On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:36 p.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call reporting that a woman was trapped under a zero-turn riding lawn mower at a residence in the 1500 block of County Road 3139 in the Gist community. First responders arrived at the scene and located the victim, identified as 51-year-old Rose Ella Proctor, beneath the mower. They quickly removed the lawn mower and began life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, Proctor was pronounced deceased at the scene by Newton County Justice of the Peace, Judge Dana Ashmore. A preliminary … [Read more...] about Fatal Mowing Accident
Coaches on the Move
This is our third installment of Coaches on the Move, the 2025 edition. Coaches come and go every school year. We appreciate the time you spent here and wish you the best wherever you move too. And we say “Welcome” to the new coaches coming to the area or in some cases, coming back to the area. Most of the changes in our third installment come from LCM where Ashlee Peevey is back on the "head coaches" list. The Bears also hired a new/new soccer coach. If you have someone to tell us about please reach out to Gary at gstelly66@gmail.com We’ve been asked by many for coaching … [Read more...] about Coaches on the Move
Give Blood Wednesday
Someone needs blood every two seconds. Walmart - West OrangeLifeShare Bus3115 Edgar Brown DriveOrange, TX 7763007/02/2025 • 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Schedule your blood donation now athttps://donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/284120 … [Read more...] about Give Blood Wednesday
JoAnn Lynn Domingue
JoAnn Lynn Domingue (née Filbert), 66, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised in New Jersey. JoAnn made Texas her home for the last 40 years and spent the past 26 years in Bridge City. She is survived by her loving husband, Jesse Domingue; her three children, Lisa Disharoon, Tammy Disharoon, and PJ Disharoon; her stepchildren, Tannia Domingue, Kirby Domingue, Michelle Walker, Jesse Domingue Jr., and the late Jerry Domingue; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including … [Read more...] about JoAnn Lynn Domingue
John Joseph Cortez
John Joseph Cortez, 71, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence. A native of Port Arthur, TX, John was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He retired from Jefferson County as a computer programmer. John loved collecting coins, caring for his neighbors, working out at H & H gym and spending time with his family, especially during visits to family in New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ellen Cortez of Vidor, TX; daughters Renee Lloyd and husband Kenneth of Vidor, TX, and Laura Cortez … [Read more...] about John Joseph Cortez
Ruby Lee Hinch
Ruby Lee Hinch, 81, of Vidor, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Orangefield, Texas, Ruby was a longtime resident of Vidor and a devoted member of Vidor Church of Christ. She worked for 10 years as a cafeteria worker for Vidor ISD before dedicating herself to being a homemaker. Ruby loved cooking, spending time with her family, and was an avid and faithful church member. She is survived by her children, Tina Higgins and husband Mike of Vidor, TX; Robert Hinch and wife Kim of Vidor, TX; Darin Hinch and wife Karen of Vidor, TX; and Mark Hinch … [Read more...] about Ruby Lee Hinch
Alma Provost
The Celebration of Life for Ms. Alma Provost, 91, of Orange, will be Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10 am at St Paul CME Church under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Rites of Christian Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 until 10am. On October 23, 1933, God granted life to Alma Provost as the 3rd of 5 children born to the union of Alice (Harmon) Provost and Clemille Provost. Her earliest years of life were spent growing up in Rayne, LA. Later the family moved to Orange, TX. In Orange she met and fell in love with Robert Earl Jones. … [Read more...] about Alma Provost
Shugart Preserves Shutout
Pittsburgh Pirate reliever Chase Shugart threw 2.1 innings of shutout baseball Monday night as the Pirates blanked St. Louis 7-0. Shugart is 4-3 with 0 saves on the season. He has seen action in 31 games this season which is second on the team. In 36 innings he has 12 earned runs on 26 hits with 21 strikeouts and 15 walks. His ERA is 2.97 and opponents are batting .202 against him. - Meantime in Milwaukee, reliever Grant Anderson is 1-3 with a 3.05 ERA. He has taken the hill in 36 games throwing 41.1 innings. He has given up 14 runs on 31 hits with 45 K's and 18 walks. - … [Read more...] about Shugart Preserves Shutout
Prison and Restitution For Snodgrass
A Milam woman has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for stealing from her employer in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Haley Maxine Snodgrass, 29, pleaded guilty to credit union theft and was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1, 2025. Judge Crone also ordered Snodgrass to pay restitution in the amount of $330,351.39. According to information presented in court, in April 2023, an auditor with Doches Credit Union requested a sample of loans from the Hemphill … [Read more...] about Prison and Restitution For Snodgrass
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle
Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, peacefully at his home in Bridge City. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Randy Redkey. Born in Orange, Texas, on September 28, 1943, he was the son of Willard Harold Uzzle and Elizabeth Watkins Uzzle. Following his graduation from Lutcher Stark High School in 1961, he pursued higher education, initially attending Blinn Junior College on a track scholarship for Javelin and later continuing his studies at Lamar … [Read more...] about Charles Richard “Dickie” Uzzle
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