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 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 24, 2025
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Robbie Hood Returns as Interim City Administrator in Pinehurst
The Pinehurst City Council announced on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025, that Robbie Hood will return as Interim City Administrator, following a settlement agreement with suspended City Administrator and Police Chief Stephen Stroud. The decision came after a closed executive session between Stroud, his attorney, and the City Council. While the Council did not publicly… Keep Reading
September 24, 2025
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Skating Returns to Orange County with Grand Opening of Skating at the ORC
After years without a local rink, roller skating is back in Orange County with the grand opening of Skating at the ORC, part of the growing Ochoa Rec Center (ORC) entertainment complex. The rink officially opened its doors on September 6, 2025, welcoming families, children, and skating enthusiasts to enjoy this long-awaited community venue. The… Keep Reading
September 23, 2025
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Lamar State College Orange Celebrates Investiture of Dr. Wendy Elmore as Fifth President
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) formally installed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the fifth president of the College during an Investiture ceremony held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Shahan Event Center on campus. The ceremony, one of higher education’s oldest traditions, was attended by Texas State University System leaders, community dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, alumni,… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Gaming at the ORC
March 23, 2023
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Gaming at the ORC on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Gaming at the ORC is located at 325 Moore Drive in Vidor. Gaming at the ORC is a 1000-square-foot game room with your favorite PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Quest VR games. They sponsor a
YMBL South Texas State Fair Starts 10-Day Run
March 23, 2023
The Young Men’s Business League South Texas State Fair will begin its yearly 10-day run on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Ford Park on Interstate 10 West in Beaumont. ADMISSION Ages 2 and under – Free Ages 3 to 12 – $5.00 Ages 13 – 64 – $10.00 Ages 65 and over – $5.00 PARKING
W.H. Stark House Plans Spring Open House Event
March 22, 2023
Stop by The W.H. Stark House during the City of Orange’s annual Art in the Park event for an art-themed walk through the First and Second Floors of the home. Visitors are invited to enjoy additional activities, including a community rock art project, in the Carriage House. The event will be Saturday, April 1, 2023,
Collaborative Effort Started to Add Directional Tourist Signage to Orange
March 22, 2023
The City of Orange staff and representatives of the Stark Foundation are working on a collaborative effort to install wayfinding signage along 16th Street, Green Avenue, and Simmons Drive. Wayfinding signage assists tourists in finding local attractions. A mockup of the wayfinding signage can be viewed below.
Registration Deadline is March 24 for Community Baby Shower
March 21, 2023
Destiny Church will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower on April 8, 2023, from aa AM – 1 PM at Destiny Church, 3423 Martin St. in Orange. They want to bless 30 families in need who are welcoming new children into this world or are in need of assistance with their new family.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
March 21, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott announced on March 17, 2023, that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request from the State of Texas for a disaster declaration in communities affected by tornadoes in Southeast Texas on January 24. Counties included in the declaration are Harris, Orange, and their contiguous counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston,
Annual Lions Club Carnival Opens March 22
March 20, 2023
The Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is back for a new season! Opening weekend is March 22-25, as well as March 29-April 1, 2023. Here are the open hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30 pm-11:00 pm March 25th is Family Day, and the carnival opens at 4:00 pm Adult entry
Anastasia to Premiere at Lutcher Theater For Two Nights
March 20, 2023
Journey to the past with the new Broadway musical Anastasia at the Lutcher Theater on Thursday, March 30, 2023, and Friday, March 31, 2023. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by the beloved films, this dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the
Student Scholarship Recipients Announced in 119th Annual Stark Reading Contest
March 16, 2023
During the past five weeks, Local Final Competitions of the 119th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, have been held at each Orange County public high school: Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor and West Orange-Stark. Between preliminary and Local Final
St. Mary Catholic Church Invites Public to Celebrate Feast Day of St. Joseph
March 16, 2023
St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange invites Parishioners and the General Public to join in celebrating the Feast Day of St. Joseph. Sunday, March 19, 2023,, is the annual Feast Day of Saint Joseph. The Feast of Saint Joseph commemorates the end of a drought and looming famine in Sicily during the Middle Ages. Sicilians