John Michael Pennell, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, entered eternal rest on March 31, 2026, in Beaumont. He was born on July 19, 1938, in New London, Connecticut. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas, with a Rosary performed by Deacon Melvin Payne at 6:30 p.m. A proud veteran, John honorably served his country in … [Read more...] about John Michael Pennell
Mendoza Nominated For Award
Lili Mendoza of Orange has been nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and strong commitment to serving humanity through the field of medicine. This nomination was reviewed in accordance with the standards established by Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., and executed in Boston, Massachusetts. Lili has consistently demonstrated a strong dedication to academic excellence, striving to perform at the highest level in all of her studies. She has a particular passion for science, which stands out … [Read more...] about Mendoza Nominated For Award
Five Straight For Bobcats
Bobcats make it five straight. On Monday, Sunset was the host course for day 1 of the District 22 AAA golf championships. The Bobcats team consisting of Davey Hogg, Owen Sims, Gavin Gravett, Peyton Revia and Andrew Burt posted a 337 team total, putting them on top. The Bobcats were led by Davey Hogg firing an opening round 81, followed by Owen Sims’s 82, placing them in medalist contention. On Wednesday, Wildwood would be the day 2 host, and the Bobcats would close out the tournament shooting a 341, giving them a 2 day team total of 678, making the Bobcats District Champs once again … [Read more...] about Five Straight For Bobcats
Louis Peter Robin
Louis Peter Robin, Sr., of Vidor, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026. Louis was a lifelong resident of Vidor and spent many years working in appliance repair. He owned and operated Robin Appliance before retiring to enjoy gardening and relaxing on his porch while visiting with family. He was known as a sweet soul who was always quick to help others and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Dianne and Michael LeDoux, Bo and Cindy Cleveland, Pete Jr. and … [Read more...] about Louis Peter Robin
Richard “Wickie” Wayland Carter
Richard “Wickie” Wayland Carter, 90, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Sabine Place in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in West Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Tommy Anthony. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at McDonald Memorial Baptist church in West Orange. Born in Doyline, Louisiana, on July 12, 1935, he was the son of Richard William Carter and Kathryn Eleanor (Wilson) Carter. A graduate of LaSalle Parish Highschool, he then moved to … [Read more...] about Richard “Wickie” Wayland Carter
Eggscellent Time On Friday
Orange hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday at the Riverside Pavilion and there was more to do like face painting, blow up slides, playing with large industrial equipment and of course the Easter Bunny was on hand. More pictures and video on KOGT Facebook. … [Read more...] about Eggscellent Time On Friday
Private Pesticide Training
The training will be held in Orange County on May 9, 2026 at the OC Expo Center. … [Read more...] about Private Pesticide Training
Donna Mearse
Donna Mearse, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Starks, Louisiana. She was born on May 1, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her loving parents, Henry and Lummie Buckner. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Jeremy Shields. urial will follow at VFW Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Donna dedicated her professional life as a … [Read more...] about Donna Mearse
Don Harmon Finley
Don Harmon Finley, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Reverend Tommy Anthony officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Wayne County, Mississippi, on June 22, 1934, Don was the son of Samuel Claude Finley and Mae Ollie (Davis) Finley. He lived a life marked by faith, … [Read more...] about Don Harmon Finley
Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
After falling to Silsbee 6-5 in Game One of their series the Bridge City Cardinals came back strong in Game Two Thursday with an 11-1 win in six innings. "We've responded well all season," said Head Coach Chad Landry. "The practice following a loss has been exactly what you want to see as a coach. Full buy-in, they know what we've got to do to get better." "We swung the bats really well tonight. We put up 14 hits against a good scrappy Silsbee (5-1) team that hit us on Tuesday like we haven't been hit all year," Landry said. Hunter Ford was 3-4, CJ Riojas hit a bomb and Austin Frederick, … [Read more...] about Thursday Baseball/Softball Scores
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