A man who was riding in a car with drugs and cash escaped Orange police in the middle of Monday night by swimming across Cooper's Gully. The woman who was driving the car was arrested for misdemeanor marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. Officer M.C. Bernard reported he was on a service call to the area of Sixth and Burton streets about midnight. He saw a Nissan four-door car traveling slowly by. As it passed, he smelled marijuana from the car. He said he followed the car and stopped it when the driver failed to signal within 100 feet before turning north on Second Street. … [Read more...] about OPD Arrests One, Cites Another

The Pinehurst City Council re-appointed City Administrator Robbie Hood on Tuesday night.  Hood was selected as the Pinehurst City Administrator in 2015 replacing the retiring Joe Parkhurst. City Councilwoman Sarah McLendon voiced the thoughts of the entire City Council with her appreciation of the work being done by Hood.  “I’m very excited that you were reappointed and you’re looking after all of our employees and residents, everybody in the city is happy with you, most of all us, we appreciate you.” McLendon praised Hood. Hood humbly accepted the thanks from the council members and … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Reappoints Hood

The Orange Police Dept. is investigating a case of fraud at BBVA Compass Bank in Orange.  Any help identifying the male would be appreciated. The public can call 883-1095 with any information. … [Read more...] about Recognize This Guy?

Around 1pm Wednesday Orange firefighters responded to a diesel truck fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 just before the FM 1442 intersection. The driver told investigators he was driving the truck and smoke started coming out of the air conditioning vents.  He exited without injury.  The truck was carrying rebar mesh sheets. Traffic backed up into Vidor before the truck was removed. … [Read more...] about Truck Fire Slows Traffic

At approximately 6:20a.m. Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a one vehicle crash at the intersection of FM 1136 and Turtle Road in Orange County. Preliminary reports indicate that a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on FM 1136.  For an unknown reason, the driver of the motorcycle traveled off the roadway, struck a utility pole and mailbox before coming to rest. The motorcyclist, 24-year-old Cullen Mann of Orange, was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.  Mann was not wearing a helmet. All information is preliminary as Troopers work to … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident Claims Driver