Bring family and friends of all ages to see spectacular, dazzling lights, holiday displays, festive trees and a life-size Nativity at the 6th Annual Shangri La Christmas Strolls, beginning Thursday, December 10, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Spend the evening casually walking through Shangri La Botanical Gardens to enjoy this year's festive holiday lights experience, new lighted areas, community-decorated holiday trees and delight in the surprises that await you at the Children's Garden, in the greenhouses and along the many pathways. General admission: Adults $6; Seniors, Students and Children $4; … [Read more...] about Strolling at Shangri La
Basketball Previews
Orangefield Lady Bobcat Basketball Preview The Orangefield Lady Bobcats have a new coach with a familiar face. Jennifer Willis who is a graduate of Orangefield High School and served as the Bridge City Lady Cardinals’ coach now takes over the Lady Bobcats. Willis actually taught many of her current players when they were in physical education as youngsters. Willis reminisces that her freshmen were in kindergarten and the seniors were in third grade when she had them in elementary school so getting to coach them again has been pretty neat. Coach Willis hopes to instill some new … [Read more...] about Basketball Previews
23-3A All-District Volleyball Team
Co-MVP of District—Megan Daws / Jordan Amyx, Hardin Offensive MVP—Kennidee Willis, Deweyville Defensive MVP—Kennedy Rives, Hardin Outstanding MB—Ashlynn Whisneant, Warren Co-MVP Setter—Adriana Haynes, Kountze / Shaylin Dupuy Deweyville Outstanding OH—Haylee Smith, East Chambers Outstanding Libero—Gabby Dupuy, Deweyville Newcomer of the Year—Makenna Fryar, Hardin Coach of the Year—Regina Snell, Hardin 1st Team All-District 1. Shayla Fisher, Hardin Camry Clemons, Kountze Brooke Smith, Deweyville Kelli Silcox, East Chambers Jan McFarland, … [Read more...] about 23-3A All-District Volleyball Team
House fire on Ridgemont
Around 8pm Sunday, firefighters from Orange responded to a house fire at 3744 Ridgemont. Authorities said no one was inside of the rented home and weren't sure what started the fire. The home is a total loss. The home next door also received some fire damage. … [Read more...] about House fire on Ridgemont
10-4A D1 All-District Football Team
Mustangs, Cuero on SATURDAY
The WOS (Visitors) vs. Cuero, Semifinal Round Football game will be played on Saturday, December 12 at 2:00pm at Darrell Tully Stadium. Tickets will be on sale in the WOS Athletic office the following days: Thursday, December 10th from 9-12 and 1-3pm Friday, December 11th from 9-12pm only . Ticket prices are $8 for Adults and $5 for students. All tickets at the gate are $10. Directions: @ Darrell Tully Stadium - 1050 Dairy Ashford -- Houston, Texas 77079 • Follow I-10 W to Interstate 10 Frontage Rd W/Old Katy Rd in Houston. • Take the exit toward Dairy Ashford from I-10 … [Read more...] about Mustangs, Cuero on SATURDAY
Saturday Basketball
The Bridge City Lady Cardinals finished the New Braunfels Tourn with 2 loses to Clemons by a score of 56-24 and A and M consolidated with a score of 61-26 This gives the Bridge City Cardinals a 5-8 season record and 0-0 in district play. The Lady Cardinals open District play Tuesday night against Orangefield at home at 5:00. The LCM Bears beat Woodville 41-33 in the Ned Tournament. Andrew Daspit led LCM with 15 pts and Katon Brown added 11 pts and 11 rebounds. LCM will host Jasper on Monday. … [Read more...] about Saturday Basketball
Jewish Citizens Were Orange Pioneers
As Jewish people across Europe were trying to flee their homes to escape the Nazis, the population in Orange was celebrating the election of a Jewish mayor. Abe Sokolski, a local businessman and six-year member of the City Commission, handily won election as mayor in 1940. One citizen wrote a letter to a local paper saying "What is your answer to Hitler? Our Mayor-elect, the honorable Abe Sokolski? Our Abe!" The information comes from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life's website. The article says “To this Orange voter, electing a Jewish man highlighted America’s freedom in contrast to the … [Read more...] about Jewish Citizens Were Orange Pioneers
BC Christmas Parade
The BC Christmas parade, sponsored by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday on Texas Ave. KOGT Photo Gallery The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following winners of our 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade held on Saturday, December 5, 2015: Best overall: Bridge City Intermediate Student Council/Bridge City ISD Transportation Dance: 1st Place: Studio C Dance Academy 2nd Place: Amy’s Elite Dance Force 3rd Place: Thayer Dance Academy Vehicles: 1st Place: Sabine River Ford/What’s … [Read more...] about BC Christmas Parade
Price Awarded At Meet
Courtney Price, senior from LCM, received Best Equipped Female Lifter this weekend at the 2015 Texas-Cup powerlifting meet in Plano. Courtney squatted 341.7 lbs, benched 181.9 lbs and deadlifted 336.2 lbs giving her a combined total lift of 859.8 lbs. … [Read more...] about Price Awarded At Meet
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