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Bridge City alum Kassidy Wilbur was named Southland Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year after leading Stephen F. Austin’s softball team to the conference title.... — Updated 5/11/2021

So you've always wanted to live in a $200,000 home. Or a half-million dollar home. This could be your lucky year. You'd love to sell it for top dollar when it's time. But, meanwhile... — Updated 5/11/2021

Orange is set to host a couple hundred college bass fishing teams July 8-10 in the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Sabine River fishing tournament. County Commissioners approved a $15,000... — Updated 5/11/2021

Students in Bridge City High School’s floral design classes stay busy year-round. “We do all the flowers for school,” instructor Debbie Gregg said. “Any time there’s a... — Updated 5/11/2021

A recount Friday morning, May 7, confirmed David Bailey's win over two-term Orange City Council member Pat Pullen. The result was exactly the same as reported in "unofficial final... — Updated 5/10/2021

Two-term Orange City Council member Patrick Pullen will get a recount of results of the May 1 election. It will be conducted beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, with results expected by noo... — Updated 5/7/2021

Orange County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution supporting a bill in the Texas Legislature that is expected to make the long-discussed “Ike Dike... — Updated 5/4/2021

Two-term Orange City Councilman Patrick A. Pullen said Tuesday afternoon he hadn't decided if he would seek a recount after losing his seat by seven votes Saturday. Final election... — Updated 5/4/2021

Two-way selection Emma Humplik is among four softball teammates and their coach from Orangefield leading the way among Orange County picks to the All-Star games set for June 16-18.... — Updated 5/4/2021

Each May, National Foster Care Month, we take the time to raise awareness of the children and families involved in the foster care system and the need for more people to step up to... — Updated 5/4/2021

Summertime, and the county's wallet is thin. It's getting to be an annual refrain in Orange County thanks to an onslaught of weather and health disasters that keep draining the... — Updated 5/4/2021

Randy Branch will be Mayor of West Orange after capturing 68.7% of the vote against Jim Whittington in the Spring 2021 election that ended Saturday evening. Misty Songe and Ronnie... — Updated 5/4/2021

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is currently working a missing person’s investigation involving Luis Martinez Gonzalez H/M DOB 02/28/1992. Mr. Martinez was last seen on... — Updated 5/4/2021

In 46-year-old Cody McGuire, Bridge City's school district hired its new head football coach/athletic director from the staff of Texas' back-to-back Class 6A Division I state... — Updated 4/28/2021

As early voting for the Saturday, May 1, 2021 city and school board elections kept the Orange County Elections Office busy the past few weeks, two men filed to run for county... — Updated 4/27/2021

Patrick Pullen, Orange council member seeking reelection in District 1 in Saturday’s election, says he’s had a yearning to serve fellow man since enlisting in the Marine Corps... — Updated 4/27/2021

They’re back. The petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy house, dancing by the Orange Blossom Dancers and musical entertainment by the Orange Community Players. By popular demand, Depot... — Updated 4/20/2021

What is today the Nelda and Lutcher Stark Foundation began in Orange nearly 150 years with the opening of the Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company in 1877. But among the many interests... — Updated 4/20/2021

My name is Aaron Roccaforte, I am seeking the position of Bridge City City Council Place 1. I was born in Port Arthur, Texas at St Mary’s hospital to Kirk and Shirley Roccaforte,... — Updated 4/20/2021

Hello, my name is Carl Harbert, and I am seeking re-election to the Bridge City Council, Place One. I have served on the council these past four years as your voice in city... — Updated 4/20/2021

Bridge City's four qualifiers for the State Girls Powerlifting Meet were honored at Monday night's board meeting. Randi Dunigan, right, was honored as Bridge City ISD Bus Driver of... — Updated 4/20/2021

Bridge City's school district held its first monthly board meeting with new superintendent Mike Kelly Monday night. Kelly announced the May 28 high school graduation ceremony will... — Updated 4/20/2021

A $15,000 cash "Team of the Year" payout is there for the taking in the 2021 Sabine Redfish Series, four monthly fishing tournaments based out of the High Tides restaurant on Cow... — Updated 4/20/2021

Commuters between Bridge City and Orange have probably noticed a lot of activity on the pasture land between Texas 87 and Foreman Road. The owner of the 1,700-acre property located... — Updated 4/20/2021

Justice took a lunch break in Orange Wednesday to honor the longtime leadership of retiring West Orange Mayor Roy McDonald. No fewer than eight Orange County judges, three county... — Updated 4/20/2021