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Tickets on sale now for Taste of the Triangle

For one night only, all the tastes of the Triangle will be under one roof when Taste of the Triangle returns from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Ford Exhibit...

Ribbon cutting - Safe Haven II

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Safe Haven II to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

OC sales tax revenue continue lag

Orange County sales tax revenue continues to lag while much of the state shows significant increases.

Annual Community Trash-Off rescheduled for February 18

Due to inclement weather, the 17th Annual Community Trash-Off, sponsored by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, has been rescheduled.

On His Own Terms

Back in July several members of the Vidor City Council attempted to have City Manager Ricky Jorgensen removed from his post. The attempts failed and Jorgenson...

Bridge City Police Beat (Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2012)

The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2012.

AUDIO: Brady lashes out at Obama

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady issued a statement Friday dealing with the administration's "controversial new ObamaCare."

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art winners

Hunter Puckett and Shelbi Haney were both selected to represent Orangefield High School in the contest held at Reliant Center in Houston in conjunction with the Houston Livestock...

Madri Gras procession growing larger

Grab the family and some plastic bags for beads because Mardi Gras has arrived in Orange.

BCHS UIL team finds success at PN-G

Bridge City High School competed at the Port Neches-Groves UIL Invitational Meet on Saturday, February 4, 2012.

BC to start automated trash project

Citizens in Bridge City will start seeing a change in trash carts throughout the city in the coming weeks.

Robbers nabbed minutes after crime

Two men were arrested early Thursday morning minutes after police say they robbed a convenience store.

Celebrating resource information

211 is not just for information during an evacuation.

Bobcats shows skills at UIL competition

Orangefield High School students participated in the Port Neches-Groves Invitational UIL Meet on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Burglary at Tractor Supply

An officer from the Orange Police department met with manager of Tractor Supply at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, in reference to an alarm at 2020 IH 10.

Celebrating Pinehurst's New City Hall

Mayor T. W. Permenter, City Attorney Tommy Gunn, Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Williams, Councilman Bill Triggs, Councilman Dan Mohon and State Representative Allan Ritter stand in front...

Multi-family development could benefit Bridge City

A new multi-family complex could soon be coming to Bridge City.

“If You Give a Teacher a Treat”

Vidor Elementary librarian Ashley Nele joined other librarians in Vidor ISD in “If You Give a Teacher a Treat.”

Local lawmaker honored for business savvy

State Representative Allan Ritter (R-Nederland) has been named a “Fighter for Free Enterprise” by the Texas Association of Business (TAB). Lawmakers were...

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA names new president, CEO

Graeme Burnett has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Refining-Petrochemicals Americas for Total’s newly created global Refining-Chemicals division. ...

Vidor Police Beat (Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012)

The Vidor Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012.

Ribbon Cutting - Swamp Pop

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Swamp Pop Enterprises LLC to the chamber membership.

Symphony of Southeast Texas

Fourth graders from Vidor Elementary went on a field trip Tuesday, Jan. 31, to a youth concert of the Symphony of Southeast Texas at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Scene recreation

Officers with the Orange Police Department closed a section of MacArthur Drive Tuesday afternoon as the take measurements during a scene recreation from a fatal pedestrian and...

Public hearing to be held

Commissioners’ Court met at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Orange County Administration Building located at 123 South 6th Street in Orange.

Police answer call at councilman’s address

Police made an “emergency commitment” after answering a 911 call Friday night.

Former councilman announces candidacy for mayor

Former city councilmember James “Jimmy” Sims has become the first candidate to file for the open position of Mayor for the May 2012 election.

Open house at Pinehurst City Hall

The city of Pinehurst is celebrating the opening of the new City Hall and Police Station at 10 a.m. today at 2497 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Shangri La invites public to ‘SOAR’ with Raptors

Visit Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Discovery Theater for two showings of the S.O.A.R., Inc. (Saving Our American Raptors) bird program to...

Billiards champ, trick shot artist Mike Massey to hold clinic

Billiards champion and trick shot master Mike Massey is headed to Orange County.

AG accepts Texas redistricting deal

Texas' attorney general agreed Monday to temporary voting maps that add new Hispanic-dominated districts and could save the April 3 date for primary...

Shangri La introduces ‘Third Thursdays’

Visit Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for a new series of public programs, “Third Thursdays,” starting Feb. 16, and continuing every third...

New slate of officers for Sabine River Authority - Texas

A new slate of officers was elected for 2012 by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held in Orange, Texas.

Symphony of Southeast Texas Youth Concert

Band students from Mauriceville Middle School traveled to the Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont recently to hear the Symphony of Southeast Texas Youth Concert.

Pinehurst Police Beat (Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012)

The Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012.

West Orange Police Beat (Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012)

The West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012.

Filing begins for May elections

Filing for the May 12 local elections begins Monday.

Stark Museum to open new exhibit with talk, reception and music

The Stark Museum of Art presents the exhibition “From Russia: Fechin and Gaspard in the Southwest.”

Ribbon cutting - Sisters and Friends

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sisters and Friends with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

VIDEO: 'The Odd Couple' Review

Two friends, who are inherently different, make up “The Odd Couple” and the Orange Community Players have a “must see” comedy on their hands...

Jefferson County DA wants teen tried as adult

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office wants to try a teenager as an adult, who police say is involved in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy.

District Champ x 2

Ivy Casteel, a sophomore at LC-M High School, won two gold medals at the District 20-4A Championship Swim Meet on Thursday night at Beaumont ISD Natatorium.

BC says no to new RV park

A request to build a new RV park in Bridge City has been denied.

Outdoors Video: Safely unhook small crappie

Sam Rayburn/Toledo Bend guide Roger Bacon shows how to unhook an undersize crappie without killing it.

Church Calendar 2.4.12

Church events for the week starting Feb. 4, 2012.

The high cost of nagging

Question: What role does nagging play in your marriage relationship?

Salute to Senior Service

Search on for state’s outstanding senior volunteers

What often is missing but greatly needed

In this day of organization, marketing, showmanship, wonderful buildings, electronics, and programs we ought to remind ourselves of another far more important ingredient to being...

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The washer board team of Rob Rodgers, second from left, and Lancer Woolwine, second from right, pose with their trophies after placing seventh out of 85 teams...