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Tugboat crewmember’s death likely not criminal in nature; man identified
Law enforcement officials do not suspect criminal activity in the death of a tugboat crewmember, though the case remains under investigation. An emergency call was made at approximately 4:30 a.m. Friday in which a tugboat crewmember was acting irate. The boat was approximately 45 minutes away from the area at the time, and the Orange […] The post Tugboat crewmember’s death likely not criminal in nature; man identified appeared first on Orange Leader.
Average gas prices in Texas rise in last week; see what’s next
A majority of states saw average gasoline prices rise over the last week, pushed slightly higher by oil prices that had risen to multi-month highs. “While most states saw price increases, they were somewhat tame, though the trend will likely begin to accelerate towards the end of the month. For now, the most common gas […] The post Average gas prices in Texas rise in last week; see what’s next appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Smiles and parade fun highlight Orange Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras fun concluded Saturday with plenty of community excitement. A kiddie zone with DJ entertainment, a munchkin parade were canceled due to weather, but the Krewe of Krewe parade rolled as planned. Hundreds of people from in and around Southeast Texas made sure to stop in Orange. MORE COVERAGE — See photos of the […] The post PHOTOS — Smiles and parade fun highlight Orange Mardi Gras appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Plenty to celebrate with Orange Mardi Gras fun
Plenty of Orange city and country residents enjoyed Mardi Gras fun this weekend. The festivities included the gates opening at 5 p.m. Friday at Riverside Pavilion. Music, food trucks and fun activities included a Zydeco concert with Chris Ardoin. As a special treat, the City of Orange recognized Kevin Smith. Smith, a native of Orange, […] The post PHOTOS — Plenty to celebrate with Orange Mardi Gras fun appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange man sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession
A local man is facing more than two years in federal prison for illegal gun possession. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced Lance Steven Allen Jefferson, 36, of Orange pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Thursday. According to information presented […] The post Orange man sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Orange County Sheriff’s Office celebrates top officers
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office celebrated Patrol Sergeant Jody Miller and Deputy Taylor Sullivan for being voted officers of the year by the patrol division personnel. “We are so blessed to have some of the best men and women working for the Sheriff’s Office,” a release said. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Orange County Sheriff’s Office celebrates top officers appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Orange celebrates Dispatcher of the Year
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office offered congratulations this week to Donna Johnson, who officials said was voted Dispatcher of the Year. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Orange celebrates Dispatcher of the Year appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Plan YOUR meet-and-greet with Trudy
WEST ORANGE — This beautiful young lady is Trudy. She was found running loose in West Orange, and no one has come to claim her. Trudy is now up for adoption, so set up your meet-and-greet with her today! She’s super friendly and very gentle when taking treats. Please be Trudy’s hero, and go get […] The post ADOPT A PET — Plan YOUR meet-and-greet with Trudy appeared first on Orange Leader.
GUEST COLUMN — Hard Entergy work makes no news good news
There is an old adage that says: “no news is good news.” This came to mind as I thought about the recent winter weather we experienced in Southeast Texas. Entergy Texas customers saw record cold temperatures, heavy winds and winter precipitation. What Entergy Texas customers didn’t see was the need for temporary, rolling outages or the ask […] The post GUEST COLUMN — Hard Entergy work makes no news good news appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County Interstate 10 lane closure on Friday outlined
Orange County motorists heading eastbound on Interstate 10 on Friday need to expect some delays, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The right lane of IH-10 eastbound near Adams Bayou will close from 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. Friday. Expect delays, according to TxDOT. Work previously scheduled for Friday in the westbound lane […] The post Orange County Interstate 10 lane closure on Friday outlined appeared first on Orange Leader.
CHRISTUS Hospital – Orange is now open; officials detail qualities and options
CHRISTUS Hospital – Orange is now open to the community on the 20–acre Gisela Houseman Medical Campus. The new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors Thursday (Feb. 1). CHRISTUS Hospital – Orange offers 24/7 emergency services, an extended stay unit, full diagnostic imaging and lab services and a dedicated women’s center. “We are so thrilled to […] The post CHRISTUS Hospital – Orange is now open; officials detail qualities and options appeared first on Orange Leader.
Go inside the record enrollment for Lamar State College Orange and how it can last
More functional and result-driven curriculum is part of the reason local educators are championing record attendance at Lamar State College Orange. The school’s unofficial (exact numbers before 2010 are not available) previous Spring enrollment record was 2,527 students in 2011. The Spring enrollment in 2023 was 2,330 students. This year it is standing at a […] The post Go inside the record enrollment for Lamar State College Orange and how it can last appeared first on Orange Leader.
Bridge City Chamber celebrates community’s service and business leaders
BRIDGE CITY — Community leaders and successful businesses were celebrated this week at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce 63rd Annual Banquet. The event took place at the Bridge City Community Center with food provided by Milano’s Italian Grill and beverages by Red’s Liquor. Table Decorations were handled by Trendz in Orange, and the emcee […] The post Bridge City Chamber celebrates community’s service and business leaders appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local students advancing to State Solo and Ensemble Contest
This past weekend, 19 Orangefield High School students participated in the Region 10 UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Lumberton High School. 4 students earned 1st Divisions on Solos and 9 students earned 1st divisions on Ensembles. Of those, 11 students advanced to State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May in Pflugerville over Memorial […] The post Local students advancing to State Solo and Ensemble Contest appeared first on Orange Leader.
HEALTHY LIVING — Beating the mid-winter blues, find your joy
Feeling a little low on energy, a little less perky and a little more moody? Do the dark, dreary, days of winter leave you feeling blue? You just might have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — Beating the mid-winter blues, find your joy appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Community celebrates CHRISTUS Hospital–Orange; set for public opening Thursday
The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting Tuesday to celebrate the new CHRISTUS Hospital–Orange, located on the 20-acre Gisela Houseman Medical Campus. The facility officially opened to the public on Thursday. Kevin Parsley, chief operating officer of Christus Southeast Texas Health System, said the facility meets the need for emergency […] The post PHOTOS — Community celebrates CHRISTUS Hospital–Orange; set for public opening Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local young artists take stage for Stark Museum of Art presents ART: It’s Elementary
The Stark Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “ART: It’s Elementary,” showcases the artistic talents of kindergarten through third grade students. The exhibition, on view through March 9, promises to be a celebration of creativity and imagination, while also providing a platform for young artists to shine. “‘ART: It’s Elementary’ is an inspiring collection of original […] The post Local young artists take stage for Stark Museum of Art presents ART: It’s Elementary appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Local students excel at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently sponsored Bridge City and Orangefield students for a leadership conference at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. For the first time ever, six of these students were invited to return next year as counselors. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Local students excel at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards appeared first on Orange Leader.
The Darling Orange Boutique celebrates 4-year anniversary with rebrand
An Orange County business that began during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached its 4-year anniversary. It transformed from a former consignment shop into a vision that became The Darling Orange Boutique. The business celebrated its anniversary Jan. 28 at its brick-and-mortar location of 2339 MacArthur Drive in Orange. Owner Kimberly Scott says […] The post The Darling Orange Boutique celebrates 4-year anniversary with rebrand appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County Parkinson Support Group outreach planned
The Orange County Parkinson Support Group is meeting next week. The group’s monthly meeting is planned for 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at the St. Francis Catholic Church meeting room, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. All those with Parkinson’s or any movement disorder and their families or caregivers are invited. For more information, call Odette Hill, […] The post Orange County Parkinson Support Group outreach planned appeared first on Orange Leader.
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