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Orange city officials strive to be more energy efficient with grants
During a meeting on Tuesday, the Orange City Council authorized City Manager Shawn Oubre to pursue all energy efficiency and conservation block grant funding.
The funds are being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to be used to assist in reaching the city’s goals of energy efficiency. City officials were recently informed of $50,000 the city could receive. They first had to respond with a letter of intent followed by a resolution. The city will not have to provide matching funds and could receive more money if other cities fail to meet the requirements or decline to participate in the program. With the money received city officials plan improve the energy efficiency of buildings. They will look at the lighting system and how they can make it more energy efficient.
On the consent agenda, council members passed several motions to allow the Economic Development Corporation to expend funds. These include $5,000 to complete the upgrade on Martin Luther King drive, $47,000 for the purchase, closing costs and cleanup of waterfront property, $2,430 for fencing at the newly purchased property at 207 and 211 Ninth Street and $138,560 for waterline system improvements.
Mayor Brown Claybar said during a report to the council that he was informed by Texas Department of Transportation, due to cutbacks, they would only be mowing the grass on 16th Street and Interstate 10 two times per year. They were mowing the grass four times per year.
“This is a real problem,” he said.
Claybar added, the only way to have the grass mowed more frequently was for the city to do it themselves. However, he said the budget for the city is “tight as well.”
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Flood insurance makes good sense for residents
Most Americans ignore the risks of flooding, assuming they aren’t in a flood zone. The reality is, floods are America’s number one natural disaster and can happen anytime, anywhere. In fact, 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U.S. involve flooding. That’s why federal and state officials are urging residents to buy flood insurance before the next flood hits.
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Multi-vehicle collision halts I-10 traffic
A line of traffic stretched more than five miles through Orange County Monday afternoon following a wreck on Interstate 10. -
Garden Club Convention begins today in Orange
Dozens of people with a green thumb will travel to Orange today and Wednesday for the District IV Garden Club Convention.
- Westbound I-10 lanes now open near FM 1135
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OC grand jury returns indictments
Corey Eugene Thomas, 35, of Orange, was indicted this week by the Orange County grand jury on charges of felony assault.
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It’s all about attitude
Some people may think Terrilee Buzbee is handicapped because she is missing both legs and an arm, but she will quickly tell them she is not handicapped; she just does things in her own way.
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Man sentenced to life in prison on burglary charge
James Lueis Fontenot, 27, was sentenced to life in prison this week after a jury found him guilty of a burglary of a Mauriceville residence.
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Spring Thing headed to Claiborne West
Claiborne West Park will come alive March 20 at 10 a.m. and will stay going until dark.
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OC awarded federal funds
Orange County has been chosen to receive a $59,978 grant to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
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Flood insurance makes good sense for residents
