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 ... Read more
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Opinion
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, ... Read more
News
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. ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
News
“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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
Opinion
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. ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
News
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 ... Read more