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Little Cypress-Mauriceville student earns Crime Stoppers scholarship
A Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School student earned a Crime Stoppers scholarship, one of six announced this week. Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announced the Larry Beaulieu 2024 Scholarship recipients — $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors whose parent, step-parent, or legal guardian is a law enforcement officer within the Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas service area. […] The post Little Cypress-Mauriceville student earns Crime Stoppers scholarship appeared first on Orange Leader.
ASK A COP — Can anyone use the horn system to speak to someone on the road?
Tyler asks: I was having a conversation about the horn in our vehicles. I’m perplexed on the legality of this law or if it is a law. Can anyone use the horn system to speak to someone on the road? Is it a violation in Texas to see a friend on the roadway and blow the […] The post ASK A COP — Can anyone use the horn system to speak to someone on the road? appeared first on Orange Leader.
CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDENER — Detrimental garden pests include voracious appetites
We decided to visit family members in North Alabama for Easter, which is a 10-hour drive from SETX, and always more exciting with our two dogs, who travel well … for the most part! My enthusiasm for the trip naturally includes a few stops while on Sand Mountain, especially while in Guntersville. This gardener can’t […] The post CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDENER — Detrimental garden pests include voracious appetites appeared first on Orange Leader.
Law enforcement conducts human trafficking sting; Orange man arrested for solicitation of prostitution
BEAUMONT — An Orange man was arrested last week for solicitation of prostitution, part of a large scale human trafficking operation focused in Southeast Texas. Also, a 39-year-old Port Arthur man remains in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility following the human trafficking sting. Texas Department of Public Safety Special Agents spearheaded the operation Wednesday and […] The post Law enforcement conducts human trafficking sting; Orange man arrested for solicitation of prostitution appeared first on Orange Leader.
Celebratory 409 Weekend is tribute to Southeast Texas culture; see the details
BEAUMONT — The city of Beaumont is excited to announce the celebration of its heritage with 409 Weekend. This two-day, free event, on April 27 and 28, promises to showcase the community, cuisine and culture that embodies the spirit of Southeast Texas. The festivities begin April 27 with 409 Day at Tyrrell Park in Beaumont. […] The post Celebratory 409 Weekend is tribute to Southeast Texas culture; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Texas Department of Transportation outlines numerous Interstate 10 closures for Orange County
The right lane of IH-10 eastbound in Orange County near the Sabine River Bridge is closing Monday night, beginning at 8 p.m. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the lasts until 5 a.m. Tuesday Expect delays. Also in Orange County, the outside lane of IH-10 eastbound is closing Tuesday at 8 p.m. and running […] The post Texas Department of Transportation outlines numerous Interstate 10 closures for Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Vidor family of 6 loses everything in fire; fundraiser has begun
VIDOR — A gofundme account is set up to help a Vidor family with four children that lost everything in a house fire last week. Deanna Teuscher is organizing the fundraiser, according to the account “Family of 6 total loss in house fire.” The fundraiser Homeowner Jessica Samuels was napping with her 3-year-old son when […] The post Vidor family of 6 loses everything in fire; fundraiser has begun appeared first on Orange Leader.
Coast Guard rescues 6 people, including 2 children, from vessel taking on water
PAVELL ISLAND — The Coast Guard rescued six people from their overturned vessel near Pavell Island this weekend, authorities said. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report from an Orange County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher at 7:54 p.m. Sunday. The report stated a vessel was taking on water with four adults and two children aboard. […] The post Coast Guard rescues 6 people, including 2 children, from vessel taking on water appeared first on Orange Leader.
Transportation Department announces many month I-10 entrance ramp closure for Orange County
The Interstate 10 eastbound entrance ramp east of SH 87 is closing for several months, Texas Department of Transportation officials announced. The closure begins today (April 1) and runs until summer 2024, according to TxDOT. Department officials said the closure would begin Monday night. Motorists traveling northbound on SH 87 from Orange wanting to access IH-10 east […] The post Transportation Department announces many month I-10 entrance ramp closure for Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Have I mentioned? Springy stuff offers mood-boosting fun.
Every season has perks. We love the bloom on spring. Culinary Thrill Seekers, play with these: FreshCut Paper – You can’t beat forever flowers that mail flat and pop up into “planters” resembling pots, jars and vases. Artistic English Daffodils are among blooms for all occasions. They bring smiles, earth-friendly paper greetings and mangrove plantings in […] The post CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Have I mentioned? Springy stuff offers mood-boosting fun. appeared first on Orange Leader.
