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Nightly News Recap March 25th 2022
A fatal accident takes the life of a 4 year old, April in Orange is Equal Housing Awareness Month. The Kountze Lionettes Roar, Diamond Action, Are you ready for Soccer?
Weather, Pet of the Day and a little furry good news!

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Pet of the Day
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Meet Mandy
Mandy has been in the Orange Animal Shelter for a while. She is looking for
that loving family to give her a forever home.
If you are that family and would like to adopt her or see about adopting any
of the other shelter dogs at the Orange Animal Shelter visit them at
806 Simmons Dr or call 409-883-1056
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Fatal Accident shuts down rainbow bridge
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 87, on the Rainbow Bridge in the westbound lanes,
The identities of drivers and passengers have not been confirmed at this time.”
At the scene, Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. stated the 4-year-old child that died in the accident had been taken to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. and the mother is being treated by doctors.
Justice Collins did state the mother of the child is from Orange.
The investigation remains ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
The Bridge reopened at 6:30
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MAYOR SPEARS DECLARES APRIL FAIR HOUSING MONTH
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Earlier this week Orange Mayor declared April to be Fair Housing Month in the City of Orange and urges all citizens of Orange to become aware of and support the Fair Housing Law.
the proclamation stated,
The 53rd anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, during the month of April, provides an opportunity for all Americans
to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be accomplished with the help and
cooperation of all Americans.
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KOUNTZE LIONETTES SOFTBALL ON FIRE.
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The Kountze Lionettes are 5-1 in district play earning them the number 3 ranking spot in the Beaumont region behind PN-G. They are traveling to Newton tonight.
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ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER KICKS OFF SATURDAY
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Tomorrow marks the kick-off of the Orange Youth Soccer League Spring Soccer. Early games start at around 10 AM at the Orange Youth Soccer Fields at 1058 Border Street in Orange.
As part of our commitment to being your voice of hometown news and sports, Story Over a Cup will be keeping track of and covering the scores and standings for girls’ and boys’ soccer.
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Weather
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According to the national weather service in Lake Charles, it will be a wonderful weekend to be out and about.
Tonight Clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Read more at the NWS website.
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