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Lions Carnival, jet ski races offer spring break activities
Will it or won't it rain? That is the question these days any time the Lions Club Carnival is ready to open. The 83rd annual event with rides, food, games, and lots of local... — Updated 3/13/2024
Link made history in Orange, Houston
In the Gilded Age, Green Avenue in Orange was lined with mansions and grand houses. The biggest and most elaborate of the mansions was built by J.W. Link, a lawyer who owned a... — Updated 3/12/2024
At least 53,900 OC voters qualify for Phelan-Covey runoff
The battle for Texas House of Representatives District 21 is now in a runoff and will depend on how many people get out and vote in the Republican primary runoff on May 28.... — Updated 3/12/2024
OFHS have guest speakers to health science class
Guest speakers from Christus Orange and the Port Arthur Fire Department visited with Orangefield High School Health Science classes on Monday. Angela Webb, RN, and Jeremy Kaskos,... — Updated 3/12/2024
OHS Patient Care Technician students visit Lamar
OHS Patient Care Technician students were able to get an in depth look at the Lamar University Nursing Department and campus this week. Along with learning about the in's and out's... — Updated 3/12/2024
Whitley named Orange Chamber Employee of the Month at WOCCISD
Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announced the March Employee of the Month for WOCCISD is Karl Whitley.... — Updated 3/6/2024
Smith beats three to win sheriff without runoff
Retired Texas Ranger Bobby Smith pulled an unusual political win by beating incumbent Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney and two others in the Republican primary with a margin wide enough... — Updated 3/5/2024
Fabric art at Stark tells African-American history
Quilts have long been a way for women to display artistic skills, but do not expect to see any of the "quilts" at the Stark Museum of Art on a bed. These quilts were mean to be hung... — Updated 3/5/2024
Orange police warn of scam calls
The Orange Police Department on Monday, March 4, issued a warning to people not to fall for a scam phone call from someone claiming to be with the department. Detective Stephen... — Updated 3/5/2024
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Partners with Digital Workforce Academy
To help bridge the skills gap for customers new to the construction industry, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas has partnered with Digital Workforce Academy to provide free certif... — Updated 3/5/2024
OFHS students compete in calf scramble
3 Orangefield FFA members traveled to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to compete in the calf scramble. A massive congratulations goes to Colton Michael, Shayla Santos, and... — Updated 3/5/2024
Panhandle wildfires bring evacuations, warnings of fire hazards in East Texas
As wildfires blazed across the Texas Panhandle region Monday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties and warned that parts of East Texas also... — Updated 2/27/2024
Tuesday is Primary Election Day
Tuesday, March 5, is primary Election Day in Texas with a local Republican race drawing national attention with a fiercely fought race for the Orange County state... — Updated 2/27/2024
New chemical plant spends $241million last year
Orange County Commissioners Court got received an update from the Chevron-Phillips Golden Triangle Polymers plant with reporting of nearly $241 million being spent locally by the... — Updated 2/27/2024
Strutters move on to national contests
The renowned Bridge City Strutters dance team won the grand champions award this past week at the Crowd Pleasers competition in Big Springs. In addition, the team and officers won... — Updated 2/27/2024
Navarro promoted to Sergeant
Bridge City Police Chief Tod McDowell announced this week that Lari Navarro has been promoted to sergeant at the department. The officer is the daughter of retired Bridge City ISD... — Updated 2/27/2024
WO-C seeking $72 million for new pre-school,
The West Orange-Cove school district will have a $72 million bond issue on the May 4 election for city councils, school boards, and special districts. However, the only contested... — Updated 2/22/2024
Justice Finally Served
After nearly 50 years, justice was finally served for the family of Orange Police Officer Danny Gray who was killed in the line of duty. Billy Wayne Dowden died in prison on Febru... — Updated 2/20/2024
Beaumont film-music fest has lots of Orange
The Boomtown Film and Music Festival Friday and Saturday, February 23-24, in Beaumont may be on the west banks of the Neches River, but it has a strong showing from Orange County.... — Updated 2/20/2024
LSCO increases local education, training opportunities
If you've got it, flaunt it. And Dr. Tom Johnson, president of Lamar State College, loves to flaunt the campus and programs the school offers. "The thing that I'm most excited... — Updated 2/20/2024
Republicans turn out for early voting
The first day of early voting for party primary elections drew 938 people to the polls, with 877 votes in the Republican primary and 61 in the Democratic primary. The only local rac... — Updated 2/20/2024
LSCO ready to transform historic church for future
Lamar State College Orange and the Stark Foundation are assuring local residents preserve the past while preparing for the future. On Tuesday, under a clear crystal blue sky, the lo... — Updated 2/13/2024
Sheriff candidates face off as early voting nears
Three challengers to incumbent Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney said they want to improve relationships between the Orange County Sheriff's Office and other agencies. Mooney said he stands... — Updated 2/13/2024
Thieves take antique doors from Evergreen Mausoleums
Thieves at historic Evergreen Cemetery in Orange have stolen glass and bronze doors off three mausoleums of people related to the 19th Century timber baron Henry Jacob Lutcher, who... — Updated 2/13/2024
Community Players present musical review fundraiser
Love is in the Air for the Orange Community Players this Friday and Saturday as the group holds a musical review fundraiser at the Orange Train Depot. The group of amateur theater... — Updated 2/13/2024