A man from New Orleans has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a violent carjacking in Vidor. 37-year-old Aubrey Young pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A…
The Mauriceville Municipal Utility District is issuing a boil water notice for parts of Mauriceville. The notice applies to customers from Morris Road through FM 1130 East and South towards FM 1078. The Utility District issued the notice…
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Both Orange and Jefferson counties fall under the area of advisory, which remains in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. A…
Bridge City Superintendent Mike Kelly has been named Region 5 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards. Now, Kelly advances to the next phase of competition and is eligible for selection as a state-level…
Live music, dancing and drones highlighted the first annual Red, White & You celebration at Bridge City on Friday and Saturday. The event honored veterans and celebrated Independence Day a few days early with a light show created by 200…
The Texas Department of Transportation issued two traffic alerts for our area on Monday: ORANGE COUNTY – The left lane of the IH-10 eastbound frontage road from Adams Bayou to SH 87 will be closed beginning Monday, July 1 through Wednesday…
Golden Triangle Polymers made a surprise visit to Jackson Community Center in Orange this week to present a $20,000 donation and 23 bicycles and helmets to the children in their summer youth program. Since 2009, the Jackson Community…
Next week, we celebrate our Independence Day on July 4th. Have a safe holiday and enjoy the fireworks. Here are five things happening around your state: Texas Energy Fund oversubscribed The Public Utility Commission of Texas announced this…
Frito Pie is a Texas classic that never gets old. Your Texas-based Frito bag is slit open on the side and layered with chili, cheese and lots of chopped onions and jalapenos. That’s how my fantasy goes, anyways. This scenario takes me back…
Orangefield ISD trustee Christopher Kovatch has earned the designation of Master Trustee upon completion of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). During this fifth and final session, June…
As the Postmaster of Orange, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the Fourth of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation’s independence and the freedoms…
BEAUMONT – A Richmond man stopped for a traffic violation in Vidor was sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Aaron Martinez, 33, pleaded guilty to…
Meet beautiful golden-haired Eve. You’ll fall in love with this sweet girl with her simple smile and her “one-ear-up-one-ear-down” charm. She’ll be your best snuggle buddy and your best walking partner, as she’s currently learning to walk…
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from June 19 to June 25: June 19 Markeylin Elam, 19, was arrested for fail to identify fugitive intent to give false information in the 3500…
A decorated World War II veteran from Orange received another honor on Saturday. Ray Tweedel was honored with the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit, on Saturday at the VFW Post 2775 in Orange. “Ladies and gentlemen, Ray…
Definition of Reward: A thing, benefit, honor, bonus, prize, or advantage given in recognition of one’s service, effort or achievement. And God is the Great Rewarder. My personal favorite is honor and to always remember that God is the…
There’s an international competition coming to Southeast Texas. While the Olympics didn’t move here from Paris, Vidor will still be in the spotlight next week as it hosts two national teams for a checkers match. Vidor City Hall will serve…
Our “typical” summer weather pattern seems to have returned: hot and humid, intermixed with periods of afternoon showers every few days. What a difference a year makes! All plants but most of all, trees need this “return to normalcy” and…
A Bridge City student is among eight individuals in Southeast Texas who earned the Student of Integrity Scholarships, awarded through the BBB SETX Education Foundation. Addison Woolley, a 2024 graduate of Bridge City High School, received…
Bridge City is hosting a community event featuring a drone light show, live music and more to honor veterans ahead of Independence Day. The “Red, White & You” celebration will take place at the Bridge City Community Center on Saturday. The…
The construction work scheduled to happen this morning on I-10 eastbound and westbound from Martin Luther King Junior Drive to Texas Highway 87 has been delayed. Once a new time has been determined, a traffic alert will be emailed out.
BRIDGE CITY — Bailey’s Road along Sabine Lake has long been a destination for families looking to catch fish or crabs and the outdoors enthusiast hoping to capture photos of wildlife. The approximate 1.85 miles of road features four walk…
VIDOR — Vidor Public Library is offering a temporary amnesty program on overdue library books and DVD’s. The program started Monday and ends Friday, according to information from the library. Library patrons who have overdue materials – no…
BRIDGE CITY — Police in Bridge City are investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old woman. At approximately 1 p.m. Friday, Bridge City officers responded to the 300 block of Austin in reference to a gunshot victim. When they arrived they…
ORANGE — A longtime City of Orange employee was recently recognized for his service upon his retirement. Demetrius Hunter worked for the City of Orange for 22 years. Hunter began his career with the City in the Utilities Department and…
Mary Ann is a five-month-old female American Pit Bull Terrier who is just the cutest little pup. She loves playing in the yard and following her human around, and she also loves to sing her wooo-wooo song, which is a mix of a bark and a…
VIDOR — A Vidor man was arrested on a charge of possession of child pornography following the execution of a search warrant Thursday. David Duane Parker, 53, is in the Orange County Jail with bond set at $75,000, according to information…
BEAUMONT – If you’re interested in emergency medicine, an upcoming program will provide free training. Acadian Ambulance is partnering with the National EMS Academy to create a 12-week, tuition-free class for residents of Texas that begins…
An Orange County woman was honored as a Leader of Industry during the 26th Annual Torch Awards: A Celebration of Excellence. The Torch Awards Program, a cornerstone event for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Education Foundation, a 501c3,…
The old saying goes “everything is bigger in Texas.” The saying is true when it comes to the surge in the demand for power, too. Because of extraordinary growth throughout the state, specifically in Southeast Texas, we need more…