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
September 3, 2024
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Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club Hosts Successful Annual Guy’s Game Night
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club held its much-anticipated Annual Guy’s Game Night: Fins, Feathers & Fooore on Thursday night at the Bridge City Community Center. The event drew a full house and featured bingo, a live auction, raffle prizes, and a delicious meal, all supporting the Rotary Club’s various community projects and scholarships. Club President… Keep Reading
September 3, 2024
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David Rutledge Named Acting City Manager of Bridge City
The Texas Municipal League has confirmed that David Rutledge, currently Mayor of Bridge City, is now also acting as the city’s interim City Manager. This development follows the recent resignation of Christopher Baker, who had held the position for just seven months. The Bridge City City Council convened on August 20 for a meeting that… Keep Reading
September 2, 2024
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Tulane Road Construction to Begin on September 3rd
Update 9/7/24: Tulane Road Due to weather, construction to rehabilitate Tulane Road from the SRA canal bridge to the City of Orange city limit has been postponed until Wednesday, September 11, 2024. During construction, Tulane Road will be closed to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while contractors work on the section of… Keep Reading
September 2, 2024
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East Roundbunch Road Swing Bridge to Remain Closed to Car Traffic for Several More Weeks
Orange County Judge John Gothia has announced that the East Roundbunch Road swing bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic for an additional two and a half to three weeks. This update follows a briefing provided to the Commissioners Court by County Engineer Corey Oldbury regarding the status of the bridge, which connects vehicular traffic… Keep Reading
City of Orange Announces New Hire and New Appointment
May 8, 2023
The City of Orange would like to introduce Alison Clary as the newly appointed Communication and Marketing Coordinator. Alison graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville before heading to Texas A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and history. From there, she interned with Walt Disney World through the Disney College Program. After completing the
LSCO Announces New Student Ambassador Scholarship Winners
May 8, 2023
Lamar State College Orange is incredibly excited to announce their 2023-2024 LSCO Student Ambassadors! They include: Paislee Byrd – Evadale High School Bryan Cano – West Orange-Stark High School Makenna Carey – Bridge City High School Jamey Flores – Vidor High School Jeanna Ingram – Orangefield High School Paige Rains – Vidor High School Cristian
Orange County RETREET to Replant Trees Lost to Natural Disaster
May 4, 2023
In celebration of Arbor Day, Keep America Beautiful (“KAB”), alongside affiliates Keep Orange County Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful, is pleased to launch Orange County RETREET, an effort to heal the landscape of Orange County, TX, which has been devastated by numerous hurricanes and tornados over the past decade. “Orange County RETREET will address an
Texas Land Office Awards $1 Million for Sewer System Improvements
May 4, 2023
The Texas General Land Office works to rebuild Texas communities affected by natural disasters by assisting with disaster relief, restoring critical infrastructure, and mitigating future damage through effective community planning. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., recently visited Orange County to award the region a total of $11 million for disaster relief. These funds will
RV Park Coming to West Orange
May 3, 2023
The City of West Orange Announces an RV Park is coming to West Orange on the north end of Foreman Rd. Its projected date of completion is 3 months. It will have 49 spaces, a laundry facility, a fenced perimeter, and an on-site office. More details will be released as they become available.
City of Orange Announces Promotion and New Hires
May 3, 2023
The City of Orange would like to congratulate Sarah Hunter on her promotion to Accounting Manager for the Finance Department. Sarah has an associate’s degree in general business from Lamar State College Orange and a certification in Ethical Leadership from the NASBA Center of Public Trust. In May, she will graduate with a Bachelor of
Depot Day Scheduled for May 6
May 2, 2023
Mark your calendar for Depot Day on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 AM -2 pm at the Orange Depot grounds, located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange, presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot at the Orange Train Depot. Admission is free. Many new kid-friendly rides will be featured this year, like airplane
OCVB Announces New Event, Rock the River
May 2, 2023
Grab your friends, family, lawn chairs, and coolers and join the Orange Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in kicking off summer the right way with a day full of live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a whole bunch of fun on Saturday, Mayn20, 2023, from noon-8 PM at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 709 Simmons
KOCB Announces New Board Members
May 1, 2023
Keep Orange County Beautiful KOCB), a non-profit organization organized in Texas in 1997, is pleased to announce the election of Mr. James Scales and Mrs. Michelle Tubbleville to our Board of Directors. Mr. Scales is better known as the “food inspector” with the Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Office. He has worked with
Mauriceville Heritage Association To Host 2023 Crawfish Bash May 5-6
May 1, 2023
The Mauriceville Heritage Association’s 2023 Crawfish Bash will be held on Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 5-6. 2023 at 7441 Cohenour Rd. in Orange. Hours are Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 AM – 10- pm. There is no entry fee, but there is