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Orangefield spotlights 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian
ORANGEFIELD — The Orangefield High School Class of 2024 valedictorian is Kaitlyn Jenkins and the salutatorian is Logan Cheek. Jenkins is a member of the volleyball team, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Art Club and Student Council. She has been a member of UIL Academics teams throughout high school. She has advanced to the state […] The post Orangefield spotlights 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian appeared first on Orange Leader.
Groves Police Department arrests and responses: May 8-14
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from May 8 to May 14: May 8 Eric Jones, 40, was arrested for driving while intoxicated/open alcohol container in the 3500 block of Taft. Edward Trevino, 68, was arrested for driving while intoxicated 2nd offense in the 3500 block of […] The post Groves Police Department arrests and responses: May 8-14 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Declaration of Disaster for Orange County issued; officials share concerns
Judge John Gothia and the Orange County Office of Emergency Management issued a Declaration of Disaster for Orange County on Thursday. The declaration was issued in an abundance of caution for low areas and areas along the Neches and Sabine Rivers of Orange County. County leaders are asking area residents to take the necessary precautions […] The post Declaration of Disaster for Orange County issued; officials share concerns appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local student Christopher Avalos doesn’t have a license yet, but he just won a Bronco Sport
NEDERLAND — Nederland High School sophomore Christopher Avalos got a major prize, and surprise, for having perfect attendance — he won a Bronco Sport Big Bend edition. The new vehicle is courtesy of Philpott Ford, Toyota & Hyundai. Thursday marked the 20th year the dealership has awarded a Nederland High School student with a car […] The post Local student Christopher Avalos doesn’t have a license yet, but he just won a Bronco Sport appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Area man, 34, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
ORANGE — The Orange Regional Tactical Response Team executed a narcotic search warrant in the 1100 block of 9th Street Jan. 5, 2022, arresting two people at the time and recovering cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in the process. 28 months later, U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced a resolution in the case, indicating U.S. District […] The post Area man, 34, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Roofing experts share warnings, the steps to take after your roof has been damaged by hail
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Sunday's huge hail left significant damage on roofs throughout Southeast Texas. With severe weather predicted on Thursday, we're not out of the woods yet. Seth Droddy, the owner of Droddy Roofing tells 12News he's received nearly 40 calls within the past two days about hail-damaged...
Power outages lead to school closures, delays
Southeast Texas — The Silsbee, Kountze, Deweyville and Warren school districts have canceled classes Friday due to power outages stemming from the severe weather Thursday night that impacted Southeast Texas. Vidor ISD classes are delayed by two hours. Elementary school begins at 9:30 while the middle and high schools...
Free pipefitter pre-apprenticeship classes lead to local work; see how
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas partnered with Digital Workforce Academy in January for a Pipefitter Helper Pre-Apprenticeship class that began with 15 students. 13 students have graduated from the program and are now certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. This class was funded using the Local First donation provided by Golden Triangle […] The post Free pipefitter pre-apprenticeship classes lead to local work; see how appeared first on Orange Leader.
BPD searching for suspect in aggravated assault
Beaumont — Beaumont police are searching for a suspect in an aggravated assault early Thursday morning. Detectives say Terrell Hope has an active parole warrant. When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop on him, he sped away and then got out of his car and ran. The investigation...
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