Archives for 2018

A generator and compressor that were stolen in Deweyville was recovered at a pawn shop in Orange.  The theft was reported to the Newton County Sheriff's Office on June 18. According to The Newton County News, Deputy Chris Kite found the items in the pawn shop and was able to identify them by "significant markings," the newspaper said. The deputy got a search warrant for the pawn ticket and then was able to make an arrest. Mitchell Crooks, Jr., of Deweyville was arrested for Class A misdemeanor theft. He faces a punishment of up to a year in county jail and a maximum $4,000. … [Read more...] about Crooks Arrested For Theft

Pinehurst will be getting a new ordinance to cover the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city.  Charles Falls with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission spoke to the Pinehurst City Council Tuesday evening. Falls reviewed the current alcoholic beverage ordinance for the council.  He pointed out numerous statues in the ordinance that were either confusing or conflicting to the purpose of the ordinance.  Following Fall’s comments Pinehurst’s Code Enforcement Officer Harry Vine admitted the ordinance is very antiquated.  “We’re going to do our best to revise, update, and actually write a new … [Read more...] about Pinehurst To Update Alcohol Ordinance

Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls July 2-8   Rural thefts and burglaries are continuing in the unincorporated areas of the county. Last week, the sheriff's office investigated five thefts, three burglaries of a habitation, one burglary of a building, two cases of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and one burglary of a vehicle. A boat was also reported stolen. The calls for the week are: Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 6:12 a.m. July 2, 2000 block of Angie Lane in Mauriceville. Theft, 4:17 p.m. July 2, 10200 block of Old Highway 62 in McLewis. Burglary of a motor … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls July 2-8

Repairs to the marble façade on the Orange County Courthouse should be almost completely covered by grant funds.  The Commissioners Court held a workshop Tuesday morning with the Texas Historical Commission and HDR which has been the county’s architect advisory firm concerning renovations to the historic courthouse. The workshop led to action taken by the Commissioners Court during its regular meeting later Tuesday afternoon.  Commissioner Barry Burton said the Court approved amending the contract with Way Services and transferring $50,000 that was to be used for energy conservation which … [Read more...] about Commissioners Meet; Scaffolding Stays Thru 2018

The owners of the Boardwalk Grille will be responsible for paying property taxes on the building and contents, but the land belonging to the city of Orange will be exempt from the taxes. City Economic Development Director Jay Trahan gave that information to the Orange City Council Tuesday before the council gave final approval for the future riverfront restaurant. Jake Lemoine will be building the Boardwalk Grille on now-vacant land owned by the city as part of the riverwalk in downtown. Under the agreement, the city is leasing the land at Fifth Street and Division Avenue to Lemoine for … [Read more...] about Orange Council Discusses Agenda Items

The Orange County Drainage District is getting $500,000 worth of state help to plan, design and build a drainage improvement project. The plans also include removing debris left in Adams and Cow bayous after Tropical Storm Harvey. The Texas Water Development Board met Monday and approved $500,000 in loan forgiveness from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The board is the state agency working with state water plans and offers financial help for construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects. -Margaret Toal, … [Read more...] about OC Drainage District Receives $500K

The West Orange City Council unanimously approved Randy Branch as its newest member on Monday.  Mayor Roy McDonald made the appointment of Branch after interviewing four nominees given to him by council members about a month ago. Rev. Branch serves as the pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange.  He has lived in West Orange for more than forty years and previously worked at Dupont for 35 years. Thoughts occasionally crossed Branch's mind to serve on the City Council, but the call from the mayor was the push he needed to go for it.  "I thought it would be good to be a little … [Read more...] about WO Introduces Branch To Council