Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Dora “Dodi” Pearl Monceaux, 68, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Pastor Charles Empey, of Cove Baptist Church in West Orange, Texas. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:0...
Saturday’s Game 6 appeared to be a battle of which closer can cause the most damage to his team. As usual, whenever a big game loomed and Houston Astros’ manager A.J. Hinch summoned his ace closer Roberto Osuna from the bullpen to save the important game, the reliever fell flat on his face and pitched as if it were batting practice. That mishap occurred last Wednesday after fire-balling Gerrit Cole had pitched seven scoreless innings against the New York Yankees and left the game with a slender 3-0 lead. The eighth inning was...
The Orange County Master Gardeners will have FREE programs on Saturday, Nov. 9, talking about planting bulbs, decorating terra cotta pots and a plant swap for those in attendance. The programs will run continous from 9AM - Noon. You are asked to bring 3 small unusual plants for the swap to trade for other unusual plants. Please register at https://txmg.org/orange/event/symposium-on-bulbs-and-garden-art-and-plant-swap/ . Questions can be referred to 409 882-7010....
Photo: Don Carona, general manager of the Orange County Drainage District Dave Rogers For The Record Upset Orangefield-area homeowners listened glumly Monday night as Orange County, state and federal officials made it clear there’s no quick fix to flooding. Then, from one of the 150-plus folks that filled up the Orangefield Middle School auditorium a suggestion came that flies in the face of the frenzy of home building and giddy anticipation of a hoped-for $8 billion p...
Capt. Chuck Uzzle For the Record One of perhaps the most anticipated hunting days of the year is upon us; Saturday morning starts off the annual youth hunting weekend in Texas. Young hunters and adults alike look forward to this very special weekend for a variety of reasons. For many young hunters this is their opportunity to take center stage and reap the benefits of all the practice and preparation they have been through during the off season. The trips to the range, the...
Photo: John Martin has volunteered at the Lions Club Carnival since 1966. He is the chief mechanic in charge of keeping all the rides in working order. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record There are six members of the Orange Lions Club that have volunteered at the Lions Club Carnival for 40 or more years each. Between them, they have been serving kiddies burgers and snow cones, helping them on the Merry Go Round or making sure the rides were safe for well ove...
Dave Rogers For The Record Lamar State College Orange is holding its 50th Birthday Bash Tuesday, Oct. 29 and the little school that could has much to celebrate. This week brought the announcement of a fall enrollment of 2,395 students, the highest fall semester enrollment in six years for the two-year college in downtown Orange. The Birthday Bash, originally scheduled for August and postponed by bad weather, will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Tuesday and will be combined with the school’s annual Fall Fest. Festivities w...
Photo: Heather Champion, director of Business Development at Spindletop Center, delivers an annual report and update to the Orange County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record The Orange County Commissioners’ Court has officially cut the cord. After FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, served notice to all Southeast Texas governments that Washington didn’t think Tropical Storm Imelda did enough damage to warra...
Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB,) presented the 4th Quarter Beautification Award to Dr. Thomas Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange (LSC-O). Members of his staff, together with board members of KOCB attended the presentation. Deborah Bednar, president of the county’s beautification organization, said she has long admired the campus landscaping. “It’s inspiring to the community to see that the Future is Bright Orange,” Bednar said, referencing the LSCO slogan....
On Friday Shelbi Whitaker was crowned 2019 Bridge City Homecoming Queen in Larry Ward Stadium. Shelbi was escorted by her father, Bruce Whitaker. It was the highlight of a week long celebration throughout Bridge City as the event brought in alumni from throughout the state and beyond, including the 45th Reunion of the Class of 1974. This Friday Big Red goes back on the road to take on Lumberton. Congratulation to Miss Whitaker and the entire 2019 homecoming court. RECORD...
Friends of Missy Guidry are hosting a benefit on Saturday, October 26th from 10 am - until. The benefit will take place at the American Legion located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange. The benefit will consist of Bar-B-Que Brisket Plates at $10.00 each, 50-50 Drawing, Auction and Raffles. All proceeds will go to Missy for leg braces and other medical expenses. Misty is currently confined to a wheel chair. So come out and support a good cause and enjoy the entertainment of Three Legged Dawg....
I did something Sunday I don’t think ever happened in the six decades I’ve been an avid sports fan. I plopped down in my favorite chair and watched sports on television from the mid-morning NFL pregame shows until after midnight with the Houston Astros’ extra- inning playoff game against the New York Yankees. The meals were eaten in front of the boob tube. The three sport events that had my undivided attention were the NFL games involving Houston at Kansas City where the Texans were a touchdown underdog, the Dallas Cowbo...
St. Mary Catholic School was proud to have Elizabeth Ewing Baptized during a school Mass. Rev. Joseph P. Daleo, Pastor of St. Mary Church, presided at the Mass and performed the Baptismal rite. It was a wonderful blessing for the school to be a part of Elizabeth’s special day! Pictured are Elizabeth with her parents, Jeffery & Crystal Ewing, and brother Preston....
