The Orangefield Bobcats lost their first game of the season at Newton 36-0. The loss does not affect the Bobcats’ goal of making the playoffs according to Coach Josh Smalley. "The good news is it’s not a district ball game, it’s over, has no effect on us as far as the playoff hunt, our young guys have had good attitudes this week, and they want to get back on the field and show people we are a good team," Smalley explained. Leading by example for Orangefield was running back and linebacker Carl Wiley who carried the ball over 30 times without fumbling against a tenacious Newton defense for 128 … [Read more...] about Bobcats Loses First Game Of The Season
Earl Thomas is Stepping It Up
Seattle’s strong play at cornerback allows free safety Earl Thomas the freedom to roam the middle, moving closer to the line of scrimmage on many plays. By Jayson Jenks / Seattle Times staff reporter Earl Thomas is attempting to reinvent the way he plays safety. Thomas, a Pro Bowl free safety, has been called aggressive, explosive, fearless, competitive and a ball hawk. Now, in his fourth season, he’s trying to add a new layer, although slapping a one-word label on what he’s doing is more difficult. “I’m challenging quarterbacks more as far as redefining how you can come up and … [Read more...] about Earl Thomas is Stepping It Up
Gator Country Catch
The folks at Gator Country had to be called in to catch this nine foot ten inch gator roaming around East Roundbunch in Bridge City Thursday. … [Read more...] about Gator Country Catch
Orange County Voted On A New Budget
Orange County Commissioners haven't officially voted on a new budget, but have agreed the county will adopt one with a $3 million deficit. The county will have only $300,000 left in its fund balance, a name for savings, at the end of the current budget year. That is not enough to cover the deficit created by the expenses running more than the projected income. Glenn Earle reports that County Judge Carl Thibodeaux recovered from the flu and attended Thursday's budget workshop meeting. He said commissioners will have to adopt the deficit budget and make adjustments through the year. The new … [Read more...] about Orange County Voted On A New Budget
Three Pleaded Guilty Wednesday In Beaumont Federal Court
Eight more people, including six from Vidor, have pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges in connection with a white supremacist gang making and selling methamphetamine. Three pleaded guilty Wednesday in Beaumont federal court to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The others pleaded guilty earlier this week. They all face up to 40 years in prison. Four other people pleaded guilty in August to racketeering and murder in connection with the gang. Three of those four were from Vidor or Bridge City. They pleaded guilty to killing a Bridge City man, who was also in the gang, back in … [Read more...] about Three Pleaded Guilty Wednesday In Beaumont Federal Court
More Bad Financial News Wednesday Morning for Orange County
Orange County commissioners got more bad financial news Wednesday morning. The commissioners are under a deadline to finish a 2013-14 budget and need to balance the expenses with the income. Expectations were that the current budget, which ends Sept. 30, would have $1.3 million left to carry over into the new budget. Figures now show only $300,000 will be left at the end of the year. The current budget is $43.7 million and the upcoming budget now stands at $45.2 million. KOGT's Glenn Earle reported that County Judge Carl Thibodeaux continued to be too ill to attend Wednesday's budget workshop … [Read more...] about More Bad Financial News Wednesday Morning for Orange County
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