Orange County Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office Of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk for The week of February 17, 2025 thru February 21, 2025. Jacob William Wright and Carolyn Darlene McMillan Raymond Joseph Kendzierski and Mallory Michelle Hall Enruque P Martinez and Victoria Cantu Nathan Michael Fuselier and Tori Michelle Dowden Jerry Carson Marshall and Grace Makenzie Garcia … [Read more...] about Who’s Getting Married?
JW Relay Results
Results from the Joe Williamson Relays hosted by Port Neches-Groves. Orangefield's Zach Morrow and LCM's Paisley Angelle were double gold winners at the meet - … [Read more...] about JW Relay Results
Traffic Alert
ORANGE COUNTY – Golden Triangle Polymers has scheduled heavy hauls on the dates listed below. The northbound lane of SH 87 between SH 62 and the Orange County Airport will be closed intermittently during these hauls. Please use an alternate route and expect delays. Friday, February 21st 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, February 24th 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about Traffic Alert
City Cancels Friday, Parade Still On
Due to weather, all Explore Orange events scheduled for Friday, February 21st at the Riverside Pavilion have been CANCELLED, including the Munchkin Parade. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Krewe of Krewes parade will still roll at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 22nd through downtown Orange! The Krewe of Krewes parade will begin on Front Avenue and 1st Street, turn left on 5th Street, turn right on W. Division Street, turn right on 10th Street, and turn right on Green Avenue. For additional information concerning the Mardi Gras festivities, please call the Explore Orange … [Read more...] about City Cancels Friday, Parade Still On
Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
Baseball Bridge City TournamentBC 13 Buna 2Vidor 4 Nederland 3 East Chambers 13 WOS 4 Hardin 21 WOS 0 LCM 9 Henderson 0Northside 3 LCM 0 Orangefield moves to 2-0 after opening up the Bridge City Invitational with a 5-2 win over Hamshire-Fannett. Matthew Johnson got the win after going 5 strong innings allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits while striking out 6. Raegan Valka got the save after retiring the side in order with 1 strikeout. The Bobcats were lead offensively by Carson Worthy with 2 hits to go along with an RBI. Matthew Johnson, Layne Reynolds, Carson … [Read more...] about Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
The Juice
Writing "The Juice" this week on a Thursday night and the KOGT Mardi Gras Treasure has still not been found. I expect it to be found early Friday morning but we'll have to wait and see. While creating the clues for the Treasure Hunt can be as nerve-wracking as looking for it, it has always been a lot of fun. Especially how someone found the treasure because sometimes they got there a different way than the clues intended. This is my second year to create the treasure clues myself following the retirement of the cluemaster Dan Perrine. Dan would think about clues and a place to hide the … [Read more...] about The Juice
BCISD Calls for $27.5 Million Bond Election
The Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $27.5 million bond program to fund the construction of a Performing Arts Center located at Bridge City High School. The bond election will be held on May 3, 2025. This initiative will provide students with a modern facility without increasing the district’s tax rate. Recognizing the financial challenges facing public schools, including a lack of increased state funding since 2019 coupled with rising inflation and unfunded mandates, the district has strategically structured this bond program. By utilizing the Interest & Sinking … [Read more...] about BCISD Calls for $27.5 Million Bond Election
Region 5 Leadership In Austin
Thursday was a busy day for Texas public education at the State Capitol in Austin. Region 5 - Leadership TASB - "Master Trustees" are attending their "Connect & Ignite Conference and Leadership TASB Alumni Reunion." They are meeting with lawmakers to advocate for the needs of students in their districts and throughout Southeast Texas. Pictured are: Linda Platt-Bryant - West Orange-Cove CISD, Mark Anderson, Rebecca Rutledge, and Paul Zoch - Bridge City ISD, Lauren Roth - Lumberton ISD, and Chris Kovatch - Orangefield … [Read more...] about Region 5 Leadership In Austin
St. Mary Principal Responds To Closure
St. Mary School Principal Sister Mary Benedicta Maier has released a letter to KOGT.com following the announcement last week of the school shutting down at the end of the school year. February 19, 2025Dear St. Mary School Community,Thank you so much for expressing kind words and sharing wonderful memories of your current andprevious years at St. Mary Catholic School over these past few days with your phone calls, posts on socialmedia, emails to us, and conversations. We are so grateful for the hundredfold of blessings that the Lordhas bestowed upon our school community during these 100 … [Read more...] about St. Mary Principal Responds To Closure
Louise Dolle Fuselier
Louise Dolle Fuselier passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2025. She was born in Seguin, Texas on November 5, 1932, to Henry and Frances Dolle. She was raised with her sister, Betty Ann, in a home built by her father on a portion of land nestled between both sets of her grandparents. She graduated as salutatorian from Dowdy High School and was offered a scholarship to attend Texas Lutheran College. However, she chose to pursue a career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. This decision proved to be fruitful for Louise in many ways. The most notable was her chance … [Read more...] about Louise Dolle Fuselier
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