Orange police used a Taser shock gun early Tuesday morning on a naked man who was intoxicated on a substance. The man now faces misdemeanor charges of public intoxication and evading arrest. Officer J.L. Goins reported police were called about 1:30 a.m. to Morrell and Third streets in the Navy Park addition because of a naked man standing in the street and screaming. Officer Goins said when she arrived the man was on his knees in the grass median of Third and Knox streets. "The male was screaming and grabbing himself," she reported. The man would not follow the officer's orders to lay down … [Read more...] about Intoxicated Man Tazed By Police
OC Sheriffs Calls Dec. 16-22
Orange County Sheriff's Calls December 16-22 Simple assault, 12:24 a.m. December 16, 100 block Texla Road in Vidor. Credit card abuse, 3:38 p.m. December 16, 1800 block Four Oaks Ranch Road in Vidor. Bomb threat, 3:52 p.m. December 16, Orange County Courthouse in Orange. Credit card abuse, 11:40 a.m. December 17, 2700 block West Norman Circle in Orange. Credit card abuse, 2:25 p.m. December 17, 7300 block West Granger Lane in Orangefield. Theft of a firearm, 1:51 p.m. December 17, 100 block Ford Lane in Little Cypress. Disturbance, 2:33 p.m. December 17, 9400 block Twin Lakes Drive in … [Read more...] about OC Sheriffs Calls Dec. 16-22
Marriage Licenses Dec. 21-23
Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of December 21, 2015 through December 23, 2015 Jeremy Brian Domigue and Taylor Layne Cloy Joel James and Loredana Apavaloaie Issac Mark Peevey and Melanie Marie Richard Larry Joseph Bellow and Michelle Yvette Ledet William Matthew Myers and Hailey Deas Tompkins Joshua O’niell Lemoine and Mallory Lynn Wappler Alex Douglas Loveland and Stephanie Kenna Draves … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses Dec. 21-23
Early Morning Accident Ties Up Traffic
The Texas Department of Transportation had to call a hazmat team today to clean up diesel spill on Interstate 10 westbound near 27th Street after a collision involving an 18-wheel rig. Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown said both fuel tanks on the truck rig broke and the fuel spilled. The collision was about 6:30 a.m. at the Adams Bayou Bridge. Traffic in the westbound lane was stalled for more than an hour. No injuries were reported. … [Read more...] about Early Morning Accident Ties Up Traffic
Mildred Higginbotham
Mildred Higginbotham, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2015, in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, December 24, 2015, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm, Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, she was the daughter of Duperville LeBlanc and Gladys Bergeron Leblanc. Mildred was a member of … [Read more...] about Mildred Higginbotham
Thomas in Pro Bowl Again
For the fifth time in his career, Seattle Seahawk safety Earl Thomas has been named to the Pro Bowl. JJ Watt and DeAndre Hopkins were selected from the Texans. From the Cowboys, OL Travis Frederick, Tyron Smith, and Zack Martin along with kicker Dan Bailey … [Read more...] about Thomas in Pro Bowl Again
Campbell Community Oriented
LSC-O’s Butch Campbell Tapped with Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award In the mid 1970’s, Butch Campbell began his teaching career at a very small, but inviting little campus known as Lamar University-Orange. After 40 years of dedicated service in countless capacities, Campbell continues to be what many consider the cornerstone of Lamar State College-Orange. Giving of his time, talents, and treasure, Campbell has served the LSC-O campus beginning with his role as a Physical Education instructor and championing his current position as Director of Security and Community Liaison. … [Read more...] about Campbell Community Oriented
Residents Picket Business
Residents picketed the Orion Engineered Carbons plant at the end of Echo Road Tuesday. At least two men carried picket signs in protest to the emissions from the plant. Orion Plant Manager Steve Burgin said he went out to speak to the protesters and counted eight people, but only two with signs. Burgin read from a statement prepared by Orion. The plant manager stated that it is of the highest importance to Orion that they operate their facility in a manner that provides a safe and clean environment for their employees and their neighbors. Burgin said Orion’s objective is to prevent any of its … [Read more...] about Residents Picket Business
Local Flooding Near Sabine
Some people living around the Sabine River in Deweyville and North Orange County may need to leave Santa a forwarding address. The river is expected to reach the moderate lowland flood stage on Friday and go to 26.1 feet by Sunday morning. The National Weather Service reports houses in the Indian Lake and River Oaks areas begin to flood at 26 feet. More rises could be possible based on water releases from Toledo Bend Reservoir. In addition, rain is in the forecast for the next few days. The river in Deweyville Tuesday morning was at 24.4 feet with flood level at 24 feet. Low-lying roads … [Read more...] about Local Flooding Near Sabine
Accident Early Tuesday
No injuries were reported Tuesday morning in a collision between a maroon Mercury Sable and a silver Nissan Altima on Edgar Brown Drive. The fog was still thick when the accident occurred about 10 a.m. Officer Justin Kirkpatrick with the Orange Police Department said the Sable was traveling westbound on Edgar Brown and was going to turn left at the traffic light at Bluebonnet Street. The Sable was already turning when the light turned yellow. The Nissan went forward and hit the Sable as it was in the turn. The driver of the Nissan was given a ticket. … [Read more...] about Accident Early Tuesday
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