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PHOTOS — 5th Annual Car Show pulls into Orange
An impressive Car Show lineup on Front Avenue packed in the vehicles and attendees Saturday in Downtown Orange. Onlookers explored the Car Show, where enthusiasts and collectors could marvel at the display of classic automobiles, from vintage models to roaring muscle cars, hot rods and custom vehicles. Car Show registration kicked off at 7 a.m., […] The post PHOTOS — 5th Annual Car Show pulls into Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
Weather Service shares outlook for severe storms this week across Southeast Texas
A low-pressure system is moving across Southeast Texas today and will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Severe storms are expected Monday afternoon to evening hours. A Slight Risk of severe weather exists across parts of interior SETX and parts of Central Louisiana. A Marginal Risk exists for parts of SETX down to the […] The post Weather Service shares outlook for severe storms this week across Southeast Texas appeared first on Orange Leader.
Average gas price rises 11.4 cents per gallon in last week in Texas; see what’s expected next
After a brief break, gas prices have leapt back up, driven by extensive refinery maintenance on the West Coast, where prices have increased notably. Only a handful of states have seen prices decline over the last week. Patrick De Haan said with oil prices rising to nearly $87 per barrel last week, their highest since […] The post Average gas price rises 11.4 cents per gallon in last week in Texas; see what’s expected next appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Art in the Park paints on the Orange fun
The 22nd Annual Art in the Park was enjoyed by many Saturday in Downtown Orange at Stark Park. Explore Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted the celebration to showcase the talents of local artists. Attendees strolled through Art in the Park to find unique gifts from dozens of artists and market vendors from Southeast Texas […] The post PHOTOS — Art in the Park paints on the Orange fun appeared first on Orange Leader.
Court rules on appeal of Orange County man convicted of firing at deputy
The Court of Appeals Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont has denied an Orange County man’s request in a ruling handed down last week. Joshua Michael Sykes was indicted for attempted capital murder and convicted of a lesser charge of aggravated assault against a peace officer, also a first-degree felony. Sykes was sentenced to 50 […] The post Court rules on appeal of Orange County man convicted of firing at deputy appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local Land Judging Team earns familiar challenge with state contest appearance
ORANGEFIELD — The Orangefield FFA Land Judging Team traveled to Sam Houston State University to compete in the Area IX CDEs. After a successful day of competition, Ethan Welch earned first place individual with a score of 231 out of a possible 300 points. Blaine Lenard placed fifth place individual with a 198. Colt Longron (146) […] The post Local Land Judging Team earns familiar challenge with state contest appearance appeared first on Orange Leader.
KATHIE’S KORNER — Read a book for many benefits
I wanted to share one of the activities I enjoyed in quarantine during the pandemic. In my normal circumstances (when I take a break or at the end of my day), I enjoy studying, researching and reading. If you don’t have a library card or access to a school library, all the stores and markets […] The post KATHIE’S KORNER — Read a book for many benefits appeared first on Orange Leader.
GUEST OPINION COLUMN — Orange councilwoman questions retrying assault case
I write to you today with a matter of utmost importance regarding the pursuit of justice in our community. It has come to my attention that our Orange County assistant attorney, Bard Anderson, under Orange County chief prosecutor District Attorney John Kimbrough of 128th District Court (presiding district judge Courtney Arkeen) in seeking to retry […] The post GUEST OPINION COLUMN — Orange councilwoman questions retrying assault case appeared first on Orange Leader.
