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Barking dog leads to discovery of overturned Jeep, deceased man
MAURICEVILLE — The cause of death of a man who was found in an overturned vehicle in Orange County is pending autopsy results. The rollover crash was discovered Monday by a resident in the 1500 block of Texla Road in Mauriceville after the person kept hearing a constantly barking dog. A deceased man was in […] The post Barking dog leads to discovery of overturned Jeep, deceased man appeared first on Orange Leader.
New Stark Museum of Art director named, cultural impact celebrated
The Stark Foundation announced Jennifer Dickinson has been named executive director of Stark Art and History, which includes the Stark Museum of Art and the Eunice R. Benckenstein Library and Archive. Dickinson, who has been with the Stark Museum of Art since 2013, previously served as director of education and most recently as interim director. Dickinson […] The post New Stark Museum of Art director named, cultural impact celebrated appeared first on Orange Leader.
East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for this week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Tuesday (April 30). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. Originally scheduled for […] The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms
Residents and motorists in Orange County and Jefferson County are experiencing widespread rainfall between two to five inches of as of 6 a.m. Monday. “However, there are likely some localized spots up to six inches,” meteorologist Jeremy Michael said. “That is causing flash flooding all the across the area. We’re getting quite a few reports […] The post Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms appeared first on Orange Leader.
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announces Larry Beaulieu 2024 Scholarship winners
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas annually offers a limited number of $1,000 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 Larry Beaulieu Scholarship was created to support the education and development of area law enforcement officer’s children and […] The post Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announces Larry Beaulieu 2024 Scholarship winners appeared first on Orange Leader.
Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday
Conditions continue to look increasingly favorable, according to the National Weather Service, for heavy rainfall, as well as possibly some severe storms, Sunday into Monday. In the meantime, strong and gusty southerly winds continue to pose hazardous conditions, as well as an increased risk for coastal flooding into Sunday. A strong pressure gradient will result […] The post Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday appeared first on Orange Leader.
TEXAS CERTIFIED EXPERT GARDENER — Try these houseplant trends for 2024
This past weekend was pleasant, though a bit muggy at the beginning but by Sunday morning a cool snap greeted us all, which was enjoyable-while I did mutter a few indiscernible grumblings…something about having to wear a jacket to feed livestock! Honestly, this gardener enjoys our temperature shifts during spring, as they help to motivate […] The post TEXAS CERTIFIED EXPERT GARDENER — Try these houseplant trends for 2024 appeared first on Orange Leader.
KATHIE’S KORNER — Take me out to the ballgames
This may seem like a strange title, but it is appropriate for me right now. I’m one of the fans watching the end of the basketball finals, tennis, football and the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers (being a Texas resident). I grew up in California with “sports fans” mom, dad and brothers. We attended L.A. Rams […] The post KATHIE’S KORNER — Take me out to the ballgames appeared first on Orange Leader.
City of Orange Recreation Center shares youth summer sports camp details
The Orange Recreation Center is hosting the annual Youth Summer Sports Camp. Starting May 28, camp is held for five weeks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays until June 28. This staff-supervised, co-ed sports camp is for ages 7-12 and offers fundamentals and skills of a new sport each week, including basketball, […] The post City of Orange Recreation Center shares youth summer sports camp details appeared first on Orange Leader.
East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for this week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Tuesday (April 30). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. Originally scheduled for […] The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local students get to work with pipe spreader they built
ORANGEFIELD — Donovan Weldon, former Orangefield Independent School District school board member, special-ordered a pipe spreader for his excavator from the Orangefield High School Welding Shop. According to district officials, Weldon felt you can’t sell something that has not been tested. Students Ethan Welch and Brayden McGee, who built the spreader, had the opportunity to […] The post Local students get to work with pipe spreader they built appeared first on Orange Leader.
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