Lifestyle
Today is March 7
On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his “harmonic telegraph”—or–telephone. Up until then, Samuel Morse’s telegraph was the only means of ...
Top Stories
Orange County Economic Development Corp sees a bright future
By Dawn Burleigh After seeing a pause in activity during 2020, Orange County Economic Development Corporation (OC EDC) ...
Today is March 7
On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his “harmonic telegraph”—or–telephone. Up until then, Samuel ...
Master Gardeners: Birds, birds and more birds
By Sheri Bethard Orange County Master Gardeners There are a lot of us who have bird feeders and ...
And Now You Know: Discovering the many names of Orange
The town on the river has had three names, Green’s Bluff, Madison, and Orange. There are several other ...
Business
Orange County Economic Development Corp sees a bright future
By Dawn Burleigh After seeing a pause in activity during 2020, Orange County Economic Development Corporation (OC EDC) is seeing projects moving forward again. “Industry ...
by Dawn Burleigh.
Columnists
OP-ED: Billions states don’t need, Lush leave for fed workers: Dems’ COVID relief is a mess
(Editor’s note: In advance of the Senate vote on Democrats’ partisan “COVID relief” bill, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Fort ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Sunday, March 7, 2021 12:44 am
High School Sports
Lady Bears blank H-F to win BC Tourney
BRIDGE CITY – Scoring all the runs they needed in the bottom of the fourth and riding the arm of Bailey Frenzel, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville ...
by Van Wade, Saturday, March 6, 2021 3:16 pm
High School Sports
Lady Bobcats wrap up Jasper tourney with 2 wins
The Orangefield Lady Bobcats defeated Kirbyville 8-2, and Silsbee 10-5 in their final day of tournament play. Codie Sorge got the win on the mound ...
by Van Wade, Saturday, March 6, 2021 3:11 pm
High School Sports
Bobcats tie Hawks in WO-S tourney
By Caleb Adams Orange Leader WEST ORANGE – The Orangefield Bobcats tied the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks 7-7 in West Orange on Saturday in the Certa-Bearden Tournament. ...
by Van Wade, Saturday, March 6, 2021 3:09 pm
High School Sports
All-District 22-4A Boys Basketball Team
Here is the All-District 22-4A Boys Basketball Team as selected by the 22-4A head coaches: MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brock McClure, Lumberton OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE ...
by Van Wade, Saturday, March 6, 2021 10:34 am
Columnists
OP-ED: My Five Cents: Data Privacy bill has been filed
Texas Independence Day is celebrated on March 2nd and commemorates the creation of the Republic of Texas in 1836 after our declaration of independence from ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:31 am
Local
Teenager is making his dreams come true
By Dawn Burleigh Dylan Pyatt joined the 4-H club approximately nine years ago and has since won numerous awards, buckles, and titles since. He said ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:11 am
Local
Numbers decrease as precautions remain in place
By Dawn Burleigh As schools announced their policies for the coming week after Governor Abbott announced the lifting of the mask mandate and increasing capacity ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 6:05 am
Columnists
OP-ED: Liability on the ranch
Raising cattle is a business and way of life that is filled with risk and uncertainty. From the weather to cattle prices, there are a ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:59 am
Lifestyle
Community Briefs 3.6.21
Send community events to news@orangeleader.com at least two weeks in advance. Events may be added to the Events Calendar at orangeleader.com Chili/Link Sale The VFW ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:37 am
News
Senate panel examines utility regulator budget
Officials of the state agency charged with oversight of the state’s electric system and market told members of the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday that they ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:06 am
Entertainment
Acadia Parish Tourist Commission loves attracting visitors
By Van Wade One thing for sure, if tourists and vacationers would love to go and visit beautiful landscapes, top-notch local culture and love the ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 1:20 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Orange County opens vaccination schedule to all
Orange County Judge John Gothia has removed all restrictions in the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal for Orange County Residents attempting to schedule themselves for the COVID-19 ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 12:07 pm
High School Sports
WO-S’ McGhee qualifies for State Power Meet
Yesterday the WOS girls powerlifting team had another big day at the Regional meet at Bay City HS. Representing the Lady Mustangs at Regionals was ...
by Van Wade, Friday, March 5, 2021 11:47 am
Bridge City
One dead in wreck on FM 408
At approximately 8:15a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash on FM 408 in Orange County. The crash ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 11:16 am
Crime
Vidor woman arrested for possession
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, the Orange County SWAT Team, Vidor Police Department, and Pct. 4 Constables Office assisted the Orange County Narcotics Division with ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:47 am
DEVELOPING NEWS
Commercial motor vehicle crash on FM 408 near Bridge City results in serious injuries
At approximately 8:15 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash on FM 408 in Orange County. The ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 10:03 am
High School Sports
Mustangs dominate Silsbee Tiger Relays; results
SILSBEE – Here are the results of the Silsbee Tiger Relays held at Silsbee High School Thursday: BOYS DIVISION Discus: 1. Berry, WO-S, 138-6; 2. ...
by Van Wade, Friday, March 5, 2021 9:54 am
High School Sports
Bridge City Cardinal Relays results
BRIDGE CITY – Here are the results of the Cardinal Relays held at Bridge City High School Thursday: BOYS DIVISION Discus: 1. Ware, PN-G, 121-7; ...
by Van Wade, Friday, March 5, 2021 9:04 am
Crime
Members of White Supremacist Prison Gang Plead Guilty to Federal Charges of Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering
BEAUMONT, Texas – Two Texas men pleaded guilty this week to violent gang-related activities in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, March 5, 2021 8:36 am
High School Sports
Orangefield’s Tacketts heading to State in powerlifting
Orangefield’s Lacey Tackett and Linsey Tackett will be heading to the Class 4A State Powerlifting Meet after superb performances at the Class 4A Region III ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, March 4, 2021 5:13 pm
Weather
NWS Lake Charles weather update: 3.4.21
Showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday thanks to a cold front. This weekend and early next week will be dry with seasonable temperatures. Rain chances ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:08 pm
Local
$2.8 million awarded to install new flood prone barrier
BEAUMONT – Ragle Construction, Inc. was recently awarded a $2.8 million contract to install new flood prone barrier along 22 sections of I10 in Orange and Chambers ...
by Dawn Burleigh, Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:03 pm
High School Sports
Lady Bears snag two wins at BC tourney
BRIDGE CITY – The LC-M Lady Bears piled up the runs in a couple of victories at the Bridge City Tournament Thursday as they defeated ...
by Van Wade, Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:21 pm
Celebrations
Alcorn State University prepares to inaugurate first female president
LORMAN, Mississippi — Dr. Felecia M. Nave, a 1996 Alcorn State University alum, will be inaugurated as her alma mater’s 20th president, and first female ...