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 2, 2025
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Orange EDC Approves $1.5 Million Incentive Package to Support New H-E-B Development
In a unanimous decision, the Orange Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has approved $1.5 million in funding to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art H-E-B grocery store. This project marks a significant milestone in the city’s long-term development strategy. The funding is designed to support infrastructure improvements related to the project and to incentivize the grocery… Keep Reading
September 1, 2025
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More Than 800 New Texas Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
On September 1, 2025, over 800 new laws will take effect across Texas, ushering in significant changes in public education, infrastructure investment, abortion policy, and more. Signed during the 88th Legislative Session by Governor Greg Abbott, the laws reflect a wide-ranging conservative agenda and will impact millions of Texans. Among the most notable changes: While… Keep Reading
September 1, 2025
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Guitars, Grease, and Good Decisions… Probably
Step into Beaumont’s past and uncover the treasures that shaped Southeast Texas! In this episode of Best in Beaumont, Laini Parker takes you on a journey through six must-visit historic gems that connect the city’s oil-boom legacy with today’s culture, architecture, and flavor. From the gusher reenactments at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum to the pit-smoked… Keep Reading
August 28, 2025
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Vidor Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Vidor Hope House with Rbbon-Cutting
On August 19, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed Vidor Hope House to its growing family of community-minded organizations. Located at 185 Camp Street in Vidor, Vidor Hope House is a long-term residential re-entry program for women, offering transformative support to those overcoming the challenges of addiction, incarceration, and adversity. Founded and directed… 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