39K Still Without Power
Entergy Texas crews have restored power to more than 50% of customers impacted by Edouard — surpassing the committed milestone for Wednesday — while continuing to navigate extremely challenging...
View ArticleFour Years For Animal Cruelty
On August 11, 2026, Joshua Jones, 30, pleaded guilty in the 128th District Court to a charge of Felony Cruelty to Animals. He was sentenced to four years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice –...
View ArticleHowerton Guilty of Murder
On September 1, 2026, Robert Charles Howerton, 65, of Vidor, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division. The case stems...
View ArticleEntergy Crews Near End of TS Edouard Restoration
Entergy Texas has restored power to nearly all customers impacted by Tropical Storm Edouard. As of 2 p.m. Saturday, fewer than 800 customers remain without power, and crews continue to make repairs...
View ArticleOne Arrested After Standoff
Sunday night at approximately 7:30pm Orange Police were called to a home in the 1500 block of Inwood for a disturbance. A 19 year old man entered the home with a gun according to reports. Officers...
View ArticleRoundbunch Swing Bridge Closed
Orange County Road and Bridge officials are advising the public that the East Roundbunch Swing Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice due to electrical damage sustained during the...
View ArticleWO, Pinehurst, Orange councils plan tax hearings
The cities of Pinehurst and West Orange are planning increases in property taxes for 2027 as Orange, which has the highest city tax rate in the county, tries to keep its rate stable. The cities, along...
View ArticleRainbow Bridge Anniversary
On September 8, 1938, the bridge spanning the Neches River between Port Arthur and Orange County was officially dedicated. At the time, it was known as the Port Arthur-Orange Bridge and replaced the...
View ArticlePetals and Pumpkins
Floral Fair Cup Competition is scheduled for Friday, October 9. Learn more information below. – The post Petals and Pumpkins appeared first on KOGT.
View ArticleWoman Indicted For Child Endangerment
A Jefferson County Grand Jury has indicted a 24 year old woman from Orange County for abandoning and endangering a child, which is a state jail felony. On June 24, 2026 authorities were called to the...
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