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Vidor library amnesty program ends Friday
VIDOR — Vidor Public Library is offering a temporary amnesty program on overdue library books and DVD’s. The program started Monday and ends Friday, according to information from the library. Library patrons who have overdue materials – no matter how long they have had them – may return them with all fees and fines eliminated. […] The post Vidor library amnesty program ends Friday appeared first on Orange Leader.
FREE TRAINING: Acadian Ambulance offering EMS class
BEAUMONT – If you’re interested in emergency medicine, an upcoming program will provide free training. Acadian Ambulance is partnering with the National EMS Academy to create a 12-week, tuition-free class for residents of Texas that begins July 15. Deadline for orientation dates is July 9 through 10 with a $20 registration fee. “The class itself is […] The post FREE TRAINING: Acadian Ambulance offering EMS class appeared first on Orange Leader.
40 in 4: A solution to Southeast Texas’ energy challenge
The old saying goes “everything is bigger in Texas.” The saying is true when it comes to the surge in the demand for power, too. Because of extraordinary growth throughout the state, specifically in Southeast Texas, we need more electricity, and we need it fast. Southeast Texas is in a great position to create thousands […] The post 40 in 4: A solution to Southeast Texas’ energy challenge appeared first on Orange Leader.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction work, heavy hauls will cause closures
The construction work on FM 1442 from FM 105 to FM 408 that was scheduled to end on Friday, June 21, has been extended to Saturday, June 29. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures beginning at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. Please drive cautiously in the area. Also, Golden Triangle Polymers has scheduled several heavy […] The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction work, heavy hauls will cause closures appeared first on Orange Leader.
Sting cracks down on underage vape sales in Orange
ORANGE — Continued citizen complaints about the sale of tobacco and vape products to minors prompted a group of local constables to made their third sweep in seven months. On Tuesday, Orange County Constable Jeremiah Gunter assisted the help of constables Brad Frye, Lannie Claybar and Matt Ortego and made contact with about 18 stores. […] The post Sting cracks down on underage vape sales in Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
Cow Bayou access is reopened
County Judge John Gothia has rescinded the Order of Closure of the Cow Bayou waterway around the Highway 105 Bridge in Orangefield. The waterway was closed due to the cleanup operation from an oil spill. The waterway is now open to through boat traffic, however there are still containment booms located on the banks of […] The post Cow Bayou access is reopened appeared first on Orange Leader.
Two Orange residents killed in same-day wrecks in Louisiana
Two men from Orange were killed this weekend in separate vehicle wrecks less than 10 miles apart in Starks, La. The first single-vehicle accident took place about 3 a.m. on Sunday on Green Moore Road near Doyle Cemetery Road, according to information from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The initial investigation revealed a truck was […] The post Two Orange residents killed in same-day wrecks in Louisiana appeared first on Orange Leader.
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