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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...
Veterans Memorial Bridge lane closure announced for Wednesday
Motorists leaving Port Arthur and heading into 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 area and […] The post Veterans Memorial Bridge lane closure announced for Wednesday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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...
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...
Mayor, deputy, attorney in spotlight at Law Day gathering
The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized a trio of community leaders Friday morning during the annual Law Day Ceremony at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. Mayor Nic Hunter was presented the Liberty Bell Award for his activism and grit following the devastating hurricanes of 2020 — from which the area continues to recover. “My appreciation for […]
Acadiana High's postseason run comes to an end in semis against top-seeded Catholic
SULPHUR — Acadiana High put together an impressive run in the Division I select baseball playoffs that it hoped would result in the school’s first state final appearance. That run came to an end Thursday. Facing the nation's top-ranked high school baseball team in Catholic High of Baton...
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.
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.
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.
Lake Charles events round-up - May 10, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. BOOK IT TO THE PARK. PRICE: Free. WHO: Drew Park.
Southeast Texas Disaster Expo scheduled to take place Saturday morning
ORANGE, Texas — Several Southeast Texas counties and departments are excited to host a free disaster preparedness event for members of the community. The Southeast Texas Disaster Expo is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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