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
June 21, 2022
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Orange City Hall to Be Transformed into Museum
According to a story in the Beaumont Enterprise, the Orange city council voted unanimously last week to work with the LaBiche Architectural Group in Beaumont to convert the former site of city hall, located at 803 Green Ave., into a museum for items from Orange’s past. The $500,000 renovation will include an ADA-accessible handicap ramp… Keep Reading
June 20, 2022
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Pottery Wheel Basics Workshops Offered at Stark Art Museum
Learn the techniques of making wheel-thrown clay vessels with Stark Museum of Art Teaching Artist Karen Leonard this August! This workshop is a series of three classes. The first class begins Wednesday, August 3 from 1:30-4 PM and runs through August 17. Register online for this class beginning June 23. The second class begins Thursday,… Keep Reading
June 20, 2022
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School Supply Giveaway Scheduled for July 30
The Gate City Guild #42 and Stars of Gate City #57 are holding a Back to School School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Lions Park, 1802 Main St., in Orange from 10 AM – 2 PM. A variety of school supplies will be given away to school-aged children. Event sponsors include: Gate… Keep Reading
June 16, 2022
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Community Summer Supper Dates Announced
Supper will be served nightly on June 20-22. 2022, from 5-6:30 PM in the Dining Hall of Orange Church of God, in partnership with 5 Under Golf and Nourishing Neighbors. The whole community is welcome to attend. The Orange Church of God is located at 1911 North 16th Street in Orange. For more info, visit… 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