Recently the Orange County Superintendents gathered for a collaborative meeting, reaffirming their commitment to Making Orange Successful Together (M.O.S.T). By uniting our efforts, we’re dedicated to building a brighter future for all our students and communities. Together, we’re doing the M.O.S.T for Orange County’s success! … [Read more...] about Supt’s Work For Success
WOC Honor Roll
West Orange Cove Honor Roll Lists for CY 2 2024-25 West Orange-Stark Elementary West Orange-Stark Middle School West Orange-Stark High School … [Read more...] about WOC Honor Roll
Cards Prepare For Pine Tree
Bridge City, welcome back to the postseason! It's been eight seasons since the Cardinals have been practicing in mid-November. After an 8-2 regular season, those two losses coming by a total of 11 points, BC will travel to Longview to face the Pine Tree Pirates. Why are they playing 3.5 hours away in Pirateland? The two districts (9 & 10) agreed before the season that the top two teams from each district would host the first round game. The Cards are a three seed so they'll take the charters north. So what do we know about Pine Tree? They're a school that has dropped down from 5A … [Read more...] about Cards Prepare For Pine Tree
Football Playoff Schedule
Here are the schedules for the first round of the football playoffs. 3A D1 BiDistrict Playoff - Orangefield vs Fairfield EaglesFriday, November 15, 2024Orangefield home team7:30 PM at Splendora High School$6.00 adults, $3.00 kids(winner vs Troy/Yoakum) 4A D1 BiDistrict Playoff - LCM hosting Lindale EaglesFriday, Nov. 15 at 7:30pmAll tickets sold as General Admission (online and at gate)(Winner vs Yates/Navasota) 4A D1 BiDistrict Playoff - Bridge City at Longview Pine Tree PiratesFriday, Nov. 15 at 7:30pm(winner vs Stafford/Wheatley) 4A D2 BiDistrict Playoff - West … [Read more...] about Football Playoff Schedule
Wk. 11 Linemen of the Week
We welcome you to the KOGT Linemen of the Week for the last week of the regular season, brought to you by The Hut on 16th St. in Orange. BC's Caleb Heraldez makes back to back teams while our other honorees have all made the team already this season, showing their consistency at the position. Welcome to the postseason fellas! … [Read more...] about Wk. 11 Linemen of the Week
Sonia “Sunny” Dea LeJeune
Sonia “Sunny” Dea LeJeune, 57, of Orange, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Orange, Texas. Visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Dorman Funeral Home. Services to honor and celebrate Sunny’s life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Dorman Funeral Home; Pastor Ken Rutherford officiating. Sunny will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Gatte Cemetery. On Monday, September 18, 1967, Sunny was born to Aluis and Joycia LeJeune, in San Diego, California, and … [Read more...] about Sonia “Sunny” Dea LeJeune
Merle “Lynn” Young
Merle "Lynn" Young, 74, of Vidor, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at Kinder Hospital Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, Lynn grew up in Bridge City, Texas, before making her longtime home in Mauriceville. She retired from a dedicated career at Oak Forest Elementary School, where she touched countless young lives with her kindness and care. Lynn was a vibrant soul with a deep love for travel, music, and the beauty of nature, often found tending to her flower beds and yard with joy. She played the organ beautifully and found peace in sharing her music with her … [Read more...] about Merle “Lynn” Young
GTP Donates To VFW
Golden Triangle Polymers hosted a Veterans Day lunch at the VFW Post 1775 on Hwy. 87 Monday. The company, which is currently under construction on Hwy. 87 south, presented area Veterans with a lunch and a check for $20,000. The VFW said they will use the money for building improvements and their Veterans Assistance Program. … [Read more...] about GTP Donates To VFW
Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report
November 12, 2024 by Sheriff Robert Burby HOMCIDE INVESTIGATION: On November 10, 2024, at approximately 0355 hours, NCSO Dispatchers received a call regarding an unknown male that had been shot at the Elam Event Center location on U.S. Hwy 190 East in Newton (unincorporated city limits). Deputies arrived on the scene at 0413 hours to investigate. The victim was accessed at the scene by Allegiance EMS personnel and transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper. The victim was pronounced dead at 0454 hours. This is an active Homicide Investigation, and no suspects are in … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report
Reed Player of the Week
LCM receiver Khayden Reed caught two touchdown passes from Braylon Lewis and finished with 147 yds. receiving Friday night as the Bears beat Lumberton and secured an undefeated district title for the first time in 30 years. Reed had a 34 yd. over the shoulder catch (above) and a short catch that he turned into a 78 yd. score to get the offense going in the first quarter. For his efforts Reed is the KOGT Player of the Week sponsored by Team Granger! Honorable Mentions to Ashton Sumrall (BC), Jackson Smith (LCM), and Marcus Turner (WOS). Week One – Hutch Bearden, QB, Bridge City vs … [Read more...] about Reed Player of the Week
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