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
February 7, 2023
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Porky’s Convenience Store Under Construction
Porky’s Convenience Store is projected to be completed by the end of February. It is being built on the corner of 105 and 87 in West Orange. The projected opening is set for early to mid-March. It will provide all convenience store items and more. There will also be a grill with different foods including… Keep Reading
February 6, 2023
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OFD Announces Promotions
The City of Orange Fire Department held a pinning ceremony on Thursday, February 2, 2023, recognizing four individuals who received promotions within the department. Friends, family, and city employees attended the ceremony held at Central Fire Station. The following individuals were recognized during the pinning ceremony led by Fire Chief John Bilbo: Cody Caples and… Keep Reading
February 6, 2023
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Food Handlers Training Class Set for February 22
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Orange County is holding a Food Handlers Training Class. This class is required for all food service employees in the state of Texas. This class covers Cross Contamination, Time and Temperature Abuse, Personal Hygiene, and many other aspects of food service. This class will be held on February… Keep Reading
February 2, 2023
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Mayor Spears Proclaims January 31 as Orange Amateur Radio Club Day
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed January 31, 2023, as Orange Amateur Radio Club Day. The Orange Amateur Radio Club (OARC) celebrates its 75th anniversary of affiliation with the American Radio Relay League, which started on January 27, 1948. The OARC provides emergency and auxiliary communications for the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Department of… 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