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High School Sports

Long-time football coach Jeff Mathews talks retirement, what’s next at Vidor High

VIDOR — Long-time Vidor football coach Jeff Mathews informed his players in athletics class Friday morning that he would no longer be their football coach. ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, January 20, 2023 9:43 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Local man, 80, surprised by Little Cypress-Mauriceville band on his birthday

Roland Guillot turned 80 years old on Christmas Eve and ended up getting the surprise of his life, thanks to a little bit of help ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:40 am

Local

Orange County food, shelter help “much needed in today’s time,” official says

With the cost of groceries, gas, and other household expenses increasing, there is definitely a need for individuals. According to United Way of Orange County ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:34 am

Columnists

STEPHEN HEMELT – MLB great José Altuve connects with local fan

Mike Orta first picked up a video camera out of nothing more than teenage fascination. The Southeast Texas graduate ended up videoing sporting events with ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 31, 2022 12:06 am

Local

Orange Police Department increases late-night patrols, updates shooting investigations

Four separate shootings that included a homicide were reported across a six-day period, ending with shots fired into a local home on Christmas night. Orange ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:42 pm

Local

“Everyone is concerned.” Mayor communicating daily with Orange police following rise in violence.

Mayor Larry Spears Jr. says several members of the community have reached out to him, “rightfully so,” asking questions like “what’s going on” and “what ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, December 26, 2022 9:42 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Orange County’s Baylie Bradley prepares for nursing and role on Texas Rangers dance team

Baylie Bradley faced a tough decision following her 2019 graduation from Vidor High School. She grew up knowing she wanted to get into nursing, but ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 24, 2022 12:38 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Orangefield’s Kaitlyn Jenkins shares inspiration for ornament design that earned place at TX House Chamber

Kaitlyn Jenkins mainly follows her friends on social media, but the type of content she watches is art-related. “I watch stuff that opens new ideas for ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:27 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Orange County served best when police, community work together

The call for help went out midweek. Orange Police Department investigators were asking for assistance identifying suspects in recent thefts. First it was announced at ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:20 am

Local

Weather Service outlines potential for wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes next week

According to the National Weather Service, a storm system early next week will bring the potential for severe weather. All modes of severe weather will ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, December 8, 2022 11:30 am

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