September 25, 2025
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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
August 4, 2025
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CVS Pharmacy in Bridge City to Close in September
CVS Pharmacy has announced that its location at 485 Texas Ave. in Bridge City will permanently close in September. Locals say the last day open will be September 9. While the news comes as a disappointment to many local customers, CVS is committed to continuing high-quality service to the community until its final day of… Keep Reading
August 4, 2025
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Stark Museum of Art Hosts Three-Session Acrylic Painting Workshop for Adults
The Stark Museum of Art invites adults of all skill levels to join its upcoming Adult Studio Workshop: Intro to Acrylic Painting, a three-session hands-on art class designed to teach the fundamentals of acrylic painting in a relaxed and encouraging environment. 📅 Workshop Dates: August 12, 2025 August 19, 2025 August 26, 2025 🕝 Time:… Keep Reading
July 31, 2025
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Brown Plumbing
On July 22, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed Brown Plumbing, Inc. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their location at 2501 Main St, Groves, TX. The event marked a special milestone for the locally trusted company, which has been serving the Southeast Texas region with reliable plumbing solutions since 1988. Founded over 37… Keep Reading
July 31, 2025
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Vidor Gears Up for the 2025 SETX Music Jam
The 2025 SETX Music Jam is officially set to rock Conn Park in Vidor, Texas on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hosted by the Vidor Chamber of Commerce, this high-energy event is shaping up to be one of Southeast Texas’s most anticipated music and community festivals. Headlining the evening is… Keep Reading
SETX Stand Down 2023 to Be Held at Orange County Convention Center
May 16, 2023
Southeast Texas Stand Down 2023 will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange, on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9 AM – 2 PM. The event benefits homeless veterans, their families, and the homeless. Lunch and door prizes will be available. In order to qualify,
Bridge City Public Library Opens Registration for Bayou Buddies
May 16, 2023
Bayou Buddies is a story-time program offered at the Bridge City Public Library. It is for children 0-5 years old (6 if not in school) and their caretakers. During the program, we sing songs, read a book, and do a craft to bring home. If this is something you are interested in, please stop by
Royal Selected TASC High School Advisor of the Year and TASC Nominee for the National Advisor of the Year
May 15, 2023
Cheryl Royal, the student council advisor at Bridge City High School, recently had a big weekend when she was named the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) High School Advisor of the Year. Cheryl Royal has also been named by TASC the as the 2022-2023 nominee for the Warren Shull High School National Advisor of
Orange Library to Host New Adulting 101 Class
May 15, 2023
On the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Orange Public Library hosts “Adulting 101”, a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Join Michael Cole on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm for a presentation on being safe with personal data on a smartphone. This
Renaissance Faire Coming to Ford Park
May 11, 2023
The Ford Park Ag Barns are going back to medieval times as the Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire takes over for three weekends in May. The Southeast Texas Renaissance Faire promises to give patrons and vendors an unmatched experience by providing a safe, family-fun environment that is affordable for all with a first-of-it’s-kind collection of artists,
TSTU Announces Open Call for Artists
May 11, 2023
The Texas State University System is excited to launch its first-ever set of open calls to artists! Professional visual artists or artist teams are invited to apply for the following opportunities, one of which is a piece for Lamar State College Orange. See project applications for specific eligibility here. The deadline is June 8, 2023,
Stark Museum to Host Largest Published Book in the World
May 10, 2023
The Stark Museum of Art invites the public to come and see the Guinness World Record certified largest published book in the world, I Am Texas, at the Stark Museum of Art from May 10 through July 29, 2023. An ode to Texas from the perspective of a child, the seven-foot-tall book captures what the
LSCO, Industry Partners Announce Creation of Golden Triangle Fame Chapter
May 10, 2023
Lamar State College Orange and local industry partners announced a partnership today to create a chapter of the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Program (FAME). The Golden Triangle FAME Chapter will allow students to achieve specialized education in the skills needed for rapidly evolving industry positions while earning two-year associate degrees with potentially zero
Shangri La Introduces New Event and Collaboration
May 9, 2023
Sip and stroll at Shangri La Gardens on May 11, May 25, and June 15, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. Discover all the gardens have to offer throughout this unique, after-hours experience while enjoying music and delectable treats during golden hour. This FREE event is a collaboration with Free State Cellars. Visitors may pre-order picnic boxes
Orange Public Library to Host Adult Summer Reading Bingo Challenge
May 9, 2023
The Orange Public Library announces Summer Reading Bingo is here for the 2023 Adult Summer Reading Challenge. The Challenge begins on May 1, 2023, when participants ages 17+ will earn entry into a prize drawing for each Bingo they complete on the Reading Bingo Card. Items include specific reading topics, attending local events, and visiting