VISION for EDUCATION — Lamar State College Orange honors lasting legacy of Dr. Joe Ben Welch
Wendi Sands describes her father as a dreamer. He was someone who saw a bowling alley in Downtown Orange and had visions of a grand plan. “When he acquired the Brown Center, the dream just grew exponentially. It went from there,” Sands recalls. “He was always in Austin, lobbying the state legislature, trying to get […] The post VISION for EDUCATION — Lamar State College Orange honors lasting legacy of Dr. Joe Ben Welch appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Husky mix Sasha ready for YOUR family
Meet beautiful Sasha. She is a 4- to 5-month-old Husky mix who has had her vaccines. Sasha loves posing for photos, and she knows how to sit. Sasha is good around her furry friends, and she is a happy, playful pup. If you are interested in adopting sweet Sasha or would like more information about […] The post ADOPT A PET — Husky mix Sasha ready for YOUR family appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Orangefield athlete makes college softball decision
Orangefield High School softball player Abby Broussard has signed a letter of intent to continue her career as a student-athlete Clarendon College. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Orangefield athlete makes college softball decision appeared first on Orange Leader.
Severe thunderstorm chances impacting Orange County, SETX next week
Rain chances return late Sunday before Orange County and Southeast Texas sees three back-to-back days with severe thunderstorm chances Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On top of severe weather, multiple rounds of rainfall may result in flooding concerns north of I-10 each day, according to the National Weather Service. Forecast rainfall totals from Sunday through Thursday […] The post Severe thunderstorm chances impacting Orange County, SETX next week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Terminated Orange County deputies earn legal victory, significant back pay, police association says
ORANGE — The Texas Municipal Police Association, representing 13 deputies who were terminated following the 2020 sheriff’s election, won a legal victory and compensation this week. TMPA, under the lead of regional attorney Gregory Cagle, won $780,000 in back pay for the deputies. “The affected deputies faced unjust terminations and reassignments under Sheriff Jimmy Mooney, […] The post Terminated Orange County deputies earn legal victory, significant back pay, police association says appeared first on Orange Leader.
HEALTHY LIVING — April is Autism Awareness Month; here are important facts
As we begin the month of April, I want to once again, bring attention to Autism Awareness month. A dear friend, who has a 40-year-old Autistic daughter, asked me to write about this subject. While we often read about and see information about Autism in children, we don’t often see anything about adults affected by […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — April is Autism Awareness Month; here are important facts appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Orangefield students earn certifications
Six Orangefield High School students, as part of Misty Bellard’s BIM 2 class, earned Microsoft Office Word EXPERT Certification. Pictured are, back row, Ethan Brown, Sean Caswell, Jacob Vogt, front row, Daniel Valentinis, Katelyn Copeland and Brianna Moore. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Orangefield students earn certifications appeared first on Orange Leader.
Alternating lane closures planned along FM 408 in Orange County
Orange County motorists can expect alternating lane closures beginning Wednesday evening. The closures are taking place on FM 408 between FM 105 and FM 1442. Contractors will have nighttime work beginning at 7 p.m. until 4 a.m. and running through Friday. Please drive cautiously in the area. The post Alternating lane closures planned along FM 408 in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Teen steals car, crashes into home; Orange Police investigating
A juvenile reportedly stole a vehicle and crashed into a home in Orange on Tuesday night, authorities said. The scenario began when a woman stopped by a family member’s home and left the car running when she ran inside. She noticed the headlights of her vehicle moving and ran outside, Orange Police Sergeant Isaac Henry […] The post Teen steals car, crashes into home; Orange Police investigating appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Arrests, “substantial amount” of meth follow Orange County evidentiary search
Two arrests, a “substantial” amount of drugs and the recovery of firearms resulted from a coordinated Orange County law enforcement home search Tuesday. According to Precinct 2 Constable Jeremiah Gunter, the narcotics evidentiary search warrant was executed at 17603 Highway 62 in Orange County. He said 37-year-old Alaina Mease and 36-year-old Jeremiah Gilmore “were located […] The post PHOTOS — Arrests, “substantial amount” of meth follow Orange County evidentiary search appeared first on Orange Leader.
The W.H. Stark House hosting Spring Open House this weekend; see the details
The community is invited to The W.H. Stark House for Spring Open House on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The W.H. Stark House Spring Open House is held during the City of Orange’s Annual Art in the Park event located in Stark Park. “The community is invited to The W.H. Stark House for […] The post The W.H. Stark House hosting Spring Open House this weekend; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
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