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Southeast Texas Disaster Expo scheduled to take place Saturday morning
ORANGE, Texas — Several Southeast Texas counties and departments are excited to host a free disaster preparedness event for members of the community. The Southeast Texas Disaster Expo is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for service, patriotism
Delsie Baldwin Quinn, known as Ms. Dee at the American Legion Post No. 49 in Orange, was a commander filled with patriotism and compassion who didn’t let anything get her down. A special tribute was made this week for the woman who served her country for 14 years in the U.S. Navy and four years […] The post “Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for service, patriotism appeared first on Orange Leader.
Louisiana Schools Start New Safety Protocols Implementing Weapons Detectors
Over the last two years, many school boards around the state announced next-generation metal detectors were being installed. Schools in Baton Rouge, Jennings, Desoto Parish, Lafayette Parish, Orleans Parish, and many others have all implemented new safety protocols to make schools in Louisiana safer. Calcasieu Parish announced it was following...
Firehouse Subs celebrating $22K in lifesaving equipment donation for Orange County
BRIDGE CITY — Bridge City and Orange County ESD #2 is now equipped with new lifesaving equipment, thanks to more than $22,000.00 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, authorities shared. To celebrate the grant recipient, Orange County ESD #2 and local Firehouse Subs franchisee Chris Arnaud are hosting an event Monday to recognize the grant. Orange County ESD #2 received an AutoPulse External Defibrillator, valued […] The post Firehouse Subs celebrating $22K in lifesaving equipment donation for Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Senior Citizen Rally Day “Great Gatsby” planned for Orange County; see the details
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County and Committee on Aging are inviting all senior citizens to join them May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 55th Annual Senior Rally Day. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. There is going to be […] The post Senior Citizen Rally Day “Great Gatsby” planned for Orange County; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
U.S. 69 northbound alternating lane closures set this week; plus more from TxDOT
Port Arthur and Mid County motorists can expect alternating lane closures on U.S. 69 northbound from the Fannett Road overpass to Interstate 10 eastbound through Thursday. Contractors are working in the area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Expect delays and drive cautiously in the area, Texas Department of Transportation officials urge. TxDOT also announced […] The post U.S. 69 northbound alternating lane closures set this week; plus more from TxDOT appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Orange County voters weigh in on elections for mayor, school board, taxes and more
Voters across Orange County made their voices heard Saturday in elections spanning from mayor to school district tax concerns. Orange County reported a total of 3,248 votes cast: 341 absentee, 1,710 through early voting and 1,197 on Election Day. There are 52,927 registered voters in Orange County. Contested election results: For mayor of Bridge City, […] The post Orange County voters weigh in on elections for mayor, school board, taxes and more appeared first on Orange Leader.
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