Opinion

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT — Gina Simar ready to continue school board work

It is an honor to announce that I have filed to run for re-election for the West Orange…

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Orange County Sheriff’s Office talks Vidor drug bust that was months in the making

The 900 block of Leon Street in Vidor was buzzing on the night of March 30. Approximately 20…

Opinion

KATHIE’s KORNER — Faith means not letting fear in

First of all, let’s remind ourselves what Faith is to us and be encouraged to keep it active, positive…

Opinion

PASTOR MOFFETT — Value tied to our contribution back to community 

The value of a female and the worth of a woman can be synonymous to the soil of…

News Main

“And now you know” — The Orange Oil Field: 109 years old and still producing

The first mention of oil in Texas was in the records of a Spanish expedition on the Gulf…

Opinion

FILM REVIEW — The brain-dead but exciting “Ambulance” that doesn’t go anywhere.

“Ambulance” Universal Pictures Directed by Michael Bay Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Elza Gonzales, Cedric Sanders and…

Opinion

VAN WADE — Spring season is ‘crazy’ busy but fun

There is nothing quite like getting out and enjoying spring sports, especially if you are a fan of…

Opinion

ASK A COP — Am I at fault if my vehicle hits someone displaying road rage?

Randy from Nederland asks: I was turning off Highway 365 near Jack in the Box onto Memorial Boulevard…

Opinion

CANDIDATE INTRODUCTION — Platt-Bryant ready to continue serving on school board

It is a privilege to announce my candidacy to run for a fourth term on the West Orange-Cove…

News Main

CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Culinary quotes are blessings for the soul

When good food is linked to nourishment for the soul, a prayer and a blessing, we are getting…