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Dead Bat, Live Cat

Flies and gnats weren't the only problem for local food businesses. Orange County Health Inspector James Scales recently found a dead bat at one restaurant and a live cat at a seafood eatery. Only two of 28 food businesses received perfect scores from Scales during the last part of August. He found restaurants and stores with flies, roaches, gnats, a bat and a cat. The lowest score was an 83 for the LCM Mart, 8270 North Highway 87 in Orange. The inspector also reported finding dead roaches and a dead bat behind the ice machine at Two Amigos on Lutcher Drive in Orange that led to a score of … [Read more...] about Dead Bat, Live Cat

Florence Justice Boyle

Florence Justice Boyle, 92, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Douglas Shows, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Anthony Boyle, Nicholas Boyle, Marcus Boyle, Charles Boyle, and Tyler Wilcox. Born in Fishtrap, Kentucky on March … [Read more...] about Florence Justice Boyle

Lisa Lillian Vargo

Memorial services for Lisa Lillian Vargo, 84, of Bridge City will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm in the Claybar Home in Bridge City, Tx. Lisa was born May 27, 1932, in Lufkin, Tx to the late Wayne M. and Oleta (Miller) Pittmon and passed away August 1, 2016 peacefully at her home in Bridge City, Tx. She had resided in Bridge City for 55 years. She was a mother, epitome of a lady, adventurer, leader of the pack, first to cheer and last to leave. She was a pilot, motorcycle enthusiast and reveled in travel. She graduated from Lamar University in Orange and occupations … [Read more...] about Lisa Lillian Vargo

Bryant To Keep His Job

Matt Bryant’s injury made things more interesting than they otherwise would have been, but in the end, it appears he’ll keep his job as Atlanta’s kicker in 2016. Bryant had a bit of an injury-marred down season a year ago, but he’s been one of the league’s most reliable kickers for years now, and the steady veteran shouldn’t have much trouble bouncing back in what should be a more productive Falcons’ offense. Battling him for his job was Shayne Graham, who will likely remain on the team’s emergency contact list unless someone scoops him up. (Dave Choate, The Falcoholic) … [Read more...] about Bryant To Keep His Job

Mustangs Travel To LCM Friday

There is always room for improvement especially if you are the defending state champions and you want to make a return trip to the state title game.  The West Orange-Stark Mustangs spanked the Nederland Bulldogs in their opening game of the 2016 season. Coach Cornel Thompson is pleased with the result especially the improvement in the West Orange-Stark kicking game, but sees areas that need his and the coaches’ attention.  Offensively the Mustangs need to cut down on the large number of penalties in the opener.  Tackling was not as crisp as is expected of the Mustangs, and Thompson advises, … [Read more...] about Mustangs Travel To LCM Friday

Hoke Asks County To Recycle

Keeping the environment green is a family tradition for Sandra Hoke. She was married to Mike Hoke a strong advocate for taking care of nature and the former administrator of the Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange. This week Sandra spoke to the Commissioners Court about recycling in Orange County. She joked that the best kept secret is that there is recycling in the county on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the county dump. Hoke exclaimed, “I think it’s real important to recycle.” She encourages everyone to recycle. Hoke provided tips for the Courthouse which can be adopted by other … [Read more...] about Hoke Asks County To Recycle

Frederick W. Keil

Frederick W. Keil, III, 71, of Spring, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2016, at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Bammel Church of Christ chapel in Houston at 2700 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77068. Officiating will be Michael Montalvo. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service. Born in San Francisco, California, on July 14, 1945, he was the son of Frederick W. Keil, Jr. and Dorothy Ada Keil. Frederick was a veteran of the United States Army who served his country in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Frederick W. Keil

LaMerle Curl

LaMerle Curl, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2016, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary P. Wheeler of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on February 2, 1934, LaMerle was the daughter of John Curl, Sr. and Lacy Irene (LeDoux) Ray. She … [Read more...] about LaMerle Curl

Bobcats Try To Tame Wildcats

The Orangefield Bobcats (1-0) won big in the season opener and Coach Josh Smalley has nothing but praise for the players and coaches.  The Bobcats played an almost mistake free game with only one penalty which was on the specialty team and no turnovers in a shutout during which they scored 45 points.  Smalley exclaimed, “Really proud of our kids and proud of the effort of our coaches, but we’ve got to move on to this week now.” This Friday night Orangefield plays at Kirbyville, who lost to Newton in the opener 27-0.  Smalley says the Wildcats run out of the Wing-T on offense.  They will … [Read more...] about Bobcats Try To Tame Wildcats

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