Local

County to examine drop in sales tax

By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader   Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit…

Bridge City

Rep. Phelan files bill to require seatbelts in School Buses

Special to The Leader AUSTIN, TEXAS – State Representative Dade Phelan has filed House Bill 1188 requiring newly…

Bridge City

$40,000 awarded to Orange-area community organizations

Special to The Leader International Paper Orange Containerboard Mill has awarded $40,000 in foundation grants to local community…

Local

Filing for local elections begins Tuesday

By Dawn Burleigh and Bobby Tingle The Orange Leader   Citizens interested in running for City Council or…

Local

Texas Hospital District Resolution approved by Pinehurst City Council

By Bobby Tingle The Orange Leader   The city of Pinehurst City Council approved a resolution supporting the…

Business

Welcome Carworks

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Carworks located at 2000 Strickland…

Crime

Skimmer found and Burglary at Triple L in Pinehurst

PRESS RELEASE — On 12/22/2016 the Pinehurst Police Department received information in reference to Credit Card abuse.  Upon checking…

Bridge City

Closed in observance of New Year’s

From staff reports All non-essential City of Orange offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance…

Crime

Man arrested for charges related to two vehicle wreck

By Eric Williams The Orange Leader A driver is behind bars following a Christmas Day crash in Orange.…

Bridge City

School Districts: A-F rating system unfair

By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader   Earlier this month, Texas Education Agency announced Texas will begin assigning…