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Orange County man indicted on federal carjacking, firearms violations

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange County, Texas man has been charged with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.Owen Lee Giles, 36, was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas...
The three-lined fig borer (Ptychodes trilineatus or Neoptychodes trilineatus), is a beetle which bores into wood and primarily attacks fig trees within in the southern US with a range that extends from Texas to Florida (image: inaturalist.org).

The three-lined fig borer (Ptychodes trilineatus or Neoptychodes trilineatus), is a beetle which bores into wood and primarily attacks fig trees within in the southern US with a range that extends from Texas to Florida (image: inaturalist.org).

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Troublemaking Duo: Fig Borers & Fig Souring

John Green,
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A couple weeks ago we discussed various types of fig trees which perform well in our climate and provide gardeners with a considerable amount of fruit. Our wonderful SETX weather conditions this year have been perfect, setting the stage for a bountiful fig harvest.

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Amid Increased Water Fatalities, Arrests, Texas Game Wardens Stress Safety

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
AUSTIN – With a sharp rise in boating-related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.As of...

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OCESD#1 Firefighters battle Spoonemore house fire

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
According to Orange County Emergency Serv ices #1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith, on July 2, at approximately 11:58 p.m., OCESD#1 was called for service due to a structure fire in the 500 block of Spoonemore Rd. “Fire crews arrived to find a single- story home fully involved, with smoke and flames...

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Paxton Provides Guidance to Prevent Fraud Following Tragic Flooding in Texas

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
AUSTIN – To help prevent fraud, Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert to ensure that charitable gifts are efficiently and responsibly used to the maximum benefit of those recently impacted by the tragic flooding in Texas.“Unfortunately, there are some heinous individuals who are...
OCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest and Drug Seizure

OCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest and Drug Seizure

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OCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest and Drug Seizure

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office stopped a passenger vehicle after witnessing the driver commit a traffic violation.
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