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Do you know Texas’ state dish, dessert, snack, soda? Orangefield 3rd graders do.

ORANGEFIELD — Orangefield Elementary third grade reading recently celebrated Texas Public Schools’ Week. True to Texas form, they…

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Make a difference for assisted living residents

Nearly two-thirds of nursing facility residents in the state have no immediate relatives or regular visitors. The percentages…

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Say hello to furry friend Bella; ready for adoption

Ciao, Bella! (Hello, Beautiful!) In any language, she’s adorable — meet Bella, the cutest and sweetest pup ever.…

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More nursing home advocates needed for Orange support

The Texas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is actively recruiting volunteers to advocate for nursing facility residents in…

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VAN WADE — March Madness grabs true hoops fans

I simply love the NCAA Basketball Tournament. It seldom, if ever, lets us down. Have you ever remembered…

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ASK A COP — Can someone use a picture of a driver’s license when dealing with police?

Manuel from Orange asks: My wife had her purse stolen, and she is without her driver’s license. Now,…

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Orange wall mural could be beginning of something special

The coolest thing about the beautiful new wall mural at Orange Stationer is the promise that the large-scale accent…

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“Woman: Spirit of the Universe” event kicking off 2-month SETX exhibit

PORT ARTHUR — The exhibit “Woman, the Spirit of the Universe” will be displayed at the Museum of…

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Orange County swing bridge closure announced

Orange County Judge John Gothia announced a bridge closure Wednesday night. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting…

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Bridge City Knights of Columbus providing support to return of Lenten pilgrimage

PORT ARTHUR — Area Catholics will gather April 2 in Port Arthur for the 10th annual Lenten Pilgrimage.…