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 30, 2021
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Northway Park Improvements Planned
Northway Park is scheduled to see improvements to its walking track beginning in the next three weeks. The contract was awarded to BK&R Enterprises/Frey’s Landscaping LLC and repairs are expected to take approximately 90 to 120 days, subject to weather. Northway Park is located at 2049 Clark Lane in Orange. Northway Park’s 18-plus acres of… Keep Reading
August 26, 2021
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Orange Chamber to Host Gumbo Cookoff
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Gumbo Cook-off! The Gumbo Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021. This will be held alongside of the inaugural Orangetober Festival! Call the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409-883-3536 to get your team signed up. Application and guidelines attached below. Completed applications… Keep Reading
August 26, 2021
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Southern Lotus Charms
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Southern Lotus Charms on Wednesday, April 25. Southern Lotus Charms is located at 120 W Bolivar in Vidor. Their business hours are Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM, and closed on Sunday. Southern Lotus Charms creates… Keep Reading
August 25, 2021
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Vidor Certified as Music Friendly City
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Vidor, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities. “With support from the Texas Music Office, in 2019 the Texas music… Keep Reading
Entergy Texas Breaks Ground on Orange County Advanced Power Station
April 27, 2023
Entergy Texas executives, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, government officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate a new chapter for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy across Southeast Texas. Nearly 200 people attended a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a project underway next to Entergy Texas’
Demolition Ordered for 9 buildings at Sabine Park Apartment Homes in Orange
April 27, 2023
After nearly four months without running water at the Sabine Park Apartment Homes in Orange, a judge has ruled that nine buildings must be demolished due to being unlivable and not up to city code. The ruling was made after the city presented evidence on Wednesday morning to support its claim that the buildings were
First Annual Pinehurst Spring Market Scheduled for April 28-29
April 26, 2023
The City of Pinehurst’s 1st Annual Spring Market is a free event that is being hosted by the Pinehurst Pentecostal Church on April 28-29. 2023. There will be 24+ vendors set up with clothing, gifts, food, sweets, and other crafts. There will also be a jumping castle, cotton candy, face painting, cake walk, funnel cakes,
Entergy Plans Infrastructure Improvement
April 26, 2023
Entergy Texas crews have mobilized on a large-scale infrastructure improvement project between W. Park Ave. and Burton Street in Orange. This project will focus on upgrading existing infrastructure to withstand 150 mph winds. Construction is expected to continue for up to four weeks, and for safety purposes, the public is asked to avoid the work
New Monarch Butterfly Bench Installed
April 25, 2023
Early last week city crews are preparing the site at City Hall for the installation of a butterfly bench as part of the beautification of the City of Orange. The Monarch butterfly bench was unveiled on Friday, April 21, 2023, to its place at City Hall just in time for the Shangri La Botanical Gardens
LSCO Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Academic Building
April 25, 2023
Lamar State College Orange broke ground on April 19, 2023, on its new, state-of-the-art academic building. When finished, the nearly $38 million building will house academic classrooms, labs, and the Information Technology department. The 87th Legislative session approved the funding and Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 52 into law in October 2021, officially granting
Scam Alert Issued for Orange Police Department
April 24, 2023
The City of Orange Police Department received information about individuals contacting residents in the Historic District in Orange claiming to be contracted with the City’s Water Department. They are leaving door hangers soliciting business and giving false information, as they are NOT associated with the City of Orange and have NOT been given a City
Golden Triangle Polymers Announces Roadwork
April 24, 2023
Road work is about to begin on SH87 between Cow Bayou and Western Ave. as a part of the construction of the Golden Triangle Polymers’ plant. The public can expect to see concrete barriers and orange barrels on Monday, April 24. 2023, reducing and modifying lanes. For your safety and the safety of others, please
Lions Den Park Parking Lot to Be Renovated
April 20, 2023
The Lion’s Den Park parking lot will be renovated beginning May 15, 2023. Work should be completed before the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, weather dependent. A smaller alternative parking area between the playground and Roberts Ford off Main Avenue will be available during construction. The City of Orange encourages visitors to visit with care
LSCO Expanding to Hardin County
April 20, 2023
Lamar State College Orange will be expanding and opening a campus in Hardin County in Lumberton. The Orange campus has experienced a 12 percent increase in enrollment, and when they determined the location from which their students were enrolling, Hardin County kept popping up. “Time and transportation are issues we hear about from students when it