Record, 'celebrities' honor retiring WO mayor
Justice took a lunch break in Orange Wednesday to honor the longtime leadership of retiring West Orange Mayor Roy McDonald. No fewer than eight Orange County judges, three county... — Updated 4/19/2021
McDonald honored at Lunch Bunch Luncheon
Mayor Roy McDonald was honored at the Wednesday's Lunch Bunch at Robert's Steakhouse. *More pictures and information to... — Updated 4/19/2021
John Nickum seeks BC City Council seat
I am John P. Nickum and seeking election for the position of Bridge City, City Council, Place 3 in the May 1st election with early voting beginning April 19th – 27th. I was... — Updated 4/13/2021
OCSO Marine Division providing assistance at Bassmaster Elite Tourney
The Bassmaster Elite Tour is back in Orange for the fourth time and began Thursday morning and will run through Sunday afternoon. The Orange County Sheriff's Office Marine... — Updated 4/13/2021
City awards Recreation Center contract
Orange City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $2.9 million contract to N&T Construction to build the City of Orange Recreation Center. The structure will be built in the... — Updated 4/13/2021
Early voting opens for May 1 election
Early voting for spring 2021 city and schools elections begins Tuesday, April 19 and two Orange County cities could wind up with new mayors. Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., is... — Updated 4/13/2021
Fresh faces at BC Chamber of Commerce-
Kelli Lewis, director of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce shows off the face lift to the BCCC/BC Museum building. Joe Broussard of Alamo Glass installs new windows in the... — Updated 4/13/2021
Against the Ropes: life script to screen
Craig Stilley, of Orangefield, strives to bring his true-life story, focused on boxing, to a network or streaming service. A teaser reel for "Against the Ropes" was shot a couple... — Updated 4/13/2021
Orange comes alive with weekend events
Downtown Orange and the west bank of the Sabine River were jumping over the weekend, filled with folks out to enjoy great weather and fun wherever one looked. "Great weekend!... — Updated 4/13/2021
McDonald: Veteran leader named Person of Year
Roy McDonald was elected Mayor of West Orange 10 years before the Houston Astros played in their first World Series. Or, to put it in Orange County terms, since being elected mayor... — Updated 4/19/2021
District Track results
My guess turned out to be true on the improved numbers at the district meets although the weather is still far from the normal heat that traditionally graces the state meet. That's... — Updated 4/13/2021
Seeing red is not always bad
I have no idea how it happens, it seems like only a few weeks ago summer was so far away and we were in the midst of a mini winter as successive cool fronts continued to remind us... — Updated 4/13/2021
BC student catches big red
Trystin Chapman, 15 yrs old, currently homeschooled but is part of the Bridge City High School fishing team. He has loved to fish since he was a little boy and has spent several... — Updated 4/13/2021
Kaz's Korner
Playing a 60-game schedule without any fans appears to have hurt interest in the major leagues due mainly to the excessive length of the contests believed to be caused by home... — Updated 4/13/2021
Hats Off To Orange County
Last weekend’s Bassmaster Elite tournament held out of the Orange Public Boat Ramp could best be described as a happening. Mother Nature did her part, every volunteer did their part and record crowds packed the park all four... — Updated 4/13/2021
Christie Pushes Deep For Lead In Bassmaster Elite Series Event At Sabine River
With a two-day total of 28 pounds, 15 ounces, Jason Christie of Park Hill, Okla., is leading after Day 2 of the 2021 Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River sponsored... — Updated 4/13/2021
Burke earns spot in Texas Amateur Championship
The Texas Amateur Golf Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf tournaments in Texas. Wednesday, LC-M Bear, and future Texas State Bobcat, Jack Burke played in... — Updated 4/9/2021
Bridge City has changed but it's where the heart is
Bridge City today is far different than it was 62 years ago when the Penny Record first hit the streets in April, 1959. My roots run deep in Bridge City soil. My dad, Clay, first... — Updated 4/13/2021
Down Life's Highway
After what little supper we had was eaten, the chores of another day put away, we gathered on Grandma Avelia's little front porch. She rocked in her favorite rocker holding her... — Updated 4/13/2021
Orange in the 1950s-What a Town!
Orange, Texas in the 1950s was a great place to be a kid. Orange had a burst of prosperity during the World War II years and an explosion of population due to the shipbuilding for... — Updated 4/13/2021
Nancy Claire Hatton, 69, Beaumont
Nancy Claire Hatton, 69, of Beaumont, passed away on April 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Praise Church in Beaumont.... — Updated 4/13/2021
George Reginald Parker, 90, Orange
George Reginald Parker, 90, of Orange, peacefully passed through the gates of heaven on April 11, 2021, at his home in Orange, with his loving wife Shirley by his side. A mass of... — Updated 4/13/2021
Trisha-Lee "Sharp" Dollery, 74, Maurceville
Trisha-Lee “Sharp” Dollery, 74, of Mauriceville, passed away on April 10, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral... — Updated 4/13/2021
Adam Ray Leblanc, 81, Bridge City
On Monday March 15, 2021 Ray LeBlanc passed away at age 81. Adam Ray LeBlanc was born November 21, 1939 in Beaumont, TX to Gussie LeBlanc and J.B. LeBlanc. Ray was the youngest to... — Updated 4/13/2021
Dow Donates Shoes To West Orange-Stark High School Students
Several months ago, Dow reached out to West Orange-Stark High School about providing our students with new shoes. The teachers provided us with names and shoe sizes of any kid in... — Updated 4/19/2021
OHS - Regional UIL Academic Meet Results
Saturday, April 17th, 9 students from Orangefield High School traveled to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas to compete in the Conference 4A Region III UIL... — Updated 4/19/2021
WOS Mustang Baseball Announces Thompson Receives Baseball Honors
Jalen Thompson, West Orange-Stark Baseball Player, receives baseball honors by being selected to play on the Southeast Texas Baseball Coaches Association (SETCA) 2021 East All-Star Team, announced Head Baseball, Coach Sergio... — Updated 4/19/2021
Orange County and the Civil War
Though there were no major battles fought in Orange County, it secured a place for itself in history during the Civil War. Besides mustering several military units, it also became... — Updated 4/13/2021
Bailey announces bid to run for Orange Council seat
My name is David C. Bailey and I am formally announcing my candidacy for Orange City Council Place 1. I am married with 2 sons, a daughter and 4 grandchildren. I graduated from... — Updated 4/13/2021
LCJH Students Named To All Region Choir
Stephanie Teague, Choir Director at Little Cypress Junior High, has announced that four singers from LCJH were chosen for the All Region Middle School/Junior High School Choir this... — Updated 4/13/2021
Rolling Art: Vehicles From The Permanent Collection
“Rolling Art: Vehicles from the Permanent Collection,” a special exhibition at the Stark Museum of Art, will open to the public on Wednesday, April 21. The exhibition features the three automobiles from The W.H. Stark House... — Updated 4/13/2021
Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
Travelvax - Travel Health Clinic will be administering the first of two Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines Friday April 16th beginning at 12 O’clock noon while supplies last on the campus of Orange Church of God-Embassy of Grace.... — Updated 4/13/2021
LSCO hosts Congressman Dr. Brian Babin for Tour of Technical and Workforce Programs
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) was honored to host Congressman Dr. Brian Babin on campus yesterday. Congressman Babin met with President Thomas Johnson and toured several... — Updated 4/13/2021
My Five Cents
We have less than 50 days left in the 87th legislative session and the pace is picking up rapidly. Just this week, the Senate unanimously passed the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase 1, a bill I authored to ensure that the data... — Updated 4/19/2021
My Five Cents
This week the Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s version of the budget for this year. The budget includes over $11 billion for children and teacher public education... — Updated 4/12/2021
