Business
New oyster industry comes to Texas
By Roz Brown Texas News Service HOUSTON — The Texas oyster industry has struggled in recent years because of overfishing, hurricanes and floods, but ...
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New oyster industry comes to Texas
By Roz Brown Texas News Service HOUSTON — The Texas oyster industry has struggled in recent years ...
And Now You Know: Henry Lutcher was a progressive timber baron
Henry Lutcher was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1836, as a young man he worked as a butcher ...
Back in business
Randall “Flipper” Doolittle of Flipper’s Skin Flix Tattoo in Bridge City works on his first tattoo in weeks ...
Editorials
Thank you
For those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Today we remember those who gave all.
by Dawn Burleigh.
Bridge City
Bridge City’s Riley anxiously awaiting to see team “Strut” again
By Van Wade BRIDGE CITY – For 24 years now, Cathy Riley has led arguably the best high school dance drill teams in Southeast Texas ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:35 am
Education
LC-M grad one of two students BBB names 2020 Students of Integrity
To The Leader The Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas announced the names of the students who earned the Student of Integrity Scholarships, awarded by ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:32 am
Columnists
Heroines of Moral Courage: The Little Sisters of the Poor against Pennsylvania
This is the third time that the Institute for Faith and Freedom has carried an opinion piece on the Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) and their Supreme Court ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:07 am
Columnists
The pandemic has cost you your health insurance. Now what?
There are many stories of tragedy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are people losing their lives, but many are also losing their livelihoods. Along ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:06 am
Editorials
Now, more than ever, we must shop local first
As Governor Gregg Abbott continues to reopen Texas, it is important we remember to think of Orange first when shopping. Orange County is full of ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, May 23, 2020 12:05 am
Local
Driver License offices to reopen by appointment only with limited services, additional safety measures enacted
To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – On Tuesday, May 26, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, May 22, 2020 5:43 pm
Local
Republican County Convention
Orange County Republican Party of Texas will host its County Convention from 9 a.m. – 12 noon on Saturday, May 23 at the OC Republican ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, May 22, 2020 5:42 pm
Local
Abbott issues Executive Order suspending In-Person visitations in County and Municipal Jails
To The Leader AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday, issued an Executive Order suspending in-person visitations in all county and municipal jails in the ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, May 22, 2020 5:31 pm
Cities
Jerry Hood named Interim City Administrator for Pinehurst
By Dawn Burleigh It was a bittersweet city council meeting as City Administrator Robbie Hood read his letter of resignation to the council on Friday. ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, May 22, 2020 5:21 pm
High School Sports
UIL Releases summer strength and conditioning practice guidelines
AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released requirements and guidelines for its member schools to begin limited UIL summer strength and conditioning and marching ...
by Van Wade, Friday, May 22, 2020 3:00 pm
College
LSCO and LSCPA offers free courses this summer
From staff reports Lamar State College Orange and Port Arthur want to assist every student during this time of uncertainty and economic unrest. Therefore, during ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, May 22, 2020 11:03 am
High School Sports
Orange Leader Athletes of the Year 1974-2020
Orange Leader Athletes of the Year 1974 Athlete of the Year:Ray Pousson, West Orange Football: James Long, West Orange Basketball: Waymon Sibley, West Orange Baseball: ...
by Van Wade, Friday, May 22, 2020 1:02 am
High School Sports
Bobcats Fregia, Choate nab Athlete of the Year honors
By Van Wade Orange Leader ORANGEFIELD – It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the ...
by Van Wade, Friday, May 22, 2020 12:02 am
Crime
Port Arthur man indicted for soliciting murder-for-hire
BEAUMONT, Texas – A 46-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man has been indicted for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:43 pm
Local
Orangefield HS hosting “Grad-cessional” Friday
Orangefield High School is hosting a “Grad-cessional” for the graduating seniors on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Community members are invited to line the ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:44 pm
Local
BCISD to continue serving meals; including in June
Special to the Leader Our school year is officially ending this week, but we will continue to offer meal pick up at BCE next week ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:34 am
Local
LC-M CISD honors staff with recognitions
Special to the Leader The Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has named Angela Jones District Elementary Teacher of the Year. Melanie Claybar was named Secondary District Teacher ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:28 am
Local
WO-S having drive-through celebration; graduation guidelines set
Special to the Leader On Wednesday, May 27th, at 10 a.m., the West Orange-Stark High School will host a drive-through celebration for Honor Graduates and ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:56 am
Local
Daily Update from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center May 20, 2020
Two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County. One more person recovered, bring the total of recoveries to 82.
by Dawn Burleigh, Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:48 am
News
Wrong-way driver causes crash on Interstate 10 in OC
At approximately 7:30 a.m., on Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Orange ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:24 pm
Local
Daily Update from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center May 19, 2020
Two new cases in Orange County bringing the total to 90.
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 7:52 am
Columnists
Story over a Cup: It’s a lot like herding cats
Following up with something is for the birds. More accurately, it is for the cats. And keeping everyone on the same page is like herding ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:58 am
Columnists
An advanced green environment
In 2006, a plan for a Green New Deal was proposed to create one hundred percent clean, renewable energy by 2030 utilizing a carbon tax, a jobs ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:53 am
Columnists
Positive Highlights: Your health is key
Remember, now more than ever your health is important. People joke about gaining Corona weight, but it is more serious than that. Do you know ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:47 am
Cities
Recreation Center is a generation changer
By Dawn Burleigh City of Orange Recreation Center is moving forward and progress on the project will be soon evident. Orange Council, in December 2018, ...