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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
Public invited to Hamfest at Expo Center
Amateur radio operators in the region will be gathering Saturday, February 24, at the Orange County Expo Center and the public is invited to attend to learn more about the radio... — Updated 2/13/2024
OFHS UIL Academic Team travel to Tomball
Members of the OHS UIL Academic Team competed at the Tomball High School Invitational. This was a large meet with some contests having as many as 100 contestants and most with over... — Updated 2/13/2024
Little Women: The Broadway Musical comes to the Lutcher Theater
Lutcher Theater is pleased to announce the much-anticipated arrival of "Little Women: The Broadway Musical" on Thursday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. Based on Louisa May Alcott's... — Updated 2/13/2024
Trump enters local political fray with endorsement
Updated correction: Originally the writer made an error in reporting endorsements. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Commissioner Sid Miller have endorsed David Covey for... — Updated 2/9/2024
Precinct 2 candidates talk experience, serving public
The three Republican candidates for Precinct 2 constable touted their long experience in law enforcement as reasons voters should elect them in the March 4 primary races. The... — Updated 2/6/2024
Commissioners pay tribute to local Workforce
Orange County Commissioners Court has declared February as Southeast Texas Workforce Month and the county's economic development director said there's reason to celebrate. Megan... — Updated 2/6/2024
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year. “Pruning always adds... — Updated 2/6/2024
Orange County Recognizes "Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Month"
Orange County Judge and Commissioner’s signed a proclamation today acknowledging “Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Month” to be recognized February 1 ,2024 – March 7,... — Updated 2/6/2024
Harmon recalls local Mardi Gras beginning
More than 20 years ago, Betty Harmon began putting into motion an idea from the late Carolyn Hogan for Orange to have a Mardi Gras celebration. "I never thought it would grow to... — Updated 1/30/2024
Gisela, Rutledge celebrate new hospital
Philanthropist Gisela Houseman and Dr. Marty Rutledge took the center of attention Tuesday afternoon as the helped cut the ribbon for Orange's first hospital in seven years. The... — Updated 1/30/2024