DOWN Outdoors ORANGE KAZ’S LIFE’S HUNTING & COUNTY KORNER HIGHWAY FISHING FISHING SPORTS Roy Dunn- Columnist Capt. Chuck Uzzle Capt. Dickie Colburn COMMENTARY Page 5 Section A Page 1 Section B Page 1 Section B Page 3 Section B TheRecordLive.com County Record Vol. 61 No. 42 The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Minus FEMA checks, cash flow bugs county DAVE ROGERS erated by the it on Hurricane Laura,” TetraTech to do the work re- end of the year and we lar customers pay in state For The Record Mosquito County Judge John Gothia quired to haul debris out of haven’t started receiving taxes. Control De- said. neighborhoods. FEMA money yet.” Among the payments for Orange County Commis- partment, The judge has said in the “I don’t want us to be in a County Treasurer Christy the week ended March 23 sioners signed off on paying worried about past the county had about situation where we can’t ser- Khoury reported she accept- was a combined $197,000 for $3.6 million of weekly bills a cash flow $13 million in reserves last vice people because the ed $456,000 in sales tax re- monthly insurance for em- Tuesday, most of it thanks to problem. summer. That’s about the equipment won’t run,” ceipts from the state in Janu- ployees and retirees. Hurricane Laura. Gothia The expen- amount it cost to pay Ash- Gothia said. “Where the is- ary. That represents 1/2 cent Payments for the week of The $2.7 million that went diture was ap- Britt and monitoring firm sues begin is if we get to the from each 8.25 cents per dol- March 16 were $101,000. to AshBritt Environmental proved in the Fiscal Year for hauling away debris from 2021 budget but was to be the Category 4 storm will be delayed until January, after ‘Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention’ month proclaimed repaid by FEMA – eventual- much of the county’s annual ly. property tax payments have One of these days. been deposited. But then But the uncertainty of Laura happened. when the feds will open the The purchase of more than money tap has Commission- $300,000 of road equipment ers concerned. and trucks for Road and They decided at their Bridge Department was also twice-monthly meeting to delayed. hold off spending $27,500 to “When we went into the replace a pickup truck with budget season, we had a good 180,000 miles on it being op- reserve. But we’ve spent all of Quick reacting Chamber set for B.A.S.S.

DAVE ROGERS year.” For The Record In addition to the fishing, After weather and pan- the Chamber demic setbacks, it’s a miracle puts on the that B.A.S.S., the owners of Orange Coun- the Bassmasters Elite fishing ty River Festi- tournaments, are set to bring Schossow val, which their $1 million event to the provides plen- Orange Boat Dock in a cou- ty of family fun beyond ple of weeks. watching dramatic evening But the miracle of the April weigh-ins. 8-11 tourney was the way the As always, that includes fishing tournament commit- food booths, craft vendors, a tee of the Greater Orange carnival for youngsters, a Orange County Commissioners Court, back row, proclaimed April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month, presenting the Area Chamber of Commerce proclamation to representatives from CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, Codie Vasquez, Halee Watkins and Robert Currie, on Gopher Industrial-spon- Tuesday. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers made so much happen in so sored kids’ fish tank and lots short a time. of live music. “If you’d have asked me if “This is completely free, we could do this in a month, for people to come and en- I’d have said no,” said Ida joy,” Schossow said, “and I Negotiations move ahead on hospital deal Schossow, Chamber Presi- think people are ready to get dent. out at an event like this.” “But we’ve been doing it all DAVE ROGERS Joey Greer kicks off three For The Record since 2013. We did in a month what usually takes a BASSMASTERS Page 3A Orange City Council moved a hospital and medi- cal complex for Orange Thomas seeks new County closer to reality at its Tuesday evening meeting. The vote was unanimous life for old center to approve a 10-year sched- ule of decreasing tax abate- DAVE ROGERS thriving community. ments for the project at Eagle For The Record Hubb Agra will be build- Point being put together by ing a hydroponic farm on the Orange Multi-Specialty Real Bishop Charles Thomas, slab that used to be home to Estate Holdings, a partner- son of longtime Orange pas- Weingarten’s Grocery, TG&Y ship fronted by local physi- tor Earl B. Thomas, is run- dime store and S&H Green cian Dr. Marty Rutledge, and ning for Mayor of Orange Stamps and Weiner’s De- NexCore Group, a Denver- against incumbent Larry partment Store. based healthcare developer. Spears, Jr. Redland Ahead, a non- “This is a project that is “Ministry is my heart,” profit that is veteran-found- long overdue,” Orange May- said the leader of the One A rendering of the proposed Gisela Houseman Medical Complex, featuring a hospital with up to 20 ed and operated, will hire or Larry Spears, Jr., said. beds, an ambulatory surgical center and doctors’ offices, was presented to Orange city council Way Outreach Ministry. and teach the new farmers “We’ve all wanted a medical members. So is rebuilding the city he under a government grant. facility. This [abatement] is a grew up in, so Tuesday he down its emergency room tion of Interstate 10 and U.S. ey to help build a four-lane “This is to replace old way of saying, thank you for and leaders of two Florida- two years later. Route 62, on Orange’s east- Eagle Point Parkway to bi- farmers, like me, whose aver- helping us establish this. based companies and minis- A county-wide election to ern boundary for the project sect the property. age age is 69,” said John Mills, “I look forward to them ters from Houston and Flori- create a hospital taxing dis- voted on Tuesday. The project will be named a former mayor of Miami getting it going. I’m ready. da were touring the vacant trict aimed to prompt build- Those plans were sent to the Gisela Houseman Medi- Lakes, Florida who is Red- And so is the rest of council East Town Shopping Center ing of a new hospital was the backburner just months cal Center. land Ahead’s president. and staff.” at the corner of Turett and soundly defeated in Decem- later by Tropical Storm According to documents “We can keep farming Orange is the largest coun- Simmons, near the Port of ber 2017. Imelda, and delayed by later in Tuesday’s agenda packet, alive with hydroponics. ty in Texas without its own Orange. In June of 2019, the House- storms and the coronavirus the developers will invest ap- What it used to take 8 of 9 hospital since Baptist Hospi- Thomas’ vision is to revive man Companies donated 20 pandemic shutdowns in proximately $50 million in acres to produce, can now be tal Orange closed its in-pa- the old neighborhood by acres of land in the Eagle March of 2020. NEW LIFE IN OLD Page 3A tient care in 2015 and shut HOSPITAL Page 3A turning a food desert into a Point area near the intersec- The city has pledged mon- Get In The Truck Orange County! FORD F-150 SALE SabineRiverFord.com Keep Your Tax Dollars At Home - Shop Orange County! See Our Ad Page 3A

CMYK 2A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 My 5-Cents . . . By State Senator Robert Nichols This week in 1836 the Con- are to establishing the Newton County, an area where broad- vention of 1836 adjourned Texas Broadband band access is lacking. DETCOG has abruptly as the Mexican army Office that will do vital also applied for a larger grant from GLO approached Washington-on- work connecting Tex- which, if approved, would allow the the-Brazos. The convention, as. While we’re still agency to construct a rural broadband which began on March 1, working out some of network in all 12 of its member coun- drafted the Texas Declaration the specifics of the bill, ties. Currently, DETCOG is working of Independence and the Texas I’m confident the com- out the details for the Newton County Constitution, organized the mittee will vote on it project. DETCOG began its broadband government, and named Sam soon and send it for initiative three years ago, so they are Houston commander-in-chief consideration before prepared to go to work with engineer- of the military forces before the entire Senate. I am ing and grants management teams al- the delegates had to be evacu- also very proud to work ready in place. While it will take some Sen. Robert Nichols ated. with Rep. Trent Ashby time to get broadband deployed, I’m ex- Here are five things happen- in the House, who is cited about this project and the pros- ing around your state: carrying House Bill 5, a very similar bill pects for the future of East Texas. to my Senate Bill 5. He is having a hear- 1. Texas to receive over ing on HB 5 this week. Ensuring Texans 5. Texas State Parks returning 800,000 COVID-19 have access to high-quality broadband to full capacity internet is imperative as we move into vaccine first doses an increasingly digital world. The Texas Parks and Wildlife De- The Texas Department of State partment announced they’re working Health Services allocated over 650,000 3. DETCOG, other East Texas on a strategic plan to open all State first doses to at least 445 counties receive GLO flood Parks back to full capacity. Most State providers in 178 counties. An addi- mitigation funding Parks closed or had limited capacity for tional 200,000 first doses will be avail- the last year due to the COVID-19 pan- able to pharmacy locations and federal- The Texas General Land Office ap- demic. However, with Governor Abbott ly-qualified health centers. This is the proved over $135 million in the second lifting capacity limits in his reopening third largest allocation Texas has re- round of flood mitigation grants. There order, TPWD is looking forward to wel- The Record ceived since December. Texas has now were 21 grantees in this round and sev- coming Texans back to enjoy the great administered more than 7.6 million en of those were in Senate District 3. outdoors. All restrictions on group siz- doses and more than 5 million people The Deep East Texas Council of Gov- es have been lifted. However, TPWD is have received at least one dose. Over 2.7 ernment, Jasper County, Newton, New- encouraging visitors to wear masks, es- Newspapers million Texans are now fully vaccinat- ton County, San Augustine County, Te- pecially when indoors or in areas where ed. Additionally, last week the depart- naha, and Zavalla were all granted it is difficult to socially distance. of Orange County, Texas ment announced an expansion in eligi- funds for a wide range of flood abate- bility for the vaccine to people 50 and ment projects. The grants ranged in The Record Newspapers- The County Record older as well as teachers and child care size from $3.6 million to over $9.5 mil- and the Penny Record- are published on Wednes- workers. It’s estimated that 12 to 14 mil- lion and total over $32 million for the LCM board votes to lion Texans are now eligible for the vac- region. These funds will be essential for day of each week and distributed free throughout cine. You can find more information building projects that would protect give students, teachers greater Orange County, Texas. The publications about vaccination hubs and providers at communities and critical infrastruc- ‘choice’ to wear masks feature community news, local sports, commen- https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/im- ture against future damage from hurri- tary and much more. Readers may also read each munize/vaccine-hubs.aspx. canes, flooding, and other natural di- In its regular March meeting Monday, issue of our papers from our web site sasters. Protecting our coastal commu- March 22, the Little Cypress-Mauricev- TheRecordLive.Com. 2. Broadband bill heard in nities and communities with high flood ille Board of Trustees voted 6 to 1 to allow Senate Transportation risks is important for safety and disas- staff and students the choice to wear or ter preparedness. not wear masks at school for the remain- Committee News Tips and Photos der of the 2020.2021 school year. 886-7183 or 735-5305 The District would revert to everyone This week the Senate Transportation 4. Nine million dollars wearing masks, if the COVID-19 infec- E-mail: [email protected] Committee, which I chair, heard Senate awarded for North Newton tion rate reached 5% of the District popu- County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 Bill 5. I filed this bill as an important lation; a total of 184 of 3688, the com- County broadband project Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 step toward expanding broadband ac- bined total of staff and students. cess statewide. During the hearing, 89 The Deep East Texas Council of Gov- This also applies to UIL competitions Offices Closed On Wednesday. witnesses signed up to testify. Not ernment received a $9.09 million grant unless the school where students are Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305. one of them testified against this bill. It from the General Land Office for its competing require masks. LCM teams just goes to show how North Newton County Broadband Proj- will comply with the host school’s re- TheRecordLive.com quirement. important this legislation is to the ect. The project will focus on building a Round The Clock Hometown News people of Texas and how committed we rural broadband network in northern This is effective immediately.

