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Orange County bars may reopen to 50% capacity.

Orange County bars may reopen to 50% capacity.

Orange County reopens bars

Sharon Brooks
Friday, October 16, 2020
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commissioner (TABC) has approved Orange County Judge John Gothia’s request for bars to reopen in Orange County, the county announced Oct. 16.
Voter registration, changes due by Oct. 5

Voter registration, changes due by Oct. 5

Voters must register, make changes to registration by Oct. 5

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Voters must register soon if they want to vote in the upcoming elections.  Jefferson County Voter Registrar Allison Nathan Getz announced Sept. 29 that anyone who wants to vote in the Nov. 3 election must register or make necessary corrections to their name and/or address on or before Monday, Oct.
Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School

Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School

LCMCISD assistant principal to represent Region 5 for state title

Sharon Brooks
Friday, September 18, 2020
Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a Region 5 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year, LCMCISD Community Relations Coordinator Sherry...
Cone image predicting Tropical Storm Sally's path. (Image from NOAA/NWS at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14)

Cone image predicting Tropical Storm Sally's path. (Image from NOAA/NWS at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14)

Texas A&M Task Force 1 traveling to La. ahead of incoming storm

Sharon Brooks
Monday, September 14, 2020
  At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally.
The LSCO Gators fishing club ranks No. 1 in the nation for collegiate bass fishing.

The LSCO Gators fishing club ranks No. 1 in the nation for collegiate bass fishing.

LSCO Gators rank No. 1 in the nation

Sharon Brooks
Friday, August 21, 2020
The Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) Fishing Club is celebrating after recently being ranked the No. 1 team across the nation in collegiate bass fishing, LSCO reports. According to the college, the Association of Collegiate Anglers released its all-inclusive rankings Aug.
Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Abbott extends automatic SNAP renewals amid ongoing pandemic

Sharon Brooks
Monday, July 27, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 24 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.
Gov. Abbott announces additional federal funding to support higher education.

Gov. Abbott announces additional federal funding to support higher education.

Governor announces additional $118 million to support education in Texas

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 22 that the State of Texas would allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.
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