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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

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

Bobcats UIL at Lumberton

 Several Orangefield High School band students participated in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest Friday evening at Lumberton High School. Students who perform a solo, play a piece of music with a piano accompanist, and are rated by a judge. The Superior rating is the highest you may receive, and earns a UIL Medal. Students play solos of different class levels of difficulty, with the Class 1 solo being the most difficult. Performing a Class 1 solo from memory and receiving a Superior rating allows the performer to advance to the State Solo & Ensemble contest in May. Katy Swiere chose to … [Read more...] about Bobcats UIL at Lumberton

Bears Beat Stangs For Third

  LCM's Andrew Daspit goes up in traffic to make a bucket Friday as the Bears beat WOS 48-36 and sweep the season series.  The Bears led by as much as 18 points in the second half before the Mustangs got hot and cut the lead to 10 with 5:30 to play.  But that's as close as they could get.  Sophomore Ayson Simmons led LCM with 11 while Marlon Sanders added 10 and 10 rebounds.  For WOS Chase Rutledge scored all 14 points in the second half.  The boys wrap up district play Tuesday. WOS 6 6 7 17 36 LCM 6 14 13 15 48 … [Read more...] about Bears Beat Stangs For Third

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