Violet Peterson Lucas Bard, 88, of Orange, Texas passed away on September 25, 2016 and was received on the other side of the veil by her loved ones. Violet was born in Sioux City, Iowa on November 4, 1927, to George and Gladys Peterson. She had 3 sisters, Athena, Mary and Dorothy and 1 brother, George who preceded her in death. She and her husband, Alexander Lucas (who died in 1967) moved to Orange, Texas in 1955. They made their home in Riverside and raised 3 children, Paul Lucas and wife, Gabi of McKinney, Tx., Barbara Cobert and husband, Johnny of Vidor,Texas and Zack Lucas and wife, … [Read more...] about Violet Peterson Lucas Bard
Sharon Elaine Courmier
Sharon Elaine Courmier, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2016, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Ruth Burch, of Harvest Chapel in West Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be prior the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on March 3, 1947, she was the daughter of Albion Faulk and Pauline (Morgan) Faulk. Sharon was a member of Harvest Chapel in West Orange. She … [Read more...] about Sharon Elaine Courmier
Who Coaches What?
= first season … [Read more...] about Who Coaches What?
Week Five Player of the Game
WOS defensive back Malick Phillips is the Granger Chevrolet/KOGT Player of the Game as the Mustangs stay undefeated with a 51-2 win over Silsbee. 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 … [Read more...] about Week Five Player of the Game
Sun Devils Place At Tournament
The Sun Devils took home 3rd place this past weekend in the 14U Stars Over Texas War Between the States Tournament held at Ford Park. The girls played 9 games in two days finishing with a 7-2 record on the weekend. Kneeling (L-R) –Rayleigh Middleton, Madeline Stephenson, Rebekah Henson, Bella Cormier, Mallory Byrd Standing (L-R)-Grace Thompson, Karson Friar, Jacelyn Reed, Presley Alexander, Violette Winslow Not pictured-Isabel Wing Coaches: Wayne Stephenson, Matt Friar, Matt Thompson … [Read more...] about Sun Devils Place At Tournament
Deweyville Crowns Court And Wins
Deweyville beat Hull-Daisetta in a hard fought game 25-22 Friday for Homecoming. They improve to 4-1 on the season. Bailey Ramsey was crowned Homecoming Queen. Duchess Madison Burks, Princess Brooke Sims, and Queen Bailey Ramsey. Football Sweetheart Brooke Smith and Mr. Spirit Darrin Lavergne. Above King Levi Perkins, Duke Cameron Hand, and Prince Amos Spell. … [Read more...] about Deweyville Crowns Court And Wins
Tiny Town
War had swept across the globe and the United States was ordering ships to send to battle. In Orange, shipyards around the Sabine River bustled with construction. Workers flocked to get jobs and they needed housing. Out along 16th Street grew Tiny Town, small homes for shipyard workers and their families. The years were 1917-18. Most people who have lived in Orange during the past 80 years know the story of the population boom and Riverside housing complex during World War II. The World War I story is often lost. Likely few today know of Tiny Town. "It was the Riverside of World War I," … [Read more...] about Tiny Town
Vidor Opposes County Financing
On September 22, 2016, the Vidor City Council passed a resolution opposing the Orange County Commissioners Court financing, either in part or full, any Texas Department of Transportation roadway. “Unfortunately during the past several years, the county residents who live inside an incorporated city limits, such as Vidor, have seen less and less of a return for their county tax dollars,” explained Vidor Mayor Robert Viator, Jr. “Fifty-three percent of Orange County residents live inside a city. These Orange County residents should receive the same amount of County … [Read more...] about Vidor Opposes County Financing
Stay and Play Cuts Ribbon
A ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning officially opened a unique playground in Orange. Stay and Play is located at the Little Cypress Intermediate School campus on Allie Payne Road. The ceremony marked the conclusion of Stage 2 for the specially equipped playground which has been a four-year project for coordinator Kelly Meadows the director of health services with the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District. She is excited about it being open for the kids to use and enjoy. “We have our all inclusive specially selected playground components installed with our poured rubberized … [Read more...] about Stay and Play Cuts Ribbon
Dorothy Clanton Burk Browning
Dorothy Clanton Burk Browning, 87, of Orange, and previously of Bridge City, was called to her Heavenly home on September 24, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, with Reverend Doug Shows officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Born in Franklin, Texas, on August 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Millard … [Read more...] about Dorothy Clanton Burk Browning
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