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Orange County Texas News, Sports & Obituaries

Winona Mae Gibson Stark

Winona Mae Gibson Stark, born September 14, 1945, in Orange, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Orange, she was deeply rooted in the community she loved and called home. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Andrew Gibson and Vivian Winona Arledge Gibson, and her sister, Nan Andrea Gibson. Winona is survived by her devoted husband, William Henry Stark III; her five beloved children, Stori Linn Stark Clement; William Henry Stark IV and his wife "Jenny Stark"; Andrew Hill Stark and his wife "Amanda Stark", Terri Elizabeth Stark; and Winona … [Read more...] about Winona Mae Gibson Stark

Joyce Maria Chargois

Joyce Maria Chargois, 97, of Vidor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home. A devoted resident of Vidor for 65 years, Joyce lived a life filled with faith, service, and love for her family. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and dedicated 30 years of her life as a Third Order Dominican nun from 1960–1990. Joyce worked as the secretary of Herman Crocker Agency for 50 years, where her kindness and steady presence left a lasting impact on many. A graduate of St. Anthony High School, Joyce was proud to be a member of the Melody Maids … [Read more...] about Joyce Maria Chargois

Week One Schedule/Scores

Here we go! Week One of the high school football schedule features four of our teams playing at home. They include LCM, WOS, Vidor, and Deweyville. Orangefield and Bridge City start the season on the road. LCM vs Hamshire-FannettWOS vs NewtonVidor vs SilsbeeOrangefield at WoodvilleBridge City at BunaDeweyville vs CHEF Nederland at LumbertonKlein Oak at PNGDeKaney at MemorialJasper at Chapel HillKelly at H-JeffersonEast Chambers at Rice Cons.Madisonville at DibollHuffman at LaMarqueLiberty at ColdspringAnahuac at HitchcockShepherd at KirbyvilleKountze at HemphillUnited at … [Read more...] about Week One Schedule/Scores

Bobcats Receive Grant

The National FFA awarded a $3200 grant to Orangefield High School. The funds will be used to enhance the Career and Technical Education Program. OHS appreciate the National FFA investing in our students' futures. Pictured: Timothy Tremont, CTE Coordinator, Sunshine Copeland, District Librarian/Grant Writer, and Tim Sheppard, CTE Teacher … [Read more...] about Bobcats Receive Grant

My Five Cents

by Sen. Robert Nichols This month the Legislature began our Second Called Special Session. We again have 30 days tocomplete the items on the Governor’s call.Here are five things happening around your state: My five cents…A weekly column from Sen. Robert Nicholsby Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 … [Read more...] about My Five Cents

Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report Week of August 27, 2025 Sabine LakeGOOD. 89 degrees. Fishing out to the short rigs this week with good results in 25-35 feet of water catching beautiful speckled trout on three-quarter ounce jigs with LSU color baits. Nice tripletail can be caught running to the gulf. Some nice cobia and ling can also be caught running the rigs. Finishing up with nice catches of sheepshead and drum at the jetties working live shrimp on Carolina rigs right by the rocks on the bottom. Report by Captain Randy Foreman, Captain Randy's Guide Service Sabine Lake. BolivarGOOD. 85 degrees. … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Gant Headed To LU Hall

Four student-athletes, including a national champion on the track, and one of the school's most successful head coaches will be inducted into the Cardinal Hall of Honor during Homecoming weekend. That includes West Orange-Stark grad Travessa Gant. The list of inductees includes the late Gary Crockett (football, 1969-71), Gant (women's basketball, 1991-94), the late Joe LeBlanc (Track and Field, 1962-64), Brad McMakin (men's head golf coach, 1996-2006) and Mike Saurbaugh (baseball, 1986-89). This group of standouts will be enshrined during a ceremony on the morning Saturday, Oct. 18th.The … [Read more...] about Gant Headed To LU Hall

Fire In Charlemont Addition

According to Orange fire personnel on scene, they responded to a report of a structure fire on Rio Grande Drive and arrived to find a single story structure with heavy smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters were able to get a quick attack and contained the fire to the kitchen and the attic. The elderly 90-year-old woman was able to escape safely and was uninjured and refused medical treatment. She said she was frying fish and went into the bedroom and came back, and the kitchen was on fire. The home suffered major fire and water damage and the investigation continues by the City Of … [Read more...] about Fire In Charlemont Addition

James “Jim” E. Berry

James "Jim" E. Berry, age 90, of Moulton, AL, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born November 28, 1934, in West Monroe, LA, the son of Eldred Martin Berry and Florence (Gilbert) Berry, Jim graduated from Ouachita High School in Monroe and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northeast Louisiana University (Louisiana University Monroe) in 1957. After teaching and coaching for five years in Jena and Arcadia, LA, Jim pursued a career in hospital administration. For ten years he managed the Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, LA. He was then employed by Charter Medical Corporation and … [Read more...] about James “Jim” E. Berry

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