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Columns

Orange telephones switch to the Metropolitan Numbering System in 1956

At 1:01 a.m. on Aug. 5, 1956, telephone customers in the Orange area were subjected to the greatest change since telephones had been in use. ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:08 am

Columns

KATHIE’S KORNER — Make Valentine’s Day 2023 special for YOU

It was originally a Christian feast day honoring St. Valentine. It later became a religious, cultural, commercial celebration of romance and love in some parts ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:04 am

Columns

HEALTHY LIVING — Heart disease is nation’s No. 1 killer; here is how you stay healthy

February is designated as American Heart Month, when the nation comes together to bring attention to heart health. First, some sobering statistics: About 2,150 Americans ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:02 am

Obituaries

Wanda Jean Wood

Wanda Jean Wood, 85, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on February 6, 2023, at Rosemary House in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be at 5:00 ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 2:48 pm

Local

Collections Station remains open for tornado damage, extended hours detailed

The Orange County Collections Station at 11265 FM 1442 is continuing to have extended hours to be open and fees will be waived to receive ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 9:35 am

Local

Veterans of Foreign Wars Orange Post, Speaker Phelan honor last Mexican/American WWII Veteran

Staff Sergeant Patrick Silva Aguilar was one of the oldest Mexican American World War II veterans in Southeast Texas. Last year, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:20 am

Local

O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster ready to deliver Orange a junior lightweight boxing title

The roster of notable athletes hailing from Orange is littered with a plethora of football and baseball players. No prizefighters appear on that list, but ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:18 am

Local

Orange leaders, community members salute the late Henry Lowe

When J. David Derosier recently addressed the Orange City Council, he thanked the board for honoring of the late Henry Lowe. Derosier also spoke of ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:16 am

Local

Orange’s expected business, commercial growth leads to new city position

Orange City Manager Mike Knust is expecting rise in city activity over the next five years with the polymers project and other expected similar projects. Due ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:14 am

Local

ADOPT A PET — Blue Heeler-Shepherd mix Harley is ready for YOU

WEST ORANGE — Meet Harley. He’s a 2-year-old Blue Heeler-Shepherd mix who loves attention, treats and playtime. Harley is not a fan of cats, though. ... Read more

by Dawn Burleigh, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:12 am

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