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
October 23, 2019
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Together Thursdays to Feature Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
The City of Orange and Dow have partnered together to host Together Thursdays, a free outdoor concert series. Together Thursdays will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. and will feature Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band on October 24. Food and drinks will be available for… Keep Reading
October 23, 2019
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Lamar State College Orange Recognized by Keep Orange County Beautiful
Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB,) presented the 4th Quarter Beautification Award to Dr. Thomas Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange (LSC-O). Members of his staff, together with board members of KOCB attended the presentation. Deborah Bednar, president of the county’s beautification organization, said she has long admired the campus landscaping. “It’s inspiring to… Keep Reading
October 22, 2019
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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Honda of Orange with Ribbon-Cutting
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for our new member Honda of Orange at 1800 Strickland Dr in Orange. Owners Mark Frey and Ed Van Huis welcomed everyone and report that they have bought out this business that originally opened in the 1960’s. Honda of Orange is… Keep Reading
October 21, 2019
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Halloween Spooktacular featuring Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a Halloween Spooktacular featuring the film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, (1971) on Saturday, October 26, from 5 P.M. – 9 P.M. at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. This event will include trunk-or-treat activities, bounce houses, and popcorn beginning at 5 P.M. The… 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