Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Photo: First Baptist Church Bridge City's Pumpkin Patch is open for business. Pictured is Pastor Keith Royal at one of several photo op settings at the patch. RECORD PHOTO:PENNY LELEUX Penny LeLeux For The Record When Pastor Keith Royal came out of retirement to join First Baptist Church Bridge City he brought some of the traditions he started at Winfree Baptist Church with him. October 1 was opening day of First Baptist Church Bridge City’s first Pumpkin Patch. They have w...
Photo: Athanase “Junior” Benoit has struggled lately to complete simple tasks because he lacks both official government ID and a birth certificate. But he’s hoping to solve that. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Catch-22 was a Joseph Heller novel written about flyers in World War II dealing with a no-win bureaucracy. Piloting an airplane is about the only thing Athanase “Junior” Benoit didn’t do for his country while serving in the Navy, Air Force, Army...
Dave Rogers For The Record The good news for Orange County folk who follow local meetings is that the tax rates went down for most property owners. The bad news is coming to your mailbox at the end of the month. That’s when Karen Fisher, Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector, sends out the 2019 tax statements telling how much taxpayers owe all the entities in which they live. The owner of an “average homestead” can add more than $200 to last year’s bill in new county, city an...
Cutline: Ryan Smith, CEO of the Utah-based Recyclops, appears before Orange County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday afternoon to detail a new recycling program. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County Commissioners opened the 2020 fiscal year Tuesday by saying so long to a company many regard as a millstone – Way Services. After talks going back as far as 2013 with the company, the county entered into a $5 million agreement in July of 2016 for new HVA...
The BCHS Classic Cardinal Reunion has sent invitations to the class of 1957 - 1969 for the Reunion to be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The event will take place at the BC High School Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm with special entertainment by Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois. Your tickets are $18 per person and you can forward payment to: BCHS Alumni Association, PO Box 1066, Bridge City, TX 77611 or call Darrell Segura to hold your ticket at door @ 409-720-9999....
Yes, I am presenting you with a recipe I composed. I like it because it is comfort food. I also think it is pretty good. One reason I enjoy soups and stews so much is that I feel like I am creating a food item, kind of like an artist creates a piece of work. It really is fun for me to cook! Now, go cook, my friends! Equipment needed: Large soup or stew pot with lid Large spoon for large pot Measuring cup Measuring spoons Knife Cutting board (for cutting chicken breasts)...
Maria Christina “Chris” DeLeon, 71, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2019, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Orangefield, Texas. Officiating will be Father Michael Strother. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Clayb...
Dave Rogers For The Record The City of Orange signed off on a 2020 budget Tuesday that includes more than $500,000 designated for improvements to Lions Den Park. According to Cheryl Zeto, city finance director, that money is on a list of projects city council wants to undertake in the next several years. She said that in addition to repairing or totally replacing the 20-year-old wooden playscape built by community volunteers in 1999, the money was earmarked for other projects...
Photo: Students at Mauriceville Middle School explore the ups and downs of water damage left behind by Tropical Depression Imelda in the school gym. PHOTO Courtesy of Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD. Dave Rogers For The Record Little Cypress-Mauriceville school officials are hoping the third time is the charm when it comes to rebuilding Mauriceville schools. Orangefield schools officials are hoping the roads are dry for Thursday’s bus runs and school officials at West O...
Dave Rogers For The Record One of Orange’s fastest growing small businesses quickly has fermented into a wrath over grapes. But a Monday night Orange City Council workshop appeared to chill the whine between the owner/operator of Free State Cellars winery and owners of three neighboring homes. Neighbors Myra Alexander, John and Susan Shields, and Andy and Simmye Griffin wrote to the city in August requesting a total of 29 “no parking,” “Trucks Prohibited” and 25-mph speed limi...
Photo: The first three days of shooting for "Spindletop:The Beginning" took place at Heritage Village in Woodville this weekend. There is one day of shooting left to be done on a ranch in Kountze. There are a number of Orange Countians in the cast and crew. Pictured L to R: Travis Myers, director of photography, John Frederick as Corp. Henry and writer/director, Jason Leal. RECORD PHOTO:Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Being retired Navy, John Frederick loves it when...
Dave Rogers For The Record “Skated” was the word most often heard in the aftermath of last week’s Tropical Depression Imelda. Unless you were among the unlucky ones that didn’t. Seven out of eight City of Orange city council members and employees polled Monday night escaped home flooding from the storm that dumped more than 20 inches in a 24-hour period on much of the county, more than 30 inches on some. Jennifer Krummel, assistant to the city manager, was near tears, however...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District has once again been affected by a flood due to tropical storm Imelda. District administrators met on Sunday afternoon to determine how soon students and staff can return to school. After evaluating both Mauriceville Elementary and Middle, it was determined that we start school again on Thursday, September 26, if at all possible. If arrangements cannot be made for Thursday, an alternate date will be given parents no later than Tuesday, September 24. Staff who are able, will...
