Vidor Middle School staff, faculty, and students raised $610 and Pirate Council (VMS Student Council) met that amount giving VMS a total of $1220 to donate in Honor of Mrs. Marilee Johnsons father to the local Alzheimers Association. Pictured from left to right: Jason Yeaman, Principal Vidor Middle School Marilee Johnson, Art Teacher at Vidor Middle School … [Read more...] about Vidor Makes Donation
Treasure in Orange?
When people used to day-dream about a fortune, the money didn't come a winning lottery ticket or a trip to a casino. The riches would come from finding the treasure of pirate Jean Lafitte. Tales of him burying or hiding his gold circulated around Orange County for more than a century. "It is asserted by old settlers that Lafitte and his men used to come up the Sabine River as far as where Orange now stands and hide in the forests while hunting parties were scouring the Gulf of Mexico for him," The Orange Daily Tribune wrote on April 12, 1904. “The legend of Lafitte in the Sabine River area … [Read more...] about Treasure in Orange?
Week 6 Player of the Game
Ronald Carter is the Granger Chevrolet/KOGT Player of the Game. He contributed on offense, defense, and special teams in the WOS Mustangs 45-21 win over Kennedale in Nacogdoches. Carter stepped in on offense for the injured Keion Hancock and caught three passes including one for a touchdown. 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 Kennedale … [Read more...] about Week 6 Player of the Game
North to Alaska Dinner Theater
North to Alaska Dinner Theater… An Adventurous Evening of Gold Fever Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 in the Praise Center of First United Methodist Church at 503 Fifth Street in Orange. Musicians Chris Abshire, Caroline Armstrong, Janet Bland, Kevin Doss, Donna Rogers, Doug Rogers, and others will be performing music that was popular during the Alaska and Klondike Gold Rushes of the late 1890s. The menu includes Aleutian Snow Crab Bisque, Kodiak Mixed Salad, Halibut Sitka served with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Midnight Summer Sun Vegetables followed by NY Style Cheesecake with Glacier … [Read more...] about North to Alaska Dinner Theater
Rebecca Sue Burlin
Rebecca Sue Burlin (Peebles), 66, of Orange, passed away on September 30, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial services will be held at 11am at Wesley United Methodist Church at 401 N 37th Street in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Branch. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Winnie, Texas, at a later date. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 27, 1950, she was the daughter of Carlton Gilmer Peebles, Sr. and Phyllis Geraldine (Phend) Peebles. She is survived by her daughters, Robin Gooch and husband Michael W. Gooch of Bridge City, and Victoria Lynn Pitre of … [Read more...] about Rebecca Sue Burlin
Theater Robbed
A male and a female walked in to the Orange Cinema Saturday afternoon and left with an undetermined amount of cash after the male pulled a gun. They then took off on foot. If you have any information please call Orange Police. … [Read more...] about Theater Robbed
11 Bears Make All-Region Jazz
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Director of Bands, Jose Ochoa, announced that eleven LCM students earned chairs in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 10 Jazz Band. The students and their instruments are Tyler Miller – Piano, Kace Smith - Bari Saxophone, Devyn Drake -Tenor Saxophone, and Kolby Perkins - Alto Saxophone. On trombone are Akhil Tejani, Christian Adams, and Hunter Fuselier. Pierce Rendall, Tommy Holland, Logan Comeaux, and Julian Purgahn placed on trumpet. The TMEA Region 10 Jazz Concert will be held at the LCM Auditorium on November 17. … [Read more...] about 11 Bears Make All-Region Jazz
OC Marriage Licenses Sept. 26-30
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of September 26, 2016 thru September 30, 2016 Loi V. Le and Bonnie L. Romero Rory S. Bishop and Leanna L. Ward Aaron D. Williamson, Sr. and Chasani K. Rivas Wendell R. Bradford and Rachel H. Betito Blake E. Bergeron and Alyssa N. Duhon Matthan J. Rich and Jessica I. Valdez Randall R. Hairston and Jennifer J. Melton Derek W. Gaspard and Caroline N. Johnson … [Read more...] about OC Marriage Licenses Sept. 26-30
Aubrey Hext West
Aubrey Hext West, age 86 of Deweyville, Texas passed away with her family by her side on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Beaumont, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 Pm on Monday, October 3, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Deweyville with Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. Interment will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Deweyville Aubrey was one of twelve children, born on December 7, 1929 in Leesville, Louisiana to Ada Ellen Smith Hext and Rev. W.J Hext. She was a … [Read more...] about Aubrey Hext West
James T. Richard
James T. Richard, 76, of Orange, passed away on September 30, 2016. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a. m., Monday, October 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Robert Besser of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the memorial service. On Monday evening, beginning at 5:00 p.m., friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life reception for J.T. It will be held at the Richard Barn in Mauriceville, 8843 Earsel Rd., Orange, Texas 77632. Born in … [Read more...] about James T. Richard
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