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
December 18, 2024
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Yellow Rose Beef Company’s Bridge City Location
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting for Yellow Rose Beef Company on December 13, 2024, at their new location: 2467 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. The event marked an exciting milestone for the business as it expanded its presence in Bridge City, bringing its high-quality, locally sourced meats and specialty… Keep Reading
December 17, 2024
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Orange City Council Approves Firefighter Bargaining Agreement, Awaits Union Review
In a unanimous decision on December 10, 2024, the Orange City Council approved a proposed bargaining agreement for the city’s firefighters, marking a significant milestone after months of intense negotiations. The agreement, now awaiting review and final approval by the Firefighters’ Union, reflects the collaborative efforts of city leaders and first responders to reach a… Keep Reading
December 17, 2024
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City of Orange Advances Efforts to Attract New Buyer for Closed Paper Mill
The City of Orange took a significant step toward revitalizing a major industrial site last week by officially designating a reinvestment zone for the 556-acre property that previously housed the International Paper mill. The plant, which operated from 1967 until its closure in 2023, has been a critical part of the community’s economic landscape. This… Keep Reading
December 16, 2024
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Bayou Electric, Inc.
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 10, 2024, to officially welcome Bayou Electric, Inc. Located at 20567 IH-10, Vidor, TX, Bayou Electric is a full-service electrical contractor offering top-quality electrical solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Southeast Texas and Louisiana. Bayou Electric specializes in a wide range of… 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