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New life in old neighborhood From Page 1 produced in just 1 acre using Thomas said. He’d like to of- was for sale,” Spears said. hydroponics.” fer a meeting place for drug “Anything that is positive Hydroponics is farming rehabilitation, too. and healthy and uplifting for that does not require soil. It “I want to be able to offer our community, we fully can be done indoors. Jose jobs when we get the green- support it. But I haven’t been Matto, CEO of Hubb Agra, is house up and running,” he made aware of anything yet pushing the concept of or- said. “I want to organize a at this time.” ganic hydroponic green- campaign to clean our com- Running for mayor in 2018 houses that was developed in munities up.” was the first of four consecu- Spain. Spears has been a popular tive runs for a seat on Or- The old shopping center is mayor since he won the of- ange’s city council. owned by Friends Helping fice in an election against After getting only 20.7% of Friends. Thomas in 2018. He, too, has the vote against Spears in “We’ve teamed up with a been leading a campaign to 2018, he finished third in a great bunch of guys and clean Orange up and in Tues- four-way council race in we’re taking this all over the day’s meeting, he praised 2019 with 23.7% of the vote. United States,” said Paul city employees working on a Last year, he lost to incum- Miller of Houston, chairman new “litter force” to clean up bent councilman Paul Burch, of Friends Helping Friends, litter and debris. garnering 47.2% of the votes. an Apostolic ministry of 257 The mayor said he was un- April 19 is the first day of churches, he said. aware of Thomas’ new ven- early voting for the May 1 lo- Plans for the area include ture but liked the sound of it. cal elections for school dis- opening a farmers market “I don’t know what he’s do- tricts and city governments. and housing for veterans, ing, but I know that property

Bassmasters From Page 1 Bishop Charles Ray Thomas, a candidate for Mayor of Orange, is joined by Jose Matto, Paul Miller, John Mills and Spero Canton in surveying the former East Town Shopping Center as site of a new hydroponic greenhouse. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers nights of music at 7 p.m. vertising campaign to coor- ber board. Thursday, April 8. Friday, dinating vendors to schedul- “To see if we could logisti- Bag of Donuts entertains at 7 ing lights and sound to se- cally put it together,” Schos- From Page 1 p.m., and Saturday, Britt curing talent for the concerts sow said. “We wanted to be Hospital negotiations move ahead Godwin opens for Neal Mc- and numerous other tasks, sure we were safe, how to Coy at 7 p.m. the team has been focused to keep people safe now that ev- Phase I of the project that The abatement agreed are critical to the long-term A month ago, the Sabine produce an event that is safe erything’s opening up.” will include a micro hospital, upon by council calls for a growth and sustainability of River Bassmasters Elite in and fun for all.” The tournament grounds and ambulatory surgical 100% tax abatement for two the community.” Orange had been resched- Schossow ran down a list will include plenty of sanitiz- center and a medical office years, beginning in the cal- Jay Trahan, Director of uled from April to August of people who have been ing stations, hand-washing building covering from endar year of substantial Economic Development for because of the coronavirus working on the Bassmaster stations and free face cover- 80,000 to 100,000 square completion. the City of Orange, noted pandemic. Plans were under- Committee since 2013, when ings, courtesy of Dow. feet, depending on demand. The abatement will be 90% Tuesday’s action leaves two way to postpone it all the the first event in Orange at- Coincidentally, the City of Phase II would be of a sim- in Year 3, 80% for Year 4, 70% more steps for formal ap- way to April of 2022, County tracted a then record 30,000 Orange is holding a pair of ilar buildout scale, the pa- for Year 5, 60% for Year 6, proval of the abatement: a Judge John Gothia said a plus fishing fans. events in downtown – Art in perwork says, with addition- 50% for Year 7, 40% for Year first reading of a resolution couple of weeks ago. The list included co-chair- the Park and the Orange Riv- al medical office space and/ 8, 30% for Year 9 and 20% for at the April 13 council meet- But Gov. Greg Abbott men David Jones, owner of erfront Car Show, just a few or a senior housing compo- Year 10. ing, followed by a second and dropped Texas’ mask man- Gopher’s, and Gothia, now blocks away, Saturday April nent. “This investment will not final reading April 27. date and B.A.S.S. approached the county judge. Kristen 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property is currently only create short-term jobs, The process to grant the the Chamber to see if April Placette has handled public- Steve Jones, a retired Or- valued at $40,000 by the Or- through the construction of abatement began in February was a possibility. ity, Steve Jones logistics and ange Police major, says the ange County Appraisal Dis- buildings, but both the mi- with the establishment by The timing was tied into Russell Bottley working hardest part of Bassmasters trict and papers filed for the cro hospital, surgery center council of a Reinvestment TV time. Fox Sports signed a backstage, and Maureen Elite logistics – his responsi- city estimate the tax valua- and medical office will bring Zone at the project site. contract to televise all of the McAlister of United Way. bility – is getting all the food tion will be increased by $50 significant well-paying jobs,” In other action Tuesday, Bassmasters Elite tourna- “David Jones always says, booths lined up “trying to million during the 10-year Dr. Rutledge said in the council approved an Orange ments live. They needed con- ‘When you get the A Team make everybody happy. It all term of abatement. abatement request submit- EDC motion of intent for an tent and the governor’s tim- working on it, it’s easier,” works out in the end.” That total -- $50 million – ted in December, 2020. incentive of up to $95,000 for ing was perfect. Schossow said. With the addition this year is also listed as the value of “Furthermore, this invest- Water Tree Orange, located “With the change to the In order to line up every- of the new Riverfront Pavil- construction, with a produc- ment in the healthcare of the on N. 16th St., accepted original Bassmasters dates, thing, after B.A.S.S. asked if ion, all musical acts will per- tive life of 50 years for the community brings a desper- $357,000 in Community De- the Chamber’s Bassmasters Orange could quickly agree form under a roof, but the re- new structures. The paper- ately needed service back to velopment Block Grant fund- Committee has quickly ‘di- to the April timeframe, the stroom facility built to ac- work calls for 100 existing Orange. Our ownership ing for 2021, and officially vided and conquered’ the core group of Gothia, Jones, company the pavilion won’t healthcare jobs to be re- group has spoken with the named former Beaumont different aspects of this Jones, Kovatch, McAllister be finished in time. Port-a- tained and another 100 cre- local industrial plant manag- mayor Guy Goodson the event,” said Chris Kovatch, and Schossow first met. cans again. ated with a total annual pay- ers and they recognize that new city attorney. Chamber Chairman. Then the Chamber executive roll of approximately $6 mil- these basic healthcare ser- “From rolling out an ad- board. Then the full Cham- lion. vices offered at this campus FORD F-150 TRUCK SALE! www.SabineRiverFord.com

