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Jesse Lee Hughes

Jesse Lee Hughes, 36, of Orange, was greeted by the Angels and taken up to his Heavenly Home on Friday, October 23, 2015 at his residence following an illness. Jesse was born on March 1, 1979 in Orange, Texas to his parents, Delbert Eugene Hughes and Myrtle Ann (Johnson) Hughes. He was a lifelong resident of Orange, he graduated from West Orange - Stark High School and he work as a member of the multiple task team with whatever was needed at O.C.A.R.C. in Orange. Jesse will be remembered by his family as a quiet man who treasured very simple things in life. He demonstrated a Love for many and … [Read more...] about Jesse Lee Hughes

Barbara Thomasine Keller

Barbara Thomasine Keller, 76, of Fort Ann,NY passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at her home. Born July 4, 1939, in Orange, Texas, she was the third child of the late Thomas and Ruth (Peet) Mendoza. Barbara graduated from Lutcher Stark High School. She was married in Texas and then moved to New York, where she started a family and lived in Fort Ann for more than 45 years. She was a loving wife and mother of four and raised her children in Fort Ann. She worked and retired from USCI/BARD after approximately 15 years of service. Barbara was a devoted family woman who enjoyed … [Read more...] about Barbara Thomasine Keller

Golden Apple Winner

The West Orange – Cove CISD District-wide PTA held a “Golden Apple Award Winner” luncheon for the West Orange - Stark Academic Alternative Center this week. The campus reported 100 percent of school staff members have joined the WOCCISD District-wide PTA for the 2015-2016 school year. The PTA also provided a basket of snacks for the teacher lunchroom, as well as needed school supplies for the campus. West Orange – Stark Academic Alternative Center staff members Russell Bottley, Beverly Robinson, Tina Ledesma and Ambrose Baker receive supplies for their campus. PTA members pictured are … [Read more...] about Golden Apple Winner

Safe Schools Week

Local volunteer and professional firefighters Aaron McNeil, Daniel Eaves and Joe Pelaez demonstrated and provided hands on experiences with the fire trucks and equipment recently at Orangefield High School. The men presented during Ms. Bridget Trawhon’s professional communications and Mr. Kevin Credeur’s choir classes. The purpose of the visit was to discuss fire prevention, recruit volunteers, promote career opportunities, and enforce Texas Safe Schools Week. According to freshman Geordan Grant, “it was a very knowledgeable experience learning about firefighters and their equipment.” OF's … [Read more...] about Safe Schools Week

BC Outscores Huffman 41-34

Down by seven at the half the Bridge City Cardinals made a few adjustments and in the second half scored 28 points, 21 in the third quarter, to hand the high flying Falcons their first loss in district and into a second place tie with BC and Silsbee at 3-1. Jasper beat LCM to improve to 4-0. The two teams combined for almost 1000 yds of offense but it was a defensive play that sealed the win for the Cards. With BC up 41-34 and under two minutes to play, the Falcons made two big plays to set them up first and goal at the one. Four chances to score from the one meant pretty good odds the game … [Read more...] about BC Outscores Huffman 41-34

OF in OT Over Liberty

OF 0 14 0 7 3- 24 Liberty 7 0 14 0 0- 0- 21 The game is called football. It was appropriate that the game Friday night at F. L. McClain Stadium came down to two kicks to decide the outcome of the contest. The first kick just missed for what would have been the game winning field goal. The second kick was true and gave the Orangefield Bobcats a thrilling 24-21 overtime victory against the Liberty Panthers. The Bobcats’ Matthew Rainey put his left foot into the ball and it sailed 25 yards through the uprights for the game winning field goal in the first overtime. Orangefield … [Read more...] about OF in OT Over Liberty

Mustangs Blank Horns

West Orange-Stark used another balanced attack offensively to beat Hamshire-Fannett 35-0 Friday. WOS rushed for 210 yards, led by Jeremiah Shaw's 85 yds. on 10 carries and a score. QB Jack Dallas threw for 180 on 8-16 passing with three TD's (Shaw, Aric Cormier, Thomas Wallace) and one interception. He also ran for a touchdown. Defensively the Mustangs (8-1, 3-0) posted their 97th shutout in school history. They held the talented Kendrick King to 107 yds. on 22 carries. In ten offensive possessions, the Longhorns only reached the red zone once (14 yd line). WOS will host … [Read more...] about Mustangs Blank Horns

Bulldogs too much for Bears

The Jasper Bulldogs dealt the Battlin’ Bears playoff hopes a serious blow Friday night with a 34-14 victory over Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Following a first-quarter stalemate in which neither teams offense could find its footing, Jasper’s high-powered offense, led by running back Decorian Holmes, took control of the game in the second quarter with 21 consecutive points and never looked back. Holmes finished the night with three touchdowns on 27 carries and 245 yards. The Bears potent running attack, which finished the night with 296 rushing yards and 349 total yards of offense, chewed up … [Read more...] about Bulldogs too much for Bears

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