Accident Kills Woman from Orange
On September 27, 2019, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 109 near Wimberly Drive in Calcasieu Parish. The crash claimed the life...
View ArticleImelda rains into record book
Rainfall from Imelda has pushed Southeast Texas again into the national records. The storm last week now ranks No. 5 in the Top 10 of the National Weather Service’s list of wettest rainfalls from...
View ArticleNewton Co. Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Billy Rowles Sometimes Monday mornings I’m so busy, its hard to do a Sheriff’s report. This is one of those Mondays but I’m gonna try. The most important thing going on is our country. This...
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Start the day with HELLO
‘Start With HELLO’ week at Bridge City Intermediate encouraged students to make connections with others and create a culture of inclusion within our school and community. See someone alone, reach out...
View ArticleArmed Robbery On 16th
An armed robber stole cash Saturday night from the Smokers Express store at 1050 16th Street. Orange police were notified by a panic alarm about 9 p.m. Even though an officer arrived within two...
View ArticleBuilding Permits Required
Orange County Emergency Management reminds you that building or RECONSTRUCTION PERMITS are REQUIRED for all residents in the unincorporated areas of Orange County. Permits should be obtained before...
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OCDD Meets With Residents
Residents in Mauriceville said if drainage improvements do not prevent future flooding, they will not be able to afford insurance to continue living in the community. An estimated 250 people gathered...
View ArticleAnother Break-in At Bus Barn
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district Monday morning reported another break-in at the bus barn at 8901 MLK Jr. Drive by Little Cypress Junior High. Orange Detective Captain Robert Enmon said...
View ArticleMan Arrested For Assaulting Officer
A man is facing charges of assault of a peace officer and resisting arrest after Orange police went into a house in the Sunset Park area Monday night because of a call about gunfire. Police used a...
View ArticleImelda Floods 2271 OC Homes
Federal assistance has been requested by the state of Texas as of Tuesday. Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator Joel Ardoin gave an update concerning the natural disaster from Imelda to the...
View ArticleLooking For A Barrel
The Vidor Fire Department is warning people to be careful about finding and opening metal barrels. Chief Robert Smith said three barrels that floated around after Imelda have been found and turned...
View ArticleBC Approves Police Contract
The City Council in Bridge City had a brief meeting Tuesday. The council approved nominating Tim Schossow as the city’s candidate for the Board of Directors of the Orange County Appraisal District. A...
View ArticleOCSO Looking For Suspect
Sheriff’s Office looking for person of interest in several vehicle burglaries In the early morning hours of September 21, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a homeowner on Gilbert Drive in...
View ArticleDrainage District Schedules More Public Meetings
The Orange County Drainage District has announced two more public meetings to discuss drainage and Tropical Storm Imelda. Members of the Orange County Drainage District, as well as members of other...
View ArticleWoman Dies From Gunshot Following Accident
On October 2, 2019, at approximately 9:15, the Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Orange County. The crash occurred near mile marker...
View ArticleWO Receives Boost For Plant
The city of West Orange has been given a $5 million federal economic development grant for a new wastewater treatment plant. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration...
View ArticleDrainage Problem$
Orange County’s work for future flood prevention is like the chorus of a 1980’s George Harrison song. “It’s gonna take money, a whole lot of spending money.” During a town hall meeting in Mauriceville...
View ArticleGovernor Announces Presidential Declaration
On October 1st, Governor Abbott sent a letter to President Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for six counties in the Gulf Coast region that sustained severe flooding that caused...
View ArticleRed Cross Expands Service to Affected Communities
Orange, TX, October 5, 2019 — American Red Cross continues to provide relief and comfort to Southeast Texas communities affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda. To reach more people, the Red...
View ArticleNewton Co. Sheriffs Report
by Sheriff Billy Rowles Hope everyone had a good week. Not too bad around here. I received several calls from citizens in Orange county thanking us and Deweyville Fire Department. Commissioner Bill...
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