Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Orangefield Bobcats improved their season's record to 2-1 with a win last week against the Shepherd Pirates. This week will be the first game of the season for the Bobcats not played at F. L. McClain Stadium in Orangefield. The Bobcats defeated the Pirates 42-28 in what could be a preview of a possible meeting in the post season. Orangefield and Shepherd are both picked to be playoff contenders in their respective districts which play each other in the first round of the...
The Texas Department of Transportation has completed the construction of sidewalks along MacArthur Drive and has installed two overhanging caution lights for pedestrian crossings. The project included adding street lights along the sides of the seven-lane roadway that is part of Texas Highway 87. TxDOT spokeswoman Sarah Dupre said contractors and Entergy are working to run electrical lines so the lighting can be turned on. People in Orange, along with city officials, worked wi...
One of Orange's little-known football players has gained more fame in recent years as "Ox" Emerson is being credited for creating the wishbone formation and being one of pro football's greatest guards in the 1930s. The Football Hall of Fame named the guard to its 1930s All-Decade Team in 2020, but a lot of followers, including a Sports Illustrated columnist, argued he should have made the All-Centennnial Team. Emerson played eight seasons in the NFL and made first team...
Bridge City ISD students paid tribute to First Responders and the 9-11 anniversary last Friday by bringing snacks to members of the Bridge City campus police, the Bridge City Police Department, and the Bridge City Fire Department. Pictured are: Chance Chatagnier, Bridge City Fire Department and BCISD students....
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange President Dr. Tom Johnson and Stephen F. Austin State University Interim President Dr. Steve Westbrook met today at LSCO’s campus to reaffirm their 2019 Articulation Agreement that guarantees that credits earned at LSCO will seamlessly transfer to SFA for students wanting to complete a bachelor degree. Additionally, the two presidents met with local superintendents and representatives from Bridge City ISD, Little Cypr...
West Orange-Stark High School named the members of the officers line as "Filly of the Week" for their efforts in leadership of the dance team. Nataleigh Sims is captain, Jo Jo LeBlanc is co-captain, and Asia Stewart is first lieutenant....
WOSHS UIL coaches and team captains took a trip to Tyler, TX, this weekend to attend the Fall UIL Academic Conference. They attended workshops and Q&A sessions to prepare themselves for a great year of UIL Academics, Film, and Theatre! Pictured left to right: Mr. Thacker, Mr. Britten, Mr. Lanicek, Gideon Robertson, Ca'Din Jones, Alicia Odom, Bijou Bright, Mr. LeBlanc, Ariana Singleton, Mr. Franco, and Camryn Nevils....
Eleven Orangefield High School debaters competed at the West Hardin High School debate meet/clinic on Saturday, September 10th. Winners include Calvin Kelly - 2nd place novice division Aiden Taylor - 3rd place varsity division Major Copeland - 4th place varsity division Colton Myers-6th place novice division Gracie Cross -6th place varsity division Other debaters include: Leroy Bergeron, Maddie Powell, Jackson Droddy, Lauren Fitzsimmons, Stone Fregia, and Howard...
Games This Weekend NEWTON over WEST ORANGE-STARK-We may be witnessing the end of a long, wonderful era that happens whenever the administration gets involved with the athletic program. Hopefully I'm wrong, but if I'm not, there will be some very unhappy patrons. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over HOUSTON KINKAID-The Battlin' Bears appear to be headed in the right direction again this season which should make the other members of District 10-4A shutter in their boots. They...
Glenn Hughes, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 9, 2022, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at St. Paul Episcopal Church. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Giblin. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on July 26, 1960, he was the son of Loretta Ann Burns and...
The Bridge City Cardinals played an old rival last week and played them well for a half. This week the Cardinals play possibly their toughest opponent so far this season and on the road. The Cardinals stayed close to their cross-county rival the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears through the first two quarters on Friday. Unfortunately, the second half just as it did the week before against Buna did not go well for Bridge City. Running back JS Bearden scored sixty-two seconds...
The Orange County Special Angels Rodeo is having its annual Fish Fry fundraiser Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m. at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442. Single tickets are $50 each. The event includes a fried fish dinner, live entertainment, and silent auction. Money raised for the event helps sponsor the Special Angels Rodeo for people with of all ages with disabilities. The Special Angels group provides a day's outing with adaptive rodeo events for the...