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tangs. No doubt stepping down was a heart wrenching de- 42 Years Ago-1979 cision for him to make. Dan, the staff and players are fam- ily. Their success is unprecedented. Why would anyone Mauriceville Junior High basketball Panthers are dis- leave with a stable of tough Mustangs coming back? The trict champs. Team players are Mark Jones, Jeff Britian, team will be pretty salty next season. It looks like all the Robert Harper, Billy Dunn, Danny Caruline, Wayne chips fell in place, opening the door for him to exit now. Frederick, Grey Perry, Danny Pearcy, George Shannon, The second option Dan had to look hard at is the busting Adam Vincent, Quain Benoit, Kenny Russell, Keith out pay that would be off the table past last Friday. Coach Burton, James Rash, Robert Hindt, Roger Gaudet, and Hooks never asked for anything unreasonable and he al- Blake Barilleaux. E.R. Procelle is Panther coach. (Edi- ways got what he asked for. I don’t believe he would have tor’s note: They must have had three teams, they had plen- liked the process coming in January. An Athletic Direc- ty to choose from. I wonder how many of the junior high tor’s job is getting ready to be a tougher road to travel. boys are still around. Not many I bet.)*****The Bridge City Not Dan’s cup of tea. As for who will replace him, the Community Center committee holds mock beauty pag- WO-S stable is loaded with experience, some of the state’s eant. “Miss LaDonna,” Don Breaux, won the “Battle of best. I said before, they’re a family. It would be hard as an the Sexes.” “Miss Geraldine” was Curtis Lee and Charlie outsider to mesh and keep the troops. If the principal and Johnson was “Miss Charming Charmaine.” and Tim Li- board go experience, there’s Cornell and Mark Foreman. eby was “Fanny Bar.” Those were top vote getters. They can’t find any who knows the winning system better that they helped build.***** We were sorry to hear about the death of C.J. “Junior” Trahan, age 81, who passed A FEW HAPPENINGS away on St. Pat’s Day, March 17. Service was held Sunday, A NOTE WORTH PUBLISHING March 20. He was raised in Abbeville, La. but was a native of Henry, a small Louisiana town washed out in a hurri- Roy, it does not seem as though I have been reading your From The Creaux’s Nest cane. Known as “Rompy,” as a youngster, he ran his late words for 50 years. I remember very well the early editions dad’s service station. After moving to Orange, he went to of OVN and looked forward to reading the local news and work for U.S. Steel and later retired from Firestone. In history that the paper brought weekly. I often wondered MAYBE NEW BEGINNING AHEAD 1955, he married Charlene, who died in 1994. He then what your office looked like with the number of cakes it married Dixie, Joe Dupuy’s widow. They had a great sec- had to have had laying around. I think my favorite col- The end of March marks a year since I’ve lost my free- ond life for 15 years. I had known “Junior” for many years umns in the past were Gordon Baxter’s...loved reading dom. That’s how long I’ve been in lockdown. It wasn’t only and never met anyone who didn’t like him.***** Longtime him. the worst year in our country’s history, health wise it’s J.P., Pct. 3, employee Connie Burrow Garney has retired. Congratulations for 50 years of doing what you have been an awful year for me. One health problem after an- She recently married and moved to the Houston area. She done so well. I thank you for giving me my start in the other, a dozen doctor visits with three different doctors will be missed. Her position with Judge Janice has been writing business. It has been fun. I miss the conversations and two hospital stays. The worse was a bleeding ulcer filled by Penny Nguyen.*****We were pleased to visit we had when I worked for you. that had me bled out. I nearly waited too long on that one. with Clara Clary. She was dining at Robert’s with Mar- I moved “way up north” to Livingston. I’m able to keep My problems continued to mount but at least I dodged the lene Merritt and Nancy White. She is the widow of the my writing going thanks to the internet and email. Thanks virus and now have both of my vaccine shots. I’m more on late Bob Clary. Two of the greatest people I’ve known. to the email I can “Read the Record.” an even keel than I’ve been for awhile and hoping to be able *****Hogan Steel and Erectors have been named Sportlight Hope you stay at the roll top desk and yellow pad for a lot to attend the first Lunch Bunch gathering in a year on Business of the Month by the Greater Orange Chamber of more years. Wednesday, April 14, at Robert’s. I will tell you more about Commerce. *****Special thanks to Mary and Ray Clayton, Take care of yourself. that in the next couple of weeks. I’ve even forgotten what who operate Clayton’s Consignment on Texas Ave. In Mike Louviere Christy Khoury looks like. Since we last gathered Rex Pe- Bridge City. They sent Roy a photo taken many years ago veto became District Judge Peveto. I have missed Judge of St. Mary Magdalene Church, the church he attended as *****A few folks we know who will be celebrating birthdays Chad Jenkins and Commissioner Johnny Trahan’s sto- a child. He treasures it. ***** Some special folks we know in the next few days. March 22, finds Coach Joe Blanda ries. What have Marlene and Keith been up to since Keith who are celebrating birthdays. Our buddy Johnny Dis- and our longtime friend and journalist, Louise Wood, cel- retired as sheriff. I have missed seeing Karen Fisher, we go hon turned 22 Monday, March 21. It seems like yesterday ebrating, also *****March 25, Claybar Funeral Home back a long way. Of course it’s always a pleasure to see he was a 15-year-old freshman. *** Our longtime friend CEO Warren Claybar celebrates as does Kim Faulker 99-year-old Cedric Stout and Cherry. The old Pearl Har- girl, Louise Wood, celebrates this week. We celebrated to- and our neighbor, a very nice lady, Savanna and Gabe’s bor veteran just keeps on keeping on, marching toward gether when she was 38 years younger. What a gal. ***At- mom, Stephany Ball.*****March 26, Happy Birthday to 100. I haven’t heard how Nova Dee is doing with her torney Joe Alford, who we have known since he was a Sherry Stevens, turning 56 today, Karen Bozman and the health. I hope she’s up and about. I hope Judge Price will good size pup, celebrates this week. ***Euel Norwood, “Postman” Billy Leleux.*****March 27, Bo Berry turns join us from Vidor. This will be a special occasion and who we’ve known for over 40 years and are proud to call a 56 today, also Art Mason, Dorothy Keith and Ruth Platt award presentation. I’m counting on Judge Gothia and friend, is a year older. ***Rev. Leo’s better half, Ivalyn An- all celebrate on this day.*****March 28, Phyl and Roy’s Judge Thibodeaux for their help. More later. For now I derson, celebrates this week. This lady is a jewel. ***War- oldest grandson, Garrett Gros celebrates today. He’s the have to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no ren Claybar celebrates also this week.***Celebrating also oldest of Karen’s three boys.*****March 29, A Happy harm. is Natalie Sarver, a great athlete. Happy birthday also Birthday to Al Granger, a good guy. Also celebrating is to Grant Kimbrough. ***Some FaceBook friends marking Kay Dee Wingate and Julie Norwood.*****March 30, one of five grandsons, TRUMP PUT ASIANS IN “BULL’S-EYE” birthdays: On March 23, Cliff Hargrave and Annette Mark Dunn’s Chase “Tank” Ballou, Payne*** March 24, Kayce Gunn and Becky Jones. celebrates his fifth birthday. Also celebrating is longtime educator Terry Stuebing. Happy Birthday to all. Least we forget the week after then President Donald ***March 29 will be the big celebration for Al Grang- Trump first used the hashtag “#chinesevirus’ on Twitter, er.***** The Texas House takes up a bill requiring photo ID the number of people using the hashtag increased more for most voters. GOP members have enough votes to rub- CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS than tenfold. Since then, anti-Asian bias and attacks have ber-stamp it.***** We understand our friend Rosalie grown rapidly in conjunction with anti-Chinese rhetoric. Clark came home Saturday from the hospital in Houston March 24: Football player Peyton Manning, 45; Actors Trump’s use of that phrase in speeches, rallies and on where she had her knee removed, spacers put in place and Jim Parsons, 48 and Alyson Hannifin, 47.*****March 25: Twitter, which was racist, preceded a cascade of its use by wrapped in a cast. In the next six weeks she should be get- Rock Singer Elton John, 74; Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, others online. The use of #chinasevirus rose by 8.351%. ting a new knee. Eight weeks later, if all goes well, she will 56; Race Car Driver Danica Patrick, 39.***** The hashtag used in conjunction with #chinesevirus ex- be ready to dance.*****I’ve known Donna Hinton Ri- March 26: Soul Singer Diana Ross, 77; Rock Singer Ste- pletives aimed at Chinese people and Asians in general, as ley since she was a teenager working at P.S. Tire Supply as ven Tyler, 73; Country Singer Kenny Chesney, well as hashtages that advocate killing Chinese people, are a DE student. This was before she was a Riley and before 53.*****March 27: Pop Singer Mariah Carey, 51; Singer racist attacks on all things Asian. Twitter removed her long school district career. She’s now an administra- Fergie, 46; Director Quinton Tarantino, 58.*****March Trump’s Chinese virus tweet and Trump’s entire ac- tive assistant with the Bridge City School District. I’m con- 28: Pop Singer Lady Gaga, 35; Country Singer Reba count on Jan. 8, citing concerns that Trump would incite stantly amazed at her kindness and consideration, plus she McEntire, 66, Actor Vince Vaughn, 51.*****March 29: further violence. After his supporters rioted at the Capital was raised on the Penny Record and wouldn’t miss an is- Movie Actors Scott Wilson, 79; Lucy Lawless, 53, Bren- assaults escalated to attacks and violence against Asian- sue. It’s required reading and she recommends it to others. dan Gleeson, 66.*****March 30: Pop Singer Celine Dion, Americans and now it is almost a “Daily Tragedy.” “Wat a gal.” 52; Country Singer Thomas Rhett, 31; Guitarist Eric Trump’s promoting of hate and telling Proud Boys “Stand Clapton, 76; Rapper MC Hammer, 59. up and stand by,” led to the mob insurrection of the U.S. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Capital by those who accepted his words, his message to Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2011 CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK them and likewise has led to the attacks on Asians. Call- ing Mexican immigrants drug addicts, rapist and mur- Linda Ann Mendoza Brown, 62, of Orange, died March Harry Comeaux, him, was married to Agnes Bou- ders, while taking babies from their mother’s arms and 1. She is survived by her mother, Mary Jo Mendoza; broth- dreaux. She was very homely her, but worse den dat, she separating them their parents and banning Muslims from ers: Sherrell Gene and Ronald Joseph Mendoza; sons, Mi- nag and nag over everyting. One night, Agnes woke up coming to this country was very inciteful. We must put the chael Slade Brown and Walter Alan Brown; and children: and Harry was missing from da bed. Agnes got up an blame where the blame rightly goes. For four years Trump Mason, 5, and Lauren, 3, of Houston. Linda taught at Lin- pass herself all over da house but she couldn’t find him. advocated for hate and division, building a base of White coln in Port Arthur and Anderson in Orange.***** Donna Den she heard sobbing coming from da outside porch. Supremacist. That’s not the first time that has happened. Jean Trahan, 53, of Orange, died Thursday, March 17. Fu- She pull da light chain and find Harry curl up in a ball Gov. George Wallace built a coalitions of David Duke, neral Services were held on Monday, March 21. Donna is crying uncontrollably. KKK followers and ran for president in 1964, 1968, 1972 survived by her husband, Roger Dale Trahan; parents, “Harry, wat da hell wrong wit you, hanh?” Agnes and 1976. Like Trump he never did reach 50% support. Donald and Beth Burke; daughter Robin Davis and son, wanted to know. Both averaged between 40 and 45 percent. I should note Roger Trahan Jr.; grandchildren, Matt Davis, Tyler Davis, Between sobs Harry answer, “Agnes, you remember however, that in 1976, he carried Jefferson County, the Ryan Trahan and Logan Trahan.***** Eva Jane Granger, 20 years ago wen I got you pregnant me, and you papa most liberal county in Texas by advocating racial dialog 86, of Orangefield, passed away Thursday, March 17. Ser- told me, Harry you got two choices, marry Agnes or go and hate. That sells with a certain segment of our popula- vice was held Saturday, March 19. She worked as a care- to jail.” tion. My bet is that the Electoral College went for it twice giver caring for the elderly and she was a member of the “Yeah, I remember dat me,” Agnes say. for Trump but won’t go for it a third time. In Trump’s win Harvest Chapel Church in West Orange. She is survived Harry took him a deep breath and say, “Well Agnes, against Hillary, he lost the popular vote by three million by six grandchildren, her numerous great grandchildren tonight I would have been release and been a free man.” votes. Against Biden he lost by over seven million votes, and her two great great grandchildren. a third run would be far worse for Trump as more normal C’EST TOUT thinking voters wake up to the real facts and that divisions just work to a certain point, not over 50%. It’s a strong base 22 Years Ago-1999 Suspect Jailed in Sicknick Assault that puts Trump holding the ace in the hole that gives him Donna Scales reports to work this week in her new po- A West Virginia man accused of assaulting Capital Po- a strong hand to be kingmaker or reap havoc on his adver- sition as Orange County Park Director. Scales has been in saries. His hate base among Republicans is around 22% lice officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the Jan. 6 riot, public service for 11 years, seven in the auditor’s office and was ordered jailed pending trial after a contentious court average; others are conservative voters he can’t lead to the five in the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 office. Her family is polls to vote. Most of those voters are now starting to see hearing where proscutors presented video clips showing involved in public service. Her mother Vivian Dorman, the officer and two other colleagues being doused with through Trump and that he doesn’t have the best interest helped start the Employees Credit Union, uncle Louis Du- of the country at heart. chemical spray and struggling to recover. Describing the gas is a former State Representative and District Attorney, video as “surreal” U.S. Magistrate Michael Aloi said that brother Johnny Dorman is on the Orangefield School he was “very satisfied with the government’s evidence” TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Board, brother-in-law John Scales is president of the against George Pierre Tanios, a 39-year-old restaurant 10 Years Ago-2011 Bridge City School Board and husband, Jimmy Scales, is owner from Morgantown. Tanios, who is charged with Ju- an associate City Judge. No doubt Donna brings enthusi- lian Eli Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, faces decades in pris- It looks like the target date for Judge Pat Clark to make asm, a good work ethic and is qualified to do the job and on if convicted on 10 criminal counts. his move is April 1. What will happen and who will take do it well. *****Orange Savings Bank celebrates a grand re- “We have created a culture radicalized by hate,” Aloi over 128th District Court is still unknown. The appoint- opening. President Darby Byrd sniped the ribbon said. “There were no songs or joy and peace (on Jan. 6) ment, if one is made, to fill the post is Gov. Perry’s call. while Ms. Nelda Stark observed the proceedings. *****Pete – nothing but hate and anger… I understand this is a The only new name being mentioned is Courtney Burch Bean and Louis Dugas head up the newly formed South- one-time event, but there are people serving life sen- Arkeen, a Vidor attorney who practices family law. Court- east Texas Veterans Coalition. *****David Bernstein is tences for a one-time event.”*****My time is up. Thanks ney was associated with Larry Hunter before he joined Un- our freshman state senator. Lolita Ramos is a member of for coming alone. Take care and God bless. cle Walter’s law firm. Courtney, an active Republican, is a his staff. *****The City of Bridge City hasn’t had an elec- native of Orangefield. She also is on the Lamar Foundation tion since John Dubose became mayor. Time runs out for board. She has strong ties to Ron Lewis and her husband councilman Kirk Roccaforte and Moe Litton, Robert is associated with Mr. And Mrs. David Montange so she Harvey and Joe Raburn, who took over without opposi- has the contacts. I’m not sure she has the experience, al- tion, will replace them. *****Sam and Jeff Hattman cele- though she’s a very smart, beautiful lady. I believe she brate their 50th wedding anniversary. *****J.P. threw her bonnet in the ring and has a fair shot unless the Thibodeaux is owner of Orange Auto Center, the Oldsmo- governor is looking for more experience. ***** the shot bile and Cadillac dealership. Mike Collins, Sue’s boy, is heard around the area was that after 30 years, West Or- general manager. *****Conner Matthew Guillotte cele- ange-Stark coach Dan Ray Hooks was calling it quits as brated a first birthday on March 12. Proud parents Athletic Director and head football coach of the Mus- are Greg and Tanya Guillotte. (Editor’s note: Today that boy is 23 years old.)

