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Orange County Mandatory Evacuation order ends
Orange County Judge John Gothia is lifting the Mandatory Evacuation Order as of 5 pm this evening, August 28, 2020 for all of Orange County. Citizens that come back to the county... — Updated 8/29/2020
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Sheriff: 'We dodged a bullet' from Laura
Orange County Sheriff Lane Mooney did not mince words. "We dodged a bullet on this one," he said as dawn broke over Southeast Texas Thursday morning a few hours after Hurricane... — Updated 8/29/2020
LSCO fishing team ranks No. 1 in nation
Lamar State College Orange's first-year fishing team is No. 1 in the national Bass Pro Shops 2020-21 national rankings issued this week. The rankings are based on points awarded... — Updated 8/29/2020
Storms shutter county schools: Monday a.m. update
All Orange County public primary and secondary schools announced Sunday they are closing for this week of Aug. 24-28 because of two tropical weather systems that could come ashore... — Updated 8/29/2020
Orange County residents prepare as storm surge expected with Laura
Residents in the Little Cypress area of Orange County, Texas work in the August heat to fill sand bags provided at the Precinct 1 location. According to the National Weather Center... — Updated 8/29/2020
Orange County orders Tuesday morning evacuation
Orange County and city officials aren’t getting caught by surprise this time. Orange County joined Jefferson County Monday evening in calling for a mandatory Tuesday evacuation... — Updated 8/29/2020
Orange County issues Mandatory Evacuation
Press Release #2 August 24, 2020 Orange County and City Officials are calling for a Mandatory Evacuation for all of Orange County at 6 am, Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. Citizens who cannot evacuate themselves can find transportation... — Updated 8/29/2020
Mayor thanks workers for storm prep
Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr. visits with city police officers Tuesday as he oversees the charter bus evacuation of nearly 100 residents. Spears thanked the entire city staff for... — Updated 8/29/2020
LSCO, county ISDs out til Sept. 7
Lamar State College Orange announced late Friday it was joining east Orange county's public school districts in cancelling school until at least Sept. 7 because of damage caused by... — Updated 8/28/2020
Laura wrecks courthouse marble, again
After four years of dithering over a repair and just more than a year after it finally got fixed, the Orange County Courthouse has lost its marble again. It's time to check the... — Updated 8/28/2020
Citizens hit the road ahead of hurricane
Cars, truck and vans from Orange County hit the road Tuesday morning in response to a mandatory evacuation order to flee the expected path of Hurricane Laura. Traffic was steady... — Updated 8/28/2020
Orange County issues Disaster Declaration & recommends Voluntary Evacuation
Orange County Emergency Management Press Release #1 August 24, 2020 - Orange County Judge John Gothia issued a Disaster Declaration for Orange County today. (see attached) - County... — Updated 8/27/2020
Generators big sellers at Honda of Orange
What’s one of the biggest must-have items as hardy Orange County residents await the arrival of likely Hurricane Laura? Generators. Monday afternoon, there wasn’t one to be... — Updated 8/27/2020
Orange County Emergency Management providing Sand Bags
Orange County Emergency Management's information regarding Sand Bags for preparations of tropical system. Sand and bags are currently available at: Precinct 1 County Maintenance... — Updated 8/25/2020
Orange County issues voluntary evacuation instruction
County Judge John Gothia has issued a Disaster Declaration for Orange County and joined cities in calling for a voluntary evacuation for Orange County residents in response to the p... — Updated 8/25/2020
City of Bridge City declared state of disaster ahead of storm
The city of Bridge City declared a state of disaster Monday, because of an imminent threat of widespread damage from Tropical Storms Marcos and Laura.... — Updated 8/25/2020
OC hearing: Citizens like projects, not timing
Cutline: Dana Roberts of McLewis was one of eight residents to speak against a proposed tax rate hike for Orange County Tuesday afternoon. County Commissioners will finalize the rat... — Updated 8/24/2020
2020 Tiger Rock Martial Arts Heroes Championship
We are proud to announce the results of our 2020 Tiger Rock Martial Arts Heroes Championship. This event was hosted in Beaumont, TX on July 17th and 18th. Team Bridge City had a... — Updated 8/24/2020
LSCO closes due to trajectories of storms
Due to the uncertain trajectories of the storms in the Gulf of Mexico Lamar State College Orange will close at 12:30 pm today, Monday, August 24. We plan to resume classes on... — Updated 8/24/2020
Lamar State College Orange Fishing Club ranked 1st in Nation
The Lamar State College Orange Fishing Club is feeling confident after being announced as the top team across the nation in collegiate bass fishing. The Association of Collegiate... — Updated 8/24/2020
Testing begins on E. Roundbunch Swing Bridge
Readers of The Record have inquired about the scheduled re-opening of the East Roundbunch Swing Bridge. The answer is almost but not yet. East Roundbunch Road swing bridge is... — Updated 8/24/2020
