The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Epsilon Lambda Chapter has inducted 9 new members. The new members are from left to right first row;Christina Anderson, Kym Franklin, Evera Enard (2nd Vice President) Cendy Hall (Dean of Pledgees), Yokishia Broussard - Hope; second row right to left, Cynthia Weeks, Sharon Roberton - Armstrong, Nakia Lee - Francis, Tiffany Richard - Brown, Delores Bennett - Eddings, and Datchel Crochett. The purpose of this Sorority is : To stimulate professional growth among teachers, To foster true sisterhood; To promote the highest teaching ideals and To … [Read more...] about Epsilon Lambda’s Newest Members
BC Water Filters Approved
Bridge City received some good news Monday from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) according to City Manager Jerry Jones. The letter from the state agency giving permission to proceed with installing filters in the water wells was received by Bridge City. The better news of no more brown water will still be a few more months. Jones informs that Napco which will add the appropriate chemicals to the filters still needs to do that, and it may be awhile because of the holiday season now through December. Jones concludes it may be the first of next year before the filters are … [Read more...] about BC Water Filters Approved
Woodard Relieved of Duties
BEAUMONT, TEXAS – Lamar University head football coach Ray Woodard will not return for the 2017 season announced Director of Athletics Jason Henderson Monday afternoon. “We would like to thank Coach Woodard for all that he has done for the Lamar University football program,” said Henderson. “It still remains our goal to compete for championships, and to put our student-athletes in a position to be successful on the field and in the classroom.” Woodard served as the Cardinals head coach for seven seasons. During that time Woodard’s troops posted a 34-46 (.425) overall … [Read more...] about Woodard Relieved of Duties
Police Locate 3 Year Old By Interstate
A 3-year-old girl was reunited with her family Saturday morning after drivers alongside Interstate 10 saw her standing by the highway waving at traffic. Orange police reported they received a 9-1-1 call at 7:19 a.m. Saturday after a couple stopped and picked up the child in the 800 block of Lutcher Drive. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the girl was cold, wet and shaking. She spoke only Spanish. Other motorists also stopped and one spoke Spanish. A Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper kept the girl warm in her patrol car. After being able to communicate, the girl was … [Read more...] about Police Locate 3 Year Old By Interstate
Week 13 Player Of The Game
Keion Hancock of West Orange-Stark is the Granger Chevrolet/KOGT Player of the Game. In the Mustangs win over Robinson, Hancock ran for a touchdown, caught a TD pass, and also had an interception. Week One POTG – WOS Defense vs Nederland Week Two POTG – KJ Miller, WOS at LCM Week Three POTG – Jeremiah Shaw, WOS at BC Week Four POTG – Katon Brown, LCM vs. OF Week Five POTG – Malick Phillips, WOS vs Silsbee Week Six POTG – Ronald Carter, WOS vs Kennedale Week Seven POTG – Ethan Hamm, BC vs Cleveland Week Eight POTG – Max Baker, BC vs LCM Week Nine POTG – … [Read more...] about Week 13 Player Of The Game
Wienerschnitzel Closes In Orange-Update
Update: Wienerschnitzel says following a remodeling and new ownership, the Orange location should reopen in the 3-6 months. An institution in Orange has closed. Wienerschnitzel, which has been operating almost continuously for nearly 50 years, has ceased operations on MacArthur Drive. The owner of the franchise told KOGT he made the decision after issues between the franchise and franchisee. The fast-food restaurant opened under the name Der Wienerschnitzel in the late 1960s on the Pinehurst side of MacArthur Drive. The store specialized in chili dogs, hot dogs and a … [Read more...] about Wienerschnitzel Closes In Orange-Update
Orangefield Journalism
The Orangefield High School Journalism UIL team participated in the MRC Fall UIL Mail-In Contest. Kayla Boyett placed 1st in all four events: News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, and Headline Writing. Allie Crouch placed 2nd in Headline Writing. The students are preparing for the upcoming UIL academic meets in the spring. … [Read more...] about Orangefield Journalism
Robbery At Crawdad’s
Orange police said a gunman wearing red pants, a black hoodie and a yellow bandanna over his face robbed the Crawdad's off Interstate 10 at MLK Jr. Drive about midnight Sunday. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said store clerks believe the man is white, but his head and face were covered. He is described as about 5-feet 10-inches tall and about 160 pounds. He showed a semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash. After getting the cash, he ran out and apparently drove away. Police are working on copying the surveillance video to see if the public can help identify the robber. … [Read more...] about Robbery At Crawdad’s
Orangefield Interact
Orangefield High School's 2016-17 Interact President Christie Luong and member Peyton Beebe attended the Rotary District 5910/Region 5 Interact Mixer at Kelly High School in Beaumont, TX on November 17, 2016. Students from Interact Clubs in the area assembled candy rolls to distribute to local charities. "The event was a great learning experience for me. I discovered Rotary's Four Way Test. I am grateful that I met new friends at the Mixer," said freshman Beebe. According to Rotary.org, "the Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their … [Read more...] about Orangefield Interact
Harold A. Allbritton
Harold A. Allbritton, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 19, 2016. His family will be honoring his wishes for cremation, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Harold was born on Saturday, February 9, 1935, In Tullos, Louisiana, to parents Eunice Estelle (Cockerham) and Oscar Doughty Allbritton. He graduated from LaSalle High School in Olla, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana. Harold began working for DuPont in Orange, Texas, in 1956 and retired in 1993. He loved God, family, outdoors, traveling, and woodcarving. … [Read more...] about Harold A. Allbritton
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