On December 8, 2016, at 5:34 am, Orange PD Officers were dispatched to FM 1006 and E. Roundbunch in reference to an assault victim.  Officers arrived and located Mr. Michell with a cut to his left forearm.  Officers were told the assault occurred at 1601 Georgia St. in Orange.  Mr. Michell was transported by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment and was last reported in stable condition. Through investigation it was discovered that Ms. Castaneda assaulted Mr. Michell with a knife.  Ms. Castaneda was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Ms. Castaneda was … [Read more...] about Assault Puts Woman In Jail

At approximately 9:45am on December 7, 2016, Officers of the West Orange and Orange Police Departments located a green Mercedes Benz car travelling along FM 105 in Orange that was believed to have been stolen from a hotel earlier in the day in the Orange. Upon stopping this vehicle on a traffic stop, Officers discovered that the driver of this Mercedes was reported to be an escaped inmate from Calcasieu Parish Louisiana named Jonathon Alexander. Further investigation into Alexander’s possession of this Mercedes Benz revealed that during the night of December 6, 2016, Alexander had abandoned … [Read more...] about Escapee Caught

    As part of the current I-10 project from Adams Bayou to the Sabine River, new frontage roads between SH 87 and Bob Hall Road have been constructed and will open Wednesday according to TxDOT. The $68 million project includes reconstructing I-10 from Adams Bayou to the Sabine River as well as rehabilitating some frontage roads. It also includes the replacement of the SH 87 overpass, BU 90 overpass and the Little Cypress Bayou Bridge as well as constructing a bridge for a new Meeks Drive turnaround.   … [Read more...] about New Service Roads Over Tracks Opening

The City Council in Bridge City approved Tuesday extending water and sewer service to a couple’s residence in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city.  Gary and Sandra Staton on Quail Drive made the request for city services. City Manager Jerry Jones indicates Bridge City is working to accommodate the Staton’s request.  Mike Lund with the Bridge City Water Department has discussed the request with Mr. Staton and determined Bridge City will need to bore on one side of the Staton’s residence.  Jones added, “It may be a little additional cost with the bore, but it’s not going to be a … [Read more...] about BC City Council Meets