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Orangefield To Appeal Rating

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its accountability ratings for school districts this week.  The Orangefield Independent School District had all three of its schools meet standards in all four of the indexes used in the accountability ratings.  Despite that the Orangefield district as a whole was found to be slightly deficient for Index 4, Postsecondary Readiness.  Orangefield Superintendent Dr. Stephen Patterson believes the TEA’s accounting system is flawed.  The school district received the report on Friday, August 12.  Since then Dr. Patterson and his staff have found 32 … [Read more...] about Orangefield To Appeal Rating

Vidor Ready To Compete In Tough District

Entering his eighteenth season as the head coach of the Vidor Pirates Jeff Mathews believes the program is in fine shape.  For almost two decades Mathews has been producing strong football teams and good young men. Coach Mathews will have several excellent players returning to lead the Pirates’ offense this season.  Topping the list is Haylon Leckelt a four-year starter at running back who could become Vidor’s all-time leading rusher.  Leckelt needs 1200 yards, which he has surpassed each of the last two seasons, to set the new standard.  Kolbie Humble was the Pirates’ third leading rusher … [Read more...] about Vidor Ready To Compete In Tough District

Theatre Guild Seeks New Volunteers

(ORANGE, TX) As the Lutcher Theater prepares for the 2016-17 Season, the Lutcher Theater Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the arts and the Lutcher in our community. This season’s membership drive is to be held Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 pm on the Lutcher Theater third floor lobby. The drive is open to the public and all are invited for a BBQ dinner and information about committees and membership responsibilities. The Service Guild is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to support … [Read more...] about Theatre Guild Seeks New Volunteers

Henson Wins River Tournament

Steve Henson took the Championship of the Simon Outfitter Bass Tournament on the Sabine River. Henson caught all five fish for 13.32 pounds. The team of Jonathon Simon and Terry Mullins placed second with 12.65 and Big Bass with a 4.12. The team of Youngblood and McDonald placed third with 9.62. … [Read more...] about Henson Wins River Tournament

Orange Rejoins County EDC

The city of Orange will again join the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, but will pay a lesser amount than in the past. The city last year withdrew its support of $25,000 a year to the county corporation. On Monday, the Orange City Council received proposed budgets that will pay the county corporation $5,000 for the 2016-2017 budget year. Orange is the only city in the county with its own Economic Development Corporation, which is funded by a half-cent per dollar sales tax approved by voters. The county has had a separate Economic Development Corporation that is financed with … [Read more...] about Orange Rejoins County EDC

Truck driver spends night in jail

A Florida truck driver got a chance to sleep in the Orange County Jail because he wouldn't leave the sleeper of his 18-wheel rig parked on private property. Orange Police Lieutenant J.E. Davis Jr. reported the man faces a Class A misdemeanor charge of criminal trespassing. Lieutenant Davis went to the International Paper Co. mill trucking terminal at 6:17 Saturday morning. Security guards called police because a truck driver was parking and sleeping in his rig on the private property. Lieutenant Davis said he had to knock on the truck several times before the man got out of the sleeper … [Read more...] about Truck driver spends night in jail

59th OCP Season Begins Aug. 18

"Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit." Orange Community Players opens its 2016-2017 season with this hilarious look at dating and marriage. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. Directed by Barry Foster. SHOW DATES / TIMES August 18-20 and 25-27 at 7:37 PM; August 21 and 28 at 2:37 PM Regular Admission Price General Admission: $20.00 Student Admission: $15.00 Buy a season package & save money. … [Read more...] about 59th OCP Season Begins Aug. 18

Lois Ann Erb

Lois Ann Erb, of Nederland, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at Lake Arthur Place in Port Arthur, at the age of 72. Lois was born on September 11th, 1943 to parents Anna & Forrest Howard. She lived and worked in the Nederland area for over 50 years as a RN in various hospitals in the area. Lois loved reading, watching movies, and being at the lake. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by husband Kenneth Erb, parents Anna & Forrest Howard, brother, Forrest … [Read more...] about Lois Ann Erb

Pirates Want Postseason

Prospects of the postseason for the Deweyville Pirates got a lot brighter with realignment earlier this year. The Pirates were lowered in classification and are now in Class 2A, Division I. Coach Lance Dale believes Deweyville will be more competitive playing schools closer to its size and with the same amount of depth as the Pirates. Dale adds, “That’s really going to help us not just in football, but in all of our athletic programs.” Coach Dale provides the names of players back on offense for Deweyville this season. Caden Hubbard returns as the Pirates’ quarterback and Jeramiah Trevino … [Read more...] about Pirates Want Postseason

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