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5A The Dunn’s of Eastland County, Texas DOWN LIFE’S HIGHWAY Allen Dunn raised an intelligent and in- ROY DUNN dustrious group of children. Allen’s intelli- For The Record gence however was never surpassed by any of his offspring. He died at the age of 96 and to The Civil War had the very end he was still sought out for his come to its conclusion. advice because of his keen mind. I’m one of The year was 1865. Dr. few living whose grandfather lived during Stephen Dunn had been the Civil War. one of its casualties. He Laura contributed the strengths. She’d be- was survived by his wife, come a bride at the age of 14. She had her Sarah Jane, and one eight family while she was still fairly young. She’d year old son, Allen. Alone taught every one of them perseverance. As and penniless, the moth- far as I know, I’m the only remaining Dunn, er made a decision to take Roy Dunn along with my children, from those ancestors her young son and travel even though granddaughter Amber says her to Eastland County, Texas, where she had a research shows some English among the brother. Dunn’s. I suspect its Grandma Laura’s. side of Allen, his mother and an aunt traveled by the family. covered wagon from Searcy, Arkansas. The The late King Dunn’s family, often referred trek took several months and they were met to as the ‘Mauriceville Dunn’s,’ claim to be with many hardships and delays. They English. Judge David Dunn’s dad, Ponce, also camped along the way where water and wild claimed to be English. Granddad Allen was game could be obtained. One place they referred to as ‘Black Irish’ due to his dark- camped, where everything was plentiful - skin. Clay was very proud of being Irish. flowing springs, creeks and much grass for Ironically, the marker on his grave says he the stock, etc., became Allen’s home the lat- died March 17, actually a month after his death, Feb. 19, 1959. ter part of his life but that is a story in itself. My Irish kin were all raised around Rising Star and are buried there in the Sipes Springs cemetery. When the Dunn’s, arrived in Eastland My father would be 127 years old. He died on Feb. 19, 1959. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn Following this St. Patrick’s Day, I thought County the biggest fear that existed, was that I’d give you a glimpse at the Irish side of of raiding Indian tribes. renegades. They also fought to protect the a pair of oxen and a wagon he would travel me. I’m not rightly sure what you get when Allen later married a local girl from Dublin white settlers from the raiding tribes. The the 400 miles to Galveston, where he carried you cross a full-blooded Irishman with a Ca- - Laura, who also had the family name of fort was begun after Laura’s mother was cap- furs and traded them for goods. The goods he jun. Maybe it’s not unique, but it is certainly Dunn. As far as I know, no kinship was ever tured by a handful of Indians. She was res- brought back were sold once he got home. unusual. As far as I know, I’m one of a kind connected among all these Dunn’s. Allen was cued; the fort continued for several years and The children, who attended school five but I’m thankful to have been a part of and a Dunn, his father was a Dunn, his mother a historical marker still marks the spot. miles away at Rising Star by horseback, re- shared in both customs. They are two total was a Dunn and now his wife. My dad used to Laura and Allen raised a family consisting membered their father’s departure as a mini- extremes. Hopefully, my path is somewhere say all Dunn’s are kin. of eight kids, six boys and two girls; my dad mum trip taking three months. Often mak- in the middle. Laura’s mother was a Blair, the daughter of Clay was the fifth born. Allen, at the age of ing two trips a year meant Allen was gone Last week I got to celebrate my Irish side C. C., for whom Ft. Blair at Desdemona, in 15, became a scout and Indian fighter. from his family at least half of the year. Many and a belated Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you Eastland County, was named. The fort was Later, to provide for his young family, he times, due to rivers being up, he would be de- also, regardless of where your roots come primarily one that patrolled for wild Indian became a trader and merchant of sorts. With layed at the banks for several weeks. from. Kennedy sites candidacy for Alderman Councilwoman, City of West Orange

The following is a political me operations, leadership, educational, team- statement issued by Meritta work, cooperation, compromise, empathy Kennedy on her candidacy for skills and patience. Alderman/Councilwoman in My commitment is to serve the citizens of the City of West Orange: West Orange and contribute to it’s growth and prosperity. My goals are to support pub- I, Meritta Kennedy am lic safety, encourage continued improvement running for one of the 2 of the city infrastructure, new economic de- seats for Alderman/Coun- velopment while supporting our local busi- cilwoman for the City of Meritta Kennedy nesses and improve the communication be- West Orange. tween city leaders and the citizens. It’s my belief that public service is a respon- I pledge to help the citizens of West Orange sibility that we all share and we should all be by promoting to work wherever and whenev- willing to participate toward the well being er possible to keep West Orange moving for- of our community. ward and a great place to live. Having lived in West Orange for 60 years Please feel free to contact me with ques- and presently live on the street I grew up; I tions, concerns or if would like to meet with am well aware of the needs, available resourc- me at [email protected]. I also es and community concerns that face our have a FB page at fb.me/2021election. city. My previous service to the community combined with my nursing career has taught Thank you, Meritta Kennedy

