The Mustang STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) class participated in Wednesday's Motiva Job Shadow event at Lamar University. Students had the opportunity to interact with engineers from local businesses, discussing college and career options for their futures. As part of the program, local schools sent their STEM classes to participate in the Job Shadow experience. Working alongside assigned engineers, student teams were challenged to design and build a bridge capable of supporting the most weight. … [Read more...] about WOS Wins Motiva STEM Comp
My Five Cents Includes Teacher Raises
by Sen. Robert Nichols This week will mark the anniversary of the "Travis Letter." On February 24th, 1836, William B. Travis wrote a letter addressed "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" ending his letter with the powerful "Victory or Death." Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Bill filed to give teachers pay raises Senator Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 26 this week which would give permanent teacher pay raises to all teachers across the state. The bill would increase teacher pay in accordance to experience and additional increases … [Read more...] about My Five Cents Includes Teacher Raises
Texas Cottage Food Law Class
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office and the Environmental Health and Code Compliance of Orange County are having a Texas Cottage Food Law Class. Are you Interested in opening a small business or currently selling homemade foods, either on social media or at a farmers’ market? This class provides information on the Texas Cottage Food Laws and requirements. It will be taught by the County Extension Agent, Fallon White, and the Orange County Health Inspector, James Scales. This is a free class and will be held on March 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo … [Read more...] about Texas Cottage Food Law Class
Turfgrass: Spring Weed Management
Lawn Burweed is a winter annual weed which grows rapidly in patches while turfgrass lawns are dormant (aggieturf.tamu.edu). By: John Green, Certified Texas Expert Gardener, Orange, TX Another cold snap (hopefully winter’s last) which has blanketed our area for several days requiring some of us (me included) to return sensitive plants to protected areas. Soon it will be time to return tropical plants outdoors but let’s wait a couple more weeks just to be certain the weather cooperates! It time to discuss lawn weeds again and how to control them! Before delving into weed management, … [Read more...] about Turfgrass: Spring Weed Management
Nolan Jay Foreman
Nolan Jay Foreman, 83, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will take place at a later date at Houston National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 22, 1941, he was the son of Wilbur Jesse Foreman and Vergie Mae Foreman. Nolan was a vibrant presence whose life was marked by talent, humor, and love for family and friends. … [Read more...] about Nolan Jay Foreman
Bobby Allan Forse
Bobby Allan Forse was born March 13, 1969 to Robert Henry and Margie Lois (Groze) Forse in Kountze, TX and passed away February 20, 2025 in Houston, TX. Bobby worked at West Rock Woodyard, was a member of the Masonic Lodge -Pinelodge #642,loved to hunt, fish, camp and woodworking with his family members and friends. . He was also a Jeeper and loved riding in his Jeep " Patty's Bucket List ". Bobby is preceded in death by his dad Robert Henry Forse, his grandparents, Elza Gordon, Appalonia Ard, Oscar and Hazel Groze. He is survived by his wife of 38 … [Read more...] about Bobby Allan Forse
Angler Catches Same ShareLunker Twice in Two Years
Nearly two years to the day after reeling in ShareLunker 641 from Lake Alan Henry, angler Ross Gomez caught a 14.78-pound bass only to discover it was the same fish. Gomez, of Post, caught the fish in the same location and again entered it into the Toyota ShareLunker program, this time as ShareLunker 674. He first caught the fish, then recorded as ShareLunker 641, on Feb. 10, 2023. “I was actually standing in the same exact spot on the dock that I caught the first fish,” said Gomez. “I had a little paddletail swim shad type bait and said you know what, I’m just going to toss this thing … [Read more...] about Angler Catches Same ShareLunker Twice in Two Years
Treasure Hunt Clues Explained
Congrats once again to Roxie Cooper for finding the golden certificate at the Dollar General Store on 16th St. in Orange Friday, which was worth $500! Here's a general explanation of the clues. 2025 KOGT Mardi Gras Treasure Hunt sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union The greater Orange area consists of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Little Cypress. So what do they all have in common? Now we’re not talking about the trees, grass, streets, homes and people. You need to look a little deeper than that. As usual, each days clue will lead you in a … [Read more...] about Treasure Hunt Clues Explained
Steven “Steve” Lane Caillier
Steven "Steve" Lane Caillier, 67, of Buna, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. Steve was born May 24, 1957, in Orange, Texas to Jules and Lucille Caillier. He lived most of his life in Buna. He retired from his career as a mechanic for DuPont in Orange and later fulfilled his dream of opening a restaurant in Buna, where he shared his love for good food and community. Caillier's Cajun Snack Shack was a dream come true for him, and he loved his job of feeding his family and friends.Steve is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Caillier and … [Read more...] about Steven “Steve” Lane Caillier
Glenda Robbie Champagne
Glenda Robbie Champagne, a longtime resident of Beaumont who spent the last decade in Vidor, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on February 21, 2025 at Vidor Health and Rehab. Glenda dedicated over 40 years of her life working for Gulf States Utility before retiring. She was a woman of strong faith who loved reading her Bible and cherished the time spent with her family. She found joy in crocheting, working on crossword puzzles, and never turned down a good game of bingo. She is survived by her step-children: Richard Champagne and wife Carol of Clarksville, TN, Robert … [Read more...] about Glenda Robbie Champagne
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