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
September 21, 2023
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Texas Workforce Commission Grants Over $400,000 in Job Training Funds
The Texas Workforce Commission presented checks to seven local schools on September 14, 2023, including Lamar State College Orange. Lamar State College Orange President Dr. Thomas Johnson spoke about the programs these grants totaling $434,591 helped to fund. The first grant of $159,780 was used for the purchase of a construction crane and heavy equipment… Keep Reading
September 21, 2023
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Shangri La Opens 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival Registrations
Shangri La Gardens has opened registration to participate in the 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival, scheduled for Oct. 10-28, 2023. Celebrate the changing season at the 13th Annual Scarecrow Festival, featuring dozens of unique scarecrow designs, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout the gardens. See what the talented members of the… Keep Reading
September 20, 2023
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Stark Museum of Art to Offer Adult Studio Class
Develop your ability to create observational drawings from life. During this three-week class, you will learn how to create representational pencil drawings of a Western still-life scene successfully. Participants will explore sighting techniques and compositional choices, as well as improve their ability to depict form, light, and shadow, as well as complete a 14″x17″ still… Keep Reading
September 20, 2023
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Storytime Returns to the Orange Public Library
Storytime returns to the Orange Public Library every Wednesday morning from September 13 – December 13, 2023, at 220 5th St. in Orange. Early Literacy: 10:15 – 10:45 am Preschool Storytime is designed for 3 – 5-year-olds. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger puppet plays, and more during this time. Lapsit: 11:00 –… Keep Reading
BCHS Band Wins 4th Place in 4A Honor Bank State Finals
July 27, 2022
The Bridge City High School Band ranked 4th place in the Texas Music Educators Association 4A Honor Band state finals last week in San Antonio. Being named the state honor band is the most prestigious award a high school band can receive, and the winner of each class is honored to perform the following year
United Way Sponsoring Non-Profit Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Workshop
July 27, 2022
Nonprofits rely on volunteers, but do you know if you are running an effective program? In this fun and fast-paced program, participants will review all aspects of an effective, dynamic, and results-based volunteer program. If you have never taken a volunteer management course, you are invited to take the