🌱 Police investigate deadly motorcycle-SUV collision at FM 105 and Oilla Road
Orange, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Orange! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police investigate deadly motorcycle-SUV collision at FM 105 and Oilla Road
- How to get a free prostate screening in Orange next month
- What officers say they found inside two Orange drug investigation homes
Also on today's calendar: The Music Man and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 78.
- Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Port Arthur man dies in Orange motorcycle crash (panews.com) — A Port Arthur motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV at FM 105 and Oilla Road in Orange on Saturday evening, June 6. Orange police say the rider, 42-year-old Jarrett Graff-Gutierrez, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the SUV driver stayed and cooperated as the investigation continues. 
2. Prostate cancer screenings offered at no cost across Southeast Texas (beaumontenterprise.com) — Men in Orange can get free prostate and health screenings on July 11 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas’ Orange campus, part of Gift of Life’s 2026 Men’s Health initiative. The program offers lab tests, physician consultations, referrals, and wellness education, plus food and grocery support. Similar events are also scheduled in Lumberton, Port Arthur and Beaumont this summer.
3. Orange police arrest three after searches at two residences (12newsnow.com) — Police in Orange arrested three people after searching two homes on Bolton Street and Inwood Drive as part of a narcotics investigation. Officers say they seized methamphetamine, cocaine and firearms, and allege two suspects were distributing drugs within the city. The ongoing investigation involves the City of Orange Narcotics Division, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and West Orange Police Department.
4. Orange County pastor urges safe spaces to curb teen violence this summer (kfdm.com) — With summer starting, an Orange County pastor is using a basketball program at North Early Learning Center in Orange to keep West Orange teens safe and engaged. Pastor Rickey Guillory focuses on structure, mentorship and life lessons to steer youth away from violence in Orange and Beaumont. Participants say the program keeps them out of trouble and focused on bigger goals.
5. County's Largest Drainage Project (kogt.com) — Orange County officials have announced the county’s largest-ever drainage project, a 400‑acre, 17‑foot detention pond with a pump station on the west side of the county. The more than $30 million effort aims to reduce major flooding for areas around Tiger Creek, Pine Forest, west Vidor and nearby neighborhoods. Construction is expected to take a couple of years to complete.
📸 Around Orange
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mikey B. Live In Orange, TX →
The Jeff Hattman Center for the Performing Arts, 3330 Bowling Ln, Orange
8:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Interact Meeting - Lecture Room
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S Orange, TX 77632
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The Music Man →
Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts, 707 Main Ave, Orange
7:00 pm -
Meredith Wilson's The Music Man
Greater Orange Area Chamber Lutcher Theater 707 Main Ave. Orange, Texas 77630
7:00 pm -
Air Force in Cafeteria - All Lunches
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S Orange, TX 77632
11:10 am -
Meredith Wilson's The Music Man
Greater Orange Area Chamber Lutcher Theater 707 Main Ave. Orange, Texas 77630
7:00 pm -
District Holiday (observance)
WEST ORANGE-COVE CISD Orange, TX 77631 -
Father's Day
North Early Learning Center Orange, TX 77631
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Sunday June 21
📣 Orange Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chris Beall in Conroe, TX →
Red Brick Tavern, 119 Simonton St, Conroe
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Meredith Wilson's The Music Man
Greater Orange Area Chamber Lutcher Theater 707 Main Ave. Orange, Texas 77630
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Shades of HUNKS at Pinehurst Pub (Pinehurst, TX... →
Pinehurst Pub, 111 Weakley Way Rd, Pinehurst
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D-9 4-H Horse Show
Orange County 4H & Youth Agnt Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807
Friday June 12
Tuesday June 16
Friday June 19
Monday June 22
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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