Pamela Mildred West, age 73, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Kirbyville, Texas. Funeral services honoring Pam will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Dorman Funeral Home; Pastor Damon Bickham officiating. Rite of committal and interment will immediately follow, at Trout Creek Cemetery, in Trout Creek, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Dorman Funeral Home. Pam was born in Orange, Texas, on Saturday, July 22, 1950 to proud parents Thurlo and Jackie Vance. … [Read more...] about Pamela Mildred West
Debrah Davis Fontenot
Debrah Davis Fontenot, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Halliburton. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on October 27, 1954, she was the daughter of Wilma A. Davis and Lois Ann Davis. She was known for her remarkable dedication during her … [Read more...] about Debrah Davis Fontenot
Mary Diana Bowman
Mary Diana Bowman, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Royal. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 28, 1954, she was the daughter of Don Sparks and Ann Duval Sparks. Diana dedicated her life to her family as an excellent mother whose mission was to ensure the well-being of her … [Read more...] about Mary Diana Bowman
OEF Donates To Jr. High
The Orangefield ISD Education Foundation donated $1,250 to Orangefield Jr. High to enhance the art program by purchasing a printing press. The donation was funded in part by the B.A. & E.W. Steinhagen Benevolent Trust through the Southeast Texas Arts Council. Pictured (Left to Right): Jack Smith, OISD Education Foundation Vice President, Brian Richardson, Orangefield Jr. High Principal, Robyn Lovett, OJH Art Teacher, Crystal Myers, OISD Education Foundation Treasurer, and Stefanie Goldsmith, OISD Education Foundation Teacher Liaison … [Read more...] about OEF Donates To Jr. High
No Threat Found At OHS
At approximately 1pm Monday, it was reported that a call threatening gun violence came in to Orangefield High School. The caller claimed to be near the campus. All campuses were immediately put on lockdown and local authorities began arriving less than five minutes after the Sheriff's Dept. was notified. Orangefield also has armed marshals on the property. Highway 105 in front of the school was also shut down. Minutes before the call came in, the school had announced they were releasing early for inclement weather so the situation was a little chaotic. All available law … [Read more...] about No Threat Found At OHS
The Champ Fights In July
O'Shaquie Foster of Orange will defend his WBC junior lightweight title against Robson Conceicao on July 6 in Newark, New Jersey. Foster (22-2, 12 KOs) made his second title defense in February with a split decision victory over Abraham Nova. Foster, 30, has owned the title February 2023 when he defeated Rey Vargas and then TKO'd Rocky Hernandez in his first defense in October. Conceicao, a 35 year old from Brazil is (18-2-1, 9 KOs). His last fight was in April with a seventh-round TKO victory over Jose Ivan Guardado. … [Read more...] about The Champ Fights In July
Schools Closing Early
Because of the predicted weather forecast, area schools are closing early Monday, May 13. St.Mary is having an early release today at 2:30 pm due to the predicted inclement weather. There will not be Afterschool Care today. LSCO Campuses will close at 2pm today. … [Read more...] about Schools Closing Early
Buddy Wayne Vaughn
Buddy Wayne Vaughn, a long-time resident of the Orange community, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 90. He spent his final moment surrounded by the warmth of his loved ones at his residence. Born in Carlisle, Texas on November 14, 1933, Buddy made his mark as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a dedicated member of Faith Methodist Church, where his faith was an integral part of his life. Buddy’s career journey led him through the corridors of West Orange-Stark High School and the WOCCISD, and the oilfields from California to … [Read more...] about Buddy Wayne Vaughn
Ray Hearn
Ray Hearn, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness. A cherished resident of Bridge City, he was born on February 12, 1941 to Inez Duplissey Hearn and Leslie Hearn in Lecompte, Louisiana. Relocating to Bridge City as a child with his parents and two siblings, Janice Overman and Harold Hearn, both of Bridge City, Ray established deep roots in the community, where he spent over seven decades of his life. His upbringing fostered enduring friendships, many of which were formed during his school years at Bridge City. He was known for his drag racing prowess with his … [Read more...] about Ray Hearn
I10 Rollover in Vinton (Update)
1pm-Westbound lanes opening but will still be congested for some time. 9:30am - I10 WB in Vinton (mm8) is closed and traffic is being diverted to Hwy90 after an 18 wheeler turned on its side. … [Read more...] about I10 Rollover in Vinton (Update)
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