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  • Mustangs Making a Difference

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 16, 2024

    Saturday, the West Orange-Stark High School Student Council gave back to our community by volunteering with the Salvation Army and United Way of Orange County to sort Angel Tree presents. "We're so proud of these students for stepping up and showing the true spirit of giving. Way to go, Mustangs," stated Dawn Martin, WOS publicist....

  • GOACC names students, employees of the month

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 10, 2024

    Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce names Students, Employees of the Month from Bridge City, Orangefield and Vidor High Schools....

  • Salvation Army Fundraising Falling Behind

    Staff Report|Updated Dec 9, 2024

    Every Dollar Stays Local During this holiday season, The Salvation Army staff and volunteers are diligently working to raise much needed funds to support those most in need this Christmas, and beyond. This year, The Salvation Army seeks to raise $100,000 to meet the growing demand for essential services in the Orange community and is falling behind its goal. Every year, The Salvation Army of Orange provides meals, financial assistance, emergency disaster services, youth...

  • Orangefield 5th graders study erosion and deposition

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 25, 2024

    Mrs. Abshire's 5th-grade science students explored the forces that shape our planet by creating models of sand dunes, U-shaped valleys, and canyons. Using wind, water, and ice, they investigated how weathering, erosion, and deposition transform Earth's surface....

  • Third graders make tortilla teepees

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 25, 2024

    OES 3rd grade reading students made Tortilla Teepees this week, as a culminating activity to their weekly story, "Yonder Mountain, A Cherokee Legend." Students enjoyed learning about the Cherokee Nation. It's always a great day to be a Bobcat....

  • Aaron Roccaforte Named Employee of the Month for November by Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 25, 2024

    The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Aaron Roccaforte with Bridge City Radiator has been named November Employee of the Month. Pictured: Mandy Roccaforte, Aaron Roccaforte, Lenzi Blecher, Kirk Roccaforte. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce...

  • Love Beyond Christmas Morning – The Salvation Army Angel Tree

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    Christmas trees decorated with Salvation Army angels can now be found in stores and businesses around Orange. Each angel ready for adoption represents an individual child and includes a list of Christmas wishes and needed items. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and groups from the community, more than 400 children in need will experience the joy of Christmas morning this year. "The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides toys, clothing and...

  • Bobcat Bookworms donate bedding to local organization

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 19, 2024

    The Bobcat Bookworms partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to collect bedding for the community. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non profit that builds and delivers beds for free. Their mission is that no child sleeps on the floor. Pictured Are Jack Seeley (from Sleep in Heavenly Peace) and bookworm officers Izzy Lee, Luke Delahoussaye, Gabby White, and Lani Burwick...

  • Stark Museum of Art announces College Juried Art Exhibition winners

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 18, 2024

    The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces the winners of its annual College Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional talent of 15 student artists from Lamar University and McNeese State University. The exhibition, on view now through Dec. 20, features works selected by a distinguished juror and highlights creativity across various mediums. This year's Best of Show Award was presented to Taylor Balsano from Lamar University for her thought-provoking piece, "Untitled,"...

  • OHS students tour Dishman School of Nursing

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 18, 2024

    OHS Patient Care Technician students traveled to Lamar University for an in-depth tour of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing. This included a presentation on the application process, prerequisites and nursing courses, clinicals, and travel abroad opportunities that LU can provide. They also got to see a live patient simulation activity with current nursing students and tour the highly advanced sim lab. These seniors left inspired and excited about their futures in...

  • OHS UIL Debate team competed Nov. 6

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Students in OHS Speech/Debate competed at the UIL Region Congressional Debate meet on Nov. 6. Team members competing were Adam Myers, Arabella Lopez, Beck Harris, Carter Munson-Appleby, and Ayden Wagoner. Alternates were Cooper Dorman and Kase White. The Speech/Debate Team Sponsor is Bridget Luna Trahan....

  • Golden Triangle Polymers donates $20,000 to VFW Post 2775

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Golden Triangle Polymers plant manager Chad Jennings, center, presented a $20,000 donation to VFW Post 2775 in Orange today. The donation was part of a special Veteran's Day appreciation lunch and ceremony hosted by VFW Post 2775....

  • Orange County Superintendents meet

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Friday, the Orange County Superintendents gathered for a collaborative meeting, reaffirming their commitment to Making Orange Successful Together (M.O.S.T). By uniting their efforts, they are dedicated to building a brighter future for all their students and communities. Together, they’re doing the M.O.S.T for Orange County’s success....

  • Carheel aids OHS students in job searchs

    Staff Report|Updated Nov 4, 2024

    Carheel Consulting, sponsored by Golden Pass LNG, recently guided Orangefield High School Students through job search process. McDonald Carheel, President Carheel Consulting, Workforce Development Solutions, instructs Orangefield High School students on the importance of communication & networking and job search strategies. Discussions were had about your friends being an important part of your network and how you can stand out....

  • Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announces Employees, Students of the Month

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 15, 2024

  • OF 2nd graders learn health safety

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    Students from Mrs. Van Huis' Patient Care Technician course traveled to Orangefield Elementary to provide education to second graders on the chain of infection and how to stop the spread of germs, including the steps for proper handwashing. Students then got to put what they learned to the test with a glo-germ experiment....

