Community Band resumes rehearsals

The Community Band of Southeast Texas is resuming rehearsals after a long break due to COVID. Now in its 62nd year, the local, non-profit, community organization is open and free to all area musicians.

Auto-pedestrian accident claims life of Orange man

According to an Orange Police Department press release, on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:05 P.M., Officers with the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to the area of Hwy 62 near FM 1078 in reference to a motorist assist.

Voting in mayor runoff election underway

Early voting in Vidor’s runoff election for mayor gets underway at the Raymond Gould Community Center Tuesday, June 1. Early voting will be conducted each workday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Senate sends budget, permitless carry bills to governor

In the last full week of the 87th Legislative session, the Senate approved key spending bills, avoiding significant cuts many lawmakers feared during the depths of the global pandemic last summer.

LSCPA gets back to face-to-face classes this Fall

After more than a year of social distancing, hand sanitizing, and face masks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lamar State College Port Arthur is moving back to a state of normalcy as the Fall 2021 semester nears.

Unknown golfer goes on a hot streak

A 21 year old nobody from Dallas surprised the sports world on Jun. 8, 1933 by coming within a single stroke of grabbing golf’s biggest prize -- the U.S. Open championship.

Governor Abbott signs Back The Blue legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today signed several pieces of legislation into law that will stop cities from defunding the police and enhance penalties for criminal activities that interfere with or harm law enforcement.

Entergy Texas ready to respond through another potentially active hurricane season

Entergy’s restoration workforce supported its communities through one of the most active hurricane seasons in history in 2020. We are ready to respond again if needed during what forecasters predict will be another active season.

VHS Health Science Students Chosen to Shadow Nurses at Lamar University this Summer

Congrats to VHS students Steven Clayton and April Mahan on being chosen to represent VHS at Lamar University this summer in the "Nightingale Experience". The Nightingale Experience is a two-day event in June of each year for high school students who are interested in nursing as a career choice.