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
March 21, 2023
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Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott announced on March 17, 2023, that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request from the State of Texas for a disaster declaration in communities affected by tornadoes in Southeast Texas on January 24. Counties included in the declaration are Harris, Orange, and their contiguous counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston,… Keep Reading
March 20, 2023
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Annual Lions Club Carnival Opens March 22
The Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is back for a new season! Opening weekend is March 22-25, as well as March 29-April 1, 2023. Here are the open hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30 pm-11:00 pm March 25th is Family Day, and the carnival opens at 4:00 pm Adult entry… Keep Reading
March 20, 2023
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Anastasia to Premiere at Lutcher Theater For Two Nights
Journey to the past with the new Broadway musical Anastasia at the Lutcher Theater on Thursday, March 30, 2023, and Friday, March 31, 2023. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by the beloved films, this dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the… Keep Reading
March 16, 2023
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Student Scholarship Recipients Announced in 119th Annual Stark Reading Contest
During the past five weeks, Local Final Competitions of the 119th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, have been held at each Orange County public high school: Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor and West Orange-Stark. Between preliminary and Local Final… Keep Reading
Register to Build a Scarecrow at Shangri La’s 2022 Scarecrow Festival
September 12, 2022
Create a scarecrow to be displayed in the 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival using repurposed and recycled materials as well as a heap of imagination! Our community-created exhibits are always innovative, inspiring, and kind to their world. As always, our theme focuses on “environmentally friendly” scarecrows. Scarecrow spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Guidelines and registration
Stark Museum of Art Announces October Playdate
September 12, 2022
Join the Stark Museum of Art on the second Friday of the month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. beginning Friday, September 9, 2022, for art-inspired play and art-making designed just for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. The October SMA Playdate is October 14 and the theme is “Let’s Play with Clay.” Each month features a
VFW Post 2775 to Host Patriot’s Day Celebration
September 8, 2022
VFW Post 2775 will honor all First Responders (Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Medics) with a free meal on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11 AM – 2 PM at the VFW Hall, located at 5303 N 16th St. in Orange. The meal will consist of hot links, chuckwagon beans, chips, and soft drinks. The public
Shangri La to Host Audubon on the Bayou
September 8, 2022
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for Audubon on the Bayou early morning birding tours on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7 AM. During this ADULTS ONLY program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natural surroundings as we navigate Adams Bayou on a slow-paced bird-watching adventure. Sarah Boehme, Art Collections and
Shangri La Announces Dates of Upcoming Holiday Events
September 7, 2022
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center has announced dates of upcoming holiday events: The 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival will be from October 11- November 5, 2022. Registration for the Scarecrow Festival begins September 12. The Autumn Fair will be Saturday, November 5, 2022. Community Food Drive benefitting Orange Christian Services will be held December
LSCO Faculty and Staff Recognized by National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
September 6, 2022
Congratulations to this year’s Lamar State College Orange NISOD Excellence Award Winners. Each year, LSCO awards certain Faculty and Staff the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. This year’s recipients include: Staff Members Amy Brister, Dual Credit Coordinator Alicia Lloyd, Director of Learning Technology and Student Success Jennifer Petitjean, Web Administrator
Local Foundation to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Banquet
September 6, 2022
Who is in need of a Girl’s Night Out?!?! The Sugie Lane Foundation was created in honor of Sugie Lane, who was a victim of domestic violence. The foundation will be hosting its first fundraiser on October 1, 2022, to kick off Domestic Violence Month. The event will feature a comedian, door prizes every 30
Honor Society Selects LSCO Student for National Scholarship
September 5, 2022
Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, has selected Lamar State College Orange Licensed Vocational Nursing student, Abhijett Joyce, as a 2022 Trustmark Workforce Development Scholar. Ms. Joyce will receive a $200 scholarship which is designed to assist active Phi Theta Kappa members in navigating the transition from college to the workforce.
Community Food Drive to Be Held September 16
September 5, 2022
United Way of Orange County will be sponsoring a Community Food Drive on Saturday, September 16, 2022, from 10 Am – 2 PM. Please bring only non-perishable items. Drop-off locations include The Salvation Army at 1950 MLK Dr. in Orange and United Christian Care of Vidor at 293 Wilson St. in Vidor. The drive benefits
Stark Museum of Art Announces First Annual College Juried Art Exhibition
September 1, 2022
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce its first annual College Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will feature original works of art from college and university students in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The exhibition will be on view from October 8, 2022 – January 8, 2023, in the Community Art Gallery at