The Granger Chevrolet/KOGT Player of the game is LCM wide receiver Katon Brown who had three touchdown catches in the Bears 43-42 overtime win against Orangefield. Week One POTG – WOS Defense Week Two POTG – KJ Miller, WOS Week Three POTG - Jeremiah Shaw, WOS … [Read more...] about Week Four Player of the Game
Pirates Head To The Dog House
The Vidor Pirates have won three of their first four games and are 2-0 in district. Coach Jeff Mathews is obviously pleased with the Pirates’ performance thus far. He admits he would like to be undefeated, but the two district wins are vital. Mathews adds that Vidor has shown improve each week and stresses to the Pirates the necessity that they continue to do that. This week is a huge challenge for Vidor as it goes to Nederland to play the Bulldogs. Mathews indicates Bulldog Offensive Coordinator Monte Barrow has been forced to juggle his players on offense because of injuries at … [Read more...] about Pirates Head To The Dog House
Daniel (Dan) Deneke
Daniel (Dan) Deneke, 44, of Orange, passed away on September 18, 2016, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee of Cowboy Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 5, 1972, he was the son of William Deneke and Jacqueline Ryder. Dan was fun loving and could make everyone laugh. He was also very competitive. He participated in a pool and dart league and played golf in his … [Read more...] about Daniel (Dan) Deneke
Dedication Set For Friday
The West Orange – Stark High School football field will be officially dedicated as Leroy D. Breedlove Field on Friday, Sept. 23. The dedication presentation will occur at 6:30 p.m. during football pre-game activities. The community is invited to attend. Mr. Breedlove is a retired WOCCISD athletic coach and physical education instructor who worked at multiple district campuses from 1964 -1998. During his tenure, he served at M.B. North High School, M.B. North Middle School, Stark High School, and at West Orange – Stark Intermediate, Middle, and High School campuses. His assignments have … [Read more...] about Dedication Set For Friday
James “Mike” Riley
James "Mike" Riley, age 59 of Vinton, Louisiana, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel. Mike was born in Orange, Texas on November 3, 1956 to James Edward Riley and Mildred Elizabeth Tarver Riley. He had been a long time resident of Orange until moving to Vinton eleven years ago. Mike was a carpenter for many years and enjoyed fishing on his time off. He even spoke of how he was ready to go fishing just before … [Read more...] about James “Mike” Riley
John Ricky Crafton
John Ricky Crafton, 62, of Orange, passed away on September 17, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with visitation prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on June 27, 1954, he was the son of James Isaac Crafton and Doris Faye (Martin) Crafton. Rick worked in sales and IT support for Safety Wear, Inc. in Orange for many years. He loved reading and playing computer games. He had a kind heart and warm spirit and always had a smile. He was … [Read more...] about John Ricky Crafton
Orange NAACP Meeting
Orange Branch NAACP will have meetings as listed: All Regular meetings begin at 7:00 pm WOCCISD Administration building 902 W Park September 22nd Election of Nominating Committee October 27th Announcement of NAACP Candidates for Office Meet & Greet Candidates November 17th Election of Officers Membership cast their Vote 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM … [Read more...] about Orange NAACP Meeting
Boat Races Wrap Up Sunday
The meteorologist got it all wrong this weekend but it didn't bother the city of Orange and the SPORT Tunnel Boat racers who came to Orange to race in the Sabine River. … [Read more...] about Boat Races Wrap Up Sunday
Family Day Has Big Turnout
Almost 500 people participated in Family Day at the Stark Museum of Art Saturday. From making edible tea cups to picture frames and more, the event drew people of all ages. Above: Sisters Madison, Brooklyn and Elizabeth Tolliver from Groves show off their balloon sculptures. Jason McGuire of Orange helped daughters Madison, Kaylee and Emma make and decorate edible teacups at Family Day. Balloon artist Ben Kirsch of Houston hands an octopus to a waiting kid during Family Day. … [Read more...] about Family Day Has Big Turnout
Depot Taking Shape
Terra cotta reds with avocado green and shiny black highlights make a century-old building a colorful spot in Orange. Most people in town alive today remember the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot painted all white, but it wasn't always that way. Contractor Jack Elliott and architect Rob Clark scraped through layers of paint to discover the original colors. Now the colors have returned from when the depot was first built more than 110 years ago. The restoration is the result of a non-profit group formed nearly three years ago by former Orange resident Carrie Joiner Woliver. Friday, members of … [Read more...] about Depot Taking Shape
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