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Cole Member Of Conference Champ

Just four years after resurrecting the program, Southwestern clinched its first-ever Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship with a 20-7 victory over Trinity Saturday at Birkelbach Field. It also marked the program's first conference title since being crowned Texas Conference co-champions in 1946.  The team includes for Bridge City standout Zach Cole, a starting LB, who had five tackles in the game. The Pirates improved to 6-3 overall (5-0 SCAC) with only one conference game remaining.  The Pirates will travel to Seguin next Saturday to face Texas Lutheran in the season finale. … [Read more...] about Cole Member Of Conference Champ

Howlett All-Academic

The 2016 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District™ Football Teams have been released to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. And for the third consecutive year, Texas Lutheran offensive lineman Tyler Howlett (Little Cypress Mauriceville) has been named to the Academic All-District First Team for District 8. Howlett advances to the national CoSIDA Academic All-America® Team ballot, where first-, second- and third-team All-America honorees will be selected later this month.  Howlett … [Read more...] about Howlett All-Academic

Victoria B. Sullivan

Victoria B. Sullivan, 97, of Orange, passed away on November 6, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.   Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at North Orange Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.   Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, at North Orange Baptist Church.   Born in Zwolle, Louisiana, on March 12, 1919, she was the daughter of Irving Savell and Lillie (Batson) Savell. Victoria was a member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 70 … [Read more...] about Victoria B. Sullivan

Eron Mikah Kenneth Johnson

Eron Mikah Kenneth Johnson, 17, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, in a car accident in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he resided.    Eron was born on Thursday, April 8, 1999, in Houston, Texas.  He was a freshman at York Technical College, where he planned to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and a Masters of Education degree.  Eron hoped to teach Spanish and coach football.  Eron was a son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend who was loved by many, and will be dearly missed.   Those preceding Eron in death are his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Buckley; … [Read more...] about Eron Mikah Kenneth Johnson

Macy Edgerton

Mrs. Macy Edgerton, 91, of Orange, passed away on November 6, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family.   Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.   Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.   Born in Orange, Texas, on August 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Joseph Kenny and Ada (Miller) Sonnier. Macy was a lifelong … [Read more...] about Macy Edgerton

James Eugene Saltzman

James Eugene Saltzman, 80, of Orange, passed away on November 7, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Orange Forrest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a rosary at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on August 20, 1936, he was the son of Ivy and Elvina Saltzman. James owned Saltzman … [Read more...] about James Eugene Saltzman

David Wallace Richard

David Wallace Richard, 73, of Bridge City, passed away on November 5, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Mr. Larry Gunter officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 15, 1942, David was the son of Ethan Wallace and Leona (Stanfield) Richard. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with Local 450 and was a Master Mason and member of Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM. He had … [Read more...] about David Wallace Richard

Week 11 Player of the Week

Jarron Morris of West Orange-Stark is the Granger Chevrolet/KOGT Player of the Week. Morris returned two punts for touchdowns and had a third called back because of penalty as the Mustangs beat the Orangefield Bobcats. 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 … [Read more...] about Week 11 Player of the Week

Gumbo Cook Off Saturday

  The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce a Gumbo Cook-off event will be taking place in the City of Orange!  The Gumbo Cook-Off will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion on Saturday, November 12, from 12 P.M – 5 P.M. There will be no charge for spectators to attend this family friendly event! The Gumbo Cook-Off will allow for participants to offer either seafood or poultry gumbo.  Live entertainment by Traveling Roads will begin at 1 P.M. Judging will begin at 4 P.M. where the winner of First, Second, and Third place winners will be announced. The … [Read more...] about Gumbo Cook Off Saturday

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