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 28, 2025
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BCISD Approves Lower Tax Rate
Bridge City ISD promised no tax rate increase with the 2025 bond, and today we’re proud to announce the tax rate is going down for 2025–2026. Even with a new $27.5 million Performing Arts Center on the way, our community will see a lower school tax rate. Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has officially adopted a lower… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Vidor Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of brand-new pickleball courts at Raymond Gould Community Park, located at 385 Claiborne Street in Vidor. This exciting community project was spearheaded by Orange County Commissioner Robert Viator, who utilized county park funds to bring the… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Bealls Set to Open in Vidor at Former Brookshire Brothers Location
Exciting changes are underway in Vidor as Bealls, the beloved department store, officially announces its return to the community with a new location at 880 N. Main Street, the former site of Brookshire Brothers. The new store is set to open its doors to the public in April 2026. Construction is already in progress on… Keep Reading
August 26, 2025
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Orange County Livestock Association Announce Youth Project Contest
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Orange County Livestock Association, is proud to invite all youth of Orange County to participate in the upcoming Youth Project Contest, a celebration of local talent and creativity. The event will be held at the Mauriceville Heritage Center (7441 Cohenour Rd., Mauriceville)—home of the Crawfish Festival Grounds…. 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