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OC Sheriff's Office investigating death
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, around 5:21pm., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office was called to a local business, International Paper, in reference to the discovery of a body... — Updated 9/19/2023
County sets tax rate for new budget year
Orange County Commissioners Court approved a lower property tax rate compared to last year, but because of an overall increase in property values, taxpayers may be paying an average... — Updated 9/12/2023
Sunday wildfire burns 417 acres, but no buildings lost
A Sunday afternoon wildfire that started in a wooded area off Gist Road quickly spread through the dry and dying leaves leading to homes being evacuated. No lives or buildings were... — Updated 9/12/2023
Hurricane Ike hit 15 years ago
Kirk Roccaforte was Bridge City mayor on September 13, 2008. He and his emergency team from the city were quartered with other county first responders and officials at Mauriceville... — Updated 9/12/2023
The W.H. Stark House invites you to be their guest on September 22
The W.H. Stark House invites the community to First Floor Friday on September 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to view the first floor of the historic... — Updated 9/12/2023
LSCO Celebrates Record of Unprecedented Graduation Numbers
Lamar State College Orange announced today that a record number of 763 degrees and certificates were awarded during the 2022-2023 academic year. This represents a 20% increase in... — Updated 9/12/2023
WOSISD threats result in juvenile being detained
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at about 8:20 P.M., the City of Orange Police Department Criminal Investigations Division was notified of a threat made via social media... — Updated 9/11/2023
1940 Orange Tigers had new stadium but coach resigned
The 1940 high school football season here was supposed to be a great one with a fancy new stadium for Orange High, but it ended up a strange one. After two games, the coach was... — Updated 9/5/2023
County hits record triple digits for 32 days this summer
Heat readings for the summer of 2023 have reached a record high, with the Orange County Airport gauges recording 32 days of 100 degrees or hotter for June through August. Two more 1... — Updated 9/5/2023
Captain Joey Jacobs plans run for Precinct 4 constable
Veteran law enforcement officer Joey Jacobs will be running in the March Republican primary for constable of Precinct 4, which covers the Vidor area. He has worked in law... — Updated 9/5/2023
BC Police and Fire collect food to donate
Members of the Bridge City Police Department and the Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department worked together to collect more than 4,000 items to donate to the Southeast... — Updated 9/5/2023
Orange Recreation Center has fall schedule
The new Orange Recreation Center has set its September schedule that includes a youth 3-on-3 co-ed basketball tournament at the end of the month. The center on Orange Avenue at the... — Updated 9/5/2023
More industrial growth, improvement may be coming
Orange County continues on the path for more industrial growth as two projects have been approved for possible tax abatements from the state and local entities. Orange County Commis... — Updated 8/29/2023
New Blessing Box in West Orange
West Orange now has its first Blessing Box for people in need to get food items. Businessman Al Granger and his Team Granger presented the Blessing Box Monday to West Orange First... — Updated 8/29/2023
New Texas laws starting Friday
Texas has 774 new state laws starting on September 1 that will affect different aspects from criminal laws to regulations for businesses that get state licensing. The Texas Legislat... — Updated 8/29/2023
City of Orange sees whopping jump in sales
Orange County plus the cities of Orange, West Orange, and Vidor are showing increases in sales tax collections for the month of June, according to information from the Texas Comptro... — Updated 8/29/2023
Stage 2: Moderate Water Shortage Conditions
The City of Orange has initiated Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. Stage 2 water restrictions are MANDATORY, and expand the voluntary Stage 1 restrictions to include other... — Updated 8/29/2023
Lamar State College Orange Names 25 to Summer 2023 Dean's & President's List
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange is proud to announce 25 students named to the Dean’s and President’s List for the Summer 2023 semester. Congratulations on all your... — Updated 8/29/2023
Little Cypress wildfire stopped before subdivision
Orange County came close Sunday for adding a wildfire to its growing list of recent disaster history. Forty acres of dense woods burned for hours Sunday afternoon in the Little... — Updated 8/22/2023
Kazmar leaves sportswriting legacy
Joe Kazmar was born and raised in New York state and became a successful businessman in Orange. But though he made his mark in the car business, he will be long remembered for his s... — Updated 8/22/2023
Orangefield board calls for school bond election
Orangefield school district voters in November will decide on a $43 million bond issue for more classrooms at all three campuses, a new high school library and cafeteria, plus... — Updated 8/22/2023
BCHS shows off new Cosmetology lab in CTE building
Bridge City High School had a public opening Monday afternoon to show off the cosmetology labs in the school's new CTE building. The $14.7 million Career and Technology Education... — Updated 8/22/2023
West Orange-Cove CISD Unveils Innovative Mobile Classroom, Revolutionizing Learning On the Go
WOCCISD is proud to announce the launch of its innovative and fully equipped mobile learning lab, a solution funded by the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant.... — Updated 8/22/2023
Texas A&M Forest Service opens emergency grant applications for wildfire disaster declaration
Emergency grant applications are now open for volunteer fire departments included in Governor Abbott's wildfire disaster declaration. “Volunteer firefighters are our first line... — Updated 8/22/2023
Stage 1 Mild Water Shortage Condition
City of Orange water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even... — Updated 8/18/2023