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Constable Ortego in Wreck While Responding to Call

Published

1 year ago

2022-08-26

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On Friday, August 26, 2022, Texas Highway Patrol called for an Officer needs assistance call.

Constable Matt Ortego was responding to the call with his red and blue emergency lights and sirens activated.

Constable Precinct 4 Photo

Upon approaching the intersection, a company van struck Constable Ortego; resulting in injuries. Constable Ortego is thankful to announce he and the other driver have no life-threatening injuries.

Constable 4 Matt Ortego

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City of Orange to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase

Published

3 months ago

2023-08-23

Michael Cole

The City of Orange is holding a public hearing on 29 August 2023 at 5:30 PM at the Orange City Council Chambers at the Orange Public Library.

According to the notice, the proposed tax increase is under the amount that would require voter approval.

The public is invited to voice their support or opposition to the proposed tax rate at the hearing

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Vidor Tennis racks up 1st District Win of Season

Published

3 months ago

2023-08-22

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The Vidor Pirates posted their first district win yesterday. They hosted the Lumberton Raiders and won 12-7 which brings their district record to 1-1.

Katie Hanks
Claire Fawcett
Jordan Goodman
Austin Gibbs
Jordan Goodman and Austin Gibbs
Bryce Loftin
Gideon Rowe
Nathan Evans and MIA partner Josh Muckleroy
Jose Guerrero Evans
Lane Mathues
Lane Mathues and Jose Guerrero

Here are the results:

The boys were able to sweep both the doubles division and the singles division. Partners were Lane Mathues/Jose Guerrero, Austin Gibbs/Jordan Goodman, and Nathan Evans/Josh Muckleroy.

Boy singles were Bryce Loftin, Jose Guerrero, Lane Mathues, Gideon Rowe, Jordan Goodman, and Austin Gibbs.

We had two girls win their matches, Katie Hanks and Claire Fawcett.

Up next, the Pirates will be traveling to Crosby on Friday. Some of our Pirates will be taking the night off of tennis to participate in Friday Night Lights, so we will have some “newbies” stepping up and taking their place. This is a great opportunity for them! Can’t wait to see what they can do.

It’s a GREAT Day to be a Pirate!!!!!