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Fire at Baia Domitia: Flames in the Pine Forest, Evacuated Bathers

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Fire at Baia Domitia: Flames in the Pine Forest, Evacuated Bathers

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Fear among the bathers of Baia Domizia, seaside resort of the coast of Caserta, for a burning fire in the pine forest close to the beach, which involved a bathing establishment and, as we learn, also cars. The flames, fueled by the wind, generated a black smoke and so much fear among the people, who fled to the beach. On the spot firemen and Civil Protection. The flames would start in a pine forest in the territory of Cellole and fed by the stro…See the Story

Motiva Externship brings real work experiences to educators - Orange Leader

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Motiva Externship brings real work experiences to educators - Orange Leader

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Earlier this month Motiva’s Learning and Development team partnered with Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas for the bi-annual Teacher Externship program. With 15 businesses and 70 teachers from 14 SETX school districts, the group is preparing students for high-demand jobs in various industries, according to information from Motiva. The Externship included four days at our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex where nine teachers received a site t…See the Story

Vidor welcomes competitors to World Checkers Festival - Orange Leader

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Vidor welcomes competitors to World Checkers Festival - Orange Leader

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VIDOR — The City of Vidor will be the host of the World Checkers Festival, inviting players from across the globe to compete in 11 days of checkers action at Vidor City Hall. The tournament is not only a competition but a cultural celebration. “Instead of a tournament, it’s a festival,” said Watson Franks, festival director, referee and competitor. “ We’ve been doing a tournament for about nine years and each year we’ve gotten a little bit bi…Read Article

Vidor Council to review city manager applications - Orange Leader

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VIDOR — Vidor City Council will hold a special meeting Monday where they will review applications for the position of city manager and possibly appoint someone to the job. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Vidor City Hall, 1395 N. Main St. Rod Carroll, who has served as interim city manager since May with the retirement of Robbie Hood, said the city performed an internal search via web and through the Texas Municipal League and re…Orange, Texas · Orange Read Article

Pet of the Week - Maverick - Orange Leader

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Grand jury clears officers in 2024 fatal shooting - Orange Leader

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A number of local law enforcement officers were no-billed by an Orange County grand jury in connection with the officer-involved shooting of a Bridge City man. No-billed is a term meaning the grand jury did not return indictments on the officers. A statement was released by the Orange County District attorney’s Office regarding the grand jury’s decision. “On May 21, 2025, following a months-long investigation into the October 15, 2024, o…Grand Jury · Orange Read Article

2 arrested after multiple shots fired in Orange - Orange Leader

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Two males were arrested Wednesday after reportedly firing weapons at multiple locations. On Wednesday, officers with the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to multiple locations within the city in response to reports of gunfire. Witnesses at various scenes reported seeing two Black males discharging firearms before fleeing the area in a gray-colored sedan. While investigating in the 1900 block of 10th Street, officers heard addi…Orange, Texas · Orange Read Article

Drone pilot arrested for interference with a public servant for February incident - Orange Leader

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A 64-year-old man from Orange was arrested Wednesday for allegedly operating a drone in close proximity to a medical helicopter for an incident that occurred in February. Ned Reese was taken into custody on a charge of interference with a public servant, a Class B misdemeanor. The charge stems from an incident that occurred Feb. 9 when Reese was accused of operating a drone in close proximity to an Air Rescue helicopter that was attempting t…Orange, Texas · Orange Read Article

Bayou Cafe to open new location - Orange Leader

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Bayou Cafe will be opening a new location at the former site of Sonic on South Texas 62, according to information from the City of Orange. The site is currently undergoing a transformation to accommodate the restaurant’s future operations. Owner Tod Stark shared plans with the city for a September 2025 opening. The redevelopment will feature improvements to the existing structure, including expansion of the current footprint to allow space f…Orange, Texas · Orange Read Article

Vendors sought for Vidor’s SETX Music Jam - Orange Leader

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Cops and kids mingle for fun, family event - Orange Leader

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VIDOR — Hundreds of children from all around the Golden Triangle gathered at Claiborne Park in Vidor for the Orange County Sheriff’s 29th annual Cops and Kids event June 6. The family-friendly event is an annual tradition that promotes safety awareness, community engagement, builds positive relationships between youth, families and first responders and allows for a great opportunity to bring the community together in a safe, welcoming environmen…Orange, Texas · Orange Read Article