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A 61-year-old Vidor man died following an industrial accident Monday afternoon at an Orange County steel mill. John May, 61, of Vidor, died following the accident at Optimus Steel, LLC.

May was removing waste from a steelmaking process when, for an unknown reason, the equipment he was using caught on fire. The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m. on Monday. May sustained injuries from the fire and was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

OSHA and Optimus Steel will continue to investigate this incident to determine what happened.

Statement from Optimus Steel:

On Monday March 4th, a contractor was removing waste from a steelmaking process. This task occurs approximately every hour while the plant is operating. While the reason is unknown at this time, the equipment the operator was using caught on fire. The operator sustained injuries from this fire and was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The company will continue to investigate this incident to determine the cause of these events.

Local First Job Fair will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Orange County Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442, from 10 am-3 pm.

If you are seeking to secure construction jobs for the prestigious Golden Triangle Polymers Project, a groundbreaking multi-billion dollar expansion in Orange, bring your résumé and be prepared for interviews.

Need résumé assistance? Contact your local Workforce Solutions Center or call 1-877-834-5627.

For more details about the job fair, visit this site.

Demolition of the clock tower at Northway Shopping Center is underway as the City of Orange works with TCP Realty Houston to attract new retail investment.

The clock tower as well as several of the buildings, have been in a state of disrepair for years due to the unprecedented number of hurricanes and tropical storms Orange has weathered in the last 20 years.

The complex is now under new ownership, and other updates will be coming soon.

KidzZone is a new indoor playground and party center that will be holding its grand opening in Mauriceville at 11701 Hwy 62-N on March 1, 2024.

They are a birthday play party venue and indoor playground with open play for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children up to age 13.

They have an inflatable pirate ship with a jumping space and slides, a regular bounce house, arcade games, a toddler area for 1-3-year-olds, a hands-on pretend play center, other games and hands-on activities, a full snack bar, refreshers, coffees, and loaded teas. They offer unlimited open play daily, Tuesday- Saturday, from  11 am- 6 pm.

Admission is $10 admission ($8 for 2 years and under), and grip socks are required.

They will be closed on Sunday for private parties.

Their business hours are as follows:

• Monday CLOSED
• Tuesday – Saturday  11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday CLOSED

Details about their children’s parties can be found here.

For more info, visit their Facebook page.

Luigi’s Italian Grill is celebrating three fantastic years at their current location in Orange at 3108 Edgar Brown Drive.

Owner Armend Hajdari notes, “Today marks 3 years at our new location! After Hurricane Laura hit, we were unable to return to the old location that homed Luigi’s for 11 years. Luigi’s Italian Grill has been open for 14 years, and we are so thankful to the community!”

Since their opening, locals and visitors alike have been treated to authentic Italian flavors and warm hospitality at Luigi’s Italian Grill, “where you are treated like family”! Their dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere and serving up exceptional dishes has made Luigi’s a beloved gathering place for friends, families, and food enthusiasts!

View their menu online here.

Their business hours are as follows:

• Monday CLOSED
• Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

For more info, check out their Facebook page or call them at (409) 886-3000.