Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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Photo: Catherine Ford Bass owner of Lasetti’s and New To You, Lori Fitkin and Lori Boone from Blessed With a Dress donated prom dresses to Operation Prom Dress. The prom dresses will be given away for free on Feb. 23rd to area girls needing a prom dress. For the Record Prom gives girls the chance to sparkle and shine and feel like a princess for one special evening. But, some miss out on the opportunity because they can't afford the dress. However, Teri Chaffin realized times...
Dave Rogers For The Record Tom Clary plans to be front and center Thursday night when the Texas Department of Transportation holds its public meeting at 5 p.m. at West Orange-Stark Elementary School, 2605 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. He should have plenty of interested company. The purpose of the public meeting is to gather public input on the proposed widening of Interstate 10 from MLK east to the Sabine River. Clary is a homeowner who has made it his purpose since the end of 2017 to make sure he never has his North Orange...
Photo: Lara Sparkman, Orange County parks superintendent, shows off the Texas Historical Commission marker telling the story of Claiborne West, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, near the front of Orange County’s Claiborne West Park. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record In 1977, the King of Rock and Roll died and nearly had Orange County’s soon-to-open park named after him. “The only name we had suggested was Elvis Presley Memorial Park,” says Da...
Almond Crackers, a delicious recipe from Shirley Marshall, probably originated in her native Georgia, but she and husband Dr. Don Marshall have lived in Orange many, many years. Don is a retired Dupont chemist, but currently serves as a Chemistry adjunct instructor at Lamar State College-Orange (LSC-O). Everywhere Shirley, a retired educator, carries these crackers, she has none left because these little rascals are so good! Please give them a try. They are so easy to make. My sweet friend, Diane Grooters of Orange, another...
Thank you, my sweet, little maternal Irish grandma, Tennie Anna (Hill) Mullins, for giving me a love of good old-fashioned potato soup. This is a combination of my grandma's version of potato soup, along with a little of potato soup recipes borrowed from Judy Gunstream, Pat Miller, Tommye Johnson, and Betty Paul. This one is my own, I think, with a little help from the ladies named above, all highly-respected cooks in the community. Grandma loved to make this soup, especially for her only two grandchildren,Karen (Mullins)...
Bill “Mr. Bill” Hardee, 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Robeline, Louisiana, on August 11, 1933, he was the son of Joh...
On Sunday evening, Little Cypress-Mauriceville administrators were made aware of a possible weapon having been brought on the high school campus last Friday. After investigating and interviewing students, the Administration believes the weapon to be a handgun. Administrators have identified the student and the school is following the Student Code of Conduct. The student is not on campus. The District has released information as it has become available to us. Every campus in the district has a method of anonymously reporting...
With Super Bowl LIII only four days away, one would think the media would have total emphasis on Sunday’s extravaganza between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. But some just won’t let the National Football League’s biggest screw-up die. I’m referring to the blown non-call in the NFC Championship two weeks ago that perhaps cost the New Orleans Saints a trip to this Super Bowl. Although Rams defensive back Nickell-Robey-Coleman didn’t do anything wrong on a pass play to Saints wide receiver...
Beverly Jean Keszeg Mixson, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2019, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Keszeg. Burial will follow the service at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Stephen Gredicak and Margaret (...
Dave Rogers For The Record Jefferson Energy made its annual trip to Orange County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday for a required status report on the county’s investment. This time, instead of the usual thank-yous and check presentations, Mark Viator, the company’s director of public and government affairs, added a presentation on how tax abatements can create trickle-down spending to benefit the community. Besides the $2.2 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) the company...
Photo: Stephen Patterson, superintendent, shows members of the Orangefield ISD Board of Directors, renovations made at the high school cafeteria after damage from Tropical Storm Harvey. RECORD Photos: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record A year and a half after Tropical Storm Harvey flooded two of three Orangefield ISD campuses, it’s almost back to normal for the Bobcats. Plus some fancy new trim. The school district has sunk $7.3 million into the rebuild, making some long-n...
Photo: Rocky Bridges was given this apron by his daughter-in-law. He often wears it when cooking. Bridges who is well known for his delicious food will be teaching a cooking class at the local Agrilife Extension Office. For the Record "Cooking is the ultimate giving," said Jamie Oliver, chef and restaurateur. Rocky Bridges, husband, father, Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy and favorite cook to many people will take on a different role when he teaches a cooking class at...
Pic: Bridge City High School art students Kaitlyn Lawrence, Hannah Huff, Lacey Pender and Lauren Brinkley are each seen with their award winning artwork. For the Record For some Bridge City high school students, art is not only fun but can be a competition. A few months ago, Debbie Gregg, BCHS art teacher, took her students on a field trip to a local working ranch. There students saddled and rode a horse. This was all to get the "feel" of the experience. Before leaving, each...
