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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.
Orange County judge, Jefferson County judge talk needs and impacts of Rainbow Bridge maintenance
BRIDGE CITY — The scheduled 18-month maintenance on the Rainbow Bridge is going to lead to major changes in traffic flow between Orange and Jefferson counties. The Texas Department of Transportation stays in constant contact with leaders of the two counties, keeping them advised of various closures and other issues. The main issue for all […] The post Orange County judge, Jefferson County judge talk needs and impacts of Rainbow Bridge maintenance appeared first on Orange Leader.
Officials hoping to identify 1993 shooting victim; may have connection to Orange
MERRYVILLE, La. — In 1993, the skeletal remains of a black male were found in a wooded area approximately 13 miles south of Merryville, Louisiana in southwest Beauregard Parish. Now, more than three decades after the grim discovery, investigators are still trying to identify the man. Zeb Johnson, a retired investigator for the Calcasieu Parish […] The post Officials hoping to identify 1993 shooting victim; may have connection to Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
ASK A COP — Do radar or laser jammers work? Are they legal?
Sandra asks: My mother recently forgot to put her current insurance card in her vehicle and was quite shaken to drive without the current card. I thought I was but wasn’t quite sure if she would be violating the law if she couldn’t show her insurance card, either. Is it illegal to drive a vehicle […] The post ASK A COP — Do radar or laser jammers work? Are they legal? appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO FEATURE — Dr. Edgerly leads dentistry talk at Orangefield High
Orangefield High School health science classes recently welcomed guest speakers from Edgerly Dentistry to share information about the field. Dr. Alex Edgerly, DDS an OHS graduate, and Tish Curl, RDA, spoke about their education, career paths, job duties and advancing technologies in the field. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Dr. Edgerly leads dentistry talk at Orangefield High appeared first on Orange Leader.
Man found dead Monday near abandoned mobile home identified as missing Orange resident
MAURICEVILLE — The man found dead on Monday in the 5300 block of Mesquite Drive in Orange County has been identified. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, he is John Anthony Wall, 47, of Orange. On Feb. 28, the Sheriff’s Office received information from a friend of Wall that he had not been seen […] The post Man found dead Monday near abandoned mobile home identified as missing Orange resident appeared first on Orange Leader.
Protecting Adams Bayou ecosystem gains Orange County focus
The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education program workshop next month. The event is planned from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 16 in Orange. The workshop is co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and serves residents interested in learning more about land and water stewardship in […] The post Protecting Adams Bayou ecosystem gains Orange County focus appeared first on Orange Leader.
Dr. RICKIE HARRIS — West Orange-Cove CISD 2024 Bond Proposal is investment in early childhood education, district upgrades
West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District would like to thank the community for entrusting us with the 2018 Bond. This has enabled the district to provide great resources for WOCCISD students and the community. We are excited to announce the proposal for the 2024 Bond, which aims to enhance education facilities and ensure the safety […] The post Dr. RICKIE HARRIS — West Orange-Cove CISD 2024 Bond Proposal is investment in early childhood education, district upgrades appeared first on Orange Leader.
Broadway musical “Annie” to perform at the Lutcher Theater
The Broadway musical “Annie” is coming to Orange. The iconic Tony Award-winning production of “Annie” will be at the Lutcher Theater for one night only — Thursday/April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly […] The post Broadway musical “Annie” to perform at the Lutcher Theater appeared first on Orange Leader.
CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDNER — Keep watchful eye on detrimental garden pests
Today’s topic is directly associated with last weeks’ discussion regarding the management of insect populations and is the beginning of a three part series, where we review a few of the most common garden pests that affect Southeast Texas gardens. Many gardeners will manage … or at least try to manage insect populations. Some gardeners […] The post CERTIFIED TEXAS EXPERT GARDNER — Keep watchful eye on detrimental garden pests appeared first on Orange Leader.
Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas opens new Orange location
On Tuesday, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas new location serving Orange County. The Workforce Solutions office is now located at 2266 MacArthur Drive in Orange. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas leaders said the new center represents a significant milestone in the development of […] The post Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas opens new Orange location appeared first on Orange Leader.
Parkinson’s support takes focus in Orange County
The Orange County Parkinson’s Support Group is holding its monthly meeting next week. The meeting is planned at 11 a.m. April 3 at St. Francis Catholic Church meeting room, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. All individuals with Parkinson’s or any movement disorder and their caregivers are invited. For more information, call Odette Hill, 409-344-2005. The post Parkinson’s support takes focus in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Speaker Phelan creates select committee on protecting Texas LNG exports
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced Monday the creation of a select committee to examine the extensive impacts to Texas of the Biden Administration’s temporary pause on export permits for liquified natural gas (LNG). The five-member House Select Committee on Protecting Texas LNG Exports is tasked with analyzing the federal government’s legal authority to take […] The post Speaker Phelan creates select committee on protecting Texas LNG exports appeared first on Orange Leader.
Department of Transportation outlines Interstate 10 and FM 408 closures this week
The outside lane of Interstate 10 eastbound from FM 3247/Martin Luther King Drive to the turnaround near SH 87 is closing Monday night. The closure begins at 8 p.m. and runs through 5 a.m. Nightly closures continue until Wednesday. In other local closure news, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, the right lane of […] The post Department of Transportation outlines Interstate 10 and FM 408 closures this week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Sheriff’s Office investigating discovery of body in Mauriceville
MAURICEVILLE — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investing the discovery of a body in Mauriceville, authorities said. Captain Joey Jacobs said deputies received a call at approximately 11 a.m. Monday of a deceased person in the 5300 block of Mesquite Drive. Justice of the Peace Chad Jenkins is ordering an autopsy. No further information […] The post Sheriff’s Office investigating discovery of body in Mauriceville appeared first on Orange Leader.
Workforce Solutions supporting Orange County growth, expansion with new facility and job fair
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is celebrating the opening of a new workforce center location at 2266 MacArthur Drive in Orange. Organizers said the new center represents a significant milestone in the development of Orange County, offering expanded opportunities for job seekers and employers. With an expansive 12,000 square feet of space, the new workforce center […] The post Workforce Solutions supporting Orange County growth, expansion with new facility and job fair appeared first on Orange Leader.
Details shared for Golden Triangle Polymers $100K scholarship donation to Lamar State College-Orange
Investing in the next generation workforce is key to ensuring the long-term success of the Golden Triangle Polymers Company facility, according to Chad Jennings. The Orange County plant manager company leaders never want finances to be a barrier to having a skilled local workforce. “So we’re excited to make this donation and hope it encourages […] The post Details shared for Golden Triangle Polymers $100K scholarship donation to Lamar State College-Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
“We are expecting increased chances of showers and thunderstorms” — Weather Service
“We are expecting increased chances of showers and thunderstorms later (Monday) morning for Southeast Texas, and this afternoon and evening for Central and Southern Louisiana.” That was the message at 5 a.m. Monday from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana. There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms over […] The post “We are expecting increased chances of showers and thunderstorms” — Weather Service appeared first on Orange Leader.
CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Texas treat with dinosaur food info and more
Did dinosaurs eat the rainbow? Did they eat grass? There wasn’t any grass yet! Herbivores went for flowers and fruits. Among the first plants to colonize dry lands are cycads, some stubby, fernlike “gymnosperms,” is a “bite” of info I gleaned from Jurassic World: The Exhibition, now up in Katy, Texas. What a fun deal, […] The post CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Texas treat with dinosaur food info and more appeared first on Orange Leader.
Excessive rainfall, severe storms possible for Orange County
There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for excessive rainfall and a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms on Monday. The main hazards are damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. A squall line is expected to develop ahead of a cold front before pushing through the region Monday. The squall will […] The post Excessive rainfall, severe storms possible for Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
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