Wanda Jean Trahan, 68, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2018, in Orange. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Pinehurst, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. An Eastern Star Service will be given by Chapter 214, Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 3:00 p.m., at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. Born in Woodville, Texas, on October 31, 1949, she was the daughter of Leon D. Bennett and Delores Raye (Keiffer) Bennett. Wanda … [Read more...] about Wanda Jean Trahan
Archives for 2018
Senior Walk Day At LCM
Seniors of the Class of 2018 at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School shared congratulations and cheers from students and teachers at the elementary schools in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District on Monday. The seniors wore their graduation cap and gowns as part of the Senior Walk through the hallways of North Orange Baptist Church which is serving as the Little Cypress Elementary School, the Little Cypress Intermediate School, and the Mauriceville Elementary School. The seniors went to the elementary school they had attended. -Dan Perrine, KOGT- … [Read more...] about Senior Walk Day At LCM
Baseball Area Rd. Games Set
The Bridge City and Little Cypress-Mauriceville baseball teams survived a tough weekend for Orange County. The Cardinals swept Huntington and the Bears swept Diboll. Their second round games have now been set. BC vs Hardin-Jefferson Best of 3- all games at Lamar's Vincent Beck Stadium Thurs, 7pm on Friday, 7pm on Saturday, 2pm (winner vs Jasper/Tarkington winner) LCM vs Huffman Best of 3 Gm.1- Friday, 6pm at LCM Gm.2- Saturday, 4pm at Crosby Gm.3 to follow if necessary (winner vs Liberty/Hudson winner) Last week OF lost to Hudson 1-0, 1-0 Deweyville … [Read more...] about Baseball Area Rd. Games Set
OC Sheriff’s Office Calls April 30-May 6
Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls April 30-May 6 Theft, 9:08 a.m. April 30, 600 block of Windmill Way in Vidor. Burglary of a habitation, 10:49 a.m. April 30, no address given. Theft, 12:23 p.m. April 30, 9000 block of Timco Drive in Orangefield. Theft, 2:54 p.m. April 30, 6200 block of Inez Avenue in Orangefield. Animal bite, 9:51 p.m. April 30. Deputy dispatched to Baptist Hospital in Beaumont regarding bit on Mesquite Drive in Mauriceville. Drug arrest, 5:39 a.m. May 1, Alpine and Martha streets in Vidor. Deputy investigated woman passed out behind the wheel … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s Office Calls April 30-May 6
OF’s Prejean, Taylor Compete At State
On Friday, May 4, 2018, two Orangefield High School students competed in the 4A State Computer Applications contest hosted by The University of Texas in Austin. Cade Prejean placed 4th and Madison Taylor placed 7th. Congratulations to these students and their sponsor, Misty Bellard. … [Read more...] about OF’s Prejean, Taylor Compete At State
OCP To Purchase Theater
The Twin Cinema on Bowling Lane will soon be seating audiences, but instead of movies, the spectators will be watching live theater productions. The Orange Community Players will be moving to the former movie house. Blame it on Harvey. The OCP Playhouse on West Division Avenue across from the Orange County Courthouse flooded during the tropical storm in late August. The Twin Cinema, though it did not flood, closed permanently after the storm. On Friday, OCP Board President Paul Burch said the non-profit group is buying the cinema building and is set to close on the real estate deal … [Read more...] about OCP To Purchase Theater
Students Publish Book, Big Red Makes Appearance
Suzie Wimberley’s Second Grade class at St. Mary Catholic School are now published authors. The students wrote “Our Best Day Ever” and dedicated the book to Mrs. Melissa McCorvy, the Library Manager. She is always so excited about reading due to the adventures, enjoyment and values experienced by books. Pictured are front (left to right) Ayden Kohler and Conner LeJuhn holding their book. Second row is Kirra Jaarah, Brooklyn Stokey and Paris Dugas. Third row is Mrs. McCorvy and Mrs. Wimberley. This week is an exciting week for St. Mary Catholic School. … [Read more...] about Students Publish Book, Big Red Makes Appearance
Newton Co. Sheriff Report
by Sheriff Billy Rowles The weather was great for the Newton County Jr. Live Stock Show and Fair. Great big thanks to all the volunteers who helped put it on. Lots of time is spent by the kids showing their animals. They make us proud. Today is our Drug Dogs first day to work. Welcome aboard Bella. We will be in two of our schools today. We received a 911 call from a male who stated that he took some illegal drugs and he is now feeling sick. We sent 1st Responders to check him out. He said he wasn’t doing that again. A man called and said that someone’s stud horse was in his … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriff Report
BC Calculator Team Finishes Strong
Bridge City High School competed in the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin. Jacob Cunningham placed third and Brandon Curl fourth in Calculator Application. The Calculator Application Team of Curl, Cunningham, Michael Tran and Alex Gonzales finished third. Their sponsor is Jobie Hill. … [Read more...] about BC Calculator Team Finishes Strong
Big Weekend For Bassin’ Bears (Results)
It was a big weekend for the LCM Bass Team. On Saturday the school was awarded the first ever Team of the Year trophy, and then on Sunday LCM's Tyler Shearin and Kameryn Henderson, along with boat captain Lee Shearin, weighed in a two day total of 42.40 and won the tournament. They defeated the Bridge City team of Wilson/Bourque, who finished second for the second year in a row. Not bad when you consider there's 400 teams in the tournament. LCM is sponsored by Nellie Miller (below). 2018 SETX Championship Results … [Read more...] about Big Weekend For Bassin’ Bears (Results)
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