Photo: Former Lamar State College Orange presidents Dr. Michael Shahan, left, and Dr. Joe Ben Welch join current president Dr. Thomas Johnson, right, before the start of the school’s 50th anniversary kick-off celebration on Jan. 23. RECORD Photos: Dave Rogers For The Record Last week’s 50th anniversary celebration for Lamar State College-Orange made national history. That’s because U.S. Rep. Brian Babin read his laudatory proclamation on the floor of the House of Repre...
Photo: Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., talks Tuesday night to citizens interested in a new outdoor sports complex for the city. RECORD Photo: Dave Rogers Dave Rogers For The Record A roomful of Orange citizens turned out Tuesday night to make it clear they want a multi-sport outdoor recreation center in their hometown. “My daughter plays select softball and we go someplace about every weekend for tournaments,” said Tiffany Bell of Orange. “We go to Houston, we go to Beaum...
Art students of Mallory Maunder at Little Cypress Intermediate and Candice Shafer at Mauriceville Elementary participated in a mural project with the Stark Museum of Art on Wednesday, January 23. Each year, the museum sends staff to local elementary schools with a huge outlined drawing and the students complete the drawing by painting assigned portions of the artwork. When each school completes their painting, the Museum has the individual sections made into a banner that...
There are several ways you can try this easy dish. Pick the one that seems the most comfortable for you. Equipment needed:2 medium saucepans1 cooking spoonColander to drain mac andcooked chicken. Ingredients:1 box Kraft mac and cheese w/milk and cheese required OR 1 box Velveeta mac/cheese w/broccoli,1 sq. box frozen chopped broccoli (got at HEB, hard-to-find other places),measuring cup,6 qts. water,1 bag frozen, cooked cubed chicken OR 2 boiled and skinless cubed chicken...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School art teacher, Betsy Kaufman, has announced LCMHS winners in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Art Contest. Three of the students, Kara Olson, Michelle Olson and Julia Iles will have their work on exhibit during the run of the rodeo. Students front row from left are Wavel Hebert, junior- First Place; Kara Olson, senior-Gold Medal; Michelle Olson, senior-Best of Show; Julia Iles, senior-Gold Medal; and Dariah Simmons, senior-First Place. On...
Photo by Anne Payne, Staff Black Russian Bundt Cake from a recipe by Jenny Scarbrough, for Orange County Friends' Newsletter (Modifications by Anne Payne, Staff Writer) NOTE: Coffee flavoring may be substituted for kahlua, if desired. Also, a carbonated cola beverage may be replaced for vodka. Equipment needed: Bundt cake pan, sprayed w/such as Baker's Choice, 2 mixing bowls, electric hand mixer, measuring cup, 2 large spoons to scoop mixed batter into pan and to spoon glaze...
Mike Poutra, a Founding Donor of the LCM Education Foundation, Inc., presented a check to the Board members in memory of Little Cypress High School alumni Ken Lewis and his mother, longtime LCM teacher, Violet Lewis. The check, for $1,966.63, is from the Little Cypress High School reunion group that encompasses classes from 1952 to 1970 for LC High School and this year graduates from some of the first Little Cypress-Mauriceville classes were included. This is the latest of...
A ABILENE, Texas, January 16, 2019 – First Financial Bankshares, Inc. announced today plans to offer assistance to customers affected by the government shutdown. “We are concerned for our customers affected by the government shutdown and are committed to serving as a source of assistance at this time,” said Stephen Lee, President and CEO. “Missing a paycheck can put stress on families across the country and we hope to lessen that burden by aiding those customers in need.” Assistance offered includes personal lines of credit...
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville cheer squad competed at the 2019 UIL State Spirit Championships in Fort Worth and came home with Tenth Place in the state out of 83 cheer teams in the 4A division from across Texas. Cheer Sponsor, Brandy Cricchio said, “We are so proud of their hard work and dedication they put in this year to prepare for the state competition.” Pictured from left to right are: Bottom row: Junior Karli Choate, Sophomore Crystal Malone, Junior Morgan Denman, Fre...
BryAnna Lewis and Kace Smith, members of the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Band program, will perform with the Texas All-State Band Ensembles on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2019 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in San Antonio. BryAnna will perform with the 5A Symphonic Band and Kace with the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble. They were chosen for this prestigious honor through a competitive...
I never had rum cake, rum balls, or anything cooked with alcohol in it until I went to college. My parents just did not cook with it or have it around. Now, my dad smoked about 3 packs of cigarettes per day, so I do not have to tell you that he died when he had just turned 67 from, of course, health complications resulting from those cancer sticks. In college and after, I developed an interest in cooking, so I started out with fruit cake,initially, adding alcohol to it to...
Photo by Anne Payne, Record Staff Tom Posey, center, answers questions from a recent Golden K Kiwanis Club meeting. Debra McCombs, left, and Diane Grooters, right, stayed after the meeting to ask questions regarding Posey's vegetable stand/cookery, called Oza's Diner in honor of Posey's late mother, located under a canopy on MacArthur near Adam's Bayou. Posey is one of nine children birthed by Ms. Oza. Posey grows his produce on acreage in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma,...
