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Santa Claus shares a laugh with one of the OCARC clients at Tuesday's Christmas party put on by GOALS Literacy program and Lamar State College Orange. Each client received a... — Updated 12/14/2021

The latest real estate acquisition at Lamar State College Orange speaks to how fast things are moving in growing the downtown campus and its offerings. "All we ever wanted to know... — Updated 12/14/2021

Orange County Commissioners did something Tuesday their predecessors had whiffed on for over a decade. County Commissioners Johnny Trahan, Theresa Beauchamp, Robert Viator and Kirk... — Updated 12/7/2021

West Orange-Stark senior Elijah Gales was named Most Valuable Player and Cornel Thompson Coach of the Year on the District 10-4A Division II All-District team. Two other Mustangs... — Updated 12/7/2021

Lamar State College Orange just keeps making it rain. The school announced this week it has landed a $500,000 donation from Orange’s Cloeren Inc. to build a mechatronics program. T... — Updated 11/30/2021

When West Orange-Stark beat Little Cypress-Mauriceville 39-20 on Sept. 3 for what turned out to be the first of 11 straight wins, few knew it was setting up what could be a... — Updated 11/30/2021

Orange County Commissioners, led by Judge John Gothia, made it clear what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving. "The county is happy for getting through 2021 without any... — Updated 11/23/2021

Hard as it is to believe, the rumbling up and down 16th Street and the deforestation of MacArthur Drive bodes well for the city of Orange. Add to it the tractors and large pipes... — Updated 11/23/2021

In nearly 34 years working in the District Clerk's Office – 23 of them in the boss' chair – Vickie Edgerly has seen a lot change. "When I came to work here, there were no com... — Updated 11/17/2021

With just under four months left before the March 1 Republican Primary, it's doubtful that any Orange County candidate will raise more money than County Judge John Gothia already... — Updated 11/16/2021

West Orange-Cove schools Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris has offered a unique approach to deal locally with what he says is a nationwide shortage of teachers. He told his board mem... — Updated 11/16/2021

The 2022 Orange County Election is off and running. Theresa Beauchamp announced Tuesday she will not run for reelection as County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Chris Sowell of... — Updated 11/9/2021

J.B. Arrington only chews on the end of his cigar these days, but the 96-year-old McLewis native is still smoking. He's up all night smoking briskets for JB's Barbecue, the... — Updated 11/9/2021

Dickie Colburn "could tell a joke like nobody else," Frank Beauchamp said the other day. Beauchamp, who was Colburn's lifelong friend, could never get enough of his friend's... — Updated 11/9/2021

Michelle Burch said had just enough warning of the tornado bearing down on her tied-down double-wide mobile home to make it into her bedroom closet. "We could hear it from about a... — Updated 11/2/2021

What's the secret to living to be 100 years old? Bridge City's Cedric Stout, who turns 100 on Sunday, Nov. 7, is like a cat with many lives. "I've done died so many times," he said... — Updated 11/2/2021

Orange could be getting nearly 200 new hotel rooms and up to 150 new homes. Those were among the items on the agenda for Tuesday night's Planning and Zoning Commission to consider.... — Updated 11/2/2021

Sheriff’s Chaplain Mike Eaves opened Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting with a prayer thanking God for the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s not alone. Six weeks ago, new out... — Updated 10/26/2021

Nearly a half-million dollars in hotel-motel occupancy tax was in the process of being distributed to local non-profits Tuesday. Orange County designated $263,000 for 19 different... — Updated 10/26/2021

A couple of parents pleaded for Orangefield's school district "to change with the times" Monday night. Ashley Petty and Scott Rollins want their sons allowed to wear earrings to... — Updated 10/26/2021

Donors ear-marking their funds for the March 2022 Republican Primary election in Orange County might want to double check their precinct lines first. The release earlier this year... — Updated 10/19/2021

A new immunization clinic near Baptist Hospital Orange at 1502 Strickland Drive is opening later this week, county officials say. The clinic will be open daily, from 8 a.m. to 5... — Updated 10/19/2021

Texans have a chance to have their say on a couple of emotional issues for many that were created by government intervention to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The eight... — Updated 10/19/2021

The first-year Bridge City schools superintendent looks into the future and sees more and more young people. To make sure the schools have room for them, Dr. Mike Kelly is... — Updated 10/12/2021

For at least the third time this year, a business owned by a City Hall insider has been awarded a high-dollar Economic Development incentive by the City of Orange. Everyone... — Updated 10/12/2021