Orange

Fatality: police in Orange investigate deadly accident

Police in Orange are investigating a deadly auto-pedestrian accident that claimed the life of an Ohio resident Oct. 9, Orange Police Department Lt. Garrold Keaton reports. 

According to a news release, officers were dispatched to the area of 2080 I-10 North Service Road shortly after 10 p.m. in reference to an auto-pedestrian traffic accident. Acadian Ambulance Service was called to the scene, but were unable to resuscitate the 44-year-old male victim, who had been struck by a vehicle still on the scene.

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Symphony brings its music to the masses with three October concerts

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) is taking the magic of music to the next level by performing three very different concerts at three different locations within the next two weeks, giving everyone in Southeast Texas the opportunity to experience live orchestra music at its best.

“Our theme this season is ‘SOST Fantastique’ and we want to perform great and memorable music that everyone can enjoy at the Julie Rogers Theater and around the community,” said SOST Music Director Chelsea Tipton II.

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ShowBiz Cinema robbery: police search for suspect

Police in Orange are searching for the suspect who robbed ShowBiz Cinema in Orange at gunpoint Oct. 1, reports the Orange Police Department (OPD).

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Community Christian School teacher blends creativity and science for middle schoolers

This week, Mrs. Ashley Kelly encouraged her students to meld creativity into their science classes.

“They learn so much more when they actually do hands on versus reading from a book," Kelly explained. 

Kelly teaches both seventh and eighth grade science and ninth and tenth grade biology at Community Christian School in Orange, according to administrative assistant Kara Dewberry.

The middle school students wrote biographical articles about a scientist of their choice and dressed like their scientist for the day.

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UPDATE: Wreck closes westbound lanes of Interstate 10

A crash involving a truck tractor semi-trailer and a passenger vehicle shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Orange County near FM 1442, and resulted in injuries, Sgt. Stephanie Davis of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported in a news release Sept. 30.

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Orange anglers win big time in CCA STAR tourney

Ashton Sumrall, 8, of Orange with a prize catch weighing 6.5 pounds

The CCA STAR tournament final results are in and Southeast Texas anglers did real well. In the StarKids Scholarship Gafftop Division, this year’s winner is Ashton Sumrall, age 8, of Orange, with a prize catch weighing 6.5 pounds.

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Murder: police investigate Orange homicide

While investigating a call regarding a disturbance on Pine Street in Orange, officers discovered the body of a young man who had apparently been shot in the chest, reports Capt. Robert Enmon of the Orange Police Department (OPD).

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Meth: Orange police find 25 grams of meth in residence

Charles Laboue and Jessica Murphy

Police in Orange made two arrests Sept. 26 after an investigation into a stolen vehicle reportedly led them to the discovery of 25 grams of methamphetamine inside a local residence.

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Fraud: Orange police investigate suspected insurance fraud

Police in Orange are investigating a case of suspected insurance fraud following a single-car accident that appeared to have resulted in injuries to the parties involved, all of whom were paid by insurance, reports the Orange Police Department (OPD).

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Missing: Orange police search for missing woman

The family of Orange resident Christie Lynn Combs, 44, is searching for her after not hearing from her several months, reports the Orange Police Department (OPD).

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