  • Christus St. E employees speak to OHS Principles of Health Science classes

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 8, 2024

    Orangefield High School Principles of Health Science classes welcomed guest speakers from Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital - Beaumont to talk about their careers in the Health Informatics Pathway. Christa Breaux, ADN, RN, Quality Management Coordinator, and Alison Guidry, BSN, RN, Risk Manager, discussed their roles and responsibilities in these areas and the qualities and characteristics needed to be successful in their field. OISD would like to thank them for sharing their...

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    WOSCISD First Six Weeks Honor Roll

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 8, 2024

    WOS Elementary Superintendent Honor Roll (ALL A) Grade 1 (All A) Adams, Izaiah; Adams,Jazlynn; Aiken,Ashlynn; Arnold, Lorenzo; Bernard, Karter; Bilbo, Alivia; Brown, Ka'lyn; Brown, Paislynn; Cardoza Pena, Carlos; Choate, Nehemiah; Cordova, Rasiell; Criswell, Selestine; Davis, Chace; Denmon, Zoe; Gachassin, Kindle; Gant, Kane; Gladney, Nariah; Graham, Braylon; Henderson, Jaxon; Ibarra Vela, Miley; Ibarra, Eduardo; Ibarra, Leonel; Isaacs, Jesse; Johnson, Nevaeh; Jones, Jerni;...

  • Rotary names OF Student of the Month

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 7, 2024

    The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club announced Emmerson Rodriquez as their October Student of the Month for Orangefield. Emmerson Ranks 40 out of a class of 114 and has a GPA of 3.6. Emmerson plans to attend Sam Houston State University to pursue a degree in mass communication in order to pursue a career in journalism. Pictured left to right are: Britni Briggs-Counselor, Rebecca Auer-Grandmother, Chris Flowers-Stepdad, Jennifer Flowers-Mother, Emmerson-Student, Chris...

  • Rotary names BC Student of the Month

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 7, 2024

    The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club introduced Abigail Janckila as Rotaries Bridge City October Student of the Month. Abigail has a 4.44 GPA and ranks 15 out of 211 seniors. She plans to attend a university to pursue a degree in nursing to become a pediatric traveling nurse. Pictured left to right are: Alisa Huckaby-Counselor, Gabe Janckila-Brother, Parsi Janckila-Mother, Abigail-Student, Dr. Mike Kelly BCISD Superintendent, Charlee Fitzgerald-Rotary President and Dr....

  • Orange County Retired Teachers to meet

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 7, 2024

    Local attorney Tommy White will address the Orange County Retired Teachers on the importance of wills at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 401 N. 37th St., Orange. Those that have wills may need to update them. Mr. White will be able to answer other questions you may have concerning wills or probate. There will also be a short business meeting. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited....

  • Orangefield ISD Honor Roll First Six Weeks

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 1, 2024

    Orangefield Elementary First Grade Highest Honors - Alex, Adams, Jaxon Arceneaux, Casey Bailey, Austin Barbosa, Rustin Barfield, Ryker Bearden, Odis Beckham, Cora Beers, Grayson Beitel, Bowen Blacksher, Rowan Brasuell, Darbee Briggs, Gibson Burch, Avaya Cannon, Luc Caswell, Emmylou Cerny, Jacob Chapman, Beaux Chesson, Adeline Chisum, Beau Clark, Brayleigh Cleveland, Grant Cole, Tinley Cook, Jameson Copeland, Ashtynn Cormier, Chadlynn Cormier, Pierce Crume, Alexander Dennison,...

  • Supporting Children & Youth in Foster Care During the School Year

    Staff Report|Updated Aug 13, 2024

    The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. For youth in foster care, however, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain, because the odds are stacked against them when it comes to their educational success. Children enter foster care not because of any fault of their own, but because their families are in crisis. Once they're in foster...

  • Last of the Mound Builders

    Bruce Lockett, For the Record|Updated Dec 8, 2020

    Bruce Lockett, Director T.A.S.A. In discussing the Indians of the Southern portion of the United States it is strange that some of the first Indians to meet the Euro-Americans are barely mention in the context of Indian history. This Indian group was known as the Atakapa Indians of Texas and Louisiana. The Atakpa Indians were a loose federation of Indians on the coastal shores of Texas, and Louisiana, from the San Jacinto River, of Texas to Vermilion bay, of Louisiana....

  • Kiwanis Bringing "Normal" Back To Orange

    Staff Report|Updated Oct 20, 2020

    The Kiwanis Club of Orange is excited to announce that a bit of normal is coming our way in December. Mayor Larry Spears has given the Kiwanis Club of Orange permission to hold the 71st Annual Christmas Parade, “A TEXAS CHRISTMAS!” There will be, of course, special COVID-19 guidelines that are not optional. According to Kiwanis Club President Shane Johns, “We were not sure that the event was going to happen this year since the Governor’s restriction of social gatherings on city property included parades. Luckily, he gave ma...

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