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
August 28, 2025
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BCISD Approves Lower Tax Rate
Bridge City ISD promised no tax rate increase with the 2025 bond, and today we’re proud to announce the tax rate is going down for 2025–2026. Even with a new $27.5 million Performing Arts Center on the way, our community will see a lower school tax rate. Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has officially adopted a lower… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Vidor Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of brand-new pickleball courts at Raymond Gould Community Park, located at 385 Claiborne Street in Vidor. This exciting community project was spearheaded by Orange County Commissioner Robert Viator, who utilized county park funds to bring the… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Bealls Set to Open in Vidor at Former Brookshire Brothers Location
Exciting changes are underway in Vidor as Bealls, the beloved department store, officially announces its return to the community with a new location at 880 N. Main Street, the former site of Brookshire Brothers. The new store is set to open its doors to the public in April 2026. Construction is already in progress on… Keep Reading
August 26, 2025
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Orange County Livestock Association Announce Youth Project Contest
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Orange County Livestock Association, is proud to invite all youth of Orange County to participate in the upcoming Youth Project Contest, a celebration of local talent and creativity. The event will be held at the Mauriceville Heritage Center (7441 Cohenour Rd., Mauriceville)—home of the Crawfish Festival Grounds…. 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