George D. Miles, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Friday, February 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Paul Masters. Burial will follow at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home. Born in Dimmitt, Texas, on March 22, 1929, he was the son of Howard Miles and Willie Blanche Alsup Miles. George was a World War II veteran who was awarded 6 medals during his time in the Navy. He enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing. … [Read more...] about George D. Miles
Learning Science at CCS
Community Christian School’s 9th grade science class composed experiments to discover how physics worked on simple machines. Each group had to use pulleys, levers, inclined planes, and wheel and axles. … [Read more...] about Learning Science at CCS
WOS Attends TAME Competition
Two West Orange - Stark Middle School students competed in the Texas Alliance of Minority Engineers (TAME) competition this last Saturday. Brent Love and Darian Harden (see photo) each earned a medal in math and science. … [Read more...] about WOS Attends TAME Competition
A&M Scholarships Available
The 2016 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at btrawhon@gmail.com or 409-882-4195. … [Read more...] about A&M Scholarships Available
Cox Wins At Idylwild
The LCM Lady Bears Golf team wrapped up a windy day of golf by shooting a team total of 396 and placing 2nd overall at the Hardin Jefferson Idlywild Golf tournament. LCM's Lauren Cox and PNG's Karlei Hemler tied for first with a score of 74 (+2). Lauren Cox won the three hole playoff to take the 1st place medalist. PNG's team won 1st place with a team total of 377. … [Read more...] about Cox Wins At Idylwild
Orange Police Weekend Briefs
A thief took advantage of a man defrosting his wife's SUV Friday morning in Greenway Park. Officer Logan Holland with the Orange Police Department reported the man had left the keys in a 2003 blue Ford Expedition as he warmed it up for his wife. When he looked out the window about 7 a.m., he noticed the Expedition was missing. Orange police also made three drug-related arrests during the weekend. Officer Mulhollan reported he went to a reported disturbance at Fifth and Burton streets about 7 p.m. He and Officer Marcus Bernard saw a man known to have two municipal arrest warrants. They … [Read more...] about Orange Police Weekend Briefs
OC Sheriff’s Calls Feb. 2-8
Orange County Sheriff's Office calls February 2-8 Theft, 7:55 a.m. February 2, 200 block Carla Street in Vidor. Possession of methamphetamine, 1:49 p.m. February 2. Sheriff's narcotics offices bought meth in Vidor. Harassment, 4:02 p.m. February 2, 4200 block LaBouve in Pine Forest. Theft-credit card abuse, 6:59 p.m. February 2, 19600 block Highway 62 South in Orange. Burglary of a habitation, 8:10 p.m. February 2, 800 block Hayes Circle in Vidor. Theft, 7:22 a.m. February 3, 7900 block Highway 12 in Vidor. Theft of livestock, 8:10 a.m. February 3, 7100 block … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s Calls Feb. 2-8
LCM Places Two in TAME
Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville students placed in the recent Texas Alliance of Minority Engineers (TAME) competition. Sophomore Ashley Knight (left) took Second Place in Algebra II, Third Place in Chemistry and Second Place in Group Engineering Design Challenge. Julia Iles, LCM freshman, placed First in Geometry, Second in Biology and Judges Choice in Group Engineering Design Challenge. According to Laura Gestal, the Coach, all students who received finished First in each event, and some who received Second, will go to state. … [Read more...] about LCM Places Two in TAME
Trailblazer Visits BCMS
On February 8, 2016, students at Bridge City Middle School had the opportunity to experience science from one of TAME's traveling Trailblazers. Trailblazers are one-of-a-kind science museums-on-wheels. Exciting, hands-on exhibits teach students about energy, space, weather, biotechnology, and aerodynamics while also introducing them to educational and career opportunities in STEM. Exhibits are mapped to science TEKS for grades 3-8, and teachers receive pre-visit activities and follow-up materials to sustain student interest long after the Trailblazer drives off campus. Each Trailblazer, … [Read more...] about Trailblazer Visits BCMS
Henry Sets New Mark
At the Charlie Thomas Invitational in College Station last weekend, UTA freshman Alexus Henry of Bridge City broke the schools high jump record with a jump of 5-10. The previous standard (5 feet 9 1/2 inches) had stood since 1988, and was the Mavericks' second-oldest record. Henry was a two-time state champ at Bridge City. … [Read more...] about Henry Sets New Mark
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