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
January 11, 2024
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Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names 2023 Coaches of the Year
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its 2023 coaches of the year. The list is noted below. Featured Orange County coaches include: Baseball: Tim Erickson from Orangefield Softball: Rebekah Ragsdale from Orangefield Boys’ Gold: Todd Trawhon from Orangefield Girls’ Tennis: Rebekah Newell from Orangefield Assistant Coach of the Year: Sarah Nash from Orangefield Girls’… Keep Reading
January 10, 2024
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New Executive Director Hired at Orange Housing Authority
The Orange Housing Authority announces a new chapter in its journey with the hiring of Sheryl Ford as the Executive Director of the City of Orange Housing Authority. Ford brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development that aligns perfectly with the OHA mission to provide safe, affordable housing for all. Her… Keep Reading
January 9, 2024
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Registration Opens for 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant
Registration opens for the 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant, which will be held on April 7, 2024, at Julie Rogers Theater, 765 Pearl St. in Beaumont. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the first Crawfish Festival Queen Pageant as a fundraising project. It quickly became an annual tradition in conjunction with the… Keep Reading
January 9, 2024
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Leslie’s Place Opening in Mauriceville
According to Leslie’s Place owner Leslie McIntosh Rider. a new Leslie’s Place will be opening in Mauriceville in early March in the building in the old Tuffy’s Eatery building at 11261 Highway 12, Mauriceville. The last restaurant at this location was Bella’s Italian Bistro, which closed in December 2023. The new location will serve the… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Vidor Dental
November 22, 2022
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Vidor Dental, located at 970 North Main St. in Vidor on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Vidor Dental is a General Dentist providing quality and affordable dental care to Vidor and South East Texas. They accept Medicaid, CHIP, and all major PPO insurances and cash/FFS. Their dentist,
CASA Plans Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive
November 21, 2022
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is planning a Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive from November 25 – December 6, 2022. Gifts and toys go directly to children served by CASA in Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Sabine counties. Local drop-off locations include Granger Chevrolet in Orange and the Orange Public Library. Gifts
Nederland Native to Perform at the Lutcher Theater
November 21, 2022
Nederland native Tim Foust is returning “home” with his fellow all-vocal Country entertainers Home Free! Home Free is making their way to the Lutcher Theater for their Road Sweet Road Tour on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on November 21 at 8:30 a.m. The all-vocal Country
Pizza Hut Has Opened in West Orange and Offering Free Pizza For a Year
November 17, 2022
Flynn Restaurant Group to give first 25 guests free pizza for one year on Friday, December 2 Flynn Restaurant Group LLC (FRG), Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new restaurant located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange. The new location is projected to add 15 new
Public Utilities Commission Approves Proposal to Build Orange County Advanced Power Station
November 17, 2022
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which is a 1,215-megawatt, dual-fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas, and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. Hydrogen
Chevron Phillips Building New Integrated Polymers Facility in Orange
November 16, 2022
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy announced today that they are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas, expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs and generate an estimated $50 billion for the community in residual economic impacts. The companies have
Stars of Gate City #57 Sponsoring Two Holiday Events
November 16, 2022
Stars of Gate City #57 and Gate City Guild #42 are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10 AM at Lion’s Gate Park in Orange. No ID is required. They have enough food for 300 families. Stars of Gate City #57 is seeking donations to help make Christmas a little
Salvation Army Hosting Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway
November 15, 2022
The Salvation Army of Orange County, in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Food Bank, will host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 AM until the food is gone at the Salvation Army office, 1950 MLK Dr. in Orange. No application is required, but it is limited to Orange County Residents
City of Orange Hires New Public Works Director
November 15, 2022
The City of Orange would like to introduce Adam Jack, PE, the newly appointed Director of Public Works. Adam comes to the City of Orange with 35 years of experience in public works and transportation. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Mauriceville to Host Tree Lighting and Christmas Market
November 14, 2022
The Mauriceville Heritage Association announces it will be holding a Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Market on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 5-9 PM at the Mauriceville Heritage Association/Community Center grounds. The event will feature live music, pictures with Santa, a live nativity scene, LCCA Choir, LCM Honey Bears, and more. For more info, visit