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Dr. Wendy Elmore Appointed Next President of Lamar State College Orange

(AUSTIN) – Texas State University System (TSUS) Chancellor Brian McCall has appointed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the next…

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West Orange-Cove CISD superintendent announces retirement

West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Rickie R. Harris announced his retirement on Friday. Harris is retiring…

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Orangefield ISD trustee self-surrenders on 2 warrants related to DWI ofenses

An Orangefield Independent School District trustee self surrendered to law enforcement Thursday on two warrants related to DWI…

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Vidor PD recognizes officers for heroic life-saving actions

Vidor Police Department and Chief Rod Carroll honored some officers’ selfless actions in an award ceremony.  Sgt Ethan…

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Shangri La Gardens hosting its 30th annual trash-off

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is holding its annual Community Trash-Off Saturday, March 1.  The event…

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Local Krewes celebrate Festival Around the World

By Randy Strong Special to The Orange Leader The 21st  Annual Krewes Grande Ball brought krewes together under…

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Homestead Exemption Rate Bill passes Senate, vote set for the House

The Texas Senate unanimously voted to advance the bill that would lower property taxes for the state.  The…

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Drone delays SETX Helicopter crew arriving to save child

A Southeast Texas Air Rescue Helicopter was forced to delay takeoff after a drone was in its air…

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Pet of the Week – Meet Hulk

Meet Hulk!  He has been waiting patiently (over a year) for his furever family or person.  He is…

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Don Rollins, songwriter and country music star dies at 63

Grammy award-winning songwriter, Don Rollins, most known for co-writing Jimmy Buffet’s “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” passed away this…