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Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow”
Two men who previously pleaded guilty to vandalism at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School football stadium were sentenced Friday. They each received five years deferred adjudicated probation. As a condition of probation, they are required to pay the full amount of damages in restitution to the school district, which they did, Orange County Assistant District […] The post Little Cypress-Mauriceville football stadium vandals sentenced; “We hope they take this time to grow” appeared first on Orange Leader.
Evadale ISD superintendent explains upcoming bond election for campus upgrades
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Evadale ISD Superintendent Kevin Shipley joined East Texas Now to speak on Prop A up for resident’s vote on May 4. Included in the bond are upgrades to nearly every school campus in the community, including upgrades to the band hall, auditorium, and library.
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
A Kirbyville business is pulling through after last week's intense flooding
BEAUMONT, Texas — Kirbyville Auction Barn owner Jeff Muckleroy is preparing to reopen after the livestock at his barn were flooded out of their home when six feet of rapid flood waters filled the space. It caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Muckleroy says this is not...
Southeast Texas school districts facing serious teacher shortage
VIDOR, Texas — Southeast Texas region five school districts are facing a serious teacher shortage. School districts in Southeast Texas are urgently hiring for new teachers with over 300 vacant positions. Region 5 school districts are in need of math, science and English teachers, plus more. "But we need...
Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond
During the evening of Oct. 6, a vehicle was taken at gunpoint in Port Arthur. At approximately 12:38 a.m. the next day, a Vidor Police Department officer patrolling eastbound Interstate 10 observed the same vehicle pass in excess of 120 mph. The officer initiated a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle attempted to evade […] The post Carjacking Task Force targeting violent crime in Southeast Texas, beyond appeared first on Orange Leader.
Stolen vehicle from Orange County leads to chase; police looking to identify suspects
BRIDGE CITY — A police pursuit from Bridge City that ended with a crash and two fleeing suspects is prompting law enforcement to seek the public’s help. Bridge City Police Captain Richard Teague said early Sunday morning officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger for speeding, but the vehicle instead traveled toward Port Arthur. […] The post Stolen vehicle from Orange County leads to chase; police looking to identify suspects appeared first on Orange Leader.
Flooding fears continue in Deweyville
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Nearly a week after the Sabine River broke its banks after a downpouring of rain parts of Deweyville remain underwater, and citizens still fear the prospect that the flooding is not over. "Where we get nervous is when we have that huge reservoirs up above us...
Following last week's storm Jefferson County declares disaster, some SE Texas areas still dealing with flooding
BEAUMONT, Texas — The aftermath of last week's storms continues as Southeast Texans continue to deal with high water in some areas and clean up from flooding and a tornado in Port Arthur. Jefferson County, on Monday, issued a disaster declaration based on the damage after storms plowed through...
Day Trips: Boutte’s Boudin Cajun Market and Deli, Lumberton
Authentic Cajun food in the woods north of Beaumont. Boutte’s Boudin Cajun Market and Deli in Lumberton offers a rotating menu of lunch specials, as well as a selection of Louisiana spices and foods. In the back of the building is a large commercial kitchen where some of the best boudin west of the Sabine River is made.
Sabine River residents: ‘You shouldn’t have to live in constant fear that your house is going to be flooded’
People who live along the Sabine River and its tributaries in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas are keeping a close watch on the river. The water was up in low-lying areas, and early Tuesday morning, the Sabine River Authority opened the spillway gates another foot, for a total of three feet. “We remember what happened […]
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