American Legion Post Nutritional Infusions and Teas Seminar this Saturday, March 27, from 9:00 am to 11:00 49 Fish Fry, April 1 am at the Expo Center Ballroom. Bring your own mug to taste the teas. For more infor- American Legion Post 49 located at 108 mation please email [email protected] Green Ave. in Orange will hold a Fried Fish or call 409-882-7010 to sign up for the class. plate lunch fund raiser on Thursday, April 1 from 11 am to 1 pm. The cost is $9.00 and P.E.O. Statehood Trunk Sale the meal consists of Fried Fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. March 27 Walk-ins welcome and delivery is available. Call 409-886-1241 after noon on Wed., P.E.O. Sisterhood plans a Trunk Sale on March 31st and before 9 am on Thur., April 1 Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – for orders and delivery. 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church park- ing lot (1401 W. Park, Orange). This trunk Master Gardeners present sale will benefit the local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education- seminar March 27 al Organization) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of wom- The Orange County Master Gardeners en by sponsoring them with scholarships, presents “Part 2 Healthy Living with Plants” a grants, awards, loans, and the stewardships. Time for Spring Cleaning! Easter Clothing • Prom Gowns • Tuxedos Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “You’ll Never Have to Unbuckle Your Seat Belt!”

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CMYK The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 6A Prelude to Palm Sunday: Look, the World Has Gone After Him

Jon Bloom Mary, who had nursed him as actly what he foretold: “Truly, get a glimpse not only of Jesus he, humble and mounted on a wounds we are healed. (Isaiah Staff writer, best they could. And Jesus, truly, I say to you, an hour is but also of the newly resur- donkey, on a colt, the foal of a 53:5) desiringGod.org their dear friend, who also coming, and is now here, when rected and probably reluctant donkey. (Zechariah 9:9) Jesus knew Lazarus’s expi- happened to be the greatest the dead will hear the voice of celebrity (John 12:9). Being a But Jesus recognized the ration would result in resur- We know from the apostle healer in the history of the the Son of God, and those who celebrity for rising from the moment. And so he “found a rection; he knew this resur- John why Palm Sunday hap- world, had not come. This hear will live” (John 5:25). dead was ironically proving to young donkey and sat on it” rection would result in the pened: added grief upon grief for the be deadly, since the authorities (John 12:14). crowd’s celebration; he knew The crowd that had been sisters (John 11:21, 32). Jesus A Plan of were planning to take Lazarus I said few doubted Jesus that this celebration would result with [Jesus] when he called had not even made it for the Prescient Precision out along with Jesus (John day. But the few who did wield- in the council’s homicidal de- Lazarus out of the tomb and funeral. When he finally did 12:10–11). ed a lethal amount of earthly termination; he knew this de- raised him from the dead con- show up, Lazarus’s corpse had But so much more was going power. As the Pharisees termination would result in tinued to bear witness. The already begun to decompose. on than the happy siblings, or A Prophetic Procession watched this potent moment his unjust condemnation; and reason why the crowd went to “Why?” “Where were you?” the stunned observers, or even with unmistakable implica- he knew this condemnation meet him was that they heard These were the implied ago- Jesus’s disciples understood. And so the news spread, and tions unfold, they said to each would result in his own brutal he had done this sign. (John nizing questions both sisters Not only did this resurrection so the crowd swelled to receive other, “You see that you are expiration by crucifixion. 12:17–18) expressed to Jesus. They demonstrate with unprece- in procession the One who gaining nothing. Look, the And he knew that his inno- The Sunday parade of palms weren’t the only ones asking. dented power the reality of had raised a man from the world has gone after him” cent, yet guilt-imputed expira- was a celebration of a resur- Others present were mutter- who Jesus was; it also set in dead. Could there be any (John 12:19). But this was not tion would result in the impu- rection. ing, “Could not he who opened motion the fulfillment of bib- doubt that he was the Messi- resignation. The crowd’s jubi- tation of his righteousness to the eyes of the blind man also lical prophecy. ah? Doubts would come, but lation only hardened the au- many (Isaiah 53:11; 2 Corin- A Confusing Providence have kept this man from dy- Word of Lazarus’s resurrec- few doubted it that day. People thorities’ resolve to kill the thians 5:21), and in a resurrec- ing?” (John 11:37) He had tion naturally spread like grabbed palm branches, a dead-raising Son of God. tion far more glorious and But that resurrection was saved others. Could he not wildfire. The Jewish authori- symbol of Jewish nationalism, world-shaking than Lazarus’s. preceded by a confusing death. have saved Lazarus? To Mar- ties’ serious concern over Je- and cried out, “Hosanna! A Prophetic Precursor Palm Sunday was a celebra- Lazarus had died. We don’t tha, Jesus gave an ambiguous sus escalated to alarm. They Blessed is he who comes in the tion of a resurrection. But it know what he died of, only hint of his purpose (John plotted to murder him (John name of the Lord, even the And Jesus knew this. In the was only a prophetic precur- that he was “ill” (John 11:1). 11:23), but he was too troubled 11:47–50). King of Israel!” (John 12:13). midst of the prophetic, palm- sor. One week later, a resur- The Bible rarely provides gris- in spirit to say much to Mary Jesus laid low for a few Few if any recognized in the waving party, Jesus knew it rection occurred whose cele- ly details. But death by illness (John 11:33). weeks, and then reappeared in euphoric moment the fulfill- would trigger the fulfillment bration has continued two in the first century, with none And then within a matter of Bethany to share one last and ment of Zechariah’s prophecy: of another prophecy: millennia hence. of the medical aids we modern minutes Lazarus, Martha, and remarkable supper at the Rejoice greatly, O daughter But he was pierced for our And look, the world has Westerners take for granted, Mary were in a tri-fold em- Bethany home of Lazarus, of Zion! Shout aloud, O daugh- transgressions; he was crushed gone after him. was no doubt horrible. brace, weeping together with Mary, and Martha. The re- ter of Jerusalem! Behold, your for our iniquities; upon him His death brought profound unexpected, ineffable, awe- marks got out quickly, and king is coming to you; righ- was the chastisement that Published April 9, 2017 at grief to his sisters, Martha and filled joy! Jesus had done ex- soon a large crowd gathered to teous and having salvation is brought us peace, and with his desiringGod.org

• Easter Sunday: April 4 urday commemorates the ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY vigil that Jesus’ followers Maundy Thursday com- held outside of his tomb; and memorates the Last Supper; Easter Sunday celebrates the PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 28, 2021 Good Friday commemorates day Christ rose from the Jesus’ crucifixion; Holy Sat- dead. Staff Report Palm Sunday takes place on that Jesus would overthrow trash. Instead, they are ap- For The Record March 28, 2021. the Roman government in propriately gathered at the Jerusalem. They shouted, church and incinerated to Easter is on its way, along What is Palm “Hosanna to the Son of Da- create the ashes that will be Triangle Baptist Church with all the spring decora- vid,” “Blessed is He who used in the follow year’s Ash 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield tions, basket stuffers, and Sunday and why comes in the name of the Wednesday observance.” beautiful desserts that the is it celebrated? Lord,” “Blessed is the king of “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 holiday entails. But before Israel,” and other words of When is Palm it’s time to bake the ham, Palm Sunday is the first praise. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. there’s Holy Week — seven day of Holy Week, a seven- Nowadays, there are still Sunday in 2021? Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. days of religious significance day span that culminates the palms involved in the Palm Wednesday Service 7 p.m. This year, Palm Sunday is in the Christian faith, and day before Easter Sunday. Sunday mass. Each year, We are a KJV independent Baptist Church on March 28. The rest of the final countdown to Eas- The feast commemorates Je- palms are blessed and dis- Holy Week is as follows: ter. This year, Holy Week sus’ triumphant arrival in tributed, and many believers First United Methodist Church Orange takes place from Sunday, the city of Jerusalem for tie them into the shape of a March 28, 2021, to Saturday Passover, where he was cross. According to the • Palm Sunday: March 28 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 April 3, 2021. The first day of greeted by a crowd of people World Catholic Library, “Be- • Maundy Thursday: April 1 10:00 A.M. - BLENDED SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY laying palm branches at his All of our services are also available premiered on: Holy Week is Palm Sunday; cause the palms are blessed, • Good Friday: April 3 Facebook at 9:00 a.m. (https://www.facebook.com/FUMCOrangeTX) that means that this year, feet. According to Christian- they may not be discarded as or online on our Vimeo Page and YouTube. • Holy Saturday: April 3 ity.com, his welcomers hoped SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:00 A.M. www.fumcorange.org In-person Video Worship Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Sunday Worship Services Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis & Children’s posted on our Church 10:30 a.m. YouTube Channel Sunday Service 10 A.M. St. Paul United Also 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Live Stream 10 A.M. Facebook Distanced Seating Available, Masks Encouraged Methodist Church cowboychurchoforangecounty.com 1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Youth Bible Studies & Activities Wed 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Praise Worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided) Wednesday SPICE 5:30 p.m. Includes meal, bible studies, children and youth activities. (Nursery provided). Harvest Chapel Starlight Rev. Mark Bunch Email: [email protected] A Full Gospel Church Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768 GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey Nightly Service 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m. 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Pastor: Ruth Burch www.slcogicorange.org Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. 200 W. Roundbunch Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Faith United Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring 735-3581 church of the future. www.fbcbc.org Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Methodist Church Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Orange First Church Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Valerie Sansing Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. of the Nazarene Prayer Meeting Nursery Provided. Youth & Children’s Activities 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Pastor: Keith Royal (www.faithorange.org) Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Winfree Baptist Church Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook ORANGEFIELD 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sunday: TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Morning Worship - 10:30 am ORANGE Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Pastor Cody Hogden Wednesday: 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 Email: [email protected] / Website: www.fbcof.com Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm

