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Folks at the Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers likes to call themselves “Champions of the Texas Coast.” Who are way more important than Guardians of the... — Updated 4/6/2021

The Dovetail Games Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River fishing tournament is something Eric Perez has been looking forward to. "This is the first time we've had an event where things... — Updated 4/6/2021

Navy Park was a beehive of Easter finery Sunday, awash in bright colors, packed with children and their parents, and overflowing with smiles. Among those enjoying themselves were... — Updated 4/6/2021

Homebuilders were busy framing and roofing in the new Silver Bridge addition off Ferry Road in Bridge City on Friday, April 3. Fourteen homes ranging in price from $260,000 to... — Updated 4/6/2021

Carl Harbert started his Good Friday with one of the many good deeds he has provided his hometown since he retired as a plant manager. He helped his 93-year-old next-door neighbor... — Updated 4/6/2021

Bridge City Independent School District officially hired a new superintendent Tuesday, March 30, and Mike Kelly can't wait to move into the new job. Kelly, a native of Houston who... — Updated 4/1/2021

Bills under consideration in both houses of the Texas Legislature this year would create a taxing district to pay for upkeep on the “Ike Dike.” The five-county Gulf Coast Protec... — Updated 3/30/2021

The masks have come off – some have in some places – and there will be no Easter services in parking lots in Orange County this year. But expect a big celebration outside First... — Updated 3/30/2021

Everyone's heard of substitute teachers. Bridge City's Judy Cole used to be substitute lunch lady. She found out there's no substitute for being around eager learners. That's why sh... — Updated 3/30/2021

Orange County Commissioners signed off on paying $3.6 million of weekly bills Tuesday, most of it thanks to Hurricane Laura. The $2.7 million that went to AshBritt Environmental... — Updated 3/23/2021

Bishop Charles Thomas, son of longtime Orange pastor Earl B. Thomas, is running for Mayor of Orange against incumbent Larry Spears, Jr. "Ministry is my heart," said the leader of... — Updated 3/23/2021

Orange City Council moved a hospital and medical complex for Orange County closer to reality at its Tuesday evening meeting. The vote was unanimous to approve a 10-year schedule of... — Updated 3/23/2021

After weather and pandemic setbacks, it's a miracle that B.A.S.S., the owners of the Bassmasters Elite fishing tournaments, are set to bring their $1 million event to the Orange... — Updated 3/23/2021

It's been 50 years to the day – St. Patrick's Day, 1971 -- since Roy Dunn went into the newspapering business with the first edition of the Opportunity Valley News. It was a free... — Updated 3/16/2021

Jimmy LeBouef's first week as Pinehurst Chief of Police was a bit of a shock to the veteran lawman's system. "Right now I'm trying to get my feet back on the ground. I've been out... — Updated 3/16/2021

The Big Freeze that swept across most of Texas on Valentine's Day weekend took a toll on Orange County gardens big and small. Shangri-La Botanical Gardens, Orange's world-class... — Updated 3/16/2021

Rev. Paul Zoch said he wants to take bullying out of Bridge City schools. "A lot of parents are pulling their kids into home schooling because of bullying issues," he said recently... — Updated 3/16/2021

The Orange County Convention and Expo Center set a record Monday when it played host to 650 COVID-19 vaccinations. Then it broke the record Tuesday. "I can't say yet exactly how man... — Updated 3/9/2021

Governor Greg Abbott's rescinding of mandates regarding the wearing of masks and reduced crowds has had an immediate effect on Orange County. The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River,... — Updated 3/9/2021

If the year-long coronavirus pandemic has taught people anything, it's to think creatively. So, after the Bridge City Knights of Columbus had to cancel their annual Lenten Friday Fi... — Updated 3/9/2021

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan visits with Dr. Tom Johnson, Lamar State College Orange president, during Johnson's visit to the Capitol in Austin, where he reported last week on th... — Updated 3/2/2021

Patty Collins is running for a second term on the Bridge City school board but hardly considers herself a politician. She's just continuing a career of service to education: Her... — Updated 3/2/2021

Cheers mingled with tears at last week's scaled-down Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards luncheon that was topped by Michelle Tubbleville being named Citizen of... — Updated 3/2/2021

Orange City Council Tuesday took two more steps the city hopes will pave the way for a new medical center and hospital beds for the area. A public hearing was held regarding the... — Updated 2/23/2021

Not long after lunchtime Monday, Orange City Councilman Brad Childs was called to comment on the damage done by back-to-back freezing storms last week. But the owner of Childs Ace... — Updated 2/23/2021