On March 30, Officers with the Orange Police Department took a report of a theft that occurred at Spanky’s Bar and Grill in Orange. The victim reported that their wallet was taken from the bar area of the restaurant. The female in this security video is  suspected of committing the theft. If you can identify the female in the video, please contact Detective Ward at 409-883-1095.   … [Read more...] about Authorities Need Help With Thief

  The Commissioners Court discussed during its regular meeting on Tuesday the county providing health insurance for future employees when they retire.  County Judge Brint Carlton opened the discussion by saying the county is spending close to $5 million annually providing health insurance for employees, a portion of coverage for the employees’ dependents, and for retirees. The judge met with Human Resource Director Lori Ardoin and representatives from the Texas Association of Counties about future insurance rates.  Carlton indicated that all the coverage they looked at only showed the … [Read more...] about Commissioners Need More Info, More Time

  Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls March 27-April 3 Fraud-identity theft, 5:06 p.m. March 27, filed at Vidor substation. Aggravated assault, 10:57 p.m. March 27, 1100 block Cherokee in Vidor. Forgery-checks, 11:03 a.m. March 28, Vidor. Attempted burglary, 9:29 a.m. March 28, 2400 block South Main Street in Vidor. Burglary of a habitation, 8:36 p.m. March 28. 4400 block South Highway 87 in Bridge City. Theft, 4:50 p.m. March 28, 6400 block Morris Road in Mauriceville. Fraud-identity theft, 1:26 p.m. March 29, filed at Orange office. Recovery of a stolen … [Read more...] about OC Sheriff’s Calls Mar. 27-April 3

  By Rep. Dade Phelan Each time the Texas Legislature convenes, there is usually one topic that writes most of the headlines during its 140 day session.  You can almost always count on the subject being controversial, complex and requiring careful consideration. In 1993, for example, the focus was on passing a constitutional amendment that would have required voter approval of any statute that would impose a statewide income tax.   In 2015, debate on allowing citizens to openly carry handguns dominated the discussion.  During this 85th legislative session, the privacy and security of … [Read more...] about Common Sense Must Prevail in Child Safety and Privacy