WOC boss picks Hickman as Mustangs AD/coach
Hiawatha Hickman is the nominee to become the fourth Athletic Director/Head Football Coach in West Orange-Stark history. West Orange-Cove school district superintendent Dr. Rickie... — Updated 1/21/2022
Mail-in voters must request ballots
A change in state law means Texas voters who are eligible to vote by mail must request from and turn in an application to vote by mail to the county in which they live. They must... — Updated 1/13/2022
Swing bridge fix frustrates OC commissioners
Mostly closed for repairs since mid-2017, the swing bridge on East Roundbunch Road, could be ready to reopen soon, a repairman said Tuesday. But if it happens soon, don't look for... — Updated 1/18/2022
Helping people hear better
The term family business is appropriately applied to the Brown Hearing Centers located in Orange and multiple other locations in Texas. The business celebrates its sixtieth year in... — Updated 1/18/2022
BC names Dalhart's Walker new boss
Bridge City's city council voted Tuesday night to hire Brent Walker, assistant city manager in the Texas Panhandle, to be Bridge City's city manager. Walker, who has worked for... — Updated 1/18/2022
It's now or never
The home stretch for local waterfowl hunters is dead ahead as the end of January is staring right back at us. Fortunately, for many of those still chasing ducks and geese, the... — Updated 1/18/2022
TPWD record first 2022 Legacy Lunkers
ATHENS – It didn't take long for the first pair of Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2022 Toyota ShareLunker season to find their way into angler's boats. It was more than... — Updated 1/18/2022
Kaz's Fearless Forecast
NFL Division Playoff Games This Weekend AFC CINCINNATI BENGALS (11-7) over TENNESSEE TITANS (12-5) 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tn. (CBS)—MY PROJECTED... — Updated 1/18/2022
Kaz's Korner
On Friday I peered at the six "Wild Card" playoff games that were set for last weekend and tried to figure out which home team would be upset. After some research and calculations... — Updated 1/18/2022
Lauren "Laur Laur" Grace Brinkley, 19, Bridge City
Lauren “Laur” “Laur” Grace Brinkley, 19, of Bridge City, passed away on December 21, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, at Claybar Funeral... — Updated 1/11/2022
Bobbye A. Askew, 85, Orange
Bobbye A. Askew, 85, of Orange, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Call, Texas, on June 5, 1936, she was the daughter of T.J. Godeaux and Alva Everage Godeaux.... — Updated 1/21/2022
Anner Mae Brown, 52, Silsbee
Anner Mae Brown, 52, of Silsbee, passed away on January 19, 2022, in Beaumont. Born in Houston, Texas, on October 14, 1969, she was the daughter of Elton Eugene Denmon and... — Updated 1/21/2022
Glen Ray Green, 95, Orange
Glen Ray Green, 95, of Orange, passed away on January 18, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange.... — Updated 1/21/2022
Martha Jo Wingate Martin, 69, Orange
Martha Jo Wingate Martin, 69, of Orange, passed away on January 13, 2022, in her home after her 13 year battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 11:00am, Saturday, January 29,... — Updated 1/21/2022
Anthony Charles Truncale, 89, Bridge City
Anthony Charles Truncale, 89, of Bridge City, passed away on January 16, 2022, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home... — Updated 1/18/2022
Jackie Croley, 94, Orange
Jackie Croley, 94, of Orange, passed away on January 15, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery... — Updated 1/18/2022
Terry Wayne Morris, 62, Iowa Park
Terry Wayne Morris, 62, of Iowa Park, passed away on January 11, 2022 in Beaumont, Tx after a long and hard battle with cancer. Born in Wichita Falls, on June 20, 1959, he was the... — Updated 1/17/2022
Barbara Kelly, 93, Orange
Barbara Kelly, 93, of Orange, passed away on January 11, 2022 in Port Arthur. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 21, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cope. She... — Updated 1/17/2022
Burl Caraway
Burl Caraway transitioned from this life to the next on January 12, 2022. As he would say, “holy mackerel” it was a life well lived with few regrets. Burl was born on September 23, 1941, to the late James Pershing Caraway and... — Updated 1/17/2022
Music schedule fills up for spring
The 2022 music schedule is filling up fast with numerous big events recently announced, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo schedule featuring artists such as Keith... — Updated 1/18/2022
WOCCISD Announces Finalist for Athletic Director Position
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, West Orange-Cove CISD superintendent, Dr. Rickie Harris, announced Hiawatha Hickman as the lone finalist for the Athletic Director/Head Football... — Updated 1/21/2022
OJH Boys Basketball vs. WO-S & Tournament
Since coming back from the break, the "Cardiac Cats" have been playing a lot of basketball, including two district games and tournaments. West Orange-Stark was the first team on the docket for the Bobcats as they looked to open... — Updated 1/20/2022
OJH Boys Basketball at Silsbee 1-13-22
Last Thursday, the “Cardiac Cats” headed down the road to face the Silsbee Tigers for a 4-game extravaganza. The 7th grade B-team was the first team to try and cage the Tigers. Coach Ragsdale and his impenetrable 1-3-1 zone... — Updated 1/20/2022
Rob Block Named Employee Of The Month By Bridge City Chamber Of Commerce
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that Rob Block, Employee of Orangefield High School, has been named January Employee of the Month. The Board has chosen Rob Block... — Updated 1/18/2022
Jerry Jones retires from City of Bridge City
Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge, left, thanks former city manager Jerry Jones for a job well done during Jones' retirement celebration at City Hall Friday Jan.... — Updated 1/18/2022
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
ANOTHER WEEK ROLLS AROUND I'm going to start this column on a different footing this week. Let me tell you about our youngest saint, Saint Agnes, who is celebrated every January... — Updated 1/18/2022
