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Invasive, non-native and native species explained
The tree landscape in Texas is made up by a variety of species. From ponderosa pines in West Texas to oaks in Central Texas to dogwoods in East Texas, trees play a vital role in... — Updated 2/21/2023
Chevron Phillips Chemical pays county $2.4 million for permit
Orange County is already getting money from the Chevron Phillips Chemical plant under construction. County Judge John Gothia said the company has paid nearly $2.4 million for a buil... — Updated 2/16/2023
WOS Baseball field named for Andre Robertson
West Orange-Stark High School had a special day Saturday as the baseball field was named in honor of graduate and former New York Yankee shortstop Andre Robertson. The school board... — Updated 2/14/2023
Funeral will be Friday for former leader Pete Runnels
Pete Runnels, one of the most colorful local politicians in modern Orange County history, died Saturday at the age of 79. Offices he served in were Orange County judge and Pinehurst... — Updated 2/14/2023
Orange County had 'civil war' in 1856
What is now Orange County had an unusual start in that some of its original settlers were members of a free Black family, the Ashworths. Records show they first moved across the... — Updated 2/14/2023
LSCO President testifies at Texas Capitol
AUSTIN, TX - Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) President Dr. Tom Johnson testified this week before the Texas Senate Finance Committee. President Johnson shared the wonderful... — Updated 2/10/2023
Orange Fire Dept promotes four firefighters
The Orange Fire Department has promoted four firefighters and Chief John Bilbo held a pinning ceremony last week. Cody Caples and Joel Gilbert were promoted to become battalion... — Updated 2/7/2023
Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2023
AUSTIN — Every February for the past 21 years, countless volunteers have offered up their time to help search for and remove abandoned crab traps. Crab traps left in the water... — Updated 2/7/2023
Bead season arrives this week with Orange Mardi Gras
The streets of downtown Orange will be crowded on Saturday, February 11, as kids and adults watch colorful lighted floats and catch shiny beads during the annual Mardi Gras parade.... — Updated 2/7/2023
County's first elected Black official made history across Texas
As 1965 civil rights protests led to the "Bloody Sunday" beatings in Alabama, Orange citizens elected their first Black public official. Elzie Odom was elected to become a trustee... — Updated 2/7/2023
J.B. Arrington grabs attention in Commissioners Court
J.B. Arrington turned a routine meeting of Orange County Commissioners Court into a memorable event as the 98-year-old local legend sought support for preserving breast milk.... — Updated 2/7/2023
Bridge City Council once again searches for city manager
It's deja vu all over again for the Bridge City City Council. Once again, the council is looking for a new city manager. Mayor David Rutledge said Brent Walker resigned from the job... — Updated 2/7/2023
LSCO meeting demand for high-paying industry jobs
Cheryl January at LSCO has people of all ages and backgrounds coming to her office to learn about getting a new career. Some have even been teachers with four-year college degrees.... — Updated 1/31/2023
OC filmmakers take "The First Step" in SETX production
When John R. Frederick Jr., of Mauriceville, learned about the Christian film production, "The First Step," being planned for Southeast Texas by Jerry Loncon and Studio 220 Films,... — Updated 1/31/2023
EF-2 tornado went miles across Orange County last week
Orange County had two tornadoes, with one determined to be an EF-2 that traveled 25.6 miles from Orangefield northeastward through Little Cypress and into Niblett's Bluff in... — Updated 1/31/2023
Sales taxes show November spending mostly stagnant
Sales during November were stagnant compared to the same month in 2021, according to statistics from the Texas Comptroller's Office. The office in January sent payments covering... — Updated 1/31/2023
Tornado, thunderstorms cause widespread damage, injuries
A tornado went through Orange County and touched down in three areas, with Orangefield having the most damage, Orange County Emergency Management Director Joel Ardoin said Tuesday... — Updated 1/24/2023
Cil Dixon named Citizen of the Year
The 62nd annual banquet of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was held Monday night at the Bridge City Community Center. Cil Dixon was named Citizen of the Year for her years as a... — Updated 1/24/2023
Something new is brewing in BC
Soon, residents of Bridge City will be able to stop in after work for a glass of fresh brewed beer on the way home. After almost three years of planning, the first craft brewery... — Updated 1/24/2023
Christian-based group sets classes to support single expectant mothers
Single mothers with unplanned pregnancies will now have a Christian-based support group as the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance teams up with the international Embrace... — Updated 1/18/2023
Orange's 1921 hospital offered modern equipment with first-class accommodations
The description of Orange's new hospital in 1921 sounds like a peaceful retreat for anyone, not just those needing medical care. "This delightful hotel for the sick is situated in o... — Updated 1/17/2023
Stark Museum's Saturday Family Day provides rainy day activities
The National Weather Service has rain in the forecast Saturday, but parents will have a place to entertain and educate their children as the Stark Museum of Art hosts a free Family... — Updated 1/17/2023
Permit issued for interior of new hospital complex
Orange County is another step closer to getting a new hospital-medical center as the city of Orange has issued a $6.95 million permit for the interior work. The exterior has been... — Updated 1/17/2023
County EDC gets national award for top deals of 2022
If Orange County had an anthem, it would be played as Economic Development Director Megan Romero Layne receives a silver medal for having one of the top development deals of 2022... — Updated 1/17/2023
19th Annual Mardi Gras Festival
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 19th Annual Mardi Gras Festival – February... — Updated 1/17/2023