Friday in district play OF girls lost to Silsbee 54-43. Silsbee started strong scoring 40 points in the first half. OF scored 19 in the fourth but theirr rally came up short. For the Bobcats, Sabryn Crain 9 points and 17 rebounds and 2 steals; Hanna Lowe 18 points, 4 rebounds; Bethany Green 5 points and 10 rebounds; Emmi Lummus 2 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals. The BC Varsity Lady Cardinal's beat Pineywood Christian Academy by a score of 58-20 bringing them to 9-14 and 0-2 in district. Ballee Bacon and Kassidy Wilbur both scored 20 tonight a piece leading the Lady Cardinal's to … [Read more...] about Friday Basketball Scores
MUSTANGS STATE CHAMPS!
They FINISHED IT! WOS beat Celina 22-3 for the 4A D2 Title! Photo Gallery … [Read more...] about MUSTANGS STATE CHAMPS!
Marriage Licenses Dec. 14-18
Marriage License: Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of December 14, 2015 thru December 18, 2015 Bryant J. Freeman and Niccole D. Frederick Johnny W. French, Jr and Jessica R. Shelton Michael W. Tolbert and Brooke Hayes William H. Fontenot and Brooke L. Smith Ismail A. Aleshinloye-abass and Cynthia L. Adams Jerrod W. Gooch and Amber D. Cash Michael S. Dorsey and Angela D. Breaux Anthony L. Tolbert and Alissa H. Staggs Robert L. Phillippi and Janet M. Salyard Keith A. Kirkland and April D. Johnson Aaron J. Johnson and … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Dec. 14-18
Clifton J. Colbert
Clifton James Colbert, 73 of Houston (formerly of Orange) passed away on December 14th in Houston. Born in Franklin, LA on March 1, 1942 to Wallace and Clara Colbert. He graduated from Emma H. Wallace High School in 1960. Upon his graduation, he served in the military. He was later employed by Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 31 years. Clifton loved people, he always had stories to tell. He loved music, and was proud of his record collection. Clifton was proceeded in death by his father, Wallace Colbert and his brother, Bernard Colbert. Forever cherishing his … [Read more...] about Clifton J. Colbert
OC Sheriffs Calls Dec. 8-14
Orange County Sheriff's Calls December 8-14 Disturbance, 2:05 a.m. December 8, 1200 block Osteen Road in Vidor. Theft, 12:55 p.m. December 8, 9100 block Old Highway 90 in Orange. Public intoxication, 1:40 p.m. December 8, 1900 block Concord Street in Vidor. Theft, 4:35 p.m. December 8, 2300 block of Texas Avenue in Bridge City. Pontoon boat stolen from Cow Bayou near Waterwood Estates. Disturbance, 5:52 p.m. December 8, 5000 block Woodland Drive in Mauriceville. Disturbance, 6:24 p.m. December 8, 5000 block Woodland Drive in Mauriceville. Burglary of a building, 10:36 a.m. December 9, … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls Dec. 8-14
Restaurant Burglarized
Burglars broke into the Two Amigos Restaurant, 3130 16th Street, Wednesday night. Orange police were called at 10 a.m. Thursday when employees discovered the missing items and damage to the kitchen ceiling. Officer J.L. Goins said a monkey wrench and a socket wrench left behind were apparently used in the break-in. A 32-inch TV, a media sound system and a small amount of cash were stolen. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Burglarized
John W. (Johnny) Mathis
John W. (Johnny) Mathis, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2015, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born in Lake Alfred, Florida, on September 27, 1952, he was the son of John L. Mathis and Viola Ethel Lee Mathis. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Alton Cole; and brother, Donald Mathis. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Mathis; children, Linda Mathis Ward and Nicholas Mathis; sisters, Dean Swanson and husband Kenneth, Margie Nichelson and husband Rick, Sylvia Hernandez, Ann Simmons and husband James, Rosemary Eubanks and husband Charles, and Patsy Nicholson … [Read more...] about John W. (Johnny) Mathis
EDC Board Meets
The Board of Directors for the Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met for a combined five hours or more Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to work out how to proceed into the New Year. County Judge Brint Carlton provided the results agreed to by the board. Carlton said the directors decided to go with a contract service the Regional Economic Development Initiative which the EDC is already a member, but will expand its partnership with at an additional $1,000 a month for an interim period. Regional Economic Development Initiative will handle projects for Orange County … [Read more...] about EDC Board Meets
Christmas Break For Schools
Thursday was the last day of classes for the West Orange-Cove school district before the Christmas break. The other public schools in the county will have classes Friday before taking vacation. West Orange-Cove canceled the half day scheduled on Friday because of the high school playing in the state championship football game Friday afternoon in Houston. Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor and Deweyville will have early release days on Friday. Bridge City and Deweyville students will go back to classes on Monday, January 4. West Orange-Cove, LC-M, Orangefield and … [Read more...] about Christmas Break For Schools
Purple Santa in Mauriceville
The Mauriceville Elementary staff and student council, along with some help from the St. Maurice Catholic Church of Mauriceville, First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Sabine River Ford, and ITW Mueller, were able to provide Christmas assistance through their Purple Santa program to 57 MVE children this Christmas. Teachers and staff in the attached photo get the presents ready to distribute to the children who will receive them. … [Read more...] about Purple Santa in Mauriceville
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