The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled RHP Easton McGee from Triple-A Nashville, optioning Grant Anderson back to Nashville to open up the active roster spot. According to a statement from the Brewers, Anderson, 27, was acquired in January for prospect Mason Molina after being DFA’d by the Rangers. He got off to an inauspicious start to the year, allowing four runs in his first 4 2⁄3 innings (7.71 ERA), but he quickly settled in, allowing no earned runs in his next six outings. After his ERA hit a season-low 2.57 in early May, he gave up a run in his next three outings before once again … [Read more...] about Anderson Sent To Nashville
Casting Shade to Keep People, Pets, and Plants Cool
Black shade cloth is often the preferred fabric color because it blocks more UV rays from reaching the plants underneath. A layer of heat does form immediately beneath the cloth, but if the cloth doesn’t touch plants directly (allowing air to circulate), heat will rise through the fabric (image: epicgardening.com). By John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange County, TX Summers’ intensity and heat have quickly ramped up in SETX. The sun’s rays and intense heat, coupled with increasing humidity are impactful environmental challenges people, pets, and plants face daily which can … [Read more...] about Casting Shade to Keep People, Pets, and Plants Cool
Big Year For Caden and Braden
It's been a historical year for Vidor High's Caden Williamson and Braden Norton. These recent graduates have quadruple qualified for the largest bass fishing stage in America. And just this year, they fished 16 regular tournaments, finishing in the scholarship money in every tournament. They have qualified for three tournament championships, a Regional Championship, and a State championship, They've been made State All Americans by BASS, qualified for the MLF World Championship and have gone to Nationals for 3 consecutive years. (2 for MLF, 3 for BASS) And they accomplished all of … [Read more...] about Big Year For Caden and Braden
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings Born on January 18, 1956, in Orange, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas, after a brief illness. Dave was a 1974 graduate of West Orange High School. He was employed at Dupont Sabine River Works/ Invista for 35 years as a process operator. During his employment his expertise in writing procedure manuals took him to England, Canada, and two years living in Singapore. When returning, he continued his work life at Dupont in Orange until he retired in 2013. Prior to working at Dupont, he was the owner of Catherine Flowers and Gifts, which he … [Read more...] about David Mitchell (Dave) Hastings
Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report from Sheriff Colton Havard Motorcycle Pursuit:On Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:43 p.m., Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a blue and white Suzuki GSXR 1000 for multiple traffic violations in the Bleakwoodcommunity. The operator of the motorcycle failed to stop, initiating a vehicle pursuit. As the pursuitcontinued northbound on State Highway 87 at a high rate of speed, a Newton County Sheriff’s Deputyand a Newton Police Officer joined to assist. The pursuit continued to the intersection of SH 87 and US190 in Newton, where the operator … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report
LCM’s Delk Wins AOY
After last weeks tournament, LCM's Jay Delk had the highest season point total and is your Angler of the Year for Texas Bass National SE. With the win he has qualified for the BassMaster National Championship in Evans, Georgia on Clark Hill Lake. The tournament will take place July 25-26. Good luck Jay! Also congratulations to Cullen Simon and Easton Stanley who won Junior AOY for Texas Bass Nation SE. … [Read more...] about LCM’s Delk Wins AOY
Man Loses Home
Saturday afternoon OCESD4 received a call of a home on fire at the Country Livin' RV Park. When firefighters arrived at he park, located at 6095 Burton Ave., they found a small RV fully involved. They preceded to try to protect the RV's on both sides although the fire had already done some damage. The owner told first responders his slide started going in and out before the fire started. … [Read more...] about Man Loses Home
State Baseball Champions
Congratulations to the 2025 UIL Baseball State Champions. A - Fayetteville 4 Gordon 22AD1 - Centerville 6 New Home 12AD2 - Collinsville 12 Overton 03AD1 - CC London 4 Liberty-Eylau 33AD2 - Wall 14 Thrall 2 (5)4AD1 - Calallen 5 Pleasant Grove 34AD2 - Spring Hill 5 Wimberley 35AD1 - Aledo 8 Smithson Valley 15AD2 - Grapevine 9 Kingwood Park 56AD1 - Waco Midway 6 Atascocita 26AD2 - Kingwood 5 Tomball 4 UIL Baseball State All-Tournament Teams (As selected by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association) MVP-selected by media Conference 1A Position-Name, Class, School MVP-Easton … [Read more...] about State Baseball Champions
Allene W. Hopkins
In loving memory of Allene W. Hopkins May 28, 1928 – June 2, 2025 Allene W. Hopkins gained her angel wings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 97 years young. This beautiful, sweet, and strong-willed woman was the true meaning of a “Matriarch” for her family. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, selfless, amazing Mom, mother-in-love (law), grandmother and friend. She was truly one of a kind and lived her life to the fullest. Allene was the perfect role model as a mother, wife, schoolteacher, and friend. She loved to travel, design, create flower arrangements, spend time with her … [Read more...] about Allene W. Hopkins
Teen Struck By Pickup
Friday afternoon a teenage boy was hit by a pickup as he traveled on 37th St. near the Ridgemont intersection. First responders on scene said he was unconscious but breathing and was quickly taken by Acadian to the hospital. His condition is unknown as of post. An investigation is ongoing as to who, if either, was at fault. … [Read more...] about Teen Struck By Pickup
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