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Re-Grading: BCHS/Schoolview Drive Ditch

You may have noticed recent work on the drainage ditch near Bridge City High School and Schoolview Drive. We’ve completed re-grading of this existing ditch to improve stormwater flow and help reduce flooding in the area.

Why Was This Work Done?

Re-grading the ditch helps to ensure that rainwater flows away from the high school and surrounding areas more effectively. This helps prevent water from pooling and reduces the risk of damage during heavy storms.

How Does This Help?

By improving the flow of stormwater, we are reducing the risk of flooding for Bridge City High School, as well as for nearby homes and businesses. This proactive maintenance helps to protect our properties and keep our community safe.

Where Does The Water Go?

The ditch is an important part of our local watershed, draining into the Neches River and Cow Bayou. The re-grading project ensures that stormwater is managed responsibly and safely returned to the environment.

We’re committed to maintaining and improving our community’s infrastructure. Thank you for your patience as we completed this important work!

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SE TEXAS R.A.I.N. Gauge Maintenance

Learn how Southeast Texas rain gauges are maintained as part of the SE TEXAS R.A.I.N. network. See how OCDD and Lamar University ensure accurate flood monitoring and real-time rainfall data for community safety.

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Sandy Creek Crossing Repair Project

On April 3, 2025 the project at the Sandy Creek crossing on Old Hwy 90 was complete. This was a successful collaboration between 2 Orange County entities.

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Sabine River Debris Removal Project

On January 3, 2025, the Orange County Drainage District received a request for assistance from the Texas Department of Transportation (“TexDOT”) to remove accumulated floating debris from the Sabine River Bridge at Highway 12. The accumulated debris was placing undue stress on the bridge structure.

The District dispatched equipment to the location and removed the accumulated debris with the assistance of TexDOT and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The District removed the debris and restored water flow under the structure.

The District would like to thank TexDOT and LaDOTD for their efforts in this restoration project.

Debris located at the Sabine River Bridge and Highway 12 in Newton County, Texas

Debris removal efforts of the Orange County Drainage District at the Sabine River Bridge located on Highway 12 in Newton County, Texas.

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Drainage Improvement Project (Anderson Gully at East Railroad and Old Highway 90)

On June 4, 2024, the Orange County Drainage District, with the support of other public and private entities, completed a drainage improvement project to improve flow underneath the railroad trestle located on Anderson Gully between East Railroad and Highway 90 in Vidor, Texas. The project involved removing sediment and debris under the trestle, thereby increasing Anderson Gully’s flow and capacity.

The Orange County Drainage District would like to acknowledge KCS Railroad, the City of Vidor, and the Orange County Road and Bridge Department (Precinct No. 4) for their cooperation and assistance in completing this joint project.

The photographs below reflect the condition of the crossing prior to the project and the activities conducted by the participating entities toward the Anderson Gully drainage improvement project.

Before

Drainage Improvement Activities

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Bridge City – FM 1442 Drainage Improvement Project

The Orange County Drainage District is pleased to update our citizens on the FM 1442 Drainage Improvement Project along West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, Texas.

This joint project involves various local entities including: the Orange County Drainage District, the Texas Department of Transportation, the City of Bridge City, and the Orange County Road and Bridge Department to provide drainage relief to various subdivisions in the City of Bridge City. The affected subdivisions include Sylvan Glades, West Gate, Meadows, Schofield Place, and Palm Ridge Additions. The drainage in these subdivisions was impaired by the inability for storm water to drain from the subdivisions , make its way across FM 1442 (West Roundbunch Road) and into the Colonial Outfall Ditch, ultimately being discharged into the Neches River. The District previously completed an extensive clearing of the existing Colonial Outfall Ditch to increase capacity and speed of discharge of accumulated storm water into the Neches River.

The District also wants to acknowledge the Bridge City Independent School District and the Common Ground Community Church for providing essential easements to the Orange County Drainage District in support of this drainage relief project. Without their efforts, this project would not have been possible.

The District and its local partners designed the Bridge City FM 1442 Drainage Improvement Project to provide drainage improvements during significant rain events (when the ditch adjacent to the north side of FM 1442 becomes full). During these high-intensity rain events, the project allows storm water to flow underneath FM 1442 into the existing Colonial Outfall Ditch (which also drains the Meadowlawn Subdivision), and, ultimately, to the Neches River.

The photographs below depict the District’s progress on the project. As of July 19, 2023, the District has completed the backfilling and covering the installed culverts before the commencement of the new school Bridge City ISD school year.

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S2G Virtual Public Meeting – Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Program – Orange County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Gulf Coast Protection District will host S2G Virtual Public Meeting to serve as an information session regarding the Orange County Project on Thursday, May 25, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The citizens of Orange County, Texas are invited and encouraged to attend as well as participate in the dialogue. The Project Delivery Team will give a status update and a Q&A session. Use the link below to attend the virtual public meeting:

Virtual Public Meeting: Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Program (Orange County Project)

Thursday, May 25, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

The purpose of the online public meeting will be to provide an overview and update on the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Program and the Orange County Levee Project. The construction project consists of a new levee and floodwall system designed to protect the Cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst, Bridge City, and other communities in the area from hurricane storm surges. For more information on the Project visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Orange County Project Page.

The Gulf Coast Protection District was created in 2021 by the 87th regular Texas Legislature to oversee the implementation of an integrated and comprehensive coastal resilience strategy for the upper Texas coast. Specifically, this includes assuming the role of non-Federal sponsor for major portions of the federally funded and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led Coastal Texas Project and Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

The Orange County Drainage District serves as an active partner in support of the GCPD, along with representatives of other political subdivisions located within the area expected to be served by the S2G project. Click on the following links for more information about the S2G Project as well as the Gulf Coast Protection District.

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