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
July 1, 2024
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Uninsured Orange County Residents Eligible for Low-Cost Health Services
The City of Port Arthur Health Department’s primary health care clinic is now accepting new patients from Orange County. The clinic is located at 5860 Ninth Ave., Entrance #7 in Port Arthur. To be eligible, the patient must be a Texas resident, not have insurance or Medicaid, meet income requirements, and be 18 or older…. Keep Reading
June 27, 2024
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City of Vidor Hosting International Checkers Tourney
The City of Vidor is proudly hosting the 2nd International Checkers Tournament, featuring Italy vs. USA, inside Vidor City Hall from July 1-5, 2024 from 8 AM to 6 PM each day. Vidorian Watson Franks, Texas champion and moderator for Vidor Checkers USA, will preside over the tournament. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity… Keep Reading
June 26, 2024
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LCMCISD Receives $2.2 Million Grant for New Buses
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. EPA selected a number of Texas school districts to receive funding, including Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD to receive $2,200,000. The overall funding for Texas is $31,510,000, which will… Keep Reading
June 26, 2024
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New Mexican Restaurant Under Construction on 16th St.
Las Palmas Orange is building a restaurant at its current food truck location, 1912 N. 16th Street in Orange. Currently, the food truck serves up tacos, enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, and much more! No opening date has been announced. For more info, visit their Facebook page.
Vidor Hometown Holidays Scheduled for Dec. 9-11
December 8, 2022
Vidor’s Hometown Holidays and Christmas Cruise begins Friday, December 9, 2022, and continues through December 11. The lighting of the Christmas Tree and reading of The Night Before Christmas with Santa is scheduled for Friday night at 7 pm. On Saturday, there will be a Hometown Holiday Market and Christmas Cruise from 12-6 pm at
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Reopening of Heritage House
December 8, 2022
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the grand reopening of the Heritage House Museum in downtown Orange at 905 W. Division. After completing years of repairs due to Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the Heritage House Museum reopened just in time for its annual visits with Santa. Heritage
Orange County Meals on Wheels Holding Fundraiser
December 7, 2022
Orange County Meals on Wheels will be hosting a “Chip In” event to help seniors in Orange county on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 11 AM -1 PM. They will be selling a chipped beef sandwich, chips, a drink, and a cookie for just $10 at 103 North 5th St. in Orange. Director Kristin Burman
Heritage House Museum to Hold Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
December 6, 2022
Heritage House Museum will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on December 7, 2022, at 4 pm. This free family event lets visitors explore the house through the eyes of the Victorian era. After the ribbon-cutting, Santa will arrive at 6 PM and be available for pictures from 6 – 8 pm. Santa will
Sundara Coffee House Opens in Orangefield
December 6, 2022
Sundara Coffee House has opened in Orangefield at 6381 FM 1442 in Orangefield at the intersection of 1442 and 105. They are a locally-owned coffee shop expanding from its first location in Groves. In addition to coffee, they offer desserts such as brownies, macaroons, and muffins. They also offer drive-through service. Their business hours are
Christmas Strolls Beginning December 8 at Shangri La
December 5, 2022
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Christmas Strolls will usher in the Christmas season with colorful displays throughout the garden during the evenings of December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,15, 16, 17, 20 & 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) each night. This year, in
Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade Winners Announced
December 5, 2022
The winners of the Kiwanis Club of Orange’s 73rd Annual Christmas Parade are as follows: Commercial winner: Fun Town RV Orange Non-Profit Winner: Community Church and School Judge’s Choice: Life Church of Orange Judges for the parade were Michael Key, Maureen McAllister from United Way of Orange County, and Captain Jan Zuniga and family from
Lutcher Theater’s My Fair Lady Stars Orange Native, Sophie Braud
December 1, 2022
The Lutcher Theater will present My Fair Lady on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, Texas, native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater which brought you The King
Orange Kiwanis Club 73rd Annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa This Saturday
December 1, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Orange TX will be hosting two major Christmas events this weekend. First up is Breakfast with Santa at Spanky’s Bar and Grill, located at 1703 N 16th St. in Orange, from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. The cost is $2/ticket and tickets may be purchased online here. Following the breakfast later
Gumdrop Shop Scheduled for Saturday
December 1, 2022
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be bringing the Gumdrop Shop to downtown Orange. The Gumdrop Shop will be held at Stark Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visitors will spend the day strolling throughout this holiday market in Stark Park and finding unique items provided by more than