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Update: Petition Launched – Phelan Urges Feds To Open VA hospital in Orange or Port Arthur

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Phelan Urges Feds To Open VA hospital in Orange or Port Arthur

Today, State Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) sent a letter to President Trump voicing his concern for the lack of reliable healthcare options for over 1.6 million veterans in Texas and asking for the Veterans Administration to consider buying or leasing two possible venues in Southeast Texas to establish a new VA Medical Inpatient Hospital.

The two venue options that Representative Phelan suggests for consideration are Baptist Orange Hospital and St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

You can sign the petition here.

“I am privileged to represent Orange and Jefferson Counties in the Texas House of Representatives. One of the greatest things about my district is the large population of veterans that I am able to represent. There are over 22,000 veterans who live in Orange and Jefferson Counties. Sadly, we are unable to properly care for our veterans in Southeast Texas, because the nearest VA Medical Inpatient Hospital is over 100 miles away,” stated Representative Phelan. “Veterans and their families have sacrificed so much for our country and they desperately deserve proper medical care.”

Representative Phelan is serving his third term in the Texas House of Representatives. He proudly serves House District 21, representing both Jefferson and Orange Counties. He serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on State Affairs.

Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020

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Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 14 & 15, 2020.

Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, the Flashback Friday Parade will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best 80’s attire. Live entertainment by LA Roxx will immediately follow the Flashback Friday Parade at the Riverfront Pavilion. Applications to participate in the Flashback Friday Parade can be found here.

The 4th Annual Munchkin Parade will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 15.  The Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Parade will begin at 6:00 P.M. Applications to participate in the Munchkins Parade can be found here.

The Krewe of Krewe’s Parade will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 15. If you are interested in entering the Krewe of Krewe’s Parade during Mardi Gras Weekend, download a parade application at the link here.

Food and drink vendors will be on-site throughout the weekend festivities. A children’s activity area will be available providing fun for the entire family!  Please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. Coolers are welcome.

For parade applications or additional information concerning Mardi Gras weekend, please call the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409.883.1011 or the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409.883.3536.

WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

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WOCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.

The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for the federal government to assist in local disaster aid efforts.

“In the two years since this historic storm made landfall, Texans have come together seeking strength and a return to normalcy,” said Sen. Cornyn.

“These funds will truly make a difference in helping Texas students and teachers get back on their feet, and I applaud the Trump Administration for their continued commitment to our state’s recovery.”

State: TX
Disaster: 4332
PW#: 05270(0)
Total Project Cost-This Version: $1,823,500.38
FEMA Share: $1,823,500.38
Federal Cost Share: 100%
Type of Grant: PA
Category: B
Summary: WEST ORANGE-COVE CONSOLIDATED ISD
Declaration Date: 8/25/2017

This award provides $1,823,500.38 in federal funding to the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District – West Orange-Stark Middle School for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4332-TX (Hurricane Harvey). This funding is being provided under the authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season

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Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season

Pinehurst Police Officer Joshua Lockett made several traffic stops in Pinehurst this week. Usually, that is not news, but Thursday, December 19 was a little bit different. Instead of issuing citations, he issued gift certificates provided by Pinehurst businesses who decided to give back to the community and spread holiday cheer.

Chief Fred R. Hanauer III, stated, “This type of program has been done before, but dispatcher Leslie Werner came up with the idea for the Pinehurst Police Department and spear-headed it. So often the public only has negative dealings with police officers. This shows that police officers are caring and compassionate and often have a positive impact on those whose paths they cross.”

The program will continue until all gift certificates have been distributed.

The businesses who donated the gift certificates, which ranged from $10.00 to $50.00 include

  • The Pink Rooster located at 2492 MLK Jr. Drive
  • Nan’s Floral located at 1605 Strickland Drive
  • Robert’s Meat Market and Steak House located at 3720 West Park
  • Rocky’s Subway located at 2496 MLK Jr. Drive
  • Chili’s located at 292 Strickland Drive
  • Lucy’s Bakery and Cafe located at 2488 MLK Jr. Drive
  • The Beauty Bar located at 2496 MLK Jr. Drive
  • The Orange Magnolia located at 2496 Strickland Drive

City of Orange Holiday Closures

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City of Orange Holiday Closures

In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th.

There will be NO sanitation service on Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day, with the exception of the Orange Police and Fire Departments. Residents with Wednesday and/or Thursday service are asked to place their containers out on Thursday and note, if your can is not serviced on Thursday, it will be serviced on Friday, December 27th. The City of Orange will be open for business on Thursday, December 26th.

For the New Year’s holiday, the City of Orange will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020., with the exception of the Orange Police and Fire Departments.

There will be NO sanitation service on Wednesday, January 1st. Residents with Wednesday and/or Thursday service are asked to place their containers out on Thursday and note, if your can is not serviced on Thursday, it will be serviced on Friday, January 3rd. The City of Orange will be open for business on Thursday, January 2nd.

 

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