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CMYK THE RECORD SPORTS AND OUTDOORS B Heavier bass Moving water equals active fish

OUTDOORS equals more Chuck Uzzle For The Record Most any fisherman scholarships who spends time on our local waters has a FISHING theory about how the CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN tides work and where Chuck Uzzle For The Record they need to be to catch fish during those tides. Surprisingly Surprise, surprise….the LCM bears dom- enough there are plenty of people who inated yet another SETX high school bass don’t understand how important the tournament on Rayburn Saturday and it re- tides really are, or for that matter what sulted in well-earned paydays for several of a tide is. Dickie Colburn their teams. They not only took home first According to Webster’s dictionary, and third place money, but celebrated three tide is the periodic variation in the other Bear teams earning scholarship money as well. surface level of the oceans, bays, gulfs, The feat is more impressive considering the fact that they inlets, and estuaries caused by gravi- were competing in a field of over 400 other anglers. I have tational attraction of the moon and suggested several times over the past year that an LCM bass sun. The influence the moon has over fisherman has to look no further than a team mate to know the tides is extreme to say the least. who he has to beat to win a tournament. During the the first and third quarters While every volunteer team Captain enjoys his commit- of the moon phase the tides are the ment for the day, it is hard to imagine that any of them had weakest and have the smallest differ- more fun than Tony Brister. He nervously shared the excite- ences between the highs and the lows. ment of the strike and landing of every bass only to have to These small tide changes are called sweat out the final weigh-in at the end of the day as well. “neap tides”. On the other end of the I can assure you that even the most experienced pro cannot spectrum are the “spring tides”, these eyeball two stringers and tell you which one is two-hun- occur when the moon is new or full. dredths of an ounce heavier. When all was said and done, During the spring tides the differ- Tony’s winning team of Spencer Brister and Aiden Loftin had ences between the high and low tides captured first place honors by less than a small crawfish! are the greatest. By thinking about Their winning total of 21.62 pounds earned both young- these patterns you can understand sters some serious scholarship money and bragging rights as why so many people plan fishing trips well.Braxton Rambo and Cameron Dougharty took home around the moon phases. The full or third place money while finishing very much in the hunt with new moon phases mean more moving 20.16 pounds. water because the tides are more ex- Also earning scholarship checks were Justin James and treme, this translates into more active Parker Shelley duped this solid redfish during an afternoon incoming tide. Gavin Cooper (25th), Dakota Posey and Brendon Brones fish. RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Chuck Uzzle (27th ) and Jacob Longlois and Tanner Stewart (39th ). That is Now that we have established what as they empty the marshes. Either tide Now the tide schedules you see in owning the day when five teams from one school finish in the the tides are and how they get there will help you catch fish, the main the newspapers and magazines will top ten percent of a field that large. energy we need to know what effect thing is to at least have some tidal give you an idea when the tides will The Bassmaster Elite pros will be back in town in two they have on the fish. During certain movement. The periods between the occur. These schedules do not take weeks and they could be looking at ideal conditions for the periods of the year the tides mean dif- tides are referred to as “slack”, during into account what kind of weather or first time. The playing field narrowed drastically in acreage ferent things. For example, in the these times the fishing tends to be wind conditions may be present so when it was decided that Louisiana waters were off limits, but spring most fishermen like strong in- much slower. The tides trigger most you need to use a little common sense. area bayous and both the Sabine and Neches rivers are in coming tides because they tend to fish into becoming more active, it is For example, if the schedule calls for a good shape. bring in good saltwater from the gulf. almost like ringing the dinner bell so weak outgoing tide and the wind is You can expect the weigh-in crowds to be large so wearing During the fall it is opposite, outgoing to speak. tides help bring the bait into the lake UZZLE Page 5B COLBURN Page 4B Outdoor Power Equipment & Much More! New Hours For eXmark Open: Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM Closed: Sunday

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CMYK 2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021

tion, he was able to return the recovered sto- property and it was returned. The suspect Game Warden Field Notes: len items to the original owner in one after- was arrested for burglary of a vehicle and noon. Cases are pending. criminal trespass. The following items are compiled from re- who were approximately 20 yards from the cent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department corn in the water. After a short interview, the Called Out Helping Hand (TPWD) law enforcement reports. hunters admitted to hunting over bait and putting the corn out a few days before. Cita- A Travis County Warden received a call A Washington County Warden received a Nothing to Stand On tions included place bait to attract, hunt over from a processor reporting a man with a deer call of a suspicious boat discovered by a real- bait, possession of lead shot and some tag- intact (not gutted) and most likely spoiled. tor and landowner. A TX number was pro- ging violations for deer from earlier in the The individual stated to the processor, “I vided to Austin Dispatch where it was flagged An Orange County Game Warden was season. Five wood ducks were also seized and guess I’ll go dump this then”. The warden as stolen. The warden made it to the scene traveling along the Tony Housman Wildlife civil restitution for each duck is pending. was unable to find a local address for the sus- and verified the HIN of the boat and VIN of Management Area (WMA) when he ob- pect but was able to call him while he was re- the trailer. Both were confirmed stolen out of served a vehicle driving along the right-of- turning to Houston. The individual said his Harris County. Investigators from the Ma- way in the construction zone that appeared Check Please! friend shot an eight-point buck the previous rine Theft Investigation Unit were contacted, to have a shotgun on the dashboard. The afternoon. The warden contacted the land- the original owners were contacted, and the warden was able to exit the interstate at the A Gregg County Game Warden received a owner, who shot the deer, and informed him property is being returned. The investigation state line and make his way back along the call from the White Oak PD regarding an il- he faced a waste of game charge for leaving is ongoing. right-of-way to investigate. As he approached legal dumping complaint at a local restau- the “ungutted” buck for over 24 hours in the vehicle, he observed a male subject carry- rant. The restaurant owner reported numer- temperatures exceeding 70 degrees. The ing a shotgun coming from the woods, which ous rancid bags of trash, accompanied by a Mistaken Identity warden also made the landowner aware that is a closed area of the Tony Housman WMA. decaying white-tailed doe carcass missing the general season ended two weeks prior During the contact, the subject claimed that only its backstraps, piled around their busi- and the buck was taken illegally. The violator A DeWitt County Game Warden received he was hunting hogs and was looking for a ness and dumpster. Information regarding then responded with an expletive-laden a complaint about a hunter suspected of tak- stand that his friend had erected next to the the individual’s identity was gathered and it statement indicating his guilt. The warden ing a deer out of season. When the suspect interstate. The warden found the stand erect- matched an individual that the game warden seized the antlers from a taxidermist. Charg- was contacted, her husband’s tag was on the ed on the WMA property within just a few was already investigating on unrelated hunt- es and civil restitution pending. deer. The husband initially claimed to have feet of the interstate. The subject was issued ing violations. The warden and local officers shot the deer. After interviewing both indi- citations for no annual public hunting permit responded to the subject’s residence where viduals, it was determined that the initial and no hunting license. Two wardens fol- he and fellow tenants advised they had Sticky Situation subject had in fact shot the deer. It was not lowed up with the friend who had illegally deemed the spoiled doe inedible via damages taken out of season, but it was taken without placed the stand in the WMA originally. from a vehicle vs. deer incident. An im- A McLennan County Game Warden was a license. When all was said and done, viola- That subject confessed to placing the stand promptu necropsy suggested otherwise, responding to a trespassing call from a land- tions included hunting without a license, in the closed area of the WMA and was is- prompting a full confession of how the doe owner when the warden came upon the sus- hunting under the license of another, allow- sued a citation as well. Cases are pending. was shot out of season and allowed to waste. pect stuck in the mud. The warden inter- ing another to hunt under one’s license, no During that interview, an additional confes- viewed the suspect and discovered that they proof of sex, and no hunters education. The Good Samaritans sion was also collected regarding the war- had also burglarized a vehicle while trespass- deer was seized and donated. Restitution is den’s original hunting investigation. That in- ing. The landowner identified the stolen pending. dividual confirmed the illegal harvest of two A Marion County Game Wardens re- other bucks found with antlers entangled sponded to Lake O the Pines regarding a cap- from sparring along a late-night roadway. Ex- BCHS Strutters Spring Revue tickets on sale sized vessel. Several fishermen close to the hausted and struggling to flee danger, both incident rescued an 80-year-old male and his deer were fatally stabbed by the individual. The Strutters Spring Revue is an exhibition Theatre Box Office for $10 and no service fee. son and transported them to a boat ramp. Civil restitution and multiple subjects were EMS arrived on scene and then transported of the Fine Arts programs at Bridge City All online tickets are for reserved seats. Per- charged. Charges included: Hunt/Possess High School. It will be held at the Julie Rog- formances include Jazz Band, Cardinal Sing- the older male to the hospital for observa- Deer from Public Roadway, Untagged Deer, tion. ers Theatre in Beaumont, Texas, on April 1st ers, Theatre Arts, Cheer, and Strutters as Illegal Means and Methods, Waste of Game, and the show begins promptly at 6:30 with well as many guest performances from stu- Hunt During Closed Season, Exceed Bag the Strutters opening number. Tickets may dents and faculty. Our emcees are Noah Sto- A Little Mud on the Tires Limit, No Archery Stamp, and No Harvest be purchased beginning March 19, 2021, at ry and Zeke Champagne. Get your tickets Log. Additional charges are pending investi- 10:00 a.m. from ticketmaster.com for now for this is “the best variety show in A Polk County Game Warden received a gation. $10.00 + a service fee or at the Julie Rogers SETX.” call from dispatch regarding individuals loading up a deer. A Polk County deputy was Mystery Machine in the area and assisted the warden in patrol- ling the area based on the original call. An A Harris county Game Warden received a ATV drove by on a public roadway and the call about an abandoned boat on the San Ja- deputy initiated a traffic stop. The driver of cinto River. When the warden reached the the ATV fled, and a pursuit ensued. The stripped vessel, he ran the HIN to find the ATV turned and went off-road on muddy ter- owner’s information. The owner, an individ- rain, so the warden followed the pursuit in ual in Alvin, TX, had no idea that his boat four-wheel drive until the path ended and was missing. He had given the boat to his then gave pursuit on foot. The warden guid- son, who kept it in a local storage unit. When ed the deputy to where he expected the ATV the son was notified, he was surprised to find to return. The deputy apprehended the sub- the boat was not located in its stall. 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CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 3B Texans QB fiasco superceded any NCAA tourney news

