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Mustangs beat reigning Texas Southwest Prep state champions in thriller

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs took down the reigning 4A Texas Southwest Prep state champion Episcopal Knights, 45-38. Friday ...

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Bobcats blast Saints in home victory, 28-7

Story by Tommy Mann, Special to The Orange Leader ORANGEFIELD – The Bobcats offense exhibited some firepower and ...

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K-Dan’s owner Luther Daniel “Danny” Brack remembered for determination, impact

The owner of a local small-town staple has sadly passed away. Luther Daniel “Danny” Brack, owner of K-Dan’s ...

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First annual Hot Air Balloon Glo Festival attracts thousands

By Sierra Kondos Special to The Orange Leader Bridge City, Texas- Thousands of Southeast Texans swarmed the Bridge ...

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Arrest made in 2023 killing of Casie Graves

ORANGE COUNTY — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest has been made in the 2023 ...

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Alleged intoxicated driver overturns car into water off Bailey road, had 2 juveniles passengers

ORANGE COUNTY — A Bridge City man was reportedly intoxicated when he lost control of his vehicle causing ...

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Bridge City hoists Bayou Bowl trophy after win vs. rival Orangefield

It was a huge night for the Bridge City Cardinals as they emerged victorious over the Orangefield Bobcats ...

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Bears beat Yellowjackets on early homecoming night

Story by Tommy Mann LITTLE CYPRESS — Little Cypress-Mauriceville celebrated homecoming with the team’s first victory of the ...

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LC-M’s Floyd making an impact on and off the field

Last year, Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Tucker Floyd put together one of the best defensive seasons in Southeast Texas football’s ...

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Bridge City and Orangefield Students of the Month honored

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recognized two students from Bridge City High School and Orangefield High School ...

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Orange man sentenced to federal prison in connection with boat ramp shooting

BEAUMONT — An Orange convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the ...

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Vidor officers save children from house fire

Two officers with the Vidor Police Department are being hailed as heroes after saving two young children from ...

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Looking back — Port Arthur and Orange County connected by bridge

On Sept. 8, 1938, the bridge over the Neches River connecting Port Arthur and Orange County was dedicated, ...

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Where to get sandbags in Orange

ORANGE — In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, the City of Orange has sand and bags available at ...

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Tropical Storm Francine to strengthen to category 1, SETX to feel some effects

Advisories have been issued Monday morning regarding Tropical Storm Francine. As of 11:26 a.m. the storm had maximum ...

West Orange

Bulldogs snag last minute win over Mustangs in thriller

By Tommy Mann, special to The Orange Leader WEST ORANGE – A 1-yard touchdown pass as time expired ...

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In return from major injury, Bridge City’s Munguia is more than a feel-good story

STORY BY CHRIS MOORE Almost a year ago, Bridge City wide receiver Abraham “Mungy” Munguia laid on the ...

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Deputy injured, 1 dead following Orangefield incident

ORANGEFIELD — A call of a person reportedly having a mental health episode led to a violent confrontation ...

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UPDATE: Orange County deputy injured, suspect fatally shot

ORANGEFIELD — An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy was injured and a suspect shot and killed in Orangefield Wednesday ...

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Josh Smalley opens Cardinals coaching tenure with dominant win over Buna

The Bridge City Cardinals defeated the Buna Cougars, 54-6, in a standout home opener to the 2024 season ...