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U-High Baseball wins first ever State Championship behind a late rally
SULPHUR, La. (WAFB) - University High scored 10 runs in the final two innings to defeat St. Charles Catholic 11-8 in the LHSAA Division III Select State Championship. It is the first baseball state championship in U-High program history. Jacob McCann’s go ahead three run double in the Top 7th...
West Orange-Cove CISD prepares for districtwide upgrades following $72 million bond
ORANGE, Texas — West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District administrators are moving forward after voters passed a $72 million bond earlier this month. The bond will allow for upgrades including a new North Early Learning Center to be built behind West Orange-Stark Elementary. "Building a new North is going...
PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently presented Josh the Otter Water Safety Program to Orangefield prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Each child also received a Josh the Otter Water Safety Booklet to take home to share with their families. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students appeared first on Orange Leader.
Veterans Memorial Bridge lane closure announced for Wednesday
BRIDGE CITY — Motorists leaving Port Arthur and returning to Orange County need to expect delays Wednesday on Veterans Memorial Bridge. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the left lane of the Veterans Memorial Bridge is closing Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contractors are working on bridge repairs. Please drive cautiously in […] The post Veterans Memorial Bridge lane closure announced for Wednesday appeared first on Orange Leader.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Continued Terrance Watson case unnecessary for Orange
Dear editor I write to update you on the State of Texas vs. Terrance Watson Case #A190613-R scheduled for June 10, 2024. This marks the third attempt by our Orange County Assistant District Attorney Bard Anderson to try this case, which appears excessively vindictive. Despite numerous concerns: – Taxpayer burden – Over 5 years of […] The post LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Continued Terrance Watson case unnecessary for Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
Robin Fambrough: U-High's baseball title is a moment in time, so much more
SULPHUR — Why do you write about high school sports? It’s a question I get asked from time to time. Moments like Friday night will always be the answer. Watching all the events unfold as University won its first baseball title in school history was magical. The Cubs...
See how a big big inning, pitching helped Catholic claim semifinal baseball win
SULPHUR — This time, top-seeded Catholic High left no doubt. A year after a stunning semifinal loss, a seven-run third inning put the Bears in control for a 10-0 victory in five innings over Acadiana in Division I select semifinal action at the LHSAA baseball state tournament on Thursday.
Ace William Schmidt starred again. See how Schmidt, Catholic won Division I select title.
SULPHUR — Some will say the outcome and how it unfolded were predictable. But on a night when second-seeded John Curtis threw everything it had at top-seeded Catholic High, the Bears and their ace, William Schmidt, had all the answers. Schmidt was clocked as high as 96 miles per...
Local wildlife journalist launches Gulf Great White Sharks blog
Chester Moore, a wildlife journalist and conservationist, announced the launch of a new blog and website dedicated to great white sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. The blog, “Gulf Great White Sharks,” aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest news, reports, and research on great white sharks in the Gulf region. For more […] The post Local wildlife journalist launches Gulf Great White Sharks blog appeared first on Orange Leader.
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