pre-spawn bass that are game changers thus far, but the Orange pro put t...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Golden Triangle Family Care Center has been named Business of the Month for January 2020. Debbie Khan, Practice Manager, accepted the award from Ambassador/Board Member Elyse Thibodeaux, Owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, at the chamber’s January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. The Golden Triangle Family Care Center received an acrylic award sponsored by Energy Country Ford and gifts f...
Dave Rogers / For The Record At 40 years of age, Sam Carpenter, Jr., looks like he could still run it up the middle for one of the football teams he used to play for. But the longtime City of West Orange policeman says if he’s elected Constable for Orange County Precinct 3, “I’ll be one of the oldest constables in the county.” To be elected, Carpenter must beat Brad Frye, Bridge City’s assistant police chief in the Republican primary election March 3. Frye, who graduated...
Dave Rogers / For The Record Running for a high-paying and powerful office in a contested county-wide election ain’t cheap, as Orange County election campaign filings point out. Candidates for Sheriff, County Judge and the 163rd District Court raised more than $60,000 collectively for their campaigns and spent more than $50,000, according to their Jan. 15 reports. Rob Strause, a sheriff’s deputy seeking to replace retiring Sheriff Keith Merritt in a job that pays $106,080 per...
Dave Rogers / For The Record Cory Mitchell is making his second straight run for Bridge City Independent School District board, filing for the Place 7 seat held for the past 15 years by Mark Anderson. The election, as well as those for all area city councils and school boards – except for Orangefield – will be held May 2. Filing for places on the ballot continue through Feb. 14. Orangefield holds school board elections in November. Mitchell was the first non-incumbent to register to run for the election. A process ope...
