The Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated an accident on state Highway 62 about a mile south of I-10 that occurred Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 2002 Chevrolet Kodiak truck was traveling south, followed by a 2015 Ford Expedition. DPS reported that the driver of the Ford failed to control their speed and struck the rear of the Chevrolet. The 44 year old driver of the Kodiak, from Belize, was not injured. The driver of the Ford, a 39-year-old woman from Orange, was transported to St. Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Accident Sends One To Hospital

On June 20th, 2024, around 11:15 A.M. Investigators with the Vidor Police Department Child Exploitation Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Vidor, in reference to an active criminal investigation. During the search, officers and agents located multiple files depicting child sexual abuse material in the suspect’s possession. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Orange County Correctional Facility. He is identified as 53-year-old David Dwane Parker of Vidor. The Vidor Police Department … [Read more...] about Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

TxDOT ORANGE COUNTY – The construction work on FM 1442 from FM 105 to FM 408 that was scheduled to end on Friday, June 21 has been extended to Saturday, June 29. Expect alternating lane closures beginning at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. Please drive cautiously in the area. TxDOT ORANGE COUNTY – Golden Triangle Polymers has scheduled several heavy hauls on the dates listed below. The northbound lane of SH 87 between SH 62 and the Orange County Airport will be closed intermittently during the hauls. Please use an alternate route or expect delays. Friday, June 21st 9 a.m.  until 3:30 … [Read more...] about OC Traffic Alerts