Art in the Park, Annual Car Show coming to Downtown Orange
The 22nd Annual Art in the Park and 5th Annual Car Show is coming to Downtown Orange this week at Stark Park. According to Explore Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, this celebration on Saturday showcases the kaleidoscope of talents of local artists, alongside the timeless allure of vintage and custom automobiles. With Art in the […] The post Art in the Park, Annual Car Show coming to Downtown Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
“We’re likely close to a top in prices.” Analyst talks gas prices for Texas, nation.
The national average price of gasoline has finally slowed a bit after four weeks of notable increases, stalling in the mid-$3.50s for the last week or two, while the average for diesel fell back below $4 per gallon. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said motorists have a bit of a reprieve […] The post “We’re likely close to a top in prices.” Analyst talks gas prices for Texas, nation. appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Boogie is ready to catch on with your family
Meet our big boy Boogie. He’s a Great Dane/Dalmatian mix ready for his furever family. Boogie can walk on a leash, catch treats — well, sometimes —and he loves to get his ears scratched. Boogie would be great with a family with children to play with. Take an afternoon trip to the West Orange, Texas Animal […] The post ADOPT A PET — Boogie is ready to catch on with your family appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange Leader Best of 2024 nominations closing out; vote now and often
It’s time to decide “who’s the best,” and there is no one better to make the choices than the readers of the Orange Leader and orangeleader.com. The Orange Leader Best of 2024 contest is BACK, and like in years past, the effort is 100 percent reader-driven in three stages. From now until Friday (April 19), […] The post Orange Leader Best of 2024 nominations closing out; vote now and often appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County marriage licenses issued: March. 25–28, 2024
Marriage licenses issued from the office of Orange County Clerk Brandy Robertson for the week of March 25, 2024, through March 28, 2024: Brock Joseph Barbay and Lauren Elizabeth Ward Jarett Paul Rice and Rayvin Nowell Jourdain Elias Donovan Osment and Zoie Diane Monroe Corey Del Lapointe and Janise Ann Mosley Rahil Dharmesh Mehta and […] The post Orange County marriage licenses issued: March. 25–28, 2024 appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Orange holds Easter egg hunt for children, families
Plenty of children and families hopped into Spring with the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Orange on Friday. The community gathered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Pavilion for an Easter Egg Hunt, petting zoo and games. Those who left with Easter baskets enjoyed plenty of take-homes and lots of smiles. The post PHOTOS — Orange holds Easter egg hunt for children, families appeared first on Orange Leader.
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK — Workforce Solutions opens in Orange, hosts job fair
Growth in Orange County and the region is increasing and with that comes the opportunity for employment. This week’s Orange County Spring Job Fair, with organizational help from Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, included more than 25 employers and 150 job seekers, according to Dana Willis, Workforce Solutions project coordinator. “There’s a lot of growth going […] The post OPPORTUNITY TO WORK — Workforce Solutions opens in Orange, hosts job fair appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange Lions Club carnival continues providing thrills into 8th decade
The Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival lost two days to weather this month but none of the fun or impact. “Our community still came out in droves, albeit some days clad in rubber boots, to support us,” Lions Club member Chris Kovatch told Orange Newsmedia. “We had great support from a number of our fellow […] The post Orange Lions Club carnival continues providing thrills into 8th decade appeared first on Orange Leader.
Greater Orange Area Literacy Services plans adult spelling bee fundraiser
Greater Orange Area Literacy Services, or GOALS, is preparing for its annual fundraiser, the adult spelling bee, the nonprofit is looking for participants! A spelling team is made up of three people. The entry fee is a $350 donation, and lunch is included. Anyone may participate. If you are not able to get a team […] The post Greater Orange Area Literacy Services plans adult spelling bee fundraiser appeared first on Orange Leader.
HEALTHY LIVING — Breaking the tobacco habit is worth the effort
You have increased your activity levels. You are making better food choices based on fueling your body rather than rewarding yourself with calorie dense foods. However, you are still using some form of tobacco, even worse, you have switched to smokeless tobacco with the idea it is better for your lungs. You are still addicted […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — Breaking the tobacco habit is worth the effort appeared first on Orange Leader.
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