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All clear given at Orangefield High School following threat that placed campuses on lockdown
BEAUMONT, Texas — The all-clear has been given following a possible threat in the Orangefield ISD. The all-clear was announced by 2:15 pm. by the district's superintendent. Deputies in Orange County as well as Vidor Police Officers had responded to the Orangefield ISD due to a report of an active shooter.
PHOTOS — Memorial students ready for career, work following Port Arthur CTE program
Grateful and excited are two words Emanuel Ruiz used when describing the job opportunity Bechtel gave to him and six other Memorial High School Career and Technology Education students. DMarion Mitchell recalled how Bechtel’s donation of virtual reality welding equipment helped him hone his craft. Dwayne Alpough, father of CTE student Lazell Alpough, said he […] The post PHOTOS — Memorial students ready for career, work following Port Arthur CTE program appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Taft school demolished, officials talk about land’s future use
The remains of Taft Elementary School are slowly disappearing with each blow from heavy equipment. Located at 2500 Taft Avenue in Port Arthur, the school was part of the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District from 1965 until it was closed in 2023, when the district opened new schools. The school district deeded the land in […] The post Taft school demolished, officials talk about land’s future use appeared first on Port Arthur News.
PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently presented Josh the Otter Water Safety Program to Orangefield prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Each child also received a Josh the Otter Water Safety Booklet to take home to share with their families. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students appeared first on Orange Leader.
West Orange-Cove CISD prepares for districtwide upgrades following $72 million bond
ORANGE, Texas — West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District administrators are moving forward after voters passed a $72 million bond earlier this month. The bond will allow for upgrades including a new North Early Learning Center to be built behind West Orange-Stark Elementary. "Building a new North is going...
PHOTOS — Motiva helping fund Port Arthur ISD robotics and engineering
Motiva recently donated $20,000 to Port Arthur Independent School District and Lamar University’s College of Engineering. The $15,000 to PAISD will fund robotics and engineering programs with the district. The $5,000 to Lamar will fund the Robotic Cardinals program. The effort is pat of Motiva’s workforce development and continued investment in education and training programs […] The post PHOTOS — Motiva helping fund Port Arthur ISD robotics and engineering appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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