Texas Governor Greg Abbott flew over Orange and Newton County Wednesday before holding a press conference to thank officials and first responders for their efforts. Texas Governor Gregg Abbott viewed the devastation of Southeast Texas flooding first hand Wednesday. The governor flew in a helicopter over the flood ravaged areas of Orange and Newton Counties. Afterwards he spoke at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. Abbott thanked the many first responders for their efforts and was thankful that citizens have exercised caution in dealing with the dangers from the flooding waters. … [Read more...] about Gov. Abbott Visits Area Wednesday
Linda Faye Ball
Linda Faye Ball, of Deweyville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home, at the age of 52. Linda was born on September 15, 1963 to parents Dorothy and Allen Oliver. She had worked as a meat cutter in the Deweyville Meat Market before she retired. Linda was a loving husband, mother, sister, aunt, and friend; who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Allen Oliver; brother, Terry Oliver; grandson, Jack Ball. Linda is survived by her husband, William Joseph Ball; step-son, Daniel Ball; brothers, James … [Read more...] about Linda Faye Ball
LCM Baseball Wins
Fresh off their Sandbag Tour... LCM beat Hamshire-Fannett 9-1 Tuesday afternoon. Slade Green was the winning pitcher and Drake Trawhon hit a 2 run homer. Friday LCM will host BC at 7pm … [Read more...] about LCM Baseball Wins
I-10 Closed – New Shelter
Rising water has now closed east and westbound traffic on Interstate 10. Traffic will be diverted at Hwy. 62 in Orange County. In Jefferson County traffic will be diverted at U.S. Hwy 69/96/287. With this closure, all lanes of the interstate are closed at Hwy 62. It is unknown at this time the time frame for the reopening of the interstate. OCEM says on Wed, March 16, 2016 the North Orange Baptist Church will no longer be used as shelter. The Montagne Center, 4400 MLK Pkwy, Beaumont, Texas is open and accepting evacuees at this time. Community Church, 3400 Martin Luther King Jr. … [Read more...] about I-10 Closed – New Shelter
Bobcats Big Wins
While other teams were off to take care of their families effected by the flooding, the Orangefield baseball and softball team posted big district wins against the Silsbee Tigers Tuesday. The Lady Bobcats won 11-5. Kaylee Ancelot pitched. 6 Ks. Singles: Kristin Broussard, kinley McFarlin (3), Autumn Frost, Jessica Metts. Doubles: kaylee ancelot (2), Haley Fontenot. Homerun: Maleah Saucedo. The Bobcat baseball team won 5-4 over Silsbee. The Bobcats pulled off the win despite being outhit 10-3. BC was off SOCCER PNG 3 Vidor 2 … [Read more...] about Bobcats Big Wins
Tuesday Update
• Mandatory evacuation for city of Orange from the Sabine River east to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks That includes Navy Park, Brownwood, downtown, Old Orange Historic District, Clairmont and Wrenway areas. Also mandatory for the Cove. • City of West Orange has received 5,000 more sandbags available at police station on Austin Street. • City of Pinehurst has mandatory evacuation for neighborhoods and businesses along Adams Bayou. That includes MacArthur Drive, 29th, 30th, 31st, 33rd streets, plus Camelot, Lancelot, Peacock, Somerset, Enchanted Oaks. Orange Public Works Director Jim … [Read more...] about Tuesday Update
East Orange Mandatory Evacuation
Orange County Emergency Management is calling for a mandatory evacuation south of I-10 from the railroad tracks to the Sabine River plus all of the Cove area. Note: The referenced Railroad track is the primary Union Pacific Railroad track that runs parallel to 16th Street. Reminder : Still under Mandatory evacuation is the area north of Interstate 10 and between North of 87 to the Sabine River. … [Read more...] about East Orange Mandatory Evacuation
Pinehurst Mandatory Evacuation
Based on the latest information obtained by the National Weather Service, effective 1:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, 3/15/2016, City of Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels has issued a MANDATORY evacuation for areas of Pinehurst previously notified of impending floods. This includes residents and businesses near Macarthur Drive at Adams Bayou, 29th, 30th, 31st and 33rd Streets as well as areas of Camelot, Lancelot, Peacock, Somerset, Enchanted Oaks and Concord previously affected by hurricane Ike. City workers are currently going door to door to make contact with residents and businesses who may be … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Mandatory Evacuation
Mustang Game Cancelled Tuesday
West Orange-Stark will host the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in the district opener Tuesday at 7pm and KOGT will be there with the live play-by-play. The Lady Mustangs game with HJ has been postponed. Both LCM teams are scheduled to play Wednesday afternoon against Hamshire-Fannett. Orangefield's baseball and softball teams play Silsbee. BC is off … [Read more...] about Mustang Game Cancelled Tuesday
I-10 Travel Alert
Flooding from excessive rainfall along the Texas-Louisiana state line has resulted in the states of Texas and Louisiana considering closure of Interstate 10 near the state line as early as Tuesday morning. If that becomes necessary, it will significantly impact east-west traffic in that area and beyond the region. Stay tuned for updates. … [Read more...] about I-10 Travel Alert
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