Erena Rose Peveto, 21 days, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2025, at home with her mom and dad. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Clifton Rankin. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on April 21, 2025, she was the daughter of Taylor Peveto and Abigail Peveto (Turner). Although she experienced most of it from the womb, she was very much involved. Erena was a strong little baby; the specialist told us she wouldn’t live to 32 weeks gestation but blew right … [Read more...] about Erena Rose Peveto
Karen Sue MacLeod
Karen Sue MacLeod, 74, passed away on May 9, 2025, at her home in Warren, Texas, with her family by her side. Karen was born December 4, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas, to Ashley and Susie Lee. Karen grew up in Beaumont, Texas, as an only child. In 1990, she graduated from Lamar University with a degree in accounting and went on to work as a county auditor for over 25 years in multiple Texas counties. She also gave back to her community by providing a recovery program during her time as an ordained minister for the Temple of Elemental Magick. Karen had a fiery spirit and was known as … [Read more...] about Karen Sue MacLeod
Lily James
Lily James was born at 5:05 pm on May 5th, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Even before she entered this world, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family and so many others. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, Lily left an indelible mark on our hearts. God had a different plan for our precious Lily Girl. In her short time here, she brought immense love, hope, and light. Her presence, however fleeting, changed us forever. Though she is no longer in our arms, she will always be in hearts-gone but never forgotten, forever … [Read more...] about Lily James
Reaud Education Winners
The Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award was created to celebrate and recognize superior teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.Fifteen teachers are selected annually to receive this prestigious Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the education system in Southeast Texas. Each award recipient will be honored at an awards gala and receive a crystal obelisk, a portrait and $10,000. Congratulations to those teachers from Orange County who were honored: Laurie Beard, Pine Forest … [Read more...] about Reaud Education Winners
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus, 85 years old, of Bridge City, Texas died May 13, 2025. Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025. Pastor Josh Fults of First Baptist Church in Orange will be officiating. Beth Braus was born in Rives, Missouri on December 1, 1939, to William & Ruby Long. She grew up in South Carolina & New York. Beth had four wonderful children that she raised in New York until the late 70’s. Beth moved her children to Texas and met and married … [Read more...] about Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Braus
Coaches On The Move
With May comes the end of school and the beginning of the KOGT.com 2025 edition of Coaches on the Move. 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 like DJ Wilson and Dan Welch. Wilson was once the girls basketball coach at WOS. Their last playoff appearance was when Wilson was on staff. And Welch is back on the sidelines in Vidor after spending several years with the Bobcats during Josh Smalley's … [Read more...] about Coaches On The Move
Store Robbed On Tuesday
Around 1pm Tuesday a store on Burton St. in Orange was robbed at gunpoint. Orange Police said a black male walked into the Super Star Stop at 1102 Burton with a gun and took an undetermined amount of money. The suspect then allegedly walked across the street, got on a bicycle and left the scene traveling south on 10th St. The area was searched but the suspect is still at large. … [Read more...] about Store Robbed On Tuesday
The Juice
"I'm a coyote in a field of wolves." That's the line from a Morgan Wallen song that I'm sure many have felt like that coyote in their certain field. I know I have. Shooed a couple away last week. Meantime there's a coyote in a field of historic homes in downtown Orange. It walks around during the day like it's a dog. Andy down at Animal Control has some traps out but it's been pretty elusive. However it's been seen so much I'm surprised it doesn't have its own Facebook page. Another big week in the baseball/softball playoffs.LCM softball has Liberty right where they want them. A … [Read more...] about The Juice
Graduation Dates
We salute the Class of 2025 as they prepare to walk across the stage and move on to the next chapter of their lives. Graduation dates for Orange County Schools and Deweyville are listed below. … [Read more...] about Graduation Dates
Babe Zaharias Finalists
Finalists Announced for 2025 Babe Zaharias High School Jr. Golf AwardsThe Babe Zaharias Foundation is pleased to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2024 Babe Zaharias High School Junior Golf Awards. This prestigious annual event recognizes top high school golfers, underclassmen, and coaches from Southeast Texas for the 2024-2025 school year. The awards banquet, headlined by sponsor Wells Fargo Advisors and supported by The Astros Golf Foundation and Trecora, will take place at 6 PM on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 5 Under Golf Center in Beaumont. 2025 Award Finalists: Boys Player … [Read more...] about Babe Zaharias Finalists
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