The Orangefield Lady Bobcats got a big district win Tuesday at home, beating the LCM Bears 37-33 in Overtime. The game was tight throughout and at the end of regulation it appeared OF freshman Emmi Lummus would win the game as she hit one of two free throws to give OF a 32-31 lead with 2 seconds left. But she committed a foul with .8 seconds and sent LCM's Maddie Frey to the line where she sank the first free throw to tie the game, but then missed the second one and the game went into OT. Lummus and Hannah Lowe outscored the Bears 5-1 in the extra frame to get the 24-4A win. Lowe lead all … [Read more...] about OF Beats LCM-Tuesday Basketball
Shirley Ann Roccaforte
Shirley Ann Roccaforte, age 67, died at her home in Bridge City, Texas on Monday, December 14, 2015. Her death was sudden and unexpected, with cause yet to be determined. Shirley was born December 15, 1947 to Paul and Betty Jo Potter in Phoenix, Arizona, where she also graduated from high school. Soon thereafter, she moved to Texas with the marriage of her first husband, Harry Land. Later, Shirley became the proud wife of current Bridge City Mayor, Kirk Roccaforte. Kirk and Shirley enjoyed and lived life together for 37 rewarding years. Shirley will be especially remembered for her … [Read more...] about Shirley Ann Roccaforte
Jean Jinkins Sittig
Jean Jinkins Sittig, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed from her earthly home to her eternal home on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th, in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Reverend Barry Bradley, pastor of First Baptist Church in Orange. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20th, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Born in Nacogdoches, Texas on December 24, 1922, she was a … [Read more...] about Jean Jinkins Sittig
Steven Troy Bailleaux
Steven Troy Bailleaux, of Mauriceville, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, at the age of 54. Steven was born on June 5, 1961 in Beaumont, Texas to parents Bobbie Jean (Rowe) and Odom Bailleaux. He had lived in the Mauriceville area for 19 years, prior in Beaumont, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. He had worked for Philpott Motors in the Parts Department for many years. Steven enjoyed going hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing. Steven was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend; who loved spending time … [Read more...] about Steven Troy Bailleaux
Supporting the Mustangs!
There will be a community pep rally for the WO-S High School football team Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6 pm in the WOS High School varsity gym. The Mustangs will play in the State Championship football game Friday at 4 p.m. in Houston with pregame on KOGT at 3:45. The entire community is invited to the pep rally to show support for the Mustangs! The team is leaving on Friday for the state championship around 9:00am. They will be escorted out of town by the police department from Newton Street thru West Orange on Western to Dayton, then Main to 16th St. Fans are asked to line the route as they … [Read more...] about Supporting the Mustangs!
Update- Nativity Scene Moved
The City of Orange has moved their nativity scene from the front of City Hall to Stark Park which is next door to city hall. The move comes after atheists wanted to place a banner next to the nativity scene. The city elected to remove it from the property instead of allowing the atheists banner on the property and also to avoid any legal costs to fight it. On Tuesday Gov. Abbott weighed in on the Nativity Scene. … [Read more...] about Update- Nativity Scene Moved
Unfinished Business For WOS
(Jay'len Mathews catches touchdown pass against Cuero) The West Orange-Stark Mustangs are in the state championship game for the second year in a row after beating the Cuero Gobblers last week. Coach Cornel Thompson says the Mustangs are pretty healthy heading into the big game Friday, and his young Mustangs that started workouts in the summer have matured during the long season. Thompson advises they have the normal bumps and bruises that come from 15 football games, but the team is in good shape. As far as maturity, he comments that most of those young Mustangs that began the season 16 … [Read more...] about Unfinished Business For WOS
City Denies Request, Taking Nativity Scene Down
The City of Orange received a request to place a banner in front of City Hall from the Orange County Atheists on December 9, 2015. This request was based on the annual Nativity scene that has been erected for many years at City Hall. The City is denying the banner request. The city said, "Based on this request, the City reviewed current case law. Supreme Court decisions have tried to address this question in an array of decisions but there is not a clear case that gives affirmative direction to displaying the Nativity scene. This makes it difficult to formulate a policy for Christmas … [Read more...] about City Denies Request, Taking Nativity Scene Down
Warrant Scam In Area
Robert Bergeron, Detective with the Bridge City Police Department, is warning residents and even those outside of Bridge City about a scam in the area. Bergeron said some people have received fraudulent arrest warrant notifications from the BC municipal court, complete with City of Bridge City logo on it. The email or letter states that you will be arrested and jailed if you do not pay your fines thru a fraudulent website address or by calling a phone number that Bergeron has traced to Cambodia. If you come across one of these notifications please contact the department. … [Read more...] about Warrant Scam In Area
Full House For Comm. Prec. 1
On Monday the final day to file for the March 1, 2016 primaries, a surprise candidate has filed to run as a Republican for the Precinct 1 County Commissioner. Ryan Peabody the current Emergency Management Coordinator for Orange County is running for the seat. Peabody told KOGT he was encouraged to run by County Judge Brint Carlton and several other persons. Also filing Monday were local businessman Bobby Manshack. They join Shirley Zimmerman, Johnny Trahan and Gary Hinote as Republican candidates that have filed to be the Precinct 1 County Commissioner. Businessman Brad Childs who … [Read more...] about Full House For Comm. Prec. 1
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