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
May 15, 2025
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Southeast Texas Stand Down 2025 to Support Veterans, Families, and the Homeless with Vital Services
Southeast Texas Veterans 4 Veterans is proud to announce the Southeast Texas Stand Down 2025, a special event benefitting homeless veterans, veterans at risk of homelessness, their families, and the local homeless community. The event will take place on Friday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention & Expo… Keep Reading
May 15, 2025
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Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission to Host Household Hazardous Waste & Scrap Tire Collection Event in Bridge City
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) invites residents across Southeast Texas to participate in its Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot of Bridge City Intermediate School, located at 1029 W. Roundbunch… Keep Reading
May 14, 2025
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Bassmaster Elite Series & River Fest Return to Orange, TX for 2025
It’s time to reel in the excitement as the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series lands in Orange, Texas, from May 15-18, 2025, as part of the annual Orange County River Fest celebration! Held along the scenic Sabine River at the Orange County Riverfront Pavilion, this four-day FREE family event combines the thrill of professional bass fishing with… Keep Reading
May 14, 2025
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WOCCISD Board of Trustees Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District(WOCCISD) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that they have named Dr. Alicia Sigee as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The decision follows an extensive search process that includes input from stakeholders and careful consideration of numerous qualified applicants. Dr. Sigee, who brings… Keep Reading
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Will OperateMulti-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
January 31, 2023
Orange County Disaster Rebuild will operate a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for those that have suffered major residential damage from the January 24, 2023 tornado. Access to this event is limited to Orange County Residents only. Attendees will need to self-report through this link: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/ prior to registration for the MARC. Damage reports are NOT
Orange County Outlines Debris Removal Guidelines
January 30, 2023
Orange County Emergency Management and Orange County Road and Bridge are coordinating debris pickup for those areas in Orange County impacted by the tornado activity. This debris pickup will only be in the affected areas of the county. Vegetative/green waste piles (tree limbs, branches, and cutting) will picked up. There will not be a pickup
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Offering Storm Reporting Assistance
January 30, 2023
With damage assessments ongoing, impacted families are encouraged to report damages sustained to homes and businesses during this last week’s tornado event using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey. The iSTAT damage survey can be filled out online at damage.tdem.texas.gov. If you are having trouble entering your information, Orange County Disaster
Lutcher Theater Presents The Simon & Garfunkel Story
January 30, 2023
The Lutcher Theater presents the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, telling the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible
Keep Orange County Beautiful Elects New Leader
January 30, 2023
Keep Orange County Beautiful elected a new leader at its January 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Meritta Kennedy was chosen to be the new chairman of the board. Kennedy also serves as Mayor Pro Tem on the West Orange City Council and holds other community positions. Other officers chosen were Sandra Cash as
100 Homes Suffered Damage in Tuesday’s Tornadoes
January 26, 2023
Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator Joel Ardoin confirms about 100 homes in Orange County were impacted and/or damaged. He notes that it will take days to get a full picture of the destruction, adding, “From impacted to destroyed homes, there are different levels of that, but there are about a 100 homes, but we’re going to
Red Cross Shelter Opens in Bridge City
January 26, 2023
The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region opened an emergency shelter Wednesday to assist those impacted by the severe weather that hit Southeast Texas. The shelter opened Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Bridge Point Fellowship Overflow in Bridge City at 9 p.m. Red Cross workers are prepared to provide warm meals, a safe place
Three Tornadoes Hit Southeast Texas This Week
January 26, 2023
According to National Weather Service Lake Charles, the tornado that hit Orange County was one of three that went through Southeast Texas on Tuesday. Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger noted that all the tornadoes were from a line of thunderstorms that moved through. She added, “However, it wasn’t, more than likely, the same one that picked up and
Candidate Packets Available for City of Vidor Elections
January 24, 2023
Candidate Packets are now available for the May 6, 2023, City of Vidor General Election. Packets contain an Application for a Place on the Ballot, Texas Ethics Commission’s Form CTA – Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate, as well as other candidate forms and instructions. Note: The Application for a Place on the
Mauriceville Heritage Association Announces 2023 Crawfish Bash
January 24, 2023
The Mauriceville Heritage Association has announced the 2023 Crawfish Bash will be held Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 5-6. 2023 at 7441 Cohenour Rd. in Orange. Hours are Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 AM – 10- pm. There is no entry fee, but