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 21, 2020
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Beta Makes Landfall Today with 4-7 Inches of Rain Expected
Greg Bostwick, Chief Meteorologist at KFDM-TV, reports that Beta remains weak and continues to move toward the Texas coast. Landfall is expected well to our southwest later today between Port Lavaca and Corpus Christi. After landfall, Beta should drift over South Texas tonight into Tuesday before ejecting out to the northeast Wednesday into Thursday. Locally,… Keep Reading
August 25, 2020
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Laura Expected to Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters said Tuesday morning. The storm strengthened overnight and was near hurricane strength as of 7 a.m., the National Hurricane Center said. Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state… Keep Reading
August 24, 2020
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Mandatory Evacuation Called for Orange County
Orange County and City Officials are calling for a Mandatory Evacuation for all of Orange County at 6 am, Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. Citizens who cannot evacuate themselves can find transportation resources at either of the two embarkation sites in the county. Evacuees can arrive at the location at 9 am, Tuesday, Aug 25th, 2020…. Keep Reading
August 24, 2020
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Mandatory Evac Issued for Orange County Nursing Homes – Voluntary Evac for Others
Orange County Judge John Gothia issued a Disaster Declaration for Orange County today. County and City Officials are recommending a VOLUNTARY EVACUATION for all of Orange County and all of its Municipalities due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Marco and Hurricane Laura. At this time Officials are issuing a mandatory evacuation FOR nursing homes ONLY…. Keep Reading
Southeast Texas Boat, Sport & RV Show & Golden Triangle Home & Garden Show at Ford Park This Weekend
February 28, 2023
Come out to Ford Park in Beaumont for one of the largest events on the Gulf Coast. The Southeast Texas Boat, Sport & RV Show & Golden Triangle Home & Garden Show will be held March 3-5, 2023, at Ford Park in Beaumont, TX and it will be packed with hundreds of dealers and vendors
Orange Rec Center Sets Membership Fees
February 28, 2023
Effective March 1, 2023, the City of Orange Recreation Center will begin charging membership and rental fees. For residents of the City of Orange, there will be no fees to use the Recreation Center. Non-resident memberships are as follows: Daily Fee – $5.00 Monthly Fee – $35.00 Family Pass – $80.00 City of Orange residents
Three New Board Members Elected to CASA Board of Directors
February 27, 2023
Three new individuals were recently elected to the CASA of the Sabine Neches Region Board of Directors – Darci Piel, Margaret Adams, and Cody Nance “We are excited to welcome Mrs. Piel, Mrs. Adams, and Mr. Nance to our board of directors,” said Codie Vasquez Executive Director. “Each of these new board members brings their
Orange CVB to Host Spring Break Shootout Jet Ski Races
February 27, 2023
The City of Orange Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and Nauti Water Racing are excited to announce the Spring Break Shootout Jet Ski races. This event features jet ski racing that will be held March 17 -18. 2023, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located at 1000 Simmons Drive.
City of West Orange Continues to Demo Abandoned Buildings
February 23, 2023
The progress continues in West Orange to clean up abandoned buildings. This week’s demo is the Old Appliance Store on Western Ave. Several abandoned homes are also on the demo list, waiting for utilities to be marked.
WhiteWater Express Car Wash Coming to Orange
February 23, 2023
The City of Orange has announced that BCS Capital Group, based out of Houston, has proposed a new project in the City of Orange. WhiteWater Express Car Wash will be constructed at 16th Street and Interstate 10 near Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Each WhiteWater Express Car Wash location provides the highest quality car wash services, with
A cappella Sensation, Voctave, To Perform at Lutcher Theater
February 22, 2023
Meet us on The Corner of Broadway and Main for the a cappella sensation Voctave on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. as they make their debut at the Lutcher Theater. Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from Central Florida. The high-energy entertainers have strong ties to Disney, with several members having performed
Shangri La to Offer Monthly Close Up with Nature Program
February 22, 2023
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center on the last Saturday of each month (March – October) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature: Live Animal Programs. Their Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals that call Shangri La Gardens home. During these exciting and informative programs,
Lutcher Theater to Present Ugly Duckling
February 21, 2023
Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Lutcher Theater as they present Ugly Duckling as part of their Lutcher Incredible Kids Events. In their nest at the edge of a pond, the baby ducklings wait impatiently for Mummy’s enormous egg
Stark Art Museum to Offer Pen & Ink Drawing Class
February 20, 2023
Draw a landscape using only lines at the CREATE! Workshop: Guided Pen & Ink Drawing on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Stark Museum of Art. Their teaching artist will guide you step by step in the process of creating a graphic black-and-white line drawing. All materials are included