September 25, 2025
/
Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
July 8, 2024
/
Changes Coming in 2025 for Vehicle Inspections
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles…. Keep Reading
July 4, 2024
/
Local School Districts Release 2024-25 School Calendars
The following calendars have been released by the school districts in/adjacent to Orange County: West Orange Cove CISD Orangefield ISD LCM CISD Little Cypress Christian Academy Bridge City ISD Vidor ISD Deweyville ISD
July 3, 2024
/
Master Gardener Class Registration Open
The Master Gardener training classes offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will begin Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with… Keep Reading
July 3, 2024
/
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Grand Opening of Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to our community when they hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists located inside Christus Hospital – Orange at 6901 Medical Center Dr., Suite 120 in Orange. With a community history of over 20 years, their family-run business is… Keep Reading
New Soda Shop, Fixxology, Opens in Vidor
June 1, 2023
On May 25, 2023, Fixxology held its soft opening in Vidor. Located next to Reliable Cleaners at 1455 N Main St., they offer Italian ice, snow cones, flavored sodas, nachos, energy drinks, hot dogs, pretzels, and cookies. Fixxology has been open since 2015. They started out small in Rigby, ID, just selling custom soda, cookies,
Bassmaster Elite Series and Orange County River Festival Kicks Off June 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off the Bassmaster Elite Series/Orange County River Festival on June 1, 2023, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp. The event runs June 1-4. The Bassmaster Elite Series/Orange County River Festival will offer fun-filled days of professional fishing, vendor booths, lots of food and drinks, a kids’
The Cottage Boutique Holding Grand Opening for The Cottage Coffee Bar
May 31, 2023
Join The Cottage Boutique for a “soft opening” of The Cottage Coffee Bar on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 6 pm – 8 pm. Get a FREE gift and sample some of the delicious items that they will be offering inside the NEW coffee bar. Then, on Friday, June 2, they will go live. If
GOACC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for The Eye Place
May 31, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting for The Eye Place, located at 1502 Strickland Dr., Ste. 2, in Orange on May 23, 2023. The Eye Place, located in Orange, is a premier optical eye center dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and eyewear solutions to its clients. Their extensive range
Repairs to Lions Den Park Parking Lot Complete
May 30, 2023
The repairs to the parking lot at Orange Lions City Park have been completed. The parking lot had sustained increased utilization over the past few years, causing general deterioration, resulting in potholes, uneven ground, and standing water in areas of the lot. The refurbished parking lot is a major improvement to the curb appeal of
Orange City Donut Now Open
May 30, 2023
The City of Orange is excited to announce Orange City Donut, located at 3640 MLK Drive, is now open! The friendly staff serves up donuts, fruit kolaches, breakfast burritos, iced and hot coffee, and much more from 4 am – 12:30 pm each day from the breakfast counter and drive-thru window. For additional information, please
Stark Museum of Art to Host “Welcome to Color” Exhibition
May 29, 2023
Add a splash of color to your summer with a visit to the Stark Museum of Art’s Community Art Gallery exhibition, “Welcome to Color: Stark Cultural Venues Coloring Book” on view from May 27, 2023, through October 28, 2023. The exhibition features original contour line drawings created by SMA Teaching Artist Karen Leonard that highlight
Scholastic Book Fair Coming to Orange Public Library
May 29, 2023
Scholastic Book Fairs is coming to the Orange Public Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc., the Book Fair will be open to the general public from May 30 – June 10, 2023, during regular library hours. With new bestsellers and beloved classics, the Book Fair has something for everyone! Come out
GOACC Hosts Ribbon Cutting for 13Ten Business Solutions
May 25, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for 13Ten Business Solutions on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. 13Ten Business Solutions specializes in strategy, performance, management, technology, and operations consulting with a focus on delivering bottom-line results They are a results-driven, operations-centric consulting organization that assists leaders with their organization’s critical operational issues. Founder C
Cowboy Church of Orange County to Host Car-Truck-Bike Show on May 27
May 24, 2023
The Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting the 1st Annual CCOC Car-Truck-Bike Whow on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 9The am – 2 pm. Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the show is this Thursday (May 25) at 10 a.m. Free admission/parking for the show for all attendees. Vehicle competitors can still enter YOUR car,