Fight and Gunshots on Park
Orange police were called to gunshots again Monday night and saw signs of a fight, but found no victims. The gunshots were heard in the 900 block of Park Avenue at 10:50 p.m. Detective Captain Robert...
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Parkhurst Running For Judge
Local attorney Steve Parkhurst has officially announced that he will be seeking the judgeship of the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas. Steve was born and raised in Orange County, and...
View ArticleAuthorities Not Ready To Release Name Of Deceased
Investigators believe the person whose remains were found behind MacArthur Shopping Center three weeks ago was murdered. “We think it’s a homicide but we haven’t confirmed the ID,” said Orange County...
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Guillory Indicted For Murder
DNA testing and forensics helped lead to a murder indictment against an Orange man in connection with killing Shane Austin Cooper in 2016. Orange police Wednesday afternoon arrested 51-year-old Felix...
View ArticleTheater Says Its Not Reopening
The popcorn machine will remain cold and the screen will stay dark. ShowBiz Cinema, Orange County’s only movie theater, will not be reopening the Cinema I and II on Bowling Lane. The theater closed for...
View ArticleAccident Sends Two To Hospital
Two women had to be taken by ambulance to a Port Arthur hospital after a pickup truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of Green Avenue and Seventh Street Wednesday afternoon. Orange police...
View ArticleAttempted ATV Theft
A four-wheel ATV was damaged when someone attempted to steal it from the back of a pickup truck in the International Apartments. Officer M.C. Bernard answered a 911 call to the apartments at 7:30...
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Political Season Begins Saturday
The 2018 political season will officially get underway on Saturday as candidates for public office will file with party chairs to run in the March 6 primary races. Filing will end on December 11. The...
View ArticleBC Welcomes New Council Member
Bridge City recognized churches and organizations that helped their neighbors during the days and weeks following Tropical Storm Harvey hitting this area. The City Council presented certificates of...
View ArticleAccident Stops I-10 Traffic
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a report Thursday evening of multiple vehicles involved in two crashes on Interstate 10 in Orange County. Sergeant Stephanie Davis with the DPS...
View ArticleInvestigation Leads To Indecent Exposure Arrest
A collaborative investigation involving Beaumont PD, West Orange PD, Bridge City PD, and Orange PD has resulted in the arrest of Sean Milton Crooks, a 27 year old Orange man. Crooks was identified...
View ArticleVeterans Honored In Orange
The day the “war to end all wars” ended has evolved into Veterans Day, a time to honor all who have served in the military, whether in war or peace. Congress once tried to turn the day into a Monday...
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Council Backs Federal Buyout on Home
The Orange City Council unanimously backed a federal buyout for a couple whose house in the Hillbrook subdivision has flooded nine times. Sandra and David Bellon have been working with the city for...
View ArticleBurton Files For Re-Election
This week I registered to run for reelection as your County Commissioner for Pct. 2 in the 2018 Republican primary. I have enjoyed being your Commissioner more than any other job I have had in the...
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Suspect Robs Restaurant (video)
If you can identify the suspect in this video, please contact the Orange Police Department Detective Division at 409-883-1095. The suspect committed a burglary on Nov. 4 at Lucky Wok, 1803 16th...
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OPD Getting New Trucks
Orange Police Chief Lane Martin needed new vehicles to replace ones flooded by Tropical Storm Harvey and is buying local. The Orange City Council Tuesday agreed to spend up to $82,000 for two to three...
View ArticleCommissioners Looking For New Legal Rep
The Commissioners Court may need to find new legal representation in about two months. Assistant County Attorney Doug Manning informed his boss County Attorney John Kimbrough that he is retiring at...
View ArticlePinehurst Takes Grant Steps
The City of Pinehurst is taking steps now to be ready for any federal grants that may become available following Tropical Storm Harvey. City Administrator Robbie Hood recommended that Pinehurst...
View ArticleMore Republicans Sign Up
County Judge Brint Carlton has his first official challenger in the March Republican primary. Kenneth Luce of Vidor filed today to run for the position. Also filing today was Orange lawyer Steven...
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Hospital District: Yes or No?
As the holiday season gets in full swing, Orange County voters will have an important election to deal with before Christmas. Citizens petitioned to call for an election to form a hospital district to...
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