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Windy conditions could lead into risk of excessive rainfall late in the weekend
Orange County residents should be aware of windy conditions starting Friday into the weekend, followed by the potential for heavy rainfall late Sunday into Monday. Sustained south to southeast winds will be 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph on Friday, increasing over the weekend with sustained winds between 20 and 25 mph […] The post Windy conditions could lead into risk of excessive rainfall late in the weekend appeared first on Orange Leader.
Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned.
The hard work is near complete. The only thing left is the fun. The weekend of May 4 promises to be a special one in the City of Orange as it promises three days of festival music, street dances, competitive boat racing and a special tribute to a local landmark. “On the heels of a […] The post Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned. appeared first on Orange Leader.
LOCAL FIRST — Orange County opportunities take focus for National Economic Development Week
Each year, the International Economic Development Council designates a week in May to recognize economic development efforts across the globe. From May 6 – 10, we will celebrate the historic economic growth throughout Orange County. On April 30, the Orange County Commissioners Court will present a proclamation to the Orange County Economic Development Corporation for […] The post LOCAL FIRST — Orange County opportunities take focus for National Economic Development Week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Free child seat check planned Saturday; see the details
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, in cooperation with CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital and Louisiana State Police Troop D, are providing free child passenger safety seat checks Saturday in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The event takes place in conjunction with the Children’s Miracle Network Family Day and NICU Reunion at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area […] The post Free child seat check planned Saturday; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession
BEAUMONT — An Orange man, previously convicted of murder, was sentenced to nearly three years in jail after lying on paperwork about his criminal past to acquire a weapon from a local pawnshop. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the result Tuesday, indicating U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone sentenced Michael Octavius Hampton to 33 months […] The post Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession appeared first on Orange Leader.
Spindletop Center hosting career fair this week; see the details
BEAUMONT — Spindletop Center is hosting a career fair Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fowler-Harris Event Center, at 655 S Eighth St. in Beaumont. “Roll up your sleeves, put on your best smile, and get ready to play the career game,” said Cecilia Garcia, the human resources recruiting specialist at Spindletop […] The post Spindletop Center hosting career fair this week; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details
BEAUMONT — Veterans living in the Golden Triangle are eligible for free, weekday transportation to and from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston for medical appointments. “We are thrilled to offer Veterans this new service, making it easier for them to get to the main VA in Houston for specialized medical care,” […] The post Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Early voting ongoing in Orange County; see names and dates for numerous races
ORANGE — Early voting has begun for a school board election, a municipal race and a multi-million dollar proposition in Orange County to be decided in conclusion on Election Day, May 4. The ballot Bridge City Mayor Carl Harbert David Rutledge Places 2, 4, and 6 are unopposed. • Orange County Drainage District Pct. 2 […] The post Early voting ongoing in Orange County; see names and dates for numerous races appeared first on Orange Leader.
Community Christian School teams come out on top at state meet
For the first time in school history, Community Christian School won the TCAL (Texas Christian Athletic League) State Track Championship for the 1A Boys and the 1A Girls Division. The state meet was held in Houston at Cypress Christian School on Saturday. The boys team won with a total of 139 points, and the girls […] The post Community Christian School teams come out on top at state meet appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Butterfly release highlights Earth Day fun at Shangri La Botanical Gardens
A crowd packed Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day at Eco-Fest. Butterfly releases and a vendor market matched with a pet food and supply drive. Katie Krantz, Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center associate director, says Three butterfly releases allowed attendees to introduce more than 1,500 essential […] The post PHOTOS — Butterfly release highlights Earth Day fun at Shangri La Botanical Gardens appeared first on Orange Leader.
CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Put creativity on your “bucket” list and upcycle
I love a good spring cleaning. But my sister’s clean out left me with some of her stuff to re-home. A silver-plated ice bucket from her wedding is now, decades later, holding my garden tools. It looks fancy and inspires me to get out there and do some work. Finding new uses for stuff is […] The post CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Put creativity on your “bucket” list and upcycle appeared first on Orange Leader.
Analyst “hopeful” Americans will soon see relief at the pump; see where Texas stands now
The next few weeks should see many refineries wrapping up their work and gasoline output should rise, putting downward pressure on gasoline prices soon, according to Patrick De Haan. The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy said while Israel’s retribution on Iran was somewhat surprising, it was also measured, with Iran virtually not even mentioning […] The post Analyst “hopeful” Americans will soon see relief at the pump; see where Texas stands now appeared first on Orange Leader.
Industry partners, Sleep in Heavenly Peace deliver beds to dozens of Orange children in need
Nearly two dozen volunteers gave up their Friday to make sure Orange County children would enjoy better nights of sleep. A group of volunteers from Chevron Phillips Chemical Orange Plant and Golden Triangle Polymers delivered and assembled beds for 54 children in Orange who did not have a bed to sleep. This effort was coordinated […] The post Industry partners, Sleep in Heavenly Peace deliver beds to dozens of Orange children in need appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County marriage licenses issued: April 15–19, 2024
Marriage licenses issued from the office of Orange County Clerk Brandy Robertson for the week of April 15, 2024, through April 19, 2024: Darnell Demone Reed and Fallon Danielle Anderson Chance Matthew Stanley and Jacquelyn Caileen Perry Robert Dale Neel and Barbara Gail Wright Ryan Joseph Burke and Heaven Nicole Brittain Shaela Joann Williams and […] The post Orange County marriage licenses issued: April 15–19, 2024 appeared first on Orange Leader.
KATHIE’S KORNER — God is always more
Some events and some products all around us are categorized, at the top of any list, as the best or more powerful. For Example: Super Bowl (football), superheroes (comics), colossal drinks, giant sandwiches, sale of the year, graduation day and XXXX large. These are exaggerations, embellishments and hooks to make us think we’re getting a fun, […] The post KATHIE’S KORNER — God is always more appeared first on Orange Leader.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow”
Two men who previously pleaded guilty to vandalism at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School football stadium were sentenced Friday. They each received five years deferred adjudicated probation. As a condition of probation, they are required to pay the full amount of damages in restitution to the school district, which they did, Orange County Assistant District […] The post Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow” appeared first on Orange Leader.
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family
Meet beautiful Cassie with sad, soulful eyes that will melt your heart. She’s approximately 4 months old and has been in the shelter since March. She is up-to-date on her shots and vaccines, and she is so ready for someone to love and care for her. Consider making sweet Cassie part of your family. For […] The post ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family appeared first on Orange Leader.
Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond
During the evening of Oct. 6, a vehicle was taken at gunpoint in Port Arthur. At approximately 12:38 a.m. the next day, a Vidor Police Department officer patrolling eastbound Interstate 10 observed the same vehicle pass in excess of 120 mph. The officer initiated a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle attempted to evade […] The post Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond appeared first on Orange Leader.
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