Orange County Sheriff's calls August 25-31 Credit card abuse, 9:42 a.m. August 25, 200 block FM 1131 in Vidor. Simple assault, 11:05 a.m. August 25, 5600 block Turner Road in Bridge City. Theft of chainsaw, 12:30 p.m. August 25, 2900 block FM 1078 in Little Cypress. Assault on corrections office, 10:24 p.m. August 26, Orange County Jail. Disturbance, 11:54 p.m. August 26, 700 block Poplar Street in Vidor. Disturbance, 10:43 p.m. August 26, 2500 block Mansfield Ferry Road in Vidor. Burglary of a vehicle, 7:35 a.m. August 27, 3900 block Mittie Road in Vidor. Injury to a … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s calls August 25-31
Nicole Diane “ Nickie “ McGalin
Nicole Diane “ Nickie “ McGalin, 31, of Orange, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Nickie was born on April 7, 1984 in Galveston, Texas to her parents, Bobby Lynn McGalin and Tracy (Lucky) McGalin, she was a lifelong resident of Orange, had also lived in Evadale, she was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. Nickie was a happy go lucky lady and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially at the sand bar on the river. Nickie is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Lynn McGalin; her stepmother, Amanda McGalin; her … [Read more...] about Nicole Diane “ Nickie “ McGalin
BC Home Opener Friday
New Head Coach Dwayne DuBois did not waste any time celebrating his first win at this alma mater as the Bridge City Cardinals upset the Kirbyville Wildcats last week. DuBois gives credit to the Cardinals for playing hard and battling the entire game. This week is another battle as Bridge City plays the state ranked Newton Eagles. Coach DuBois believes the Eagles are almost a carbon copy of the Kirbyville Wildcats and that means the Cardinals need to repeat their performance from Week 1. DuBois says the Eagles are very explosive on offense and use unbalanced formations to try to get opposing … [Read more...] about BC Home Opener Friday
In-Stadium Monitors Available at KOGT
Wherever KOGT is broadcasting a game, you can hear the play by play, stats, interviews and more from inside the stadium with one of our sports monitors. They are $10 and can be purchased at the KOGT Studios on Meeks Drive. The monitor comes with an ear piece but it also works with compatible headphones. They can be used for other sporting events KOGT broadcast as well. … [Read more...] about In-Stadium Monitors Available at KOGT
Tuesday Volleyball
Deweyville defeated Evadale Tuesday night in 3-1 (25-18, 24-26, 29-27, 25-21). The Lady Pirates moved their record to 15-2 on the season. Shaylin Dupuy tallied her first ever 50 assists night while adding 9 digs and an ace. Kennidee Willis put away an astonishing 39 kills, along with 5 aces and 29 digs. Gabby Dupuy passed up a personal best 44 digs. Mallory Hand put away 6 blocks, 7 aces, 4 kills, and 3 digs. Brooke Smith added 8 kills, 1 block and 2 digs. Haylee Ladner had 3 kills 5 digs, and 1 block. Bre Sims had 4 aces and 22 digs. Madyson Berry chipped in 3 digs and 2 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Volleyball
LCM Week 2 preview
Week 1 saw the Orange Bowl go to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears Coach Randy Crouch is disappointed in the loss, but was pleased by the effort put forth by his Bears. In Week 2 the opposition does not get any easier as LC-M plays the Class 5A Barbers Hill Eagles. Coach Crouch says the Eagles are very experienced on offense. Crouch points out Barbers Hill runs the Wishbone and has 10 seniors starting on offense. The Eagles are especially strong in the offensive line and at fullback. Crouch admits it’ll be a heck of a challenge for the Bears. Barbers Hill … [Read more...] about LCM Week 2 preview
Restaurant Inspections
Eight of 29 food establishments received perfect scores from Orange County Health Inspector James Scales during the last part of August. Two of the total were pre-opening inspections with no scores. The lowest score was an 82 for the Texas Country Store at 7411 Interstate 10 East in Orange. Places getting 100s for no violations were First Presbyterian Day School in Orange, The Garden District in Orange, JB's Barbecue in Orange, Family Dollar at 3695 North Main Street in Vidor, The Brown Estate in Orange, The Enchanted Cottage in Orange, First Baptist Church in Orange, and Shiver Shack in … [Read more...] about Restaurant Inspections
Budget Workshop
The Commissioners Court conducted a budget workshop Tuesday morning. The workshop looked at capital outlay requests from various county departments, projected revenues, and expenditures for the next fiscal year which starts October 1. Auditor Mary Johnson presented a proposed budget to the Court that showed expenditures exceeding expected revenues by about $3.8 million, but with an assumed carryover of four million dollars from this fiscal year the county would still be in the black by about $227,000. County Judge Brint Carlton summarized the preparation still needed for the budget to be … [Read more...] about Budget Workshop
Gray Apologizes for Post
Parents accused a member of the West Orange-Cove school board of posting on Facebook during the weekend that the Fillies dance team looked like they were "dancing for tips" during the halftime performance Friday night. However, board member John Gray told KOGT in a written comment through the school district “My original statement was made in general and did not mention the Fillies organization or the Director.” Parents of Fillies dance team members went to a regularly scheduled school board meeting Monday evening to ask for an apology. "I think it was extremely inappropriate and … [Read more...] about Gray Apologizes for Post
Deweyville Week 2 preview
The Deweyville Pirates were shutout in the season opener last week, but Coach Lance Dale says the Pirates are showing improvement and their opponent the East Chambers Buccaneers in that first game are very good. Dale hopes Deweyville can learn from its mistakes against the ninth ranked team in the state and playing tough competition will make the team better which is what they’re trying to do. Friday night the Pirates play the Warren Warriors who have a new head coach in Jay Buckner and are led by fullback Chance McGallion according to Coach Dale. Buckner has installed a Spread Offense for … [Read more...] about Deweyville Week 2 preview
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