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Reverse vendor fair coming to Orange for Golden Triangle Polymers Project
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation and Local First are hosting a reverse vendor and supplier fair for businesses and individuals interested in working on the Golden Triangle Polymers project. The event will take place July 31 at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. Orange County businesses receive exclusive access from 1-2 p.m. before […] The post Reverse vendor fair coming to Orange for Golden Triangle Polymers Project appeared first on Orange Leader.
Bond set for driver who struck, killed bicyclist last week
Bond has been set at $400,000 total for a woman who fatally struck a bicyclist in Bridge City during the early hours of July 19. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Britni Danae Martin, 32, faces one charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The charge carries $250,000 bond. Martin also faces one charge […] The post Bond set for driver who struck, killed bicyclist last week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Details of potential class-action suit on chemical release given at town hall
ORANGE — Representatives of a local law firm hosted a town hall to address the lawsuits and restraining order filed in relation to a chemical release which resulted in an Orange County shelter-in-place order earlier this month. Over 60 people attended the first town hall session on Thursday at the Orange Train Depot Museum. “What […] The post Details of potential class-action suit on chemical release given at town hall appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local law firm holding town halls on chemical release
Local law firm Brent Coon and Associates will hold three town hall meetings Thursday night to answer questions about legal proceedings related to last week’s chemical release in Orange. The meetings will be held July 25 at the Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 W. Green Ave. in Orange. The first session begins at […] The post Local law firm holding town halls on chemical release appeared first on Orange Leader.
Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10
Have you got the blues? The City of Orange will on Aug. 10 when Blues Fest takes place at the Riverside Pavillion from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’ve been thinking about doing this for six or seven years, and it’s finally time,” event organizer Benetris Edwards said. According to Edwards, there’s plenty of Zydeco […] The post Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10 appeared first on Orange Leader.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Lawsuits filed following Orange County railcar chemical incident
The first lawsuits and restraining orders have been filed in relation to the chemical incident at Eagle Railcar Services in Orange which caused a shelter-in-place order for much of Orange County. Beaumont-based law firm Brent Coon and Associates made the announcement via press release July 19. According to the release, Brent Coon and Associates filed […] The post Lawsuits filed following Orange County railcar chemical incident appeared first on Orange Leader.
Vidor bank robbery investigation continues
VIDOR — The investigation into Thursday’s bank robbery in Vidor is continuing as officials seek leads in the crime. Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll said they are working with the FBI on the case. Police received a call at 11:12 a.m. Thursday that a bank robbery had just occurred at First State Bank of Texas […] The post Vidor bank robbery investigation continues appeared first on Orange Leader.
Shelter in place order lifted by Orange Co. Emergency Management
The shelter in place order affecting West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield has been lifted according to a press release from Orange County Emergency Management. The release said following rigorous testing and continuous air quality monitoring, the unified command of all agencies involved determined there are no longer detectable levels of ethyl acrylate in the […] The post Shelter in place order lifted by Orange Co. Emergency Management appeared first on Orange Leader.
Controlled railcar flaring caused shelter in place order, chemical smell
According to a call from the Southeast Texas Alerting Network, the shelter in place order issued earlier today for West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield was caused by controlled flaring from a railcar with Eagle Railcar Services in Orange. The update from Orange County Emergency Management said the flaring is expected to continue for several […] The post Controlled railcar flaring caused shelter in place order, chemical smell appeared first on Orange Leader.
UPDATE: Additional details released in Vidor bank robbery
VIDOR — Additional information has been released regarding Thursday’s bank robbery in Vidor. A caller told police that a black male in his late 30s entered First State Bank, displayed a gun and demanded money. The man then left with an undisclosed amount of money. According to Vidor police, the suspect entered a dark blue […] The post UPDATE: Additional details released in Vidor bank robbery appeared first on Orange Leader.
Shelter in place issued for West Orange, Bridge City, Orangefield
Orange County Emergency Management has issued a shelter-in-place for West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield order due to a possible chemical leak. The statement reads: “As a precautionary measure a shelter in place has been issued due to an unknown chemical release in the areas for residents of West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield. To […] The post Shelter in place issued for West Orange, Bridge City, Orangefield appeared first on Orange Leader.
Shelter in place issued for West Orange, Bridge City, Orangefield
Orange County Emergency Management has issued a shelter-in-place for West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield order due to a possible chemical leak. The statement reads: “As a precautionary measure a shelter in place has been issued due to an unknown chemical release in the areas for residents of West Orange, Bridge City and Orangefield. To […] The post Shelter in place issued for West Orange, Bridge City, Orangefield appeared first on Orange Leader.
Vidor police, FBI investigating bank robbery
VIDOR — Vidor police is working with the FBI in connection with a late morning bank robbery Thursday. Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll said the call came in at approximately 11:11 a.m. for First State Bank in the 1400 block of North Main. An armed individual entered the bank and demanded funds then left with […] The post Vidor police, FBI investigating bank robbery appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange officials monitoring air quality situation
Officials in the city of Orange are monitoring a situation with potential impacts to air quality in West Orange and surrounding areas. Deputy Fire Chief Payton Smith said local officials and the Office of Emergency Management are aware of reports from West Orange, Bridge City and other nearby areas regarding a strong chemical smell in […] The post Orange officials monitoring air quality situation appeared first on Orange Leader.
4 injured in Orange shooting
ORANGE — Four people were injured in a shooting in Orange Monday. The City of Orange Police Department was dispatched to the area of 2nd Street and Schley Avenue at 6:35 p.m. in reference to shots fired. While searching the area they learned through dispatch that a gunshot victim had arrived at Exceptional Emergency Center, […] The post 4 injured in Orange shooting appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange crash leads to truck fire
ORANGE — A late afternoon crash led to a truck catching fire Wednesday. The crash occurred just before 6 p.m. in the 600 block of Strickland Drive. A witness saw emergency personnel respond to the crash and an ambulance was called for an injured person. The truck was seen burning in the parking lot of […] The post Orange crash leads to truck fire appeared first on Orange Leader.
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