On Saturday, February 14, 2015 around 3:18 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a stranded boater. The caller stated that he and his partner were from Minnesota and were pre-fishing the upcoming Elite Series Bass Tournament in March. They had gone off the main river channel and were trying to reach a location he saw on his Google map. Unfortunately, their bass boat got stuck on a mud flat, which was compounded further with the outgoing tide. It ultimately led to the fishermen being stranded. The Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher passed on the information to Sheriff Merritt … [Read more...] about Fishermen Found On Flat
Charles Forster
Charles W. Forster, 97, of Orange, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Sabine House Assisted Living Center in Orange. Born on March 1, 1917 in Rockford, Illinois to his parents, Elmer Forster and Blanche (Derthick) Forster, he resided in Orange since 1980 and he had previously lived in Los Angeles, California. Charles worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service and then went on to manage the Credit Union of the Postal Service from 1947 until 1980. Charles also served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. During his time in the … [Read more...] about Charles Forster
Sylvia Sonnier
Sylvia Marie Sonnier, 80, of Orange, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her residence. Born on September 11, 1934 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Arthur Weldon Plant and Lillian Elizabeth (Wallett) Plant, she was a lifelong resident of Orange and she worked as a sales clerk for Builders Mart in Orange. Sylvia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and she enjoyed ceramics, going dancing and going fishing. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Mike McFetridge; her second husband, Jon C. Bunn; her brothers, Larry J. Plant, Bobby Plant and Beryl Plant; and … [Read more...] about Sylvia Sonnier
Patsy Ann Cook
Patsy Ann Cook, 79, of Orange, passed away on February 13, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 3:00p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be her nephew, Reverend Tim Ennis of Pursuit Church in Houston. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14th, and from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15th, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Patsy Ann was born in Gonzales, Texas, on June 19, 1935. She loved her family unconditionally and was an … [Read more...] about Patsy Ann Cook
Ruth Richey
Ruth Richey, 86, of Bridge City, Texas died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at The Medical Center in Port Arthur, Texas. Ruth was born April 4, 1928 in Vinton, Louisiana to Jesse Walter Vincent and Mary Ella Stephens Vincent. She was a resident of this area for the past 55 years and a member of the Family Worship Center in Orange, Texas. Ruth was the Office Manager for Richey Heating and Air Conditioning. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Family Worship Center in Orange followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tony … [Read more...] about Ruth Richey
Meet in the Middle
Bridge City High School hosted the Second Annual "Meet in the Middle" Mardi Gras Dance Friday for special needs kids from BC, LCM, OF, Nederland, Lumberton, Kirbyville, Newton, and BC Middle School. It was complete with beads, a disc jockey, manicures and lunch. … [Read more...] about Meet in the Middle
Donkey Basketball in Deweyville
Deweyville FFA is hosting a benefit Donkey Basketball game on Feb. 20 at 6:30pm at the high school. Money raised will go towards Deweyville FFA projects. For advanced tickets or more info call 746-3635 or 988-8778. … [Read more...] about Donkey Basketball in Deweyville
WOS Car Show
West Orange Stark Project Safe Graduation together with Granger Chevrolet is hosting its first car show and family day on Saturday February 21, 2015 from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be live entertainment, food, and games for the entire family. If you are interested in either entering the car show or being a vendor feel free to message us on FaceBook by searching car show WOS or contacting Ralf at Granger Chevrolet @ 409-988-0000. … [Read more...] about WOS Car Show
WOS UIL Choir
Eleven West Orange – Stark High School choir students competed in Solo & Ensemble competition at Lumberton High School recently. All 11 committed to memory a Class I solo from the UIL Prescribed Music List. Students sang in English, Spanish, and Italian. Seniors Felicia Amy, Josh Cotton and Sadie Greer, and Juniors Nathan Hayes and Avelia Self earned superior ratings. Seniors Nik Talia Jules, Tylaseua Declouet-Robbins, Johnkeria Lynch, Tiara Kelley and Keonna Jenkins, and Junior Joseph Sterling earned excellent ratings. Students that received a superior rating will advance to compete at … [Read more...] about WOS UIL Choir
BC Chamber SOM
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for February at their Monthly Networking Coffee on February 10th hosted by Jolie Moi located at 1990 Texas Ave, Bridge City. Kynedie Craig was chosen as the Bridge City High School Student of the Month and Morgan Worthy was chosen as the Orangefield High School Student of the Month. Orangefield High School Student of the Month, Morgan Worthy is the daughter of Marsha and John Worthy. Morgan is ranked 14 of 138 with a GPA of 4.0 and on 4.0 scale. Morgan’s awards and honors include: Homecoming Queen, Academic All-State … [Read more...] about BC Chamber SOM
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