Former Orange County Judge Pete Runnels has resigned as mayor of the City of Pinehurst. In a brief letter dated Sept. 19, Runnels, 76, informed Pinehurst City Council and Administration that he will be retiring as of Oct. 3, 2019. He was in his seventh term as mayor of Pinehurst. Previously, Runnels served two terms, from 1976 to 1983, as Orange County judge. Mayor-Pro Tem Dan Mohon has been leading council meetings the past two months, during a prolonged absence by Runnels, who was hospitalized for a time this summer. The...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over CROSBY--I picked a Mustangs upset victory last week without realizing they would fumble three times and fall for that age-old hook- and-ladder play, which was the one Newton used to win the game. The ‘Stangs return home and will decide Friday night against Crosby whether they are a championship team or not. I still have faith in them!! VIDOR over LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE—This inter-county battle features two teams that appear to be headed in different directions as the hosting Pir...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Codie Vasquez, Executive Director of CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, has been named September Employee of the Month. Codie accepted her award from Board member/Ambassador Wanda McGraw, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Wellspring Credit Union, at the chamber’s September Networking Coffee hosted by Wellspring Credit Union. Codie received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total I...
On Friday evening, September13, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville District honored two Distinguished Alumni, a Hall of Fame inductee and three servicemen for the Military Wall of Honor. These LCM graduates and longtime educator were selected by an anonymous District committee for these Little Cypress-Mauriceville Awards. The District has given these awards since 2012, as a way to bring recognition to LCM graduates, graduates and employees who have served honorably in the...
RAINS COME IN BUCKETS A load of rain is headed our way. We have been in a drought so the rain is much needed, however it causes us problems if it rains too much. If your paper gets wet we have plenty available at 300 locations in our trade area. A “Record” is always easy to find. *****I’m way behind and need to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. TARIFFS CAUSED THE GREAT DEPRESSION IN 1930 One of the most important things voters should be concerned about is the roll tariffs will play in our lives....
Dave Rogers For The Record Orange County Commissioners topped off a busy Tuesday meeting with a long-sought pay raise for Sheriff’s Office deputies. The two-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement between the county and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Employee Association calls for a 4% hike in pay for deputies, their first raise since 2013. Also, commissioners approved a 2020 fiscal year budget of $47 million and a 2019 tax rate of 54.2 cents per $100 assessed value. The budget included a 2% hike for the...
Photo: Capt. Eli Tate has offered year-round swamp tours on the Sabine River for over 20 years to people from all over the world. Record Photo: Penny LeLeux Penny LeLeux For The Record Have you ever been eye to eye with an alligator in its natural habitat? People come from around the world to see what the Sabine River Swamps have to offer in flora and fauna. Capt. Eli Tate has been regaling visitors with local history and lore of the Texas/Louisiana swamps for over 20 years. T...
Photo: Juliet Smith of Orange, who has been involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness for many years, is bringing the NAMI Golden Triangle chapter to Orange. Dave Rogers For The Record She knows what it’s like to have questions and now that she’s got some answers, Juliet Smith is ready to share. The Orange woman is bringing NAMI Golden Triangle to a new home in Orange to help Southeast Texans families cope with chronic mental illness. NAMI stand for National Allian...
Photo: With help from other Mustangs, Artevius Samuel pulls Newton's Kevin Watson to the ground. Watson finished the game with only 64 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs Gerry L. Dickert For the Record Newton 20, West Orange-Stark 14 The Newton Eagles are a tough team to beat. West Orange-Stark found that out first-hand this past Friday night as the Mustangs fell 20-14 at Eagles Stadium. The Eagles, the defending Class 3A Division II state champions, currently own the...
Yes, I am presenting you with a recipe I composed. I like it because it is comfort food. I also think it is pretty good. One reason I enjoy soups and stews so much is that I feel like I am creating a food item, kind of like an artist creates a piece of work. It really is fun for me to cook! Now, go cook, my friends! Equipment needed: Large soup or stew pot with lid Large spoon for large pot Measuring cup Measuring spoons Knife Cutting board (for cutting chicken breasts) Ingredients: 3-4 chicken breasts with 4 cups water...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over NEWTON—I’ve decided to pick the Mustangs to do something no other Texas high school has been able to do in the past three years—beat the Newton Eagles and do it up in Newton. After getting beaten soundly last year, the Mustangs have been on a vendetta to avenge that humiliating loss to the Eagles. But the Mustangs will have to play better than in their first two victories. ORANGEFIELD over SHEPHERD—The Bobcats are playing sound football at F.L. McClain Stadium and will need another...
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for our new member Queen Bee Supply, LLC located at 3758 N. 16th St. in Orange. Owners Shawn and Christie Ray are proud to service Orange County and the surrounding area with bee keeping supplies, advice on honey, honey extraction classes, how to handle bee infestations, and so much more. The nearest store other than Queen Bee Supply is in Marshall TX, so this store is a much needed...
