The 2016 Orangefield High School homecoming court includes Freshman Duchess Shayla Cormier, Sophomore Duchess Emmi Lummus, Junior Duchess Cameron Choate, Senior Princess Paris Fregia, Senior Princess Evie Arceneaux, Football Sweetheart Gabrielle Smith, Senior Princess Shelby Perales, Senior Princess Anna VanPelt, and Band Sweetheart Alexandria Crouch. The homecoming queen will be crowned Friday night during halftime at F.L. McClain stadium. … [Read more...] about OF Names Homecoming Court
Restaurant Reports
Only a couple of food service places in Orange County had perfect scores during the first part of September, but most earned in the 90s. The lowest score was 82 and went to Kajun Seafood and wing, 1102 West Park Avenue in Orange. Health Inspector James Scales cited several problems and recommended more general cleaning. The perfect places were First Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Orange and Sweet Life Ice Cream Parlor, 1601 16th Street in Orange. Scales made pre-opening inspections for Blackbeard's, 439 West Freeway in Vidor to operate a new food truck, and Natural … [Read more...] about Restaurant Reports
Meet The Authors
Meet the Authors & Book Signing Reception What: The Board of Directors of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation is pleased to announce the release of The Long Shadow: The Lutcher-Stark Lumber Dynasty, a 2016 publication of the University of Texas Press, that presents a history of three exceptional generations of Texans whose progenitor, a Pennsylvania butcher-turned-lumberman named Henry Jacob Lutcher, came to Southeast Texas in 1877 in search of new timber sources. Who: Ellen Walker Rienstra and Jo Ann Stiles authored The Long Shadow: The Lutcher-Stark Lumber Dynasty. Ellen … [Read more...] about Meet The Authors
Week Four Player of the Game
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
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