KAZ’S KORNER about the cases last weekend set by Jack Nicklaus in 1977. three tournament appearanc- Conference Tournament. beat the No 3-seeded Texas JOE KAZMAR on Twitter. The Men’s NCAA Basket- es as his seat gets hotter each Their season was ended in the Longhorns Saturday night in For The Record There also have been ru- ball Tournament was loaded year. quarterfinal round by Abilene the first round of the NCAA mors that Buzbee and Hous- with upsets, with a total of 11 Baylor, the No. 1 seed in the Christian who incidentally tournament as a No. 14 seed. While ton Texans owner Cal McNair just in the South and Midwest South Regional, and the Uni- most of the have conspired to bring these regionals. The Women’s versity of Houston, the No. 2 sports fans lawsuits against Watson after NCAA Tournament, on the seed in the Midwest Regional, around the the quarterback said he was other hand, had zero upsets in could possibly meet in the Fi- country were willing to sit out next season if the entire first round. Does nal Four in two weeks. Baylor paying atten- the team does not trade him. that mean women’s bracket is is at the top of its regional tion to the Buzbee, who lives on River easier to fill than the men’s, or while U of H is at the bottom NCAA Men’s Oaks Boulevard near the Mc- are there just smarter folks of theirs. College Basketball Tourna- Nair family, claims he doing the women’s bracket? Houston Astros ace pitcher ment and how they were doing wouldn’t know McNair if he Loyola of Chicago continues Justin Verlander began throw- on their personal bracket, fans saw him on the street. to heed the prayers of ing last week, five months af- in the Southeast Texas and The NFL also is investigat- 101-year-old Sister Jean as ter Tommy John surgery. The Houston areas were focused ing the lawsuits and the events they took down No. 1-seeded 38-year-old right-hander had on the daily soap opera about leading up to the filing with Illinois 71-58 in Sunday’s sec- reconstructive surgery on his the Houston Texans’ unstable Buzbee for possible violation ond round and led the entire right elbow Sept. 30. But he’ll quarterback situation. of the league’s personal con- contest and earned a berth in miss this season because the Because starting quarter- duct policy. If the NFL finds the prestigious Sweet 16. usual recovery period is 12-14 back Deshaun Watson has Watson has violated the per- However, more than 75 per months. been adamant since January sonal conduct policy, it could cent of the fans’ brackets had about never wanting to play fine him or even suspend him them making the Sweet 16. It JUST BETWEEN US… another down of football for without pay for a number of also must be pointed out the Texans since, General games. Loyola head coach Porter Lamar University’s athletic Manager Nick Caserio finally If the allegations are true, Moser loves defense and it director Marco Born can put figured out that he really Watson’s value on the trading pays off because his team another notch on his belt after meant it and signed 10-year block would tumble, although leads the nation in defense. wielding his well-used axe to veteran quarterback Tyrod there probably are some teams Some of the Texas Long- end the tenure of veteran bas- Taylor to at least serve as a so desperate for a franchise horns fans are referring to ketball coach Tic Price last knowledgeable back-up for quarterback, they would be head basketball coach Shaka weekend. Although the Cards Watson. willing to disregard the inci- Smart as Shaka Dumb after were 10-18 this season affect- The Texans last week final- dent. his team was upset by No. 14 ed by COVID-19, Price had his ized a one-year contract with But most franchises would Abilene Christian 53-52 in the team fired up to win the final the former Los Angeles Char- want Watson’s legal issues to first round Saturday night. four games and get a first- gers starter with a maximum be resolved and that he’s been Smart’s Longhorns are 0-3 in round bye in the Southland value of $12.5 million if all in- cleared to play by the NFL and centive clauses are triggered want to know the results of its and carries a base value less investigation before taking than $6 million. over his huge contract. And Taylor has an 89.5 career they probably would offer only passing rating and has the a fraction of what the Texans third-lowest interception rate wanted for the trade. since 2011 with interceptions The article concluded that thrown on just 1.4 per cent of in a best-case scenario, anoth- his passes, with 20 intercep- er franchise quarterback tions during a decade in the would be part of the trade NFL. Taylor is a multi-dimen- package to sell the fans, in- sional quarterback who can cluding those who purchase beat defenses with his feet as sponsorships, suites, club well as his strong and accurate seats, personal seat licenses arm. and season tickets. The Texans management It looks to me right now like also began to listen to some of a frustrating season as the the trade offers being regis- team rebuilds with very few tered daily by the many teams victories. The Houston Tex- interested in obtaining Wat- ans most likely will be in the son. They hope to receive running for the 2022 No. 1 three first-round draft picks, overall draft pick that goes to two second rounders and at the team finishing the season least one defensive starter in a with the worst record in the trade for Watson and have NFL. teams competing for him like he was on an auction block. KWICKIES… Ironically, less than 24 hours after signing Taylor last Matt Jones protected his The Strutters Spring Revue is an exhibition of the Fine Arts programs at Bridge City High School. Monday, news filtered out large lead in Sunday’s final about lawsuits filed against round of the PGA Tour Honda It will be held at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets may be purchased beginning Watson by two massage thera- Classic to win the event by five March 19, from ticketmaster.com for $10.00 plus a service fee, or at the Julie Rogers Theatre Box pists accusing him of sexual shots. At times he was leading Office for $10. All online tickets are for reserved seats. 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CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4B

leading exporter among U.S. income tax and boasts the states. nation’s second largest work- Texas tops all U.S. states in “The size of the state, its force, as well as the can-do business-friendly environ- attitude of Texans, all help ment and solid infrastruc- keep Texas in this enviable exports for 19th consecutive year ture, the fact it has no state position,” he said. “Everybody Reads The Record!” PAUL SCHATTENBERG as exports literally come agriculture has become a “But Texas has also been TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE straight out of the ground. smaller portion of the state’s the No. 1 exporting state for “Everybody Reads The Record!” “Natural resources, wheth- exports as the Texas econo- technology products for sev- For nearly two decades, er renewable or nonrenew- my has evolved and become eral years in a row,” Ribera In Print & Online the U.S. Department of able, are found throughout more diverse, the U.S. De- said. “In 2020, we had $44.8 Commerce’s Bureau of Eco- the world and have been ex- partment of Agriculture For- billion in technology-related nomic Analysis, BEA, has tracted for human use for eign Agriculture Service es- exports, while Califor- ranked Texas as the No. 1 ex- tens of thousands of years,” timated its agricultural ex- nia was in second place porter among U.S. states. said Roel Lopez, Ph.D., di- ports in 2020 at an impres- with $37.5 billion in those ”Texas shipped $279.3 bil- rector of the Texas A&M sive $6.5 billion-plus. exports.” lion worth of goods around Natural Resources Institute, Among U.S. states, Texas He said other top 10 ex- the globe in 2020,” said Luis San Antonio. “They are valu- is second in total animal ports include aircraft and Ribera, Texas A&M AgriLife able not only in the develop- product exports and sixth in computer parts, integrated Extension Service econo- ment of commodities for total plant product exports. circuits, modems and other mist, Bryan-College Station. providing income and reve- In terms of revenue generat- reception and transmission “The state outperformed all nue, but also for sustaining ed, Texas’s top five agricul- devices, and semi-conductor other states, with the value of life and improving the quali- tural products are cotton, manufacturing equipment. its exports accounting for ty of life.” beef cattle and veal, feed “Texas has been growing 19.5% of overall U.S. export- Texas is a large state with grain products, dairy prod- steadily as an exporter of ed products for 2020.” an abundance of natural re- ucts and sorghum. high-tech-related products Texas’ 2020 exports sources, Ribera said. And “We are the No. 1 cotton and equipment,” Ribera said. amounted to more than the from an energy perspective, exporter in the U.S. and rank “Technology is one sector sum total of goods exported primary fuels such as oil, second in both beef and people don’t often associate by the next three largest ex- coal and natural gas are wheat exports,” Ribera said. with Texas because they tend porting states. among the state’s most ex- “We are also first in sheep to associate us primarily Mexico and Canada re- portable natural resources. and goat production, second with oil and cattle. And while ceived the largest portion of “Crude petroleum oils ac- in overall animal exports those are important to the Texas’ exports, with Mexico count for about 22.2% of to- and among the top five U.S. state and a source of great accounting for almost 32% of tal Texas exports,” he said. states in exportation of pe- pride, we manufacture, pro- the total and Canada for just “Crude oil, along with mis- cans, sorghum, rice and duce and export of a wide va- over 8.3%. However, goods cellaneous petroleum-based dairy products.” riety of other products and from the Lone Star State are products and liquified pro- The leading fruits pro- goods needed and desired by exported all over the world. pane, are among the state’s duced in Texas are watermel- consumers worldwide.” “The COVID-19 pandemic top exports, contributing on, cantaloupe and grape- Ribera also noted other had a detrimental effect on greatly to our total economic fruit, which is also the offi- reasons for Texas being the 2020 exports nationwide, but output or real gross domestic cial state fruit. Texas is also a this impact was less on Texas product, or GDP.” top producer of onions, pota- due to the state’s diverse and toes and spinach, and is the resilient economy,” Ribera nation’s No. 1 producer of said. Agriculture cabbages. He also noted while the exports smaller Ribera said the state also economic impact of Winter but still vital sector ranks among the top 15 ex- Storm Uri had a negative im- porters in the nation for ani- pact on first-quarter 2021 Ribera also noted that mal feed as well as broilers, exports, the state is poised while other items that come fruits, corn, pork and vegeta- for a quick recovery and to out of the ground, specifical- bles. provide not only sufficient ly agricultural products “About 37% of our agricul- commodities and consum- “don’t crack the top 10” in tural exports go to Mexico, ables for its own residents export sectors contributing making it our largest inter- but to also export to others. the most to the state’s overall national trading partner for “Texans saw some supply economic output, Texas still agricultural products,” Ri- chain disruptions and tem- ranks fifth overall among bera said. porary shortages of food and U.S. states for those exports. Ribera also noted that the other needed supplies during “Our energy resources and state’s food processing sector the winter storm and in its agricultural production are is the third largest manufac- aftermath,” he said. “But of great importance — not turing sector in the state, once issues affecting fuel only to the state, but also to producing beverages, baked availability, transportation, the nation and to people goods, preserved fruits and workforce availability, sty- throughout the world,” he vegetables and meat as well mied agricultural produc- said. “Texas leads the nation as other consumables for ex- tion and other challenges in number of farms and port. normalize once again, the ranches. And the fact that it state more than likely will re- has so much agricultural main ranked as the top ex- production, yet agricultural Beyond oil and porting state in the country.” exports are no longer near cattle: [Micro]chips the top for contributing to with your salsa? the state’s GDP, shows just A resource-full how diverse and exceptional When most people think state the Texas economy has be- high-tech, they typically come.” think California and, in par- Many of the products Tex- Ribera said while over time ticular, Silicon Valley.

