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 24, 2022
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Orange Mardi Gras Weekend Schedule Announced
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 18 & 19 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. A schedule of events is as follows: Friday, February 18 Flashback Friday Parade (70’s… Keep Reading
January 24, 2022
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WOCCISD Announces Finalist for Athletic Director Position
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, West Orange-Cove CISD superintendent, Dr. Rickie Harris, announced Hiawatha Hickman as the lone finalist for the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. The finalist will be presented to the WOCCISD Board of Trustees for consideration at the regular board meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022. If… Keep Reading
January 20, 2022
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Orange Community Players Present Murder Mystery Dinner
In the mood for a Murder Mystery Dinner? Join Orange Community Players (OCP) as they present Mafia Murders at the Mansion on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Brown Estate, 4205 West Park Ave. in Orange at 6 PM. As a loyal member of the Godfather’s family, you are cordially ordered, uh, invited to The… Keep Reading
January 20, 2022
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Food Canning Class Being Held by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having a Canning Class. It will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, starting at 10:00 am at the Extension Office on FM 1442 in Orange. The cost will be $20 per person. The deadline to register and pay is March 1. The class will be… Keep Reading
Texas A&M Agrilife Holding Private Pesticide Application Training
September 21, 2022
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Private Pesticide Applicator Training on November 7, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Check-in is at 8:30 AM. The three-hour training will give participants the needed information to take the private applicator license test, which will be administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture in
Orangetober Festival to Feature Big Pumpkin Run
September 21, 2022
3 Bros Running Co’s mission is to bring big city races to cities across Texas. With their next race, The Big Pumpkin Run, they are working in collaboration with the Orangetober Festival to bring a high-quality race to Orange. The race takes runners through Historic Downtown Orange on Saturday, October 8, 2022, and finishes at
LCM Education Foundation Distributes $50,000 in Grants
September 20, 2022
For 20 years, the LCM Education Foundation has raised funds aimed at enhancing the educational experience of students at LCMCISD. Established in 2002 by patrons of LCM, the Foundation hosts community-wide events such as the Beary Merry Christmas Market–which will be held in NOVEMBER this year–and the Legacy 5K Color Run. This year’s Grants to
Entergy Offers Assistance With High Electric Bills
September 20, 2022
Entergy Texas has released the following statement to help consumers with high electric bills: At Entergy Texas, our business is centered around our customers, which is why we are stepping up to provide relief for Texans experiencing high bills as a result of recent challenges. Record-breaking temperatures led to historic energy usage across the state
City of Vidor and Vidor Chamber Release New Promo Video
September 19, 2022
The City of Vidor and the Vidor Chamber of Commerce have released a new promotional video touting all the reasons to live, shop and love Vidor, TX. Click on image below to watch in Facebook.
Trash Rates in West Orange to Increase October 1
September 19, 2022
Effective October 1, 2022, the rates for trash collection in the City of West Orange will increase for residential and commercial customers. These rates were unanimously approved by the City Council at its Monday, September 12, 2022 meeting. In 2021, the City’s contractor raised the rates paid for these services. At that time, the City
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region Hosting Stetsons and Stilettos Gala
September 15, 2022
The Stetsons and Stilettos Gala benefitting CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is being held Saturday, November 5, 2022, honoring Texas Speaker Dade Phelan. The event will be held at the Orange County Expo Center, located at 11475 FM1442 in Orange. The VIP hour begins at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 7:00 pm Exclusive
Take 5 Oil Change Approved for Infrastructure Grant
September 14, 2022
The Orange City Council approved an EDC Infrastructure Grant Agreement with Take 5 Oil Change for the expenditure of funds for eligible infrastructure improvements at 3122 N. 16th Street in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the purpose of economic development. Take 5 Oil Change has proposed an estimated capital investment of $2,000,000 at
Volunteers Sought for Disaster Training
September 14, 2022
The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) will be providing FREE training for the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) survey and the Damage Assessment Tool on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442; Orange, Texas 77630. This
Shangri La’s 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival to Begin October 11
September 13, 2022
Shangri La Garden’s 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival is back and more festive than ever! This year’s festival takes place from October 11 through November 5, 2022, from 9 AM – 5 PM and features dozens of unique scarecrow designs, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout Shangri La Gardens. Created by