The Texas ‘Blue Giant Fig’ is a fig tree variety which produces extra-large figs with deep purple skin, amber flesh, and very sweet. The fruit has hints of honey and berry flavors, and is best enjoyed when fully ripened on the tree (courtesy: homesteadandchill.com). By John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange County,Texas It is my opinion that by far the easiet fruit to grow in SETX are figs! Common figs, (Ficus carica), are unique since they do not require pollinators for the fruit development. It is my yearly mission to extol the wonderous fig (in case I didn’t … [Read more...] about Sun, Soil, and Sweetness – Grow Figs Successfully
Small Fire, Big Price Tag
The brakes on a car hauler caught fire Sunday near the 873 mile marker on I-10. The 18 wheeler was driving westbound carrying some expensive cargo. The Orange Fire Dept. quickly arrived to put out the fire. Some of the vehicles inside suffered smoke and fire damage like the Bentley below. The cars were transferred to another rig. The driver was not injured. - … [Read more...] about Small Fire, Big Price Tag
Train Stopped In Town (Update)
UPDATE: Train started rolling around 1:30pm Sunday. Currently there’s a train stopped with a mechanical problem from West Orange thru Orange that has all of the crossings blocked. You can use the feeder road by chikfila and also the edgar brown overpass. The engine is by St Mary School … [Read more...] about Train Stopped In Town (Update)
Donnie Jack LeBlanc
Donnie Jack LeBlanc Sr., 73, of Vidor, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Born July 25, 1951, Donnie was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a longtime resident of Vidor. He worked as a machinist for Gulf Copper in Port Arthur, TX, retiring in 2020 after many years of dedicated service. Donnie enjoyed the simple pleasures in life—boating, mowing the grass, and firing up the BBQ pit for family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley LeBlanc of Vidor; children DJ LeBlanc and wife Kandi of Vidor, Billy Jack LeBlanc and … [Read more...] about Donnie Jack LeBlanc
Dog Sends Two To Hospital
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 5:24PM the Vidor Police Department received a call of a woman screaming. Officers were immediately dispatched to the 600 block of West Park. While officers were enroute, it was determined that there was an active dog attack in progress inside the residence. Upon arrival officers heard a woman in the yard, later determined to be a resident, screaming for help. As officers neared the open side door of the residence, they heard and saw a male inside the residence yelling for help as the dog was latched on his upper arm. At this time, one officer … [Read more...] about Dog Sends Two To Hospital
Book Fair At BCPL
The Bridge City Public Library is bringing the love of reading through the Scholastic Book Fair to the public library on Parkside Street. The book fair will run Monday- Thursday during our library hours. Monday- Wednesday 10am-6:00pm and Thursday 1pm-7pm. Friday and Saturday they will be at the Red, White, and You Celebration at the Bridge City Community Center from 5pm-10pm. There is something for all ages. … [Read more...] about Book Fair At BCPL
WO Receives First Marker
Friday morning the City of West Orange received its first historical marker as the 123 year old First Baptist Church of West Orange held its unveiling at the church on Dayton Street. Margaret Toal spoke on behalf of the Orange County Historical Commission followed by the Opening Prayer from Stephen Quarles and the history of the church from Deacon James Hayes (below). Mayor Randy Branch read a proclamation and church clerk Meritta Kennedy read the marker after its unveiling followed by closing remarks from Henry Reese. - … [Read more...] about WO Receives First Marker
BC Volleyball Schedule
Here is the 2025 Bridge City volleyball schedule under first year head coach Connor Nichols. - … [Read more...] about BC Volleyball Schedule
Looking For Jose Trevino (Update)
Update: Saturday around 9am, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the body of 46-year-old Jose Trevino was found in a pond behind an RV park along La. 12. - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Jose Trevino, age 46, of Orange. On Thursday, June 19th, at approximately 10:00am, Trevino’s vehicle was located on Highway 12 near Reneau Rd. It was later learned that Trevino was last seen on foot near the Willow Ranch RV Park, Highway 12/Reneau Rd., that same morning. If anyone has information about Trevino’s whereabouts, please contact the Beauregard … [Read more...] about Looking For Jose Trevino (Update)
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