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The waiting game
Benny Warr knows that many families in Bridge City are worse off than he is, but he is almost at the end of his rope.
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A lot on the line in 2008
After two days of early voting, turnout is exactly as anticipated as large numbers of registered voters cast ballots for possibly the most exciting U.S. Presidential election ever.
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About 2,000 FEMA mobile homes to be in SE Texas
FEMA officials estimate 2,000 mobile homes and park model homes to be in Southeast Texas for residents whose houses were destroyed as a result of Hurricane Ike.
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Two different views
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but that is not how some area residents see it.
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Printing shop ready to serve residents in OC
Many area residents have never heard of Pro Offset Printing, but owner Steven Miller hopes to change all that.
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OCJ open for biz
It all depends on which side of the bars a person is on, but for most it is good news the Orange County Jail is open for business following Hurricane Ike.
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Officers travel to help Bridge City
The Bridge City Police Department is not looking very professional these days - that’s a hard task when your office is on wheels.
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Just another curve in the road for Bridge City teen
During the past month there has been a lot of dramatic changes in Shane Edgerly’s life, but as he returned back to Bridge City High School Wednesday, he knows its just another curve in the road.
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Bridge City ISD returns to school, normalcy after Ike
Amidst the rubble in the neighborhoods, it was all smiles and school work Wednesday in Bridge City schools.
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Sending off the Cardinals
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Now a believer
While many people left town before the approach of Hurricane Ike, some residents, like Dewayne Romero and his neighbor Gary Lepoint, chose to stay behind.
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Back to school — again
\With the exception of the Bridge City Independent School District, all Orange County school districts are now back in session following Hurricane Ike.
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BCISD set to start classes Oct. 8
With hurricane repairs in full swing and teachers set to return, school administrators have set a new target date for the return of students to the classroom.
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Family awaits answers
Jean Cotton is not exactly sure how her son and his wife died Sept. 15 but she does know they will be missed.
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BC citizens ‘working hard’
An aerial view of this Orange County community on Thursday confirmed what Mayor Kirk Roccaforte has believed all along about its residents.
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LSC-O students to return Oct. 6
Lamar State College-Orange students will return to classes Oct. 6.
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OCEDC ready to assist business owners
Bobby Fillyaw is still waiting to know exactly how many businesses in Orange County were affected by Hurricane Ike yet he wants them to know officials are still ready to help right now.
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Still a lot to be thankful for in Cove
The Cove Baptist Church has blessed many folks now for almost 70 years. Now those folks are aiding the church anyway possible after the results of Hurricane Ike.
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Walker tackling clean up
The work load has been heavy for Gregory Walker since the last time The Orange Leader was at his house on Gum Hill.
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Ike recovery briefs for Wednesday
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Lions Carnival on hold
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Cove residents battle to salvage memories
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The power of giving
It seems one local youth knows the value of giving to those in need better than many adults might.
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Brady promises to assist families go to work
Local leaders have been working to together to get people affected by Hurricane Ike back to work so they are able to take care of the families.
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West Orange receives hefty donation
Roy McDonald, mayor of the city of West Orange, proudly accepted a $50,000 donation from Mr. Tom Sweetser, General Manager of Temple-Inland Orange Mill, on Friday morning.
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Lady Cards hit the town to assist
This week it was the Bridge City Lady Cardinals turn to take the city and help out their fellow residents in need of a little assistance.
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No place like home for the Hubbard family
Despite numerous hurricanes and considerable damage over the last few years, one family in the Cove area has no plans on giving up just yet.
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Tropical disturbance forming in Atlantic
While Southeast Texans are struggling to recover from Hurricane Ike, another tropical disturbance is forming in the Atlantic.
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Orange business owner to rebuild on the bayou
The photograph of the Bayou Club on Simmons Drive which showed water standing more than six foot deep said everything you needed to know about the storm surge which swept into downtown Orange Sept. 13.
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OC school updates
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Cove residents battle mud and muck to salvage memories
For 51 years AnnaBelle Rost called the Cove home. David Foreman grew up there after living away for close to 30 years and returned three years ago to get back home.
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Western OC community mostly back up with power
According to Ricky Jorgensen, Vidor city manager, most of this western Orange County community has power and things are progressing quickly.
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Walker one of many BC devastated by Ike
For 27 years Gregory Walker called his place on Gum Hill in Bridge City home.
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Chertoff sees 'substantial damage' in Southeast Texas
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff agreed to speed payments to cities and counties for debris removal as he toured damage caused by Hurricane Ike Thursday. The government is also poised to pay hotel costs for a month for those who evacuated, said Rep. Ted Poe, and that time period could be extended.
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Community under the rainbow a ‘tough breed’
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Esther’s namesake keeps going
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Cities in Orange County making progress toward recovery
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Entergy restoration reaches half-way point, progress continues
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Friday food distribution sites
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Friday update on cities
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Friday update on schools
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BC residents get busy with restoring their property
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SLIDESHOW: Cleaning up after Ike
Images from Orange and surrounding communities as they begin the long process of cleaning up after Hurricane Ike.
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Recovery efforts beginning on Pleasure Island
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All-talk-all-the-time: KLVI keeping area informed
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HUD discourages foreclosures after Ike
Housing Secretary Steven Preston is urging lenders to give some leeway to homeowners on the Texas coast who are behind or their mortgage payments.
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Farm Aid to help those hurt by hurricanes
Willie Nelson says the farmers' relief organization he founded will send $30,000 in grants to groups helping those hardest hit by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
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Taxpayers get another extension
The IRS has given Texas taxpayers in areas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike another extension to file paperwork or make payments that would have been due this fall.
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Gasoline prices spike after Ike
Gas prices in Texas have climbed 16 cents per gallon since Hurricane Ike struck the coast last Saturday.
