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Skyelaire Cole details how Lamar State College Orange program allowed her to better care for family

Skyelaire Cole recalls the reaction from her family when she told them she was enrolling in Lamar State College Orange’s truck driving program. “My family ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:22 am

Local

Pets Alive group leading Pet Adoption Day in Orange; see details and impact

Beaumont Pets Alive is partnering with Granger Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to host “Pups and Trucks,” a pet adoption event in Orange from 1. to ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:18 am

Local

ADOPT A PET — Chevy and Stetson are super-friendly and ready for YOU

WEST ORANGE — These two boys are adventurers, as they were found roaming the streets. Both need loving homes with someone who will start some ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:16 am

Columns

Mole crickets threatened Orange County crops 100 years ago; this is how they responded

Newly hired Orange County Agricultural Agent G. C. Ellisor found mole crickets threatening Orange County crops and collected specimens to send to Texas A & ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:14 am

Local

Lutcher Theater presents Ugly Duckling as part of kids series

Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen March 1 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Lutcher Theater as they present “Ugly ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:10 am

Columns

KATHIE’S KORNER — Think on these beautiful things

Our minds think continually, therefore we sometimes get distracted from what we should be thinking about or “off course” with the ideas we had planned. ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:02 am

Local

BRIGHT FUTURE — Taylor Redmon using Vidor High success as springboard for future

VIDOR — Senior Taylor Redmon is nearing the end of her Vidor High School journey, but she has her sights set on many more accomplishments. ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:20 am

Local

Arrest made after Orange County drive-by shooting; infant inside home during gunfire

An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday on a weapons charge and may see additional charges in connection with an Orange County drive-by shooting. The shooting ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:15 am

High School Sports

Mustangs stack up weight at Invitational Powerlifting Meet

WEST ORANGE — The Mustangs hosted their Annual Invitational Powerlifting Meet Wednesday at The Cornel Thompson Strength and Conditioning Center. They competed in the final ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:14 am

High School Sports

Orangefield tennis student-athletes come up aces in Vidor

ORANGEFIELD — Orangefield High School announced its varsity tennis competed in the Vidor tournament on Feb. 10. Three Bobcats came away with medals on a ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 17, 2023 12:12 am

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