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Chevron-Phillips Makes $100,000 Donation to United Way

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Chevron-Phillips Makes $100,000 Donation to United Way

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) is pledging $100,000 to the United Way offices in the southeast Texas region to provide assistance for those residents recently impacted by the floods associated with Tropical Storm Imelda. This assistance is in addition to the company’s normal philanthropic donations and will be targeted specifically for flood relief via four United Way offices: the United Way of Greater Houston, the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County, the United Way of Orange County, and the United Way of Greater Baytown & Chambers County.

“Thousands of local residents were impacted by the torrential downpours associated with Imelda, many of them in the communities where our employees live and where we operate plants vital to the local economy,” said Mark Lashier, president and CEO. “On behalf of our entire company, we are pleased to join with so many other great Houston companies to begin the process of rebuilding homes and lives.”

Lion Elastomers Opens at Former Firestone Site

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Lion Elastomers Opens at Former Firestone Site

The City of Orange would like to welcome Lion Elastomers at the former Firestone site, located at 5713 FM 1006.

Lion Elastomers previously announced the purchase of an Orange, Texas production site owned and operated by Firestone Polymers. The plant manufactures polybutadiene and styrene-butadiene copolymers, produced under the Stereon™, Diene™, and Duradene™ trade names. These products are complementary to Lion’s current portfolio and will further strengthen Lion’s ability to support the synthetic rubber industry.

This purchase marks Lion’s second strategic acquisition in less than five years and is in line with Lion’s initiative to expand its business and provide greater value enhancement to its customers.

New Orange City Hall Grand Opening Held

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New Orange City Hall Grand Opening Held

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, in celebration of the relocation of Orange City Hall.

A resolution was passed by the Orange City Council to purchase First Financial Bank on January 12, 2016. After the new construction of First Financial Bank was completed, the City of Orange began making necessary updates to the building that would soon house City Hall. On Monday, August 19, 2019, Orange City Hall officially opened for business at 812 N. 16th Street. City Hall is home to multiple offices including City Manager, City Secretary, Economic Development, Finance, Customer Service (water payments), Personnel, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Thursday’s grand opening celebration included comments by Mayor Larry Spears Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem Patrick Pullen, Interim City Manager Kelvin Knauf, The Honorable Mayor Jimmy Sims, and Lanie Brown, Regional Director of Community Relations for Congressman Brian Babin.

For additional information, please contact Orange City Hall at 409.883.1081.

New Bee-Keeping Supply Business Opens in Orange

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New Bee-Keeping Supply Business Opens in Orange

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Queen Bee Supply, LLC located at 3758 N. 16th St. in Orange. Owners Shawn and Christie Ray are proud to service Orange County and the surrounding area with bee keeping supplies, advice on honey, honey extraction classes, and how to handle bee infestations. The nearest store offering similar supplies is in Marshall TX, so this store is a much-needed supply shop for all your bee-keeping needs.

They also stock all types of local honey, jellies, and more.

For more information call 409-238-5601, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/queenbeesupplyllc/ or join their Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/223765818394298/.

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