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
April 14, 2021
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Orange City Council Agrees to Purchase High Water Rescue Trucks
City of Orange Fire Chief, David Frenzel, discussed the purchase of two (2) high water rescue vehicles during the Orange City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 13. The vehicles will be partially paid for through an Infrastructure Grant from the Texas General Land Office as a part of Disaster Relief from Hurricane Harvey. The remainder… Keep Reading
April 13, 2021
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Area Code Required to Dial 409 Numbers Beginning October 24
The Texas Public Utility Commission says that as of October 24, 2021, the 409 area code will be one of seven across the state in which residents will be required to first dial the area code before entering the remaining seven numbers to make a local telephone call. On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications… Keep Reading
April 12, 2021
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Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event Planned for May 15
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center at 3401 Cultural Center Drive in Port… Keep Reading
April 12, 2021
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SETRPC Offing Stabilization Services to Those Impacted by Imelda
The SETRPC (Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) is offering stabilization services to qualifying residents of Orange County impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda. SETRPC stabilization services will include utility services such as water, gas, gas-disconnect notices (no deposits/late fees/re-connect charges), and rent services such as eviction notices (no deposits/application fees/late fees/court & filing fees). Orange County… Keep Reading
Bridge City Public Library Hosts Program for Widowed Individuals
March 15, 2023
The Bridge City Public Library is hosting a new program for widowed individuals beginning Friday, March 17t, 2023, at 10 am in the library’s meeting room. The organizers know that life can be lonely when living alone and want to provide a means of meeting others in similar situations. This is not intended as a
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to Speak at Orange Public Library’s Adulting Program Series
March 15, 2023
Each month the Orange Public Library will sponsor a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Adulting 101 will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6;30 PM at the Orange Public Library, located at 220 5th St. in Orange. The next program will be held on March 21, 2023,
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
March 15, 2023
Here is a listing of St. Patrick’s Day events in and around Orange County:
Lutcher Theater to Present Jack London’s Call of the Wild
March 14, 2023
The Lutcher Theater welcomes back Jack London’s classic tale, Call of the Wild to life on Tuesday, March 21, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. as part of their Lutcher Incredible Kids’ Events series. This multi-media adventure mixes classic storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard
St Mary Catholic School Announces New Principal
March 14, 2023
Bishop David Toups is pleased to announce that Sister Mary Benedicta Maier, RSM, will be joining the staff of St. Mary Catholic School in Orange as principal beginning in June 2023. “I am humbled and honored, knowing that serving at St. Mary will be an adventure in the Lord!” Sister Mary Benedicta said about becoming
Spring Break Events March 12-18, 2023
March 13, 2023
Here are some spring break events for 2023 in and around Orange County:
Lutcher Theater Installs Listen Technologies’ Wi-Fi and RF Assistive Listening Systems
March 13, 2023
Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 24 years, announced that The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts in Orange, Texas, has installed Listen EVERYWHERE and ListenRF assistive listening systems in its 1,500-seat theater. The systems help patrons, actors, and crew hear clearly so they can fully engage in the
3rd Annual CASA CLASSIC Golf Tournament Set for April 28
March 12, 2023
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region will be hosting the 3rd annual CASA Classic Golf Tournament, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Wildwood Golf Course. This is a great opportunity for members of the community to support the program and enjoy their love of golf all at once. CASA of the Sabine Neches Region exists to
Spring Forward on Sunday
March 9, 2023
This is the bi-annual time change weekend and time to”spring forward” as we move our clocks ahead one hour as daylight saving time goes into effect on Sunday. Before you go to bed on Saturday night, be sure to move your clocks forward one hour. Daylight saving time was first used in Germany in 1916
VISD Hires New Athletic Director/Football Coach
March 9, 2023
On Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Vidor ISD School Board Meeting, the board of trustees approved the hiring of a new athletic director/head football coach, Coach Milton Dubois. Dubois was a former coordinator at Vidor before becoming a head coach at H-J and BC. He’s been out of coaching and in sales the last