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Orange County fire leaves 1 dead, firefighter injured

ORANGE COUNTY — Officials have released the name of a man who died following a house fire Friday night. The man is identified as Chad ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Monday, April 21, 2025 3:45 pm

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LSCO earns 26th Annual GOALS Spelling Bee

ORANGE —  Lamar State College Orange took the trophy back last week during the 26th Annual Spelling Bee.  The event is a major fundraiser for ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 4, 2025 4:32 pm

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Ticket deadline approaches for 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Gala

PORT ARTHUR — The deadline for tickets to the 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Gala benefitting the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur is ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, April 4, 2025 4:26 pm

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OWSC could convert to Special Utility District

ORANGEFIELD — Officials with the Orangefield Water Supply Corporation are looking into the creation of a Special Utility District that, if approved, would allow the ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, March 28, 2025 4:09 pm

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Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival on the horizon

The 84th Annual Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is right around the corner with rides, food and family fun. The event is from April 2 ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, March 28, 2025 4:03 pm

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Sheriff Bobby Smith Warns Homeowners of Driveway Paving Scam Alert

ORANGE COUNTY — Orange County Sheriff Bobby Smith is warning local residents about a rise in driveway paving scams targeting homeowners in Texas. Scammers are ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:03 pm

Bridge City

Rainbow Bridge Closure Begins Tomorrow/March 21

On Friday, March 21  Southern Road and Bridge, LLC will close the Rainbow Bridge to begin extensive maintenance work, according to the Texas Department of ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Thursday, March 20, 2025 3:19 pm

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeking ID of man in connection with Vidor Burglary

VIDOR — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a recent burglary.  The suspect was seen ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 5:08 pm

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Juvenile shot on Azalea Avenue

A shooting on Azalea Avenue left a juvenile with a gunshot wound Saturday.  Police with the City of Orange were called at 4:43 p.m. Saturday ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Monday, March 17, 2025 6:15 pm

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Orange Community Players to hold theater grand opening, concert

A seven year long struggle to breathe life into a hurricane damaged theater is over as Orange Community Players prepare to welcome the community to ... Read more

by Mary Meaux, Friday, March 7, 2025 3:10 pm

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