Colorful new playground equipment for Sunset Park has arrived, but children may not get to play on it by Christmas because of the weather. City of Orange workers need to assemble the slides, climbing bars and other gear. Rain is in the forecast for the week and the workers won't be able to set up the playground. The city in October ordered the $41,000 equipment to replace old playground that was worn and becoming hazardous. The city is also planning a small skate park the site along 16th Street. Money for the improvements is coming through federal Community Development Block grants … [Read more...] about Playground Equipment Has Arrived
Petroski Wins In LA
Skylar Petroski of Bridge City won the Mizuno USSSA Holiday Tournament played in Lafayette. Petroski shot (80-72) 152 to win the 15-18 year old division. Evan Toohey of LCM was fourth with a two day total 169. … [Read more...] about Petroski Wins In LA
Ada Pearl Gunter
Funeral services for Ada Pearl Gunter, 75, of Burkeville will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Burkeville Baptist Church with interment to follow at Tanner Cemetery in Burkeville. Mrs Gunter passed away December 19, 2015 at Rayburn Healthcare in Jasper. She was born January 26, 1940 in Burr Ferry, Louisiana and was a longtime resident of Burkeville. Mrs. Gunter is preceded in death by her parents Tommie and Willie Etta Stark Fancher; husband Edwin “Red” Gunter; sister Dorothy Fancher; grandson Dennie Wayne Dowden; and one great great grandchild. Survivors include daughter Edwina … [Read more...] about Ada Pearl Gunter
Beverly Joan Capps
Beverly Joan Capps, 70, of Bridge City passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal and eulogies will be given by Aaron Capps, Brandon Hanson and Bobby Tisdale. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the church. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 1945, she was the daughter of Lyman Elijah Smith and Louis Elizabeth (Brown) Smith. Beverly was a member of Winfree Baptist Church. She loved her … [Read more...] about Beverly Joan Capps
Linda Louise Knox Guillory
Linda Louise Knox Guillory, 64, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015, in Beaumont, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. … [Read more...] about Linda Louise Knox Guillory
Elton DeWitt Gipson
Elton DeWitt Gipson, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed peacefully on December 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 1:00PM, Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Daleo of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Rosary will be at 7:00pm, Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange Born in Orange, Texas, on March 16, 1952, DeWitt was the son of Hershel DeWitt Gipson and Dorothy … [Read more...] about Elton DeWitt Gipson
Bessie Heights Bridges Open
As of Monday afternoon Orange County Road and Bridge Engineer Clark Slacum has good news for residents in the Bessie Heights Area of the county. Slacum reported construction crews have completed enough work to allow traffic on three bridges and reopen three roads in Bessie Heights. He did advise there are some final details to complete, but they should be able to wrap those up with the roads open to the public. The Lane of the Oaks, Thomas Road, and Bessie Heights Lane were closed while bridges were being repaired on them. Slacum said the improper material had been ordered for … [Read more...] about Bessie Heights Bridges Open
Timothy Floyd Hicks
Timothy Floyd Hicks, 53, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on November 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee following complications of brain surgery. A Remembrance Gathering for Tim’s Texas family and friends will be Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Round Bunch Road in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Baytown, Texas on July 31, 1962, he was the son of Orval and Betty Hicks. Tim was a 1981 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School. Tim was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He played baseball for the Dream League for nine years; … [Read more...] about Timothy Floyd Hicks
Relive The State Game Thru Photos
It started with a great sendoff to Houston for the WOS Mustangs. It ended with a big trophy, some gold medals, and an escort home. KOGT Photo Gallery … [Read more...] about Relive The State Game Thru Photos
Rollover Accident Sunday
At approximately 11:50am Sunday, there was a one vehicle crash on Highway 62 near FM 105 in Orange. A 2006 Toyota pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 62. The driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the roadway. As the vehicle traveled off the roadway to the right, the side of the pickup truck clipped a utility pole. The impact with the utility pole caused the vehicle to spin into a building and flip over onto its top. The driver of the vehicle, Stanley Brumfield, 79, of Groves, was trapped inside the vehicle for several minutes before being removed by … [Read more...] about Rollover Accident Sunday
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