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WOS Plays Well In Scrimmage

Yes, we know it was a scrimmage but the WOS Mustangs left with a lot of positive results in their scrimmage against Lumberton Thursday. They played controlled football for both first and second teams and then played two quarters using the clock. WOS posted four touchdowns with two called back for penalties away from the play. They also had an interception (above by Ja'cuincy Walker) and a fumble recovery while keeping the Raiders out of the end zone. Coach Hiawatha Hickman talked about the first contact against an opponent. … [Read more...] about WOS Plays Well In Scrimmage

Man Indicted For Hitting Officer

This week a Jefferson County Grand Jury indicted Danny Johnson, Jr. for Resisting Arrest and Assaulting a Police Officer. On July 15 Beaumont Police respsonded to a disturbance on Laurel Ave. and when they approached Johnson, 24, of Vidor, he "furthered" the disturbance and so he was detained. A check of Johnson revealed he had outstanding warrants in Orange County. The officer then uncuffed Johnson to seearch him and Johnson continued to turn and resist. The officer continued and Johnson turned quickly with his elbow and struck the officer, knocking him to the ground. The officer … [Read more...] about Man Indicted For Hitting Officer

Stories from the Press Box

The number two podcast from "Behind the Mic" with Gary Stelly is now uploaded on the KOGT.com Podcast page. For the last 20+ years, yours truly along with my partners John Kimbrough and Allen Nation, have covered high school football games. We've always talked about telling some of our stories after we were through broadcasting games together. As those of you who listened know, last season was our farewell season so without further ado we bring you Stories from the Press Box. -Gary Stelly, KOGT- - … [Read more...] about Stories from the Press Box

Ellen Walker Linscomb

Ellen was born to George Joseph Walker and Alwilda Mae Walker on September 10, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the middle of her eight siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents and also siblings Dorothy Barnard, Clarence “Bud” Gibson, William “Bill” Gibson, Kathryn “Kate” Mastricola, George Walker, Robert “Bob” Walker, and Ethel “Tinker” Santella. She is survived by her sister Mae DiDomenico. Young Ellen spent her time in Philly playing with her siblings and the neighborhood kids, washing steps for money to rent bicycles, going to dances, and working at the ticket … [Read more...] about Ellen Walker Linscomb

Angie Vaglica Vincent

Angie Vaglica Vincent, 89, of Orange, died peacefully, in her home, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  She was born on September 2, 1934, to Pauline Blanda Vaglica and Dominic J. Vaglica, in Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include her children, John Vincent and his wife, Jennifer, of Victoria, Texas; Karen Llewellyn of Orange, Texas; Paula Jeffcote and her husband, Ron, of Spring, Texas; Michael Vincent and his partner, Bryan, of Beaumont, Texas; Jim Vincent and his wife, Martha, of Cypress, Texas; Angie Bonnin and her husband, Tim, of Beaumont, Texas; and Steven Vincent and his wife, Katy, of … [Read more...] about Angie Vaglica Vincent

Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report Week of August 14, 2024 Sam RayburnGOOD. Water stained; 89 degrees; 3.74 feet above pool. No water is being released, stoned in the creeks. Bass are slow in shallow water with many smaller fish being caught on frogs, and spinnerbaits. Deeper bass bite is fair with Carolina rigs. Crappie are slow in the morning, but improve midday. Catfish are all over the lake in 20 feet of water and in 12 feet of water in the creek channels. White bass are on points in the south end of the lake near the dam. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service. Bass are feeling … [Read more...] about Fresh/Saltwater Fishing Report

Video Of Heroic Effort

West Orange Police have released Officer Chuck Cobb's body cam video following the heroic efforts of Cobb and two citizens to rescue a woman who drove into a pond on Hwy. 87 back on July 24. The woman, Jonquetta Winbush, suffered what is believed to be a seizure. Cobb found her unconscious. He performed CPR and got a pulse before EMT's showed up and transferred her to the hospital. She is still in the hospital but expected to recover. … [Read more...] about Video Of Heroic Effort

Bling For Bailey

2019 Vidor High School Graduate Baylie Bradley received her World Series Ring from the Texas Rangers this week at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Baylie was a 2023 member of the Six Shooter Professional Dance team for the Rangers.She now lives in North Richland Hills and works as an Emergency Room RN. … [Read more...] about Bling For Bailey

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