The Record Newspapers - Hometown News For Orange County, Texas

Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector Karen Fisher has mailed out the property tax bills and homeowners are in for a shock. Their bills are drastically lower this year, even with an... — Updated 11/28/2023

Two members of the Bridge City High volleyball team, which made the playoffs, have earned recognition from the Texas High School Coaching Association for being named to the... — Updated 11/28/2023

Decorating your home with festive lights is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you’re a pro or a novice when it comes to putting up decorations, it’s... — Updated 11/28/2023

The Orange County Sheriff's Office Blue Santa Program accepted a donation by Rodney Townsend. His generosity during the holiday season is incredible and greatly... — Updated 11/28/2023

The Mauriceville Heritage Association is once again hosting holiday activities in North Orange County, including the traditional Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner. The activities... — Updated 11/28/2023

Bridge City is already full of the color red. Add a little green, gold, and silver, and you get a festive mix for the holidays. The city and chamber of commerce are making sure the... — Updated 11/28/2023

Orange County continues to have healthy commercial sales as reflected by the sales taxes collected for the month of September. The Texas Comptroller's Office collects the taxes and... — Updated 11/28/2023

Downtown Orange will be full of characters on Saturday as Santa, Buddy the Elf, and even Mickey Mouse will be part of holiday fun throughout the day and into the evening.... — Updated 11/28/2023

Bridge City graduate Taryn Doiron has earned First Team All-America volleyball honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III (NJCAA DIII). Doiron is a... — Updated 11/30/2023

The recent battle of Highway 105 was won by Orangefield over West Orange-Stark. The Bobcats beat the Mustangs 68-48 in a non-district basketball game on Saturday, November 25, at... — Updated 11/27/2023

The Orangefield boys basketball team has been post season participants the last few years. The Bobcats have a new coach whose goal is to have them continue to play that same... — Updated 11/27/2023

Bridge City just missed qualifying for the boys basketball playoffs last season. The Cardinals have several key players back that gives them the hope for a shot at the post season... — Updated 11/27/2023

Last year was deemed a rebuilding season for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in basketball. With several returning Mustangs to the varsity this could be a very good year for boys... — Updated 11/27/2023

Last year was a history making season for boys basketball at Little Cypress Mauriceville. Matching that excellent record is the goal this year for the Bears basketball team. The... — Updated 11/28/2023

Catherine “Faye” Bellanger, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Groves, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00... — Updated 11/30/2023

Randolph Spotswood Knipp, 90, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 28th peacefully at home in his sleep. He was born in Hampton Roads, Virginia, during... — Updated 11/30/2023

Janice Sue Blue Conley, 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Bastrop, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at North... — Updated 11/30/2023

Amy Carol Anderson, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2023, at her home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas on December 9, 1960, she was the daughter of Lowell Glenn... — Updated 11/30/2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Longron Block, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. There will be a graveside memorial at a later date... — Updated 11/30/2023

Maxine Clark, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2023, at her home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Claybar... — Updated 11/28/2023

Duane Allan Dean, 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Orange. Born in Clearwater, Florida, on May 16, 1961, he was the son of Charles and Mavis Dean. Duane... — Updated 11/28/2023

Thomas Lee Martin, 44, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2023, in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 22, 1979, he was the son of James Martin and Christine (Wessel)... — Updated 11/28/2023

Elwin “Keith” Daniels, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on November 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 25,... — Updated 11/27/2023

Smartphone technology gives donors the option to use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo or PayPal Orange, Texas (November 27, 2023) –The Salvation Army of Orange is making it easy for... — Updated 11/28/2023

Ring in the holiday season with a day filled with merriment, joy and festive cheer at Christmas Downtown in Orange, Texas. On Saturday, December 2, the heart of Orange will... — Updated 11/28/2023

Governor Abbott Calls Fourth Special Session Governor Greg Abbott announced Special Session #4 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that... — Updated 11/28/2023