The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears battled the weather and the Jasper Bulldogs last week losing a tough one. Coach Randy Crouch says the Bears did have a few bumps and bruises coming out of the opening game, but the biggest hurt was the loss in the contest. Crouch was very disappointed LC-M did not win the game and felt the Bears should have won. “We just didn’t play very smart,” Coach Crouch admits. Things do not get easier this week as LC-M plays cross-town rival West Orange-Stark. Crouch states the Mustangs are very talented on offense. West Orange-Stark uses multiple offensive … [Read more...] about Coach Wants Smarter Bears
Edward A. Dubord, Jr
Edward A. Dubord, Jr., 85, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 3, 1931, he was the son of Edward Dubord, Sr. and … [Read more...] about Edward A. Dubord, Jr
Charles “Charlie” Allen Jackson
Charles “Charlie” Allen Jackson, Sr., 71, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rickey Land of First Baptist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow at Mary Williams Cemetery in Orangefield. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 10, 1944, he was the son of Walter Mitchell Jackson and Lois Alaine (Nation) … [Read more...] about Charles “Charlie” Allen Jackson
Pirates (1-0) Hit Road To Burkeville
An opening win is a great way to start the season for the Deweyville Pirates. Coach Lance Dale reflects on the first week of the season for Deweyville as being a good one. The Pirates level of play was much more intense than in the previous scrimmages. Dale adds that if the Pirates continue to work hard they should be getting better as the season goes on. This Friday the Pirates travel to northern Newton County to play the Burkeville Mustangs. Coach Dale analyzes the Burkeville offense. The Mustangs are based out of the Wing-T and are primarily a running team. Their tailback … [Read more...] about Pirates (1-0) Hit Road To Burkeville
Don C. Kennedy, Jr
Don C. Kennedy, Jr., of Salado, passed away on August 27, 2016. He was born on December 27, 1943 to the late Don and Mary Kennedy, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Don proudly served in the United States Air Force until he was medically discharged due to his tour in Vietnam. He later worked as a teacher, having earned a Masters in Agricultural Science. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Sam Kennedy. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Lynn Kennedy; cherished son, Scott Kennedy, and wife Kim; two grandchildren, Elyssa Howell and Ethan Howell, brothers, Mark … [Read more...] about Don C. Kennedy, Jr
Player of the Game
The West Orange-Stark defense is the KOGT/Granger Chevrolet Player(s) of the Game after shutting out 5A Nederland 42-0 and posting the schools 100th career shutout. … [Read more...] about Player of the Game
Police Looking For Car Thief
West Orange Police are looking for a white Acura with temporary tags in connection with a car burglary at Walmart Sunday afternoon. Assistant Chief Jesse Romero said the victim, Kevin Buchanan, jumped on the hood of the Acura and busted out the windshield in an effort to stop them. He suffered cuts to his right arm and hand and had to go to the hospital to have stitches. Romero said another person followed the white Acura on Interstate 10 westbound all the way to Rose City but could not get close enough to get a license plate number. The man in the Acura was described as black with a … [Read more...] about Police Looking For Car Thief
Orange Police Reports
A Little Cypress teenager was injured Friday night after her SUV hit a feral hog on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the vicinity of the First Church of the Nazarene. Orange police said a 200 to 250 pound hog ran across the road in the 5000 block. After the Honda HR-V hit the hog, it veered off the roadway into a ditch. The collision was about 9:30 Friday night. Police report 18-year-old Cierra Lanee Cezar suffered non-incapacitating injuries. Her mother took her to a hospital for treatment. An 18-year-old driver was taken by ambulance to a Port Arthur hospital about noon Friday … [Read more...] about Orange Police Reports
Michael Anthony Carrier, III
Michael Anthony Carrier, III, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2016, in Port Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M., Friday, September 2, 2016, at Ruach Ministries International at 1700 Imhoff Ave, Port Arthur, Texas, 77642. Officiating will be Apostle Glenn Alexander and Pastor Yoshi Alexander. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery in Port Arthur. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 26, 2016, he was the son of Michael Anthony Carrier, II and Shandreal Monique (Scypion) Carrier. He loved to make faces, especially mean ones. Michael was a very happy baby … [Read more...] about Michael Anthony Carrier, III
Sub Orientation at WOC
West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a Substitute Orientation on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the West Orange – Stark High School senior cafeteria. The orientation session is for new and current teacher, paraprofessional, food service, and custodial substitutes who have completed the enrollment process which includes fingerprint clearance. All substitutes are asked to bring their driver’s license and social security card. All substitutes are encouraged to attend. Individuals interested in applying for substitute positions may visit the WOCCISD website at … [Read more...] about Sub Orientation at WOC
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