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Local

Jet ski racing coming to new Orange home next week

Fun, intense and talented jet ski racing is coming to Orange next week, and it’s free for spectators. Explore Orange and Nauti Water Racing are ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:20 am

Local

Orange leaders, business professionals share potential impacts of $8.5B plant development

When John Gothia took the microphone Tuesday afternoon in front of more than 100 local officials and visiting business leaders, he was honest about his ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 12:30 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — 1st time participant and organizer shares reactions from Community Trash-Off

Melinda Jackson enjoyed a unique role as one of the chief organizers for last week’s 28th annual Community Trash-Off. Although this effort is nearly three ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, March 4, 2023 12:22 am

Local

Learn health, nutrition and cooking tips for free

As a recently revived department within the county, Orange County Health Services is for the first time providing a free four-day wellness series, beginning next ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:12 am

Columns

ASK A COP — Can a gun in a vehicle have a bullet in the chamber?

Omar asks: I’m having a debate with my boyfriend about the usage of turn signals. If you are a driver of a car in a ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, February 20, 2023 2:37 pm

Local

Person of interest identified in Orange armed robbery, police say

The Orange Police Department has identified a person of interest in Saturday’s armed robbery, but no arrests have been made as of Monday morning. Det. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, February 20, 2023 10:15 am

Local

Average Texas gas prices rise; analyst talks expectations ahead of peak summer driving season

Motorists across many areas of the country have seen gas prices inching down for another week, while some states have moved higher. “We’ve seen some ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, February 20, 2023 6:45 am

Local

Man with gun robs gas station/convenience store Saturday morning; Orange Police seek public’s help

An Orange gas station/convenience store was robbed at gunpoint, and authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate the gunman. The Orange Police Department ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:25 am

Bridge City

Filing ends for May election. See who will be on the ballot.

Filing for various seats in Jefferson and Orange counties ended Friday with many contested races. Election Day is May 6 Early voting for the May ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:20 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Second chances create life-defining opportunities

Second chances are the reason I’ve been able to grow and find a home professionally in the world of journalism and media publishing. Honestly, I’ve ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:12 am

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