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Update: A 29-year-old Port Arthur woman has been identified as the contract worker killed Friday morning at the Golden Triangle Polymers construction site in Orange County. Yukiko Nakao, 29, of Port Arthur, was identified as the contract worker who was killed, Capt. Joey Jacob of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday morning. Orange County deputies and OSHA are investigating the Friday morning death of Nakao at the Golden Triangle Polymers construction site in Orange County. Investigators are continuing to work to determine exactly what occurred leading up to Nakao’s death. They are still interviewing witnesses and taking statements.

Original story:

In a tragic incident at the Golden Triangle Polymers construction site in Orange County, a contract worker lost their life on Friday morning. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), has initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the fatality. Authorities are currently in the process of interviewing witnesses and gathering statements to piece together the events that culminated in this unfortunate loss.

Emergency services rushed to the scene located off Texas Highway 87 near the Orange County Airport around 10 a.m., following reports of the accident. Captain Joey Jacobs, a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed the death of the contract worker. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, involved in the construction project, also acknowledged the incident, stating, “We express our deepest sympathies to their family and friends during this difficult time.”

The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the family is duly informed. The official declaration of death was made by Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton. As of now, further details about the incident remain scarce.

Chevron Phillips released a statement about the incident: “Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) can confirm that an employee of a contractor working at the Golden Triangle Polymers project in Orange County, Texas passed away on Feb. 16 following injuries sustained at the construction site. We express our deepest sympathies to their family and friends during this difficult time.”

The construction site is part of a significant collaboration between Chevron Phillips Chemical and Qatar Energy, with Chevron Phillips holding a 51% stake. The facility is set to produce Marlex polyethylene and is anticipated to commence operations in 2026. The Golden Triangle Polymers project is expected to generate substantial economic benefits for the community, contributing an estimated $50 billion in residual economic impacts over the next two decades.

Tropicana Ice Cream Parlor has opened at 2637 Texas Avenue STE C, in Bridge City, across from Bridge City High School.

They offer a variety of homemade ice cream, shakes, sundaes, snacks, food, and Italian sodas. They are open for business Monday – Saturday from 11 AM – 9 PM and on Sunday from 2 PM – 9 PM.

Their menu is below.

For more info, call them at 409-6978111 or visit their Facebook page.

On February 8, 2024, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Coburn Supply Company, located at 1800 Strickland Drive in Orange. Their business hours are Monday-Friday from 7 AM -4:30 PM. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

For over 85 years, Coburn Supply Company has remained a family-owned distributor of commercial and residential plumbing, electrical, waterworks, and HVAC products and services. Coburn’s has more than 50 locations and three centrally located distribution centers serving Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, providing a large variety of quality products efficiently.

Coburn’s is committed to offering support and solutions to their customers’ everyday challenges and needs. From guiding a homeowner through selections for their dream kitchen at their showrooms to fulfilling an emergency order for a contractor, they are here to serve.

For more info, visit their website or their Facebook page.

Barry’s Greek Grill, located at 1720 W. IH-10 Frontage Road in Orange, at the former location of Tacos La Shula, is the newest venture for owner Barry Nikshiqi, who also owns Greek Gyros II in Port Arthur.  His family is also in the restaurant industry, with Bruno’s Italian Kitchen in Beaumont, Tuscany Italian restaurant in Port Arthur, and Eddie’s Gyros and Pizza in Lumberton.

Business hours are:

See the menu for Barry’s Greek Grill below.

For more information, call Barry’s Greek Grill at 409-330-419 or visit their Facebook page.