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Orange: City crews working to fix water line break on Park Avenue

City crews are actively working to repair a water line break on Park Avenue between 13th Street and 15th Street in Orange. Businesses and residents in the area may experience temporary low or no water pressure and possible discoloration until repairs are completed.

CHRISTUS Health emphasizes importance of heart health for SETX

As February is American Heart Month, CHRISTUS Health emphasizes the importance of heart health in Southeast Texas.American Heart Month was established to bring awareness to the body's most vital organ and educate people on how to keep it healthy.

Patients can pay some direct primary care expenses with health savings account funds

Patients who see physicians in direct primary care medical practices can now use their health savings account funds to pay their associated membership fees, because of new federal regulations that took effect in early 2026, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) reported in a press release.

City of Orange Boat Ramp closing for launching Feb. 6-9

The City of Orange Boat Ramp will be closed for launching from Friday, February 6 at 10 p.m. through Sunday, February 9 at noon during the Mardi Gras parade staging this weekend.

SNAP replacement benefits extension available

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Jan.

Stellar Bank merges with Prosperity

Jan. 28, Stellar Bancorp Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Prosperity Bancshares Inc., creating “the second largest bank by assets headquartered in Texas,” officials announced.

Free naloxone (Narcan) training Feb. 18-19

The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA) and the Greater Longview United Way will present free naloxone training Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 18 and 19, in Beaumont and Orange.The training is for caregivers, parents, community members, and anyone interested in learning more.

DNA Testing Program offered for sexual assault survivors

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division announced the implementation of the state’s Limited Consent for DNA Testing Program for sexual assault survivors at the end of 2025. The first kit under this new program was collected the first week of December.

Two men found deceased in frigid conditions

Frigid temperature in the 20s resulted in the death of a man found wearing a hospital gown outside of a Port Arthur business Jan 27. He was identified as James Rouly, 61.

City of Orange Historic Preservation Commission to host community meeting Feb. 10

The City of Orange Historic Preservation Commission will have a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Neighborhood Facility Building.The HPC is dedicated to celebrating and protecting the city’s historic landmarks and districts.