The Bridge City High School Alumni Association has chosen two alumni as Distinguished Alumni for 2023. The honorees are Danny Jaynes, a Bridge City High School graduate in 1971, and Dr. Nina Scales Leifeste, a 1979 BCHS graduate. They will be honored during ceremonies prior to the homecoming game today (Sept. 22) and again at […] The post Amazing honorees Danny Jaynes, Dr. Nina Scales Leifeste uplift those in Orange County and across the world appeared first on Orange Leader.

It’s the time of year to order your fresh pecans and goodies from Orange County 4-H. Organizers are taking orders for pecans, flavored pecans, peanuts, samplers, specialty mixes and baskets. The first order deadline is Oct. 10 and will be in before Thanksgiving. The second order deadline is Nov. 7 and will be in before Christmas. […] The post Take advantage of the Orange County 4-H Pecan Fundraiser appeared first on Orange Leader.

The Texas Department of Transportation is warning motorists in Bridge City of upcoming lane closures. According to TxDOT, motorists should expect alternating lane closures along FM 408 from FM 1442 to FM 105 daily Friday/Sept. 22 through Friday/Sept. 29. The closures are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews are be working on pavement repairs. The post Department of Transportation outlines FM 408 lane closures in Bridge City appeared first on Orange Leader.

MAURICEVILLE — The Youth Food & Craft Project Contest is turning 12 this year, and all of Orange County is invited to participate. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County in conjunction with Orange County Livestock Show Association is inviting all kindergarten through 12th grade you to join in on the fun. The contest is held at […] The post Youth Food & Craft Project Contest nears for Orange County; see how to participate appeared first on Orange Leader.

For too long now — three decades — our dedicated public servants have been trapped in a one-size-fits-all approach to calculating their Social Security benefits. Millions of teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public servants are losing benefits they worked hard to earn because of an outdated, overly complex and unfair formula used by the […] The post U.S. Rep. RANDY WEBER — It’s time to solve the Windfall Elimination Provision problem for Social Security benefits appeared first on Orange Leader.

As we achieve “senior status” in life just one of the many changes in our bodies is bone loss, known as osteopenia and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, otherwise healthy folks that don’t see a doctor regularly, do not find out they have been affected by this until they have fallen and broken a bone. Even simple falls […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — How to prevent bone loss in senior adults appeared first on Orange Leader.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about the importance and dangers of cholesterol and its impact on cardiac health and overall health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: Your liver and food. The liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs, but eating fatty foods […] The post September is National Cholesterol Education Month; know the health facts appeared first on Orange Leader.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the community’s help with information on the recent killing of 38-year-old Casie Lynn Graves. Graves’s body was found Saturday near the entrance to International Paper on Texas 87. Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney declined to comment on the state of the body when found. Mooney did confirm an […] The post Orange County Sheriff Mooney updates homicide investigation of 38-year-old Casie Graves appeared first on Orange Leader.

Gift of Life Medical Director Dr. Gwendolyn Lavalais was in Orange in May encouraging every man to come out and be checked. “Have those blood tests done for cholesterol and diabetes and have blood pressure checks, because heart disease still is the No. 1 killer of all,” she said. Lavalais spoke before the Orange City Council and to numerous other local interests about […] The post Volunteers drive Gift of Life’s men’s health drive success in Orange, beyond appeared first on Orange Leader.

BEAUMONT — To further develop a talent pipeline for Southeast Texas community and employers, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is hosting “Connect to Your Future Summit.” The effort brings together business, economic development, education and workforce leaders. The summit is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept 28 at The Event Centre, 700 Crockett St. […] The post Connect to Your Future Summit plans to develop Southeast Texas talent pipeline appeared first on Orange Leader.

SETX, we have finally received a noteworthy amount of rainfall in many of our areas. Hopefully, all of you received some rain as our trees are in desperate need of rain! Some areas experienced dramatic rainfall amounts of 5-inches or more, and while most of us did receive substantial rainfall, the amount does little to […] The post TEXAS MASTER GARDENER — Know the basics behind the art of composting appeared first on Orange Leader.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is officially working a homicide and asking for the public’s help with any information that could aid the investigation. Authorities shared that information before noon Tuesday while identifying the victim as 38-year-old Casie Lynn Graves. “The preliminary autopsy report indicates Ms. Graves was the victim of a […] The post Sheriff’s Office identifies woman found dead near International Paper, updates homicide investigation appeared first on Orange Leader.

Orangefield High School debaters competed at the West Hardin High School debate clinic on Saturday. Winners are: Chamber C Novice division – 5th place: Adam Meyers, freshman Varsity division – 3rd place: Calvin Kelly, senior Chamber B Novice division – 3rd place: Sidney Holderman, senior Chamber A Novice  division – 6th place: Kimber Carpenter, senior Varsity division – […] The post Orangefield debaters compete at the West Hardin High School appeared first on Orange Leader.

Jody asks: I observed a woman exit her vehicle at the shopping center and leave her three young children in the car. The three children appeared to be between 5 to 10 years of age. The mother was gone approximately 15 to 20 minutes in the store before her return. Knowing me, I had to […] The post ASK A COP — Is it illegal to leave children unattended in a running vehicle? appeared first on Orange Leader.

As fall is in the air, we start craving. Aromas of funnel cake waft through the air at festivals and corn pudding is sounding good. My sister’s visit back home to Texas got her thinking of Frito Pie. My first was at my grade-school carnival and I was impressed to get that cheese- and onion-topped […] The post CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Taco Salad or Frito Pie? Do we have to pick one? appeared first on Orange Leader.

An autopsy is scheduled for today on a woman whose body was found by a rail worker near an industrial site. Orange County Captain Joey Jacobs said the woman’s injuries are not consistent with a train accident and the death appears suspicious. READ THE UPDATE HERE The initial call came in at 3:38 p.m. Saturday […] The post Autopsy scheduled for woman whose body was found in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.

Community members came out Saturday in Orange for Beats and Bites at Memorial Field. Games and treats were on hand, but the early evening headline was a performance from Britt Godwin. — Reporting and photos by Randy Strong The post SEE THE PHOTOS — Beats and Bites fun in Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.

There is an elevated concern that fire weather will materialize Monday afternoon and evening as relative humidity values drop into the upper teens to low 20s for inland locations. Wind speeds will be a bit lower than Sunday, ranging from 3 to 8 mph with an occasional higher gust, according to the National Weather Service’s […] The post Weather Service details Monday fire concerns, elevated temperatures appeared first on Orange Leader.

The national average rose slightly over the last week due to continued refinery challenges in the western U.S. that have pulled gas prices up considerably in some states, while one in five states have seen average gasoline prices decline in the last week, according to Patrick De Haan. The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy […] The post Texas gas prices rise over last week; see what is projected next appeared first on Orange Leader.

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott announced 16 Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling more than $4.1 million have been awarded to 11 schools across Southeast Texas and the Panhandle by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grants support career and technical education training programs by helping schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 1,246 students for high-demand occupations […] The post Lamar State campuses in Orange, Port Arthur receive grants to up training in high-demand occupations appeared first on Orange Leader.