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Industry partners, Sleep in Heavenly Peace deliver beds to dozens of Orange children in need
Nearly two dozen volunteers gave up their Friday to make sure Orange County children would enjoy better nights of sleep. A group of volunteers from Chevron Phillips Chemical Orange Plant and Golden Triangle Polymers delivered and assembled beds for 54 children in Orange who did not have a bed to sleep. This effort was coordinated […] The post Industry partners, Sleep in Heavenly Peace deliver beds to dozens of Orange children in need appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County marriage licenses issued: April 15–19, 2024
Marriage licenses issued from the office of Orange County Clerk Brandy Robertson for the week of April 15, 2024, through April 19, 2024: Darnell Demone Reed and Fallon Danielle Anderson Chance Matthew Stanley and Jacquelyn Caileen Perry Robert Dale Neel and Barbara Gail Wright Ryan Joseph Burke and Heaven Nicole Brittain Shaela Joann Williams and […] The post Orange County marriage licenses issued: April 15–19, 2024 appeared first on Orange Leader.
KATHIE’S KORNER — God is always more
Some events and some products all around us are categorized, at the top of any list, as the best or more powerful. For Example: Super Bowl (football), superheroes (comics), colossal drinks, giant sandwiches, sale of the year, graduation day and XXXX large. These are exaggerations, embellishments and hooks to make us think we’re getting a fun, […] The post KATHIE’S KORNER — God is always more appeared first on Orange Leader.
Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow”
Two men who previously pleaded guilty to vandalism at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School football stadium were sentenced Friday. They each received five years deferred adjudicated probation. As a condition of probation, they are required to pay the full amount of damages in restitution to the school district, which they did, Orange County Assistant District […] The post Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow” appeared first on Orange Leader.
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family
Meet beautiful Cassie with sad, soulful eyes that will melt your heart. She’s approximately 4 months old and has been in the shelter since March. She is up-to-date on her shots and vaccines, and she is so ready for someone to love and care for her. Consider making sweet Cassie part of your family. For […] The post ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family appeared first on Orange Leader.
Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond
During the evening of Oct. 6, a vehicle was taken at gunpoint in Port Arthur. At approximately 12:38 a.m. the next day, a Vidor Police Department officer patrolling eastbound Interstate 10 observed the same vehicle pass in excess of 120 mph. The officer initiated a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle attempted to evade […] The post Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Certified for Service
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District offered congratulations this week to Cortez Robertson for earning an Automotive Service Excellence Certification in brake repair. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Certified for Service appeared first on Orange Leader.
National Weather Service outlines heavy rain concern for Southeast Texas
There are increasing rain chances for this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana. “Given last week’s heavy rain and ongoing river flooding, there may be some concerns about the impacts of any additional rainfall across the area,” a release stated. “The good news is that rain this weekend should not […] The post National Weather Service outlines heavy rain concern for Southeast Texas appeared first on Orange Leader.
City of Orange working through installation of Wayfinder signs and butterfly benches
Concrete footers should be finished today, with installation beginning Friday for a $100,000-plus sign installation project across the City of Orange. Director of Planning Kelvin Knauf said in all 11 wayfinder signs that are 12-feet tall and 7-feet wide will be installed using hotel/motel tax revenue. The project is expected to cost $105,963. They are […] The post City of Orange working through installation of Wayfinder signs and butterfly benches appeared first on Orange Leader.
Facility designed for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities benefits Orange County
BEAUMONT — Spindletop Center is hosting an open house and dedication for its new sensory room designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event starts at 10 a.m. April 22 at 655 S. 8th Street in Beaumont. The sensory room is a space with special equipment designed to help an individual with sensory […] The post Facility designed for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities benefits Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
HEALTHY LIVING — What to be concerned with that lingering cough
No. This is NOT about COVID. While we should all be aware of those symptoms, we must also acknowledge that other diseases have not disappeared and need our attention. Did you get the respiratory “crud” that most folks suffered with this winter? And is that cough is still hanging on? Or have you had a […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — What to be concerned with that lingering cough appeared first on Orange Leader.
Stolen vehicle from Orange County leads to chase; police looking to identify suspects
BRIDGE CITY — A police pursuit from Bridge City that ended with a crash and two fleeing suspects is prompting law enforcement to seek the public’s help. Bridge City Police Captain Richard Teague said early Sunday morning officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger for speeding, but the vehicle instead traveled toward Port Arthur. […] The post Stolen vehicle from Orange County leads to chase; police looking to identify suspects appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange business champion Ida Schossow prepares to award 2024 recipient
Ida Schossow of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is going to help present awards at the 2024 Annual Small Business Awards Banquet in Orange County. The event is hosted by the Small Business Development Center, located on the campus of Lamar State College Port Arthur. Schossow, Chamber president, was last year’s Small Business […] The post Orange business champion Ida Schossow prepares to award 2024 recipient appeared first on Orange Leader.
Northway Park scheduled for closure today in Orange
The City of Orange is reminding community members of a park closure today (April 17). Northway Park is scheduled for closure Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure is needed, city leaders say, for maintenance work. A year ago, the City of Orange celebrated Ian Broussard, along with other Boy Scouts of America […] The post Northway Park scheduled for closure today in Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange supports Sexual Assault Awareness, know these tips
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. proclaimed the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Orange. “The City of Orange expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation for those community members, victim service providers and criminal justice professionals who are committed to responding to all victims of crimes, improving our response to all survivors,” […] The post Orange supports Sexual Assault Awareness, know these tips appeared first on Orange Leader.
TEXAS CERTIFIED EXPERT GARDENER — Daylilies provide sustainable benefits
As most of you know, I’m a Texas transplant and moved to SETX as an adult! Growing up in little North Alabama town (Boaz), I don’t have too many plant-related memories, but the remaining are vivid, such as witnessing roadside daylilies burst into bloom. For several weeks George-Johnson Road hosted thousands of vibrant, orange blooms […] The post TEXAS CERTIFIED EXPERT GARDENER — Daylilies provide sustainable benefits appeared first on Orange Leader.
Concerned citizen’s call leads to near decade-long federal sentences
BRIDGE CITY — A Houston man and woman have been sentenced for federal firearm and drug violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Christopher Jay Johnson Jr., 35, pleaded guilty July 31, 2023, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to nine years in […] The post Concerned citizen’s call leads to near decade-long federal sentences appeared first on Orange Leader.
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