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Orange Agenda Has Promising Projects

Commercial development and industrial improvements are being planned for Orange. The Orange City Council and city Economic Development Corporation are ready to give a grant of $350,000 for the commercial development at the vacant block on 16th Street at Interstate 10. Plus, International Paper is preparing to spend at least $50 million of improvements. The company is asking the City Council to recommend the mill to be a Texas Enterprise Zone Project. The designation allows the company to qualify for possible refunds of state sales and use taxes. The capital improvements will help the … [Read more...] about Orange Agenda Has Promising Projects

Subvarsity Scores

The WOS JV defeated the Hamshire-Fannett JV 27-0, to finish with an overall record of 9-1 and a record of 4-0 in district. Jayson Zeigler scored on 1 yard TD run (Extra Point good by Miguel Valleda) Jayson Zeigler scored on a 2 yard TD run (Extra Point good by Miguel Valleda) Jayson Zeigler scored on an 8 yard TD pass (Extra Point No good) Jacob Dominguez scored on a 4 yard TD run (Extra Point good by Miguel Valleda) Offensive Standouts: Jayson Zeigler, Evan Gray, Brennan Gamble, Dontray McClain Defensive Standouts: Mathew Joseph, Iverson Godfrey, Kaiden Berry, Bryson Jordan Special … [Read more...] about Subvarsity Scores

WOS Faces Improved Longhorns

West Orange-Stark won another tight one last week with Liberty.  The Mustangs clinched at least a share of the district championship.  The final game of the regular season is this Friday, and Coach Cornel Thompson should have a full corral of Mustangs to use to close out the district undefeated.  Thompson observed, “We’re looking forward to finishing up the district season, and we win this we’ll be the outright district champs.” Hamshire-Fannett is the opponent Friday, and Thompson points out the Longhorns have a new coach that has got them into the playoffs for the first time in several … [Read more...] about WOS Faces Improved Longhorns

‘W’ Gives OF Winning Record

This is Week 11 of the high school football season and for Orangefield the last one of the year.  Coach Josh Smalley should be getting some Bobcats back for the final game.  Colby Gonzales sat out last week with a concussion should be available on Friday.  Fullback Quy Tsan tried to give it a go against Warren with an ankle injury, but will be available for this game.  Smalley added, “We should be relatively healthy going into the last game.” Orangefield will be on the road at Anahuac.  Smalley analyzed the Panthers’ offense.  They are a run heavy team out of a lot of different formations.  … [Read more...] about ‘W’ Gives OF Winning Record

Nancy Marie Mitchell

Nancy Marie Mitchell was born on December 15, 1940 to Percy and Lucy Mitchell in Orange, TX. She was the seventh of twelve children. She was raised in a Christian home and grew to love the Lord at an early age, and was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church. Nancy graduated from Wallace High School in 1959, she married Franklin R. Thompson Sr. shortly afterwards. She was known for her wonderful cooking and her culinary gift landed her work at The Capistrano restaurant and in later years at West Orange-Stark school district until retirement.  She often had family and friends gather … [Read more...] about Nancy Marie Mitchell

Bears Battle Raiders Friday

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears lost a hard fought game to Huffman last week, but are still going to the playoffs.  Coach Randy Crouch is proud of the effort shown by the Bears and hopes it continues this week. After falling behind early, LC-M did not allow any points to Huffman in the second half and outscored the Falcons in the last two quarters.  The coach thinks the Bears can build on that.  Crouch said, “Hopefully, we can make some improvements that we need to get ready for Lumberton.” Friday’s game with Lumberton will determine seeding in the playoffs.  Crouch looked at the … [Read more...] about Bears Battle Raiders Friday

Williams Gets Life for Murder

A jury Wednesday afternoon decided a 29-year-old man should serve life in prison for beating his domestic partner to death last year. The jury earlier had found Jerry Chargois Williams guilty of murdering 28-year-old Stormy Leeann Williams. The couple had three young children. Stormy Williams died at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas the day after she had been found unconscious and barely breathing at their residence, No. 2 East Sunset Drive at Pacific Street. Prosecutor Krispen Walker said Stormy Williams had two fatal injuries. One was brain swelling because of a head injury, … [Read more...] about Williams Gets Life for Murder

2019 Elites Feature Many New Faces

With another season just three months away, B.A.S.S. officials announced Wednesday that the field for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series has been set. The prestigious circuit, which will feature higher payouts and lower entry fees than ever before, will consist of 75 anglers (about 40 fewer than last year), including three who have won both the Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. The season-opening event is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla. Missouri legend Rick Clunn, who owns four … [Read more...] about 2019 Elites Feature Many New Faces

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