Richard CD Has Local Flavor
Chad Richard can vocalize the soul in an Otis Redding song or pick a guitar tune like a Hill Country Texan. But his best comes out in original lyrics and music that go back to the tradition of the singing storyteller. He's put everything together in an album that has roots in Orange County, his long-time home. The album is called "Veteran's Grocery" after the neighborhood institution in the Cove area of Orange. KOGT has been playing the song and it has gained popularity with listeners. Thursday morning, Gary Stelly, the host of The Morning Show, had Richard as a guest to talk about his art … [Read more...] about Richard CD Has Local Flavor
Richard Lee “Ricky” Stone
Richard Lee “Ricky” Stone, age 52, a resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 20 2015. Ricky was an avid reader. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and he loved animals, especially cats. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is the son of James Richard Stone and Ruth Earnestine Rice Stone of Bridge City, Texas. He is survived by his parents along with three sisters, Ronda Eibert and husband Dale of Deland, Florida; Theresia Keaton and husband, Garrold of Orange, Texas; Vivian Sue McGregor and husband, Mike of Ponatoc, Missouri; one brother, Douglas … [Read more...] about Richard Lee “Ricky” Stone
Neva Lois Corson
Neva Lois Corson August 15, 1946 - July 16, 2015 Neva Lois Corson, 68, of Nederland, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Beaumont Texas. Neva was born on August 15, 1946, in Jasper Texas, to Lois Bernice Addison and Ross Henry Smith, Sr. Neva enjoyed growing plants especially african violets. She was a great seamstress. and loved putting together picture puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren Neva is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Young and her husband, Kenneth, of Nederland; grandchildren, Amber Lamb and her husband, Dallas, of Katy; Dianna Young and Justin … [Read more...] about Neva Lois Corson
Accident on Hwy. 62
A Ford pickup truck hit the driver's side of a Toyota Camry on Highway 62 South by the Pilot Truck Stop Wednesday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that although the Toyota had significant damage, no one was injured in either vehicle. DPS said the Camry and the pickup truck were traveling southbound on Highway 62. The Camry, driven by 86-year-old Curley Dabineaux of Orange, was in the outside lane. Dabineaux tried to make a U-turn and turned in front of the pickup, which was traveling in the inside lane. The pickup was driven by 50-year-old Kevin Burns, also of … [Read more...] about Accident on Hwy. 62
WO Landlord Ordinances
West Orange has passed two ordinances in the last year regarding rental properties in the city. Ordinance 230H transferred the billing for garbage collection from the renter’s name to the landlord’s name. Code Enforcement Officer Dean Fuller says the city checked county records to find properties that did not have homestead exemptions and then mailed about 550 letters to potential landlords of those properties. Upon checking it was determined there are about 200 to 300 rental properties in West Orange. Fuller adds that as of last week’s deadline for making the change in garbage billing about … [Read more...] about WO Landlord Ordinances
Kenneth Paul Marple Sr
Kenneth Paul Marple Sr., 65, of Little Cypress passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Walter Carl Marple Sr. and Margaret Loretta (Wagner) Marple. He has lived in the Orange area since 1973 and was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church. Kenneth served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1973. He enjoyed the outdoors; going fishing, camping and hunting. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; who loved spending time with his family … [Read more...] about Kenneth Paul Marple Sr
Milton E. Riley
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Milton Edward Riley, 62, of Orange, will be Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. He died July 14, 2015 at his residence. A native of Jasper, TX he resided in Orange 35 years. He retired from Kinsel Ford Company of Beaumont after 13 years of service. Survivors include his wife Deborah Riley of Orange, 5 sons, Jason Riley of Jasper, TX, … [Read more...] about Milton E. Riley
Six FFA Bobcats Awarded
Six Orangefield High School FFA Members receive the Lone Star FFA Degree. Baylee Whitley, Tierney Rice, Dakota Brister, Seth Mize, Ty Hawkins, and Kylie Bradley were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree in at the 87th annual Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi. The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA. The Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural … [Read more...] about Six FFA Bobcats Awarded
LCM Students Tackle Real World Issues
Texas teens across the state gained skills in goal setting, team building, problem solving, and project planning though interactive methods at Texas Association of Student Council (TASC) Leadership Workshops. Sarah Gonzalez, Krystal Lester, John Michael Gonzalez, Payton Bickham, Nicolas Wilson, and Jennifer Ellis represented Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School as delegates to the workshop at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas July 11-15. During five days of rigorous training and project based learning, they gained the tools and knowledge necessary to improve … [Read more...] about LCM Students Tackle Real World Issues
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