Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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AUSTIN - With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes are the tallest, rarest birds in North America. Currently, there is a population of around 506 individuals. Thanks to coordinated conservation efforts, whooping cranes are slowly returning from the brink of e...
Every year during either the World Series or the Super Bowl, many trivial stories are either written or talked about the fallacies of the sport in season and what to do to make it more “politically correct.” The most popular topic at this time of the year is the usual complaint that any team whose mascot has some kind of Native American connotation MUST be changed. One group of dissenters actually did sell their bill of goods to major league baseball’s long-standing Cleveland...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over BRIDGE CITY—The Mustangs are trying to finish District 10-4A-II with a perfect 6-0 mark but must not look ahead to next week’s opening round of the state playoffs. Head Coach Cornel Thompson is pretty adept at keeping his players focused on the game at hand and not anything in the future. The Cards have been steadily improving, but need a monster game to consider an upset. LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over SPLENDORA—The Battlin’ Bears are...
This is the final week of the district play and the regular season, and it all comes down to this week for playoff positioning. Most of our local teams have secured a trip to the Bi-District round, but many of those teams are now looking to solidify the best seeding possible with victories this week. The No. 4 state-ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (7-1, 5-0) have clinched a 12th consecutive district title and are coming off a bye week just in time for the final district game against a scrappy Bridge City Cardinals team....
Anybody from our part of the world who fishes has in some way been influenced by the man everyone referred to as "Dickie", he cut a wide path and will forever be remembered for his exploits both on and off the water. I can honestly say his influence on my life was a big reason for many of the good things that have happened to me personally and professionally. As a young aspiring guide, I clung to his every word, from his weekly column in The Record Newspapers, on the...
Thursday night, the Shorthorns from Hamshire Fannett came to town to take on our Orangefield fighting Bobcats. The 7th grade started the night off, looking for a spark to get them off of their current four-game losing streak. The offense took the field first and looked like they were going to start early, but soon found a tough defense waiting for them. Carson Gonzales and Elijah Jones ran the ball hard, but they were never allowed to break free for any long runs. Cylan Grange...
Week 10 Results Bridge City 21 Liberty 20 LC-M 33 Livingston 15 Hamshire-Fannett 35 Orangefield 28 Hargrave 13 Vidor 7 Deweyville 20 Burkeville 0 Kingwood Park 35 Nederland 22 Texas City 49 PN-G 42 United 34 Baytown Lee 14 C.E. King 35 West Brook 12 PA Memorial 48 Sterling 13 Newton 52 Hemphill 22 Lumberton 35 Splendora 7 Hull-Daisetta 46 High Island 0 Jasper 47 Center 14 Silsbee 49 Hardin-Jefferson 28 Woodville 34 East Chambers 27 Barbers Hill 22 Dayton 19 Evadale 1 Sabine Pass 0 (forfeit) Corrigan-Camden 35 Warren 14 New...
The Bridge City Middle School Football teams traveled to Liberty Thursday night and split the two games with the Panthers. The 7th grade Red team defeated the Panthers 16-12. The offense was led by Hudson Hoffman who had several nice passes to Luke Nelson, and a 34 yard touchdown pass to Joel Williams. Bryce Breeden had a touchdown run and Alex Chappell added a two point conversion run. The defense was led by Joel Williams who had a sack, and Alex Chappell who had a fumble recovery. Linebackers Keagan Trahan and Bryce...
Week 9 Results WO-S 73 Liberty 7 Orangefield 23 Bridge City 14 LC-M 33 Lumberton 31 Vidor 40 Livingston 7 Evadale 26 Deweyville 22 PA Memorial 51 Baytown Lee 20 United 33 La Porte 7 Summer Creek 51 West Brook 33 Barbers Hill 66 Nederland 28 Crosby 69 PN-G 28 Hull-Daisetta 38 Burkeville 8 Colmesneil 40 West Sabine 28 Hemphill 34 Warren 7 Hargrave 41 Splendora 7 Jasper 28 Shepherd 0 Silsbee 36 Hamshire-Fannett 35 Texas City 35 Dayton 7 East Chambers 34 Kirbyville 17 Woodville...
One of perhaps the most anticipated hunting days of the year is upon us; Saturday morning starts off the annual youth hunting weekend in Texas. Young hunters and adults alike look forward to this very special weekend for a variety of reasons. For many young hunters this is their opportunity to take center stage and reap the benefits of all the practice and preparation they have been through during the off season. The trips to the range, the work at the hunting lease, or...
Two weeks remain in district play for our local football teams, and there is still plenty on the line for each team as all six could potentially make the post season. However, each team needs to take care of business this week before looking ahead. The No. 4 state-ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (7-1, 5-0) pummeled district rivals the Liberty Panthers this past Friday 73-7 and the score probably could have been much worse. Mustangs running back Elijah Gales set the all-time...
Games This Week LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over LIVINGSTON—The Battlin’ Bears looked really good when they had to Friday night at Lumberton, edging past the Raiders 33-31 and taking sole command of second place behind undefeated Vidor in District 10-4A-II. The visiting Lions are only a game behind the Bears and should treat this game Friday night as their “Super Bowl”. BRIDGE CITY over LIBERTY—The Cardinals battled Orangefield all the way down to the final gun before lo...
I was walking out the gate at the end of a recent junior varsity game when a young man called out my name. He was already asking a question as he approached which was of no use since I now strain just to hear a train whistle. “I would like to ask you something,” he said in a much louder and clearer voice. “I have these two soft plastic tails that are my favorites, but the trout aren’t biting them. Are they the wrong size or wrong color or what?” I don’t know how many high school youngsters are walking around with plastic tro...
Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over LIBERTY—The Mustangs are well on their way to another district championship, but must not divert their attention from the ultimate goal of continuing to play solid football. Orangefield played a great first half last week, but the Mustangs’ depth finally took over after the intermission. The Panthers will come to Dan Hooks Stadium Friday night with one thought in mind—upset the Mustangs. WO-S must avert a letdown. LITTLE CYPRE...
After writing sports for six decades, it’s plain for me to see how one visualizes the sporting event being covered. Is the offense good or is the defense bad? Is the team really hitting well or is the opponent’s pitching poor? Get the message? I happened to see an article written for Sunday’s Boston Globe by a nationally prominent veteran sports writer who can be seen on ESPN most any day. He was analyzing Game 2 Saturday night in Houston that began with two grand slam home...
The 2021 football season in Orange County continues to be one for the record books, as all five teams remain in contention for playoff spots and have a combined 25-9 record through eight weeks. The No. 4 ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (6-1, 4-0) handled business this past Friday evening with a 27-7 victory over the Orangefield Bobcats, despite a weather delay and temporary power outage to some of the F.L. McClain Stadium lights. Elijah Gales added another 170 yards rushing...
For a long time I always equated the best time of the year with the full moon in October, which coincidentally happens this week. For all intents and purposes summer is now in the rear-view window and those nasty 90-degree days should be nothing but a memory. Occasionally we get a reminder from Mother Nature that we are never far from crazy weather but judging from the forecast I'd have to say we may be safe for a few days so get ready to enjoy everything associated with this...
Jackson Hall, son of Sammy and Candi Hall, was fishing Sabine Lake last weekend with his dad when he caught this monster all by himself....
AUSTIN— Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow road to recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) experts say that during the annual Quail Roadside Survey period in August, which consists of biologists traveling more than 3,300 miles, male Bobwhite quail could be heard calling regularly during morning drives, but a...
AUSTIN – With millions of ducks in the Central Flyway and promising conditions in many parts of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists suggest these factors could indicate a good waterfowl season is ahead for Texas Hunters. For the second straight year, the May Breeding Waterfowl Survey was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns in both the United States and Canada. Instead, TPWD biologists largely relied on fellow biologists in the breeding grounds of Canada and the United States prairie states to h...
Teams are positioning themselves for a run at district titles and the playoffs, and games this week will go a long way in helping resolve those questions with two huge matchups featuring four Orange County teams. To show how successful the 2021 football season has been thus far, all five Orange County teams have a combined record of 23-6 through seven weeks. The No. 4 ranked West Orange-Stark Mustangs (5-1, 3-0) will be on the road this week to face the feisty Orangefield...
My wife Susan informed me right in the middle of the high-scoring Texas-Oklahoma game that she was going to take her afternoon nap. “How can you leave such an exciting game like this?” I asked her. “Texas is going to lose,” came her reply. “How can you sit here in front of the television for over three hours cheering for the Longhorns and out of the blue say Texas will lose when it’s not even the fourth quarter and Texas has a comfortable 41-23 lead?” I asked completely pu...
I am assuming it could best be compared to the weekend golfer that has already exceeded 100 strokes and is yet to even tee off on the 18th hole. His goal at that point has been lowered to simply finishing a miserable morning and selling his clubs. He then somehow magically birdies number 18 and suddenly can’t wait to play tomorrow! Larry Mosely asked if I would like to catch a few slot reds he’d found on the north end of the lake and he didn’t have to ask twice. Not surpr...
BCMS hosted the HJ Hawks in their home opener Thursday night. The 7th grade red team lost 24-6. The offense was led by Hudson Hoffman (touchdown run) and Bryce Breeden. The 7th grade team falls to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in district. The 8th grade red team defeated the Hawks 34-12. Four different players scored the five Cardinal touchdowns on the night. Slade Herman and Hunter Ford had touchdown receptions, while Austin Frederick and Abraham Munguia (2) had touchdown runs. The offensive and defensive lines did a great job...
Monday, our Lady Bobcats traveled to Little Cypress to take on the Lady Cubs. We had a phenomenal fanbase and appreciate all the encouragement brought by our Bobcat Family! The 7th-grade B-team started off the night with Jaelyn Leibold dominating the service line, delivering nine straight points to put the Cubs on their heels. Our Bobcats kept the pressure on them with the help of Kyleigh Sowell, who had great attacks, as well. Lainey Maricle, with her serves and successful back row attacks, proved to be too much for the...
