News
LC-M Cosmetology students get certificates
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students in Kim Levens’ Cosmetology 1 class got certified Wednesday and received their salon COVID-19 and Barbicide certificates. Back row: Jairyn ...
Top Stories
Thank fully, no signs of tropical activity
The only threat of rain in the next week is Monday, when a cold front moves through our ...
DPS conducting crash reconstruction in Vidor
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting a crash reconstruction on Interstate 10 in Orange County. ...
Texarkana Rapper “Band Aid” and Partner “Too Tall” Sentenced for Drug Crimes, Sing the Blues
TEXARKANA, Texas – Two Bowie County, Texas, men have been sentenced for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District ...
UPDATE – Traffic Alert: Interstate 10 closed in Louisiana due to multiple car wreck
9:00pm UPDATE: According to Louisiana State Police, all eastbound traffic lanes of Interstate 10, near mile marker 1, ...
Weather
Thank fully, no signs of tropical activity
The only threat of rain in the next week is Monday, when a cold front moves through our region. Temperatures will be near normal for ...
by Dawn Burleigh.
Columnists
OP-ED: Hispanics will decide the next president
My mother was born in a small village in Mexico and became a citizen of the United States only after toiling for many years in ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, September 25, 2020 12:37 am
High School Sports
Bobcats head to Silsbee for district opener
ORANGEFIELD – After dismantling long-time rival Buna in their last non-district game of the season, the Orangefield Bobcats will look to make noise in their ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:59 am
High School Sports
Bears will take trip to Houston Kincaid
LITTLE CYPRESS – After getting their legs under them in a tough 14-6 loss on the road at Woodville last week, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, September 24, 2020 8:57 am
Columnists
OP-ED: Sally and Beta remind us why better preparedness by public, governments is essential
A year-round climate is just one reason so many Americans happily move from frigid climates to the Sun Belt. Hurricane Sally – and now Beta ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:34 am
Hurricane Laura
Save Money, Time by Contacting Local Officials Before Rebuilding Home
Move your Hurricane Laura recovery forward by making sure you have the right information before you repair and rebuild your storm-damaged home. Contact your community’s ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:26 pm
Education
Limited Face-to-Face Classes will resume tomorrow at Tekoa Academy
Limited Face-to-Face instruction will resume tomorrow at Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School in Port Arthur and Orange. Virtual classes have continued without disruption, however, ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:20 pm
High School Sports
Nederland cancels opener against Huntsville due to COVID-19 concerns
The Nederland Independent School District on Wednesday announced the season-opening varsity football game between Nederland and Huntsville Friday has been canceled, citing “an abundance of ...
by Van Wade, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:07 pm
Local
Captain Jim Eiselstein presented with Jerry Baggs Leadership Award
To The Leader Orange County Commissioners Court recognized Captain Jim Eiselstein for his accomplishments as Jail Administrator and for receiving the Jerry Baggs Leadership Award ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:42 am
Local
A home away from home for Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team
To The Leader Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) volunteers have been staying at Anayat House, a non-profit organization that provides overnight accommodations for family ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:33 am
Local Events
Celebrate AMSET’s 70th Anniversary virtually
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will kick off its 70th Anniversary Celebration, Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. More ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:04 am
High School Sports
Mustangs gearing up for Horns, 11-4A opener
WEST ORANGE – After totally dismantling the Newton Eagles 70-0 last Friday night in their only non-district game of the season after missing their first ...
by Van Wade, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:49 am
TD Beta
NWS Lake Charles weather update: 8 a.m. 9.23.20
Rain bands from Beta will move through our region. Wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph are expected along and south of the I-10 corridor. ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:24 am
Bridge City
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event announced
From staff reports South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event 8 a.m.- 1 ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:58 am
News
Helping Orange stay strong
Community 180 volunteers were busy Sunday at the Orange boat ramps on Simmons Drive loading vehicle after vehicle with food and water brought in by ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:54 am
Local
Emergency services districts create jobs, save taxpayer money and generate hundreds of millions in gross product
The Perryman Group’s findings reinforce benefits of emergency services districts To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – A new report by The Perryman Group finds that ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:53 am
Local
Community Briefs 9.23.20
Parenting Class In order to keep our clients and volunteers safe, we will be doing our upcoming Saturday, September 26, Parenting class via ZOOM. If ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:51 am
Columnists
OP-ED: COVID-19 affects child abuse and neglect
The ongoing lawsuit against the state of Texas on behalf of youth in state care has brought needed attention to the continued challenges and often ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:30 am
Business
Carlos R. Vacek to be honored as 50-Year Banker
To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, will honor Carlos R. Vacek of Orange ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:21 am
Local
Texas voters need to register by Oct. 5 for November election
By Roz Brown Texas News Service AUSTIN, Texas — It typically takes less than five minutes to register to vote, but the pandemic has made ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:19 am
Business
Promotion
FivePoint Credit Union President/CEO Erik M. Shaw is proud to announce that Amber McCranie has been promoted to Orange Branch Manager. Amber has been employed ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:18 am
High School Sports
Lady Bears outlast Lady Bobcats in 5
ORANGEFIELD – Both teams battled hard in a match that lasted a little more than two and a half hours but it was the Little ...
by Van Wade, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:58 pm
High School Sports
Lady Cardinals take care of Lumberton in 4
BRIDGE CITY – Dropping Game One to Lumberton just fired up the Bridge City Lady Cardinals Tuesday night as the Lady Cardinals rallied back in ...
by Van Wade, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:55 pm
Local
Beer distributors partner with National Beer Wholesalers Association on training to identify and report signs of human trafficking
Beaumont, Texas – Tuesday, Del Papa Distributing & Giglio Distributing are announcing in partnership with the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) a campaign to help ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 3:04 pm
Local
American Pickers to film in Texas
To The Leader Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas. They plan to film episodes of the hit series ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 2:43 pm
Local
Blood Drive
Museum of the Gulf Coast is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 700 Procter Street ...