Games This Week LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over SPLENDORA—The Battlin’ Bears played well last week against cross-county rival Bridge City but will have to take it up several notches for their trip to Splendora Friday night. HUFFMAN over BRIDGE CITY—The Cardinals will be up against the district leader and will have their work cut out on this road trip. ORANGEFIELD over HARDIN—This will be an important game for the Bobcats to see if they can rebound from a hard-fought loss. I think they will bounce right back into the winning...
Attached Photo includes, from left: Schneider representative Peyton Loposer, Randy McIlwain-Board of Trustees Vice-President, Marlene Courmier-Board President, Aubrey Milstead-Board Secretary, Doris Jones-Schneider, Phillip Matthews-Director of Maintenance for LCM, Derry Dunn-Board, Stacey Brister-LCM Superintendent, Josh Fisher-Board, Chris Reidel-Board and Tammy Rountree-Board. The attached this is a release from Schneider Electric who partnered with Little Cypress-Mauricevi...
Billy Dean Burnett Sr., 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Gilmer, Texas, on March 3, 1938, he was the son of Johnny...
The Orangefield High School Agriculture Department received a FFA Grants for Growing from Tractor Supply. The money was used to purchase a plasma cutter and miter saw. These items will be used to make projects in the agriculture classes. Pictured are Tim Singleton, Ag. teacher, Sunshine Copeland, grant writer, and Corey Sheppard, Orangefield High School Assistant Principal....
Homecoming has arrived this week in Bridge City. The Bridge City Cardinals will host Huffman in the annual homecoming football game to be attended by hundreds of BCHS alumni members and features the Class of 1974. At halftime BCHS will crown it's next Homecoming Queen. Amid all the pomp and ceremony the event deserves all eyes will turn to the 2019 BCHS Homecoming Court. Selected for the court are: (Left to Right) Freshman Daelyn Perry, Sophomore Lyndsie Clark, Junior Destiny...
Photo: Debris from Tropical Storm Imelda is piled high at the curbs on Michelle Street, west of Vidor, Tuesday afternoon. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County Judge John Gothia began and ended Commissioners’ Court Tuesday with two pleas regarding debris left by Tropical Storm Imelda. He asked for homeowners to be patient. And be safe. “We’ve got some neighborhoods where the debris piles are so high along the streets that it’s pretty much tunnel...
On Friday Jocelynn Myrick has been crowned the 2019 Orangefield Bobcat Homecoming Queen beneath a spectacular fireworks display at F.L. McClain Stadium. Jocelynn was escorted onto the field by her father, Brett Myrick. Following the homecoming festivities Miss Myrick and her classmates on the homecoming court were escorted around the stadium in a convertible motorcade. The Orangefield Bobcats would go on to win the night by defeating East Chambers 28-23. This Friday Bridge...
Photo: Addie Wallace poses with what is left of her Lions Club memorabilia after Harvey. She was honored last year for her years of service to the Lions Club. She helped Pat Appel develop the original popcorn ball recipe that was used in the past at the Lions Club Carnival. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record The Lions Club Carnival is filled with tradition and has delighted children for over 70 years. The delight continues starting tonight as the carnival b...
Constable Lane Mooney, left, and Deputy Constable Matt Ortego have worked together in the Precinct 4 office. Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County’s newest commissioner and a four-term judge at-law face competition next year and a candidate for constable brings light to a quirky law. Working backward, campaign treasurer designation filings at the Elections Administration Office show: * Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Matt Ortego has filed to be Precinct 4 Constable; *Assistant...
Lions Club members Rusty Honeycutt, left, and James Wickham, check out the Tilt-A-Whirl ride Tuesday in preparation for the 79th Annual Orange Club Charity Carnival at Lions Den Park. Barring a rainout, ribbon-cutting is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, with the fair opening at 6:30 p.m. The two weekend event is set to run Oct. 16-19 and Oct. 23-26....
KAZ’S KORNER After getting “Verlander’d” in the first game and “Cole’d” in Game No. 2, the Tampa Bay Rays returned home with their backs against the wall and completely turned the tables on the Houston Astros Monday in Game 3 of the American League Division Series with a convincing 10-3 victory. The Rays jumped on the Astros’ No. 3 starter Zack Greinke Monday, pounding three home runs which accounted for all five runs off the crafty right-hander, who lasted less than four innings. In the meantime, Ray’s starter Charlie M...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Peyton Beebe. Peyton was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador/Board Member, Rani Dillow, Mortgage Loan Originator at Westin Mortgage Group, at the October coffee hosted by Trendz. Peyton is the daughter of Patrick and Cindy Beebe. Peyton’s awards and honors include: National Honor Society 2018-present and the Rotary You L...
