🌱 Why Orange police say this I-10 traffic stop was different
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Orange police say this I-10 traffic stop was different
- Orange’s own O’Shaquie Foster lines up a major Houston title defense
Also on today's calendar: Butterfly Release and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Orange police seize meth, cocaine during I-10 traffic stop (beaumontenterprise.com) — Orange police arrested a Louisiana man after an I-10 traffic stop where officers say they found significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and promethazine. The department is asking anyone with information to contact Orange Police or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers, where anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward. 
• O'Shaquie Foster faces Raymond Ford in Houston at end of May (fightmag.com) — Orange native and world champion boxer O’Shaquie Foster is set to defend his WBC super featherweight title against Raymond Ford on May 30 in Houston. The bout marks Foster’s first title defense of his second reign and a rare chance for local fans to see a hometown champion fight relatively close to home. Undercard and ticket details are expected soon.
📸 Around Orange
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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High Island Varsity Softball @ Deweyville
171 TX-12, Orange
10:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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D-9 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Orange County 4H & Youth Agnt Bryan, TX, USA -
D-9 4-H Rifle & Air Pistol Contests
Orange County 4H & Youth Agnt Rosenberg, TX, USA -
The Barefoot Movement
Lutcher Theater , 707 Main Ave. , Orange
7:30 pm -
Big Time in D-9 – 4-H Round-Up
Orange County 4H & Youth Agnt Conroe, TX, USA -
Butterfly Release
Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts , 707 Main Ave , Orange
5:00 pm -
2026 Mudbug Classic & Crappie Tournament
Rayburn Country Resort & Marina Brookeland, Tx -
Mauriceville Crawfish Bash
7441 Cohenour Rd , Orange
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult Spelling Bee
Greater Orange Area Chamber , 407 Greeen Ave , Orange
11:30 am -
Flip Circus
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown , 21300 Interstate 45 N , Spring
7:00 pm -
Silsbee Varsity Baseball @ West Orange-Stark
West Orange stark highschool , 1400 Newton St , West Orange
7:00 pm -
Silsbee JV Baseball @ West Orange-Stark
West Orange stark highschool , 1400 Newton St , West Orange
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 📢FM 365 UPDATE📢
We have an important update regarding the demolition of FM 365. Read all about it here. ⬇️ (Nextdoor )
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Orange. Apply here.
- Zachry Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for JVIC - Combo Welder TA in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridge City
Vidor
- BARKFEST returns to Vidor with Dog Races, Adoptions, Low-Cost Pet Care (kfdm.com)
Port Neches
- Port Neches escapes $240K fine by upgrading sewage plant, here's what was found in the water (12newsnow.com)
- Houston Family Sues TPC Plant After 1,000-Pound Part Turns Deadly (hoodline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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