Roy Price, 87, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Bryan, Texas. A time for family to receive friends will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. noon on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan. Funeral services celebrating his life will begin at 2 p.m. at the church. Entombment will follow at Restever Memorial Park Cemetery in Bryan. Royston George Price was born February 17, 1928, in Pontypridd, Wales, son of George and Lillian Price. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gwen Meredith, Ethel Towns, Mary Humphreys, and his parents. Survivors … [Read more...] about Roy Price
Valentine Concert
SYMPHONIC DUO Valentine Weekend Concert The Orange Rotary Club and Lutcher Theater are presenting a performance by Francesco Attesti and Matteo Galli from Italy, Friday, February 12 at 7:30 at the Lutcher Theater. The artists are generously donating their services and travel the U.S. so local Rotary Clubs can make this is a Rotary benefit event. The Orange Rotary Club’s proceeds will go toward purchase of playground equipment for Little Cypress Intermediate Stay and Play program that serves special needs children, in addition the Lutcher Theater receives a portion and is using their … [Read more...] about Valentine Concert
Champs Honored Sunday
Coach Cornel Thompson and the WOS Mustangs football team were honored with a parade and ceremony Sunday. Coach T shows the proclamation and key to the city from the city of Orange. The team was also recognized by other area cities and Congressman Babin's office. A fantastic crowd of Mustang supporters showed up for the parade that started at 2pm in downtown Orange. KOGT Photo Gallery … [Read more...] about Champs Honored Sunday
VFW Meeting
The VFW Auxiliary Orange Post 2775 will be discussing and voting on meeting changes during the meeting on January 25th at 7 pm at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North. At present we meet the 4th Monday at 7 pm each month. One option is to go back to two meetings a month due to volume of our activities. For further information contact Secretary Jeanette Clark at 409-883-0264. … [Read more...] about VFW Meeting
Jerry Standley
Jerry Milford Standley, Sr., 75 of Orange passed away at this home peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange with Pastor David Millner officiating. Born in the small town of Groveton, he was the son of Joe Benton and Esterline (Spurgeon) Standley. He served in the United States Navy and was a long time car salesman in Orange. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Sydenia Sue and is survived by his children and their spouses, Patrick and … [Read more...] about Jerry Standley
Little White Crosses In Orange
Phillip Clark was spray painting dozens of wooden crosses laying flat on grass next to The Palms Event Center. He's one of the volunteers with Little White Crosses Orange County, a group building, constructing and giving away crosses. Sonia Smith and her husband, Eric, live in Orangefield and have a ministry for the homeless. She said after the nativity was moved from Orange City Hall in December, they wanted a way for Christians to show solidarity with their faith. "We as Christians have to stand up. We have to stand together," she said. The Smiths live in Orangefield and their children … [Read more...] about Little White Crosses In Orange
Parliamentary Procedure
For the second week in a row the Commissioners Court will have an agenda item on adopting parliamentary procedures for its meetings when it meets on Tuesday. County Judge Brint Carlton put the item on the agenda initially for the first meeting of the year saying it would help move the meetings along. Commissioner David Dubose has requested the item be discussed again. Dubose says he has some questions he wants clarified on the parliamentary procedures approved by the Court. The lone dissenting vote at the last meeting was from Commissioner John Banken in adopting the parliamentary procedures. … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Procedure
Roccaforte SETRPC President
Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte has served his city for over a decade. He has also served six years on the board of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC). Roccaforte has been elected to be the new president of the regional commission. Mayor Roccaforte said he is honored to be a small part of the commission and on its board. He added that he is really looking forward to being the president and admits it is a very high honor for him. The Bridge City mayor is excited to take on his new position and enthusiastic about the service of the regional planning commission. … [Read more...] about Roccaforte SETRPC President
Marriage Licenses Jan. 4-8
Marriage License: Issued by The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the week of January 4, 2016 thru January 8, 2016. Kenneth W. Bost and Britney R. Perkins Bryce M. Landreneau and Cara B. Moody Sharon I. Patton and Dionne C. Cowart Johannes M. Magee and Tiffany N. Kessler Jimmy Lee A. Frank and Kelsey M. Roy Vu T. Phan and Cuc T.H Do Thomas R. Rash, II and Jennifer M. Hammerly David W. Beck and Lisa D. Schultz Colt L. Potter and Melinda D. LaCour Shawn D. Williams and Krystal A. Sunderland … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Jan. 4-8
Friday Basketball
Mustangs over Bobcats 69-42 WOS 14 20 15 20 69 OF 4 18 11 9 42 Defense gets much of the credit for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs winning the recent state championship in football. Friday night the Mustangs’ defense receives the bulk of the accolades for West Orange-Stark’s 69-42 win over the Orangefield Bobcats in basketball at the Bobcats’ gym. The Mustangs played tenacious in their opponent’s face defense while also intercepting numerous pass attempts in forcing 26 turnovers by the Bobcats. The result was frequent fast break opportunities and easy baskets … [Read more...] about Friday Basketball
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