Clara Louise Brewer, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2022, at Cherished Years in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Bryan. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Ged, Louisiana, on January 3, 1929, she...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the September Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Marlee Mouton. Marlee is ranked 1 of 181 with a GPA of 4.77 She was recognized and is pictured with Landon Luna, Tara Mouton, Marlee Mouton, Tim Woolley and Chloe Tucker this week at the Chamber Breakfast....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the September Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Brayden Parker. Brayden is ranked 2 of 120. He was recognized at the Chamber Breakfast this week and is pictured with Chelsea Skinner, Crissa Bonnin, Shawn McAlpin, Brayden Parker, Jessica Parker and Chris Parker....
Barry Franklin Gossett, 66, of Nederland, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 25, 1956, he was the son of Williamson Henry Gossett and Hazel (Broadwater) Gossett. Barry worked as a security officer for many years at the Port of Beaumont for Patriot Security. He enjoyed his job and being in the company of the people he worked with. Barry was one of a kind. He had a big character and an even bigger...
Amy Lynn Green, age 41 of Deweyville, Texas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. A memorial service to honor Amy’s life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church of Deweyville with Rev. John Fortenberry officiating. Dorman Funeral Home has been entrusted with care and arrangements. Amy was born on July 7, 1981 in Houston, Texas to parents Christina Ann Crossland and William Green. She lived most of her life in Deweyville, Texas. Amy was a very talented a...
Gregory William Koci, 59, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Septemer 9, 2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Jeff Bell. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 6, 1963, he was th...
Rondah Jerrell Bullion, age 85 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Vinton, Louisiana. Services to honor Rondah was held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home with Rev Tommy Anthony officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, where the Southeast Texas Veterans Group will honor Rondah with military honors. Family and friends will gathered for a visitation on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Dorman Funeral Home....
The old rivalry between the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears and the Bridge City Cardinals was renewed on Friday night. It was close a game for a half until the Bears scored the last 34 points to win 41-7 at Larry Ward Stadium in Bridge City. Little Cypress-Mauriceville (2-1) was coming off a loss to its other big local rival West Orange-Stark last week. Bridge City (1-2) won its first game of the season last week and was looking to make it two straight victories. The Bears w...
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats volleyball team opened district action on Friday. The Lady Bobcats won in five sets over the Kirbyville Lady Wildcats. Orangefield grabbed the first two games 25-21 and 25-19. Kirbyville rallied to win the next two sets 25-18 and 25-17 forcing a deciding fifth game. The Lady Bobcats won the thrilling contest 15-12 to take the match. Mackenzie Haley had a huge night leading the Lady Bobcats in kills with 19 and tied with Kylie Mouton with the most...
Summer is on its way out, but not before delivering a variety of quality live music events featuring just about something for everyone, including Sammy Hagar in Houston on Sept. 16 and legendary country quartet The Oak Ridge Boys in Beaumont on Sept. 18. Sept. 14 Earth, Wind and Fire, Smart Financial Center, Sugar Land Sept. 14 Twenty One Pilots, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 15 Zach Williams, Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, La. Sept. 16 Sammy Hagar and The Circle,...
There was plenty of excitement in area college football games and even the two NFL franchises in Texas, but in the end of those games no football fans left their respective stadiums happy that their team won-except perhaps the Houston Texan faithful who saw their team play a 20-20 tie they were supposed to lose by more than a touchdown. Things got started late Saturday morning when the Texas Longhorns welcomed Alabama-the nation's No. 1 team and 20-point favorites-into...
Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts for their Annual Fund Raiser with delivery early November. Pecan halves or pieces $11.00 per pound, walnuts $8.50 per pound. Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/886-7276 to place an order or for additional information....
Fall is in the air…well almost! Autumn officially begins in a couple of weeks, on the 22nd of September to be exact. Soon lower humidity and cooler temperatures will be upon us. It’s a great time to begin fall cleanup and preparation for vegetable gardens. September is a swing month in the garden, or as I like to call it a “preparation month”, since many gardeners, including myself, consider fall to be the best time for planting cool season vegetables, trees, and shrubs....
