The Bridge City Cardinals are the District 10-4A, Division I champions. The Cardinals won their fourth straight game 49-31 over the Navasota Rattlers Friday night at Larry B. Ward Stadium in Bridge City to clinch their first district championship since 2002. Bridge City (6-2, 4-0) literally ran over the Rattlers grinding out 526 yards and 28 first downs all on the ground. Navasota (2-7, 2-2) was hoping with a win Friday night to force a three-way tie for the district lead with the Silsbee Tigers, but the Rattlers could not stop the Cardinals’ Slot-T. Coach Dwayne DuBois in his … [Read more...] about Bridge City, 10-4A District Champs
Friday Volleyball
In a play-in game, WOS beat Hamshire-Fannett in five sets to make the playoffs as the fourth place team. The two were tied after the district campaign. Silsbee beat LCM in four sets. Although they share the district crown, the Tigers will go in as the number one seed, LCM two, Bridge City three and WOS four. Deweyville Lady Pirates volleyball defeated East Chambers Friday night in a playoff warm up game by the score of 25-21, 25-8, 30-28. Deweyville was lead offensively by their outside hitter tandem of Kennidee Willis (18 kills) and Brooke Smith (13 kills and 10 … [Read more...] about Friday Volleyball
OYBS Now LL Affiliated
Orange Youth Baseball/Softball is very excited to announce that they are now affiliated with Little League. The combination of OYBS and Little League will be a great experience for the Orange County community and the youth in it. Greg Freeman said, "This will allow our children to play for the largest and most organized youth organizations in existence, while giving them the opportunity to play more of our local communities in All Stars such as, Bridge City, Nederland, Pt Neches, Groves and many others. Last but not least, it will also give our youth a chance to play in the Little League … [Read more...] about OYBS Now LL Affiliated
DuPont SRW Celebrates 70 Years
Kevin Ross is a Maintenance Specialist with 26 years of service at DuPont and his daughter Hannah Ross is currently a Mechanical Engineering student working at the site as part of her degree. Kevin’s father, Hannah’s grandfather, retired from DuPont. Brother Kirk Ross is a Reliability Technician currently, and son Austin previously interned during his studies in Chemical Engineering. This year marks the 70th year of operations at the DuPont Sabine River Works site, located on what was once a cattle pasture owned by Orange businessman H.J. Lutcher Stark. The need that birthed the … [Read more...] about DuPont SRW Celebrates 70 Years
Kimberly Ann Lovell
Kimberly Ann Lovell, 19, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2016, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 1, 1996, she was the daughter of Tommy and Gloria Lovell. Kimberly was born a special needs child. She … [Read more...] about Kimberly Ann Lovell
Mary Irene Aldredge
Mary Irene Aldredge, 93, of Orange, passed away on Friday, October, 28, 2016, at The Meadows in Orange, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1923 in Barnes, Texas, she was the daughter of Roy Jesse Burden, Sr. and Marion Trellis (Jones) Burden. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in … [Read more...] about Mary Irene Aldredge
Sherry Warren Smith
Sherry Warren Smith, 58, of Beaumont, passed away on October 28, 2016, at her sister’s residence in Fannett. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Officiating will be Reverend Nathan Fleetwood. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Haven of Rest in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday, at Claybar Kelly-Watkins in Beaumont. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 25, 1957, she was the daughter of R. J. Warren and wife Geri, and Edna Standlee. … [Read more...] about Sherry Warren Smith
Rodney Edward Fields
Rodney Edward Fields, 71, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2016, in Vidor. A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial of his cremated remains at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 11, 1945, he was the son of Edward Alfred Fields and Minnie Vatter Fields. Rodney enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and mowing his grass. He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Jean Fields; sons, Pete Hayes and Mark Hayes; daughter, Glenda … [Read more...] about Rodney Edward Fields
Darlene Hryhorchuk Wilson
Darlene Hryhorchuk Wilson, age 74, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home in Deweyville, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home. Darlene was born in Deweyville, Texas on November 15, 1941 to Ruth McBride Hryhorchuk and Nick Hryhorchuk . She worked for many years with her family at Ruth's Cafe as a cook. She loved making bows and cooking, especially … [Read more...] about Darlene Hryhorchuk Wilson
Richard T. Slaydon
Richard T. Slaydon October 31, 1957 – October 15, 2016 After courageously battling a lengthy illness, Richard T. Slaydon was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was proceeded in death by his father, James O. Slaydon and his sister Judith M. Slaydon. He is survived by his mother, Maxine Slaydon, brother Gary Slaydon, sister, Connie Ball, wife of 38 years, Mary, children Travis Slaydon (Monica), Rich Slaydon (Kelly), Katie Slaydon, Alicia Forshage (Glynn) and grandchildren, Kaylee, Hunter, Reagan, Landon, and … [Read more...] about Richard T. Slaydon
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