Orange County Sheriff's Office Calls Nov. 19-25 Criminal mischief to a motor vehicle, 5:29 a.m. Nov. 19, 8700 block Tulane Road in Orange. Disturbance, 9:38 p.m. Nov. 19, 7700 block Raintree Lane in Orange. Disturbance, 11:06 p.m. Nov. 19, 3800 block Brent Drive in Orange. Burglary of a habitation, 9:39 a.m. Nov. 20, 1200 block Liberty Street in Vidor. Mental commitment, 7:11 p.m. Nov. 20, Gateway Travel Plaza off Interstate 10 in Vidor. Disorderly conduct, 7:50 a.m. Nov. 21, 1500 block Texla Road in Vidor. Theft, 10:21 a.m. Nov. 21, 7400 block Circle 9 in … [Read more...] about Sheriffs Calls Nov. 19-25
West Orange Approves Reinvestment Zone For Portion of Foreman Road
The City Council in West Orange approved establishing a reinvestment zone for a portion of Foreman Road Monday night. The zone will be the area of a new facility being built by Southeast Texas Industries (STI) according to County Economic Development Director Bobby Fillyaw. Because the STI facility will be in the city limits of West Orange, Fillyaw told the city council the establishment of the reinvestment zone should come from the city as oppose to the county, but West Orange would not be obligated to any other actions, however, the establishing of the reinvestment zone would allow Orange … [Read more...] about West Orange Approves Reinvestment Zone For Portion of Foreman Road
299 Discussed in Public Hearing
Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing Monday morning to hear comments on whether to create a Transportation Reinvestment Zone or TRZ for the proposed FM 299 in the Vidor area. Maps of the contemplated TRZ were available showing three possible zones that could be used separately or all together. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux explained the criteria for the TRZ is to establish areas for the development of the new road which will help pay for the initial investment to build the road. Thibodeaux has indicated that although he is in favor of the loop, he is not in favor of the county having to … [Read more...] about 299 Discussed in Public Hearing
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Marriage Licenses 11/21/2014
Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Karen Jo Vance, Orange County Clerk For the Week of November 17, 2014 through November 21, 2014. Marcus L. Robinson and Clydmeshia D. Degay, Ricky L. Simon and Susan G. Trahan, Wolf B. Arpin and Brenda A. Hebert, Jarred S. Meaux and Ursula A. Oustalet, Christopher M. Badeaux and Gloria D. Thibodeaux, David A. Lampman and Rhonda L. Hamilton, Chett D. Michael and Elizabeth A. Corbin, James A. Townley and Amanda C. Jaquay, Jerry A. Griggs and Brenda L. Brown, Daniel G. E. Kepley and Nicole L. L. Keller, Joshua M. Walker and Rachel R. Thompson, Landon K. … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses 11/21/2014
Children Unharmed in Bus Accident
The back of a school bus from the West Orange-Cove CISD ended up in a ditch this afternoon but no one was hurt. The accident was about 3 in the Brownwood neighborhood on Neches Street. The streets do not have curb and gutters and are surrounded by drainage ditches. A bus with young students missed a right turn and the back left wheels landed in the ditch. The bus tipped slightly to the side. Another bus from the district came and picked up the students from the stuck bus. A tow company had to get the bus out of the ditch. The Orange Fire Department, police department and Acadian Ambulance … [Read more...] about Children Unharmed in Bus Accident
Sales Taxes Up 7.5% Year-to-Year
The state comptroller's office has announced that statewide, the sales taxes were up 7.5 percent for this August compared to the same time last year. Even Pinehurst had an increase in sales tax collections for August. Pinehurst, which has had steady drops in monthly sales tax receipts, is getting $50,421 this month, an extra $997 in sales taxes from last year. Still the city remains slightly behind in the year-to-date comparisons. Pinehurst, Orange, Bridge City and Vidor have a 1.5 percent sales tax, as does the Orange County Emergency Services District No. 3 for the Little Cypress area. The … [Read more...] about Sales Taxes Up 7.5% Year-to-Year
Members’ Building Maintenance Awarded Janitorial Contract
Last week Commissioner’s Court approved a contract for janitorial service to Member’s Building Maintenance for $166,000 to start in October. Monday the court voted to award a revised contract to Members’ Building Maintenance. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux wanted to save the jobs of the 7 or 8 county employees who work as janitors. A compromise was reached where the two janitors with the most seniority would be retained to work at the County Expo Center and the other offices on FM 1442. Judge Thibodeaux made the motion to approve the amended contract saying it was legal to accept a partial bid … [Read more...] about Members’ Building Maintenance Awarded Janitorial Contract
Bridge City’s Homecoming Court
Bridge City's Homecoming Week festivities are underway, culminating with a football game on Friday against Liberty. 2014 Homecoming Court- Standing: Freshmen, Abby Faulk, Junior, Delaney Voegeli, Senior, Hannah Faulk, Senior, Kelly Zoch, Junior, Bailee Bacon, Sophomore, Hannah Hall. Seated: Freshmen, Halle Huckabay, Senior, Malorie Becker, Senior, Kellyn Cormier, Freshmen, Tori Aras. … [Read more...] about Bridge City’s Homecoming Court
September and October Declared Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness Months
September and October have been declared as Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness months in Orange County by the Commissioners’ Court. Christina Morris with the Julie Rogers Gift of Life spoke to the commissioners about the main goal of the Gift of Life Program is to prevent ovarian and breast cancer. The Court also recognized Monday, September 15, as Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program Day. … [Read more...] about September and October Declared Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness Months
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