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
February 24, 2022
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City of Orange CDBG Program Receives Certificate of Distinction
The City of Orange CDBG program was presented a Certificate of Distinction from the National Community Development Association for the utilization of CARES Act funding. The City of Orange CDBG program granted funds to the Orange Community Action Association for the installation of an air purification system for their building, shields for all transportation buses,… Keep Reading
February 23, 2022
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City of Orange General Election Candidates Announced
The following candidates have applied for a place on the ballot for the May 7, 2022, City of Orange General Election: Council Member Place 2 (Single-Member District 2): Brad Childs Council Member Place 4 (Single-Member District 4): Mary McKenna Richard G. Pillsbury Dwain Boullard Council Member Place 5 (At-Large): Caroline Mazzola Hennigan Charles Thomas Early… Keep Reading
February 23, 2022
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Bullfish Offers Children Opportunity to Display Artwork
The newly-opened Bullfish restaurant, located at the former Burgertown building at 6223 W Round Bunch Rd. in Orangefield, is offering school-aged children 5-18 years of age the opportunity to display artwork at their restaurant. If your child loves art and would like to have their artwork displayed at Bullfish, children are asked to paint or… Keep Reading
February 22, 2022
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OFD Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown Announces Retirement After 30 Years of Service
After 30 years of working for the City of Orange, Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown has announced her retirement effective March 11, 2022. Chief Brown began her journey with the City of Orange Fire Department on November 11, 1991, and has held the ranks of Firefighter, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief in the… Keep Reading
Haute Paws Escape Mobile Dog Grooming Opens for Business
January 4, 2023
Haute Paws Escape, a mobile dog grooming service, has officially opened for business. They are currently booking clients in Bridge City. They provide a quiet, comforting environment for your pup to relax while being groomed. Our mobile shop means less stress for them and is much easier on you, as they travel to you. Haute
Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant Seeking Applicants
January 3, 2023
Registration for the 2023 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant is now open. The pageant will be held on April 1, 2023, at LCM High School. A total of $5000 in scholarships will be given away. Ages 0-8 are open to any participants. Ages 9-18 are limited to Orange County residents only. In 1981, the Mauriceville
New Honey Mead Company Open for Tasting Appointments
January 2, 2023
Hammered Honey Farms and Mead is now officially open and taking appointments for tastings. They are located at 2801 Linscomb Road in Orange. “Officially” founded in March of 2019 by Kevin and Jenni Bryant, Hammered Honey Farms and Mead is a small veteran owned, family-run meadery specializing in quality honey wines. It is born from
Vidor ISD Holds Community Opening for New School Building
January 2, 2023
Vidor ISD would like to invite residents to the Community Opening for the new Oak Forest Elementary Campus. It will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5-6:30 PM at the Oak Forest Elementary Campus at 2400 Highway 12 in Vidor. In 2017, Tropical Storm Harvey destroyed Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary.
Disposing of Christmas Trees
December 27, 2022
The Texas A&M Forest Service has offered the following tips for the disposal of real Christmas trees: Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle a Christmas tree. Living Christmas trees benefit the environment by sequestering carbon,
Warming Station Offered in Orange
December 22, 2022
Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Salvation Army in Orange to provide a warming station starting at 3 pm Thursday, December 22, 2022, until noon Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange Texas 77630. A warming station is a short-term emergency shelter that
Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names Coaches of the Year
December 21, 2022
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its coaches of the year. The list is noted below. The 2022 Coach of the Year awards will be presented during the CHRISTUS and Beaumont Bone and Joint Hall of Honor Banquet that will be held on January 28, 2023,at noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MCM
Stark Museum of Art to Host Afterschool Art Program in January
December 21, 2022
The Stark Museum of Art will give students the opportunity to sharpen their drawing skills in January. During this four-week class, Fundamentals of Prismacolor Colored Pencils, students in 5th-8th grade will learn how to layer color using Prismacolor Colored Pencils. Students will learn how to properly hold a pencil, how to draw and shade, and
Lamar State College Orange Announces Significant Enrollment Growth
December 20, 2022
Lamar State College-Orange (LSCO) announced today that its Fall enrollment of 2,629 students is the highest since 2012. This represents an 11.7% increase in enrollment from last Fall. Enrollment at LSCO has grown by creating new academic and vocational programs as well as expanding to 8-Week Terms. Additionally, more dual credit students in area high
Cities Report Holiday Closures
December 20, 2022
For the city of Orange: In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26. As always, the City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be on duty to keep the community safe. City of Orange offices will reopen for business Tuesday, December 27.