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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Orangefield ISD Board Member Marc Wernig Resigns Following DWI Arrest

March 4, 2025

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Orangefield ISD Board Member Marc Wernig Resigns Following DWI Arrest

Orangefield Independent School District (ISD) Board Member Marc Wernig has officially resigned following his arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on February 14, 2025. His resignation was submitted on Monday, February 26, 2025, just hours before the school board was scheduled to censure him during its regular meeting. Board President Laura Clark confirmed Wernig’s resignation,… Keep Reading

Shangri La Gardens Presents “Floral Art 101” Workshop

March 4, 2025

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Shangri La Gardens Presents “Floral Art 101” Workshop

Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center invites flower lovers and creative spirits to “Floral Art 101,” a hands-on workshop designed to teach the basics of floral arrangement and care. Scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, this engaging Adult Workshop Series event offers two sessions to choose from: 🌿 Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00… Keep Reading

Orange Powersports – Making the Outdoors Exciting

March 3, 2025

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Orange Powersports – Making the Outdoors Exciting

Overview: Orange Powersports USA is a premier dealership in Orange, Texas, specializing in a wide range of powersport vehicles and outdoor power equipment. The dealership offers an extensive selection of motorcycles, scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, trailers, mowers, go-karts, and generators. They proudly carry renowned brands such as Honda, Segway, Kayo, Exmark, and Spartan, ensuring… Keep Reading

Orange County Native Claydra Rhodes Joins 12News as Evening Co-Anchor

March 3, 2025

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Orange County Native Claydra Rhodes Joins 12News as Evening Co-Anchor

12News is proud to welcome Claydra Rhodes as its new evening news co-anchor. Rhodes will bring a fresh, local perspective to Southeast Texas’ leading news station. Starting Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Rhodes will join veteran anchor Jordan Williams at the desk for the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts. A Southeast Texas native and West Orange-Stark… Keep Reading

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Haute Paws Escape Mobile Dog Grooming Opens for Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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