Colburn From Page 1B a mask and social distancing “I can’t tell you how many when possible is encouraged.I times I have had a bass on knows it is a tad early for and hooked a slab crappie on most of us, but attending just my jigging pole at the same one of the blasting off cere- time,” says Procter. He is also monies is worth the inconve- quick to point out that he nience. The pre-dawn lights fishes only two colors in the reflecting off the water and jig and two in his choice of the opportunity to watch the Wacky worms. “I can take all pros navigate through the the lures I’ll need in one armada is impressive. sandwich bag!” It seems as though every “If they are biting some- southeast Texas fisherman is thing else I’ll be eating waf- still consumed with the fles for supper, but that is sel- spawn, but they could be dom the case,” says Procter. missing a terrific crappie bite “I like watermelon and black- in the process! blue tail in the worm and Nelson Procter, a mid-lake back-chartreuse and pink- camp owner on Toledo Bend white for my jigs.” and retired guide claims this I spoke with Nelson Mon- is his favorite time of the day night and he was watch- year on the Bend. “On most ing March Madness and eat- decent weather days I can ing white perch tacos at the catch all of the bass I want to time. “We got out late this catch and finish it off with a afternoon and caught only mess of crappie,” says Proct- eleven bass before the crap- er. pie really turned on. We kept I knows my chances of sixteen nice slabs, eight for catching a double digit bass each of us, and got back in are slim when spending all of time for tip-off.” my time fishing a Wacky I have talked with two oth- worm or spinner bait in the er local anglers that have shallows, but the action is done well recently fishing faster and some very large virtually the same crappie crappie are right there with program in the back of Six them. ”For that reason, Mile and Clear Creek. They Procter keeps two bass rods, were both fishing a jig about a crappie rod rigged with a two feet beneath a cork, but small jig and a twelve foot chartreuse-silver flake was crappie pole lying on his the ticket for them! deck.

CMYK The Record • Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5B Texas opens COVID-19 vaccine to everyone 16 and older on March 29

KAREN HARPER Scheduler will alert partici- viting anyone 16 and older trol for the University of Tex- The Texas Tribubne pants to upcoming events who wants the shot to sign as Medical Branch at and available appointments. up on local waiting lists now. Galveston, which has admin- Everyone age 16 and older, For those who do not have “We want to make sure istered about 150,000 doses. regardless of occupation or access to the internet, the that people sign up and are “Signing up now means that health status, will be eligible state will also be creating a ready to get vaccinated as you are already on the list for the COVID-19 vaccine in hotline for appointments by our supply increases and when the criteria are changed Texas starting March 29, phone, officials said. state guidelines are updat- to allow more people to be state health officials said Some counties, including ed,” said Dr. Janak Patel, di- vaccinated.” Tuesday. Brazoria and Galveston, re- rector of health care epide- Marissa Martinez contrib- The Texas Department of sponded by immediately in- miology and infection con- uted to this report. State Health Services is still asking providers to prioritize appointments for people who are 80 and older, and to pri- oritize walk-ins from anyone in that age group who shows up without an appointment. Everyone age 16 and older, regardless of occupation or health The vaccines are not limited status, will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas starting March 29. to Texas residents, and citi- zenship is not a requirement es and hospitalizations are at I still have is how do we meet for the vaccine. lows not seen since October, the demand in an equitable “We are closing in on 10 according to state health fig- way, and right now I think million doses administered ures. we’re still struggling with in Texas, and we want to Texas health officials have that.” keep up the momentum as been grappling over whom to By eliminating the age re- the vaccine supply increas- include in each new eligibili- strictions, there is the poten- es,” said Imelda Garcia, ty group, under pressure tial to vaccinate more Black DSHS associate commis- from public-facing workers and brown residents, said sioner for laboratory and in- such as grocery storeemploy- Adewole Adamson, an assis- fectious disease services and ees, restaurant staffers and tant professor at The Univer- the chair of the state’s Expert transportation workers sity of Texas at Austin Dell Vaccine Allocation Panel. whose jobs put them at high- Medical School. On average, Until now, eligibility for er risk of contracting the vi- white people tend to live lon- the vaccine was mainly re- rus than those who work ger, while younger genera- stricted to a few groups: from home. tions have higher propor- health care workers, people Meanwhile, counties are tions of Black and Hispanic ages 50 and older, those with attempting to ramp up vacci- people. certain underlying health nations for communities of “At every age level, there’s a conditions who are 16 or old- color, which have been dis- disparity in outcome associ- er, and employees of schools proportionately affected by ated with getting the virus,” and day care centers. Texas the pandemic and appear to he said. “Folks of color are began receiving vaccines in bebehind white residents in [still] at risk and we should mid-December. getting the vaccine. prioritize their access to the The vaccine is still in short While local governments vaccine.” supply as the announcement are coming up with creative Health experts have said makes about 22 million peo- ways to address the inequi- that between 70% and 90% of ple eligible on Monday. The ties in the distribution, the Texans must be vaccinated state has been allocated more state is “still struggling with in order to reach herd immu- than 14 million doses since that” and opening up the eli- nity and stop the spread of distribution began in De- gibility doesn’t address that the virus. Texas has about 29 cember — far short of the problem, said Kazique million residents, nearly a supply needed to fully vacci- Prince, interim executive di- quarter of whom are under nate everyone right away. rector for the Central Texas 18. Of the three vaccines As of Tuesday, Texas had Collective for Racial Equity available, only the two-dose administered more than 9.3 and a policy adviser for Aus- Pfizer vaccine is available for million doses of COVID-19 tin Mayor Steve Adler. ages 16 and up. The others, vaccine. More than 6 million In Austin, for example, manufactured by Moderna people have received at least vaccine locations have been and Johnson & Johnson, are one dose, and more than 3 added to the areas more ac- available for ages 18 and up. million have been fully vac- cessible to communities of President Joe Biden recent- cinated, according to state color, and the city has en- ly directed states to make the health officials. gaged the help of Meals on vaccine available to all adults On March 10, the state- Wheels to reach more resi- by May 1. Several states have wide mask mandate was lift- dents, he said. already opened their eligibil- ed and businesses were al- But the state still has work ity to all adults or announced lowed to go back to 100% ca- to do, he said. plans to do so soon. pacity, even as health experts “Economics will play into The state is also launching cautioned that Texans should this whole situation, where a website next week for peo- not let their guard down as folks who are less able to ac- ple to sign up for vaccines at emerging variants threaten cess the resources are going public health centers and another potential spike in to have a harder time getting state-run clinics. The Texas cases. New coronavirus cas- it,” Prince said. “The concern Public Health Vaccine

Uzzle From Page 1B blowing strong from the south you may not see any change in the water level. The big south wind will essentially hold the water up from leaving. The exact opposite happens in the winter months when you have an out going tide and a strong north wind, the water levels fall dramatically. There are dif- ferent factors to take into account, just be aware of the condi- tions. One other important piece of the tide puzzle deals with correction factors for the tides. Your evening news may call for tides at Sabine Pass to take place at 1 a.m, that time will be different if you fish in another part of the Sabine area. What you need to know is what is the correction factor for your area. The time difference between Sabine Pass and Syd- ney Island is just over an hour depending on the conditions. So if the tide is supposed to change at 1 a.m. at Mesquite Point it should start to change at Sydney Island around 2:00 a.m. under normal conditions. Now the visible movement may not be evident but the in- fluence is there. The marshes on the other hand are tougher to gauge when it comes to tides, things like wind and runoff can make it almost impossible to calculate the tides correctly. All you can do is keep good records and watch the conditions in order to get a better feel for how the water will react to cer- tain conditions. Time for Spring Cleaning! Easter Clothing • Prom Gowns • Tuxedos Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “You’ll Never Have to Unbuckle Your Seat Belt!”

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