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The loud noises you have been hearing from your neighbors garage more than likely have been the sounds of fishing tackle emerging from winter hibernation. The combination of warmer... — Updated 2/20/2024

Last Saturday, the WOS baseball community came together to celebrate the cherished tradition of the annual alumni game. The event was held at Ronnie Anderson Park, Andre Robertson... — Updated 2/20/2024

Boys and girls high school golf teams competed at tournaments last week in Jefferson County. The girls played at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur while the boys... — Updated 2/19/2024

The final regular season basketball games were played by the four local boys teams on Tuesday, February 13. Three of those teams have more basketball to play as they will be going... — Updated 2/19/2024

I have no idea why we as anglers are constantly trying to complicate things, always re-inventing the wheel and adding corners. In our never ending quest to catch more and bigger... — Updated 2/13/2024

The state playoffs in girls high school basketball began Monday, February 12, with three local teams participating. Both Bridge City and Little Cypress Mauriceville in Class 4A as... — Updated 2/13/2024

The local high school boys golf teams traveled to Chambers County last week for the Anahuac Invitational. The Orangefield varsity golf team brought home third place at the second... — Updated 2/12/2024

A battle for first place in the district standings was fought Friday night, February 9, at Orangefield Gymnasium. The Bobcats captured a tense 60-55 victory over the Kountze Lions.... — Updated 2/12/2024

Spring is the time when the whole fishing world loses its collective mind, winter is in the rear view mirror and most anglers are suffering miserably from cabin fever. Some of the... — Updated 2/6/2024

The regular season for girls high school basketball concluded Tuesday, February 6. Three local girls teams will be playing in the post season. The Bridge City Lady Cardinals earned... — Updated 2/6/2024

The first week of the local high school golf season was held the next to last day of January. Twenty-one teams traveled to Beaumont at the Brentwood Country Club to compete in the... — Updated 2/6/2024

With three games remaining on their district schedules three local boys basketball teams in Orange County appeared to be headed to the post season. Bridge City and West... — Updated 2/6/2024

The regular season for girls high school basketball concluded Tuesday, February 6. Three local girls teams will be playing in the post season. The Bridge City Lady Cardinals earned... — Updated 2/3/2024

Two student athletes at Bridge City High School signed scholarships on Friday, January 26, to play baseball at the college level. Jon Van Huis and Landon Reeves will both be... — Updated 1/30/2024

It's a common known fact that we have some of the craziest weather in the world here in Texas, especially on the coast. January and February have historically been some of our... — Updated 1/30/2024

Local girls basketball teams have a week left in their district schedules to finish in one of the top four positions to reach the post season. Final district games will be played... — Updated 1/29/2024

With two weeks remaining in the district basketball schedules every game is of increased importance. The boys basketball teams at Bridge City, West Orange-Stark, Little Cypress Maur... — Updated 1/29/2024

The first half of boys district basketball wrapped up on Friday as scheduled after cold weather postponed Tuesday's games until Wednesday, January 17. Local teams were involved in... — Updated 1/23/2024

“Howdy Tex” was a common greeting from other anglers as Bink Grimes and I strode down the sidewalk towards our waiting boat. “I wonder how they know we’re from Texas” I thought t... — Updated 1/23/2024

The Orangefield school trustees named the district's new athletic director and head football coach at their meeting on Monday, January 22. Jeff Breaux was unanimously approved to... — Updated 1/23/2024

Girls high school basketball has entered the second half of district competition. The local teams are vying to capture one of the four playoff positions in their two respective... — Updated 1/22/2024

How many times have you had it happen to you? After hours of fishing, struggling, changing baits, and changing tactics it finally happens, the fish finally decide to cooperate and a... — Updated 1/16/2024

The boys district basketball schedules reach the half way point this week. Games on Friday, January 19, will mark the conclusion of the first half of district competition. The... — Updated 1/15/2024

The first half of district games wrapped up on Friday, January 12, for the four local girls basketball teams. The second half started Tuesday for the Bridge City Lady Cardinals,... — Updated 1/15/2024

District basketball is underway for the local teams in Orange County. Three teams Bridge City, Little Cypress Mauriceville, and West Orange-Stark compete in Class 4A while... — Updated 1/6/2024