A family lost their home and their dog on Easter after a fire Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from Deweyville along with Emergency Services District 3 & 4 were called to the home on County Road 4191 in Newton County near Hartburg. When they arrived the home was fire was coming through the roof. The preliminary cause is believed to be electrical. None of the family were injured but it was reported they did lose a family pet. People at the scene said the home was once owned by the Stark family before it was moved years ago to Newton County. - - … [Read more...] about Family Loses Home On Easter
Brenda Lawson
Brenda Lawson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 6, 1944. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will be at Stephenson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Brenda dedicated 30 years of her life to teaching kindergarten, nurturing countless children who felt like her own. She was a patient and gracious woman who never … [Read more...] about Brenda Lawson
Bear Relay Results
It was the last meet for athletes to tune up for the district meets which are next week. Some of the local stars were missing after getting invites to the Texas Relays in Austin. We also had some fun with the coaches, asking them if they had to create a 4x100 team out of varsity coaches, who would they pick. Here are the results: WOS (Coach Bottley) - BB Tezeno, Steven Jones, Seth Thomas, Jeff Speer Vidor (Coach Granger) - Jeremy Gray, Joseph Hoyt, Tracy Maines, Brandon Granger LCM (Coach Zihlman) - Ryan Dubose, Trey Dubose, Nate Smith, Kurt Zihlman Orangefield (Coach Wilbur) … [Read more...] about Bear Relay Results
The Juice
Hope everyone had a great Easter! The small cool front made things nice outdoors Sunday and the City of Orange did a good job of putting on a free Egg Hunt on Friday. Art in the Park is this weekend. - The phone starts ringing when a piece of land is cleared, especially in the city limits. The land at the corner of Strickland and Martin in Pinehurst was cleared quickly last week and we announced on KOGT's Facebook it will be an O'Reilly's Auto Parts store. Now I'm thinking the same thing you are but having two if not more locations in the greater Orange area is not new. You have … [Read more...] about The Juice
Chester Joseph Broussard Jr.
Chester Joseph Broussard Jr., age 78 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2026 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Chester “Jay”, was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 16, 1947 to parents Mary Myrtis and Chester Joseph Broussard Sr. He was a machinist with Texaco and later … [Read more...] about Chester Joseph Broussard Jr.
John Michael Pennell
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
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