Casey Viator (far right), a member of Team Lonestar CrossFit in San Antonio, along with Jessica Aelvoet, Giovanni Contreras, and Joceline Gonzales, have made it to the Super Bowl of Fitness - the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games. This past weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, the Mauriceville native and his Team Lonestar members placed Fourth in the South Regional competition. The top five go to the Games. The CrossFit Games, since its inception in 2007, are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest on Earth. More than 416,000 athletes competed in the 2018 … [Read more...] about Viator Qualifies For Cross Fit Games
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Clyde Mitchell Chesson
Clyde Mitchell Chesson, 95, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Terry Wright and Reverend Keith Pennington. Burial will follow the service at Walles Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orangefield, Texas, on March 17, 1923, he was the son of John Chesson and Allie (Barron) Chesson. … [Read more...] about Clyde Mitchell Chesson
Orange Public Library Programs Available
The Orange Public Library presents its 2018 Summer Reading Program: Libraries Rock! The Read-to-Me program is for children, birth through kindergarten, accompanied by their guardian. This is a 30 minute story time each Wednesday, June 13th – August 1st, from 10:45-11:15 a.m., and is held in the Children’s Room. The Summer Reading Club is for 1st - 6th graders each Wednesday, June 13th – August 1st, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Library’s meeting room. This program will include science related presentations, magic, and more. The Young Adult Program is for 7th- 11th graders and will … [Read more...] about Orange Public Library Programs Available
Bobcats Offer Athletic Summer Camps
Here are the summer athletics summer camps hosted by Orangefield High School: June 11-June 15: Boys and Girls Basketball Camp for incoming 1st– 5th grade 1:00pm-2:30pm, for incoming 6th – 9th grade 3:00pm-5:00pm June 4-June 5: Boys Baseball Camp for incoming 2nd-9th graders 9am-Noon June 4-June 5: Softball Camp for incoming 2nd -9th graders 8:30am-11:30am July 23-July 25: Volleyball Camp for incoming 1st – 5th 8:30am-10:30am, incoming 6th – 9th, 11:00am – 1:00pm July 30-Aug 1: Bobcat Football for incoming 2nd – 9th, 9:00am – 11:30am Registration will begin 30 minutes before … [Read more...] about Bobcats Offer Athletic Summer Camps
Charles J. “C.J.” Benoit
Charles J. “C.J.” Benoit, 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Cody Hogden, of First Baptist Church and Reverend Don Sheffield, of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on October 15, 1924, he … [Read more...] about Charles J. “C.J.” Benoit
Newton Co Sheriffs Report
Newton Co Sheriffs Report by Sheriff Billy Rowles Hope everyone had a great week. We earned our keep last week. We stay bowed up all week. Remember three of our co-workers in your prayers. 911 Operator and Jailer, Bobbie Medley Smith is off following surgery, 911 Operator and Jail Sgt., Courtney Mancil lost her dad and Deputy Sonny White broke three ribs in an accident at his home. Got a call about some suspicious activity up at the lake. When it was all over, two went to jail on drug charges. We have been looking for two guys and a … [Read more...] about Newton Co Sheriffs Report
Graduation Time Is Here
High School graduations started Friday in Orange County. Community Christian School graduated seniors on Friday, May 18, at 7:00 PM in the North Orange Baptist Church. The school’s valedictorian is Ashly Underwood and the salutatorian is Nathaniel Willett. Bridge City will hold its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 25, at 8:00 PM in the Larry B. Ward Stadium. Victoria Doan is the school’s valedictorian, and Moyleang Taing is the salutatorian. Several schools will have graduation on Friday, June 1. Deweyville will hold its ceremony at 7:00 PM in the Deweyville High School Gym. The … [Read more...] about Graduation Time Is Here
Underdog Arnaud Wins Tournament
Less than 24 hours before the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am began, Michael Arnaud didn't even know if he had a spot in the field. It's a good thing the man from Orange showed up anyway. Arnaud, an alternate, got the last spot in the field and promptly blitzed the front nine for a pair of sub-30 scores, the latter coming in Sunday's final round en route to his five-stroke win, the first of his career. Arnaud only got in on Wednesday morning after Kent Bulle withdrew with a shoulder injury. Full Story … [Read more...] about Underdog Arnaud Wins Tournament
Arden Edward Green
Arden Edward Green, 92, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Ninth & Elm Church of Christ, 501 Ninth Street, Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Ben Terry and Shawn Jones. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Gilmer, Texas on November 11, 1925, Ed was the son of Arden and Gertrude Green. He was the oldest of nine children. In 1944, after graduating high school, Ed entered the Naval … [Read more...] about Arden Edward Green
2018 22-4A All-District Baseball Team
Here are the members of the 2018 22-4A All-District Baseball Team as selected by the coaches. Congratulations to everyone that made the team! … [Read more...] about 2018 22-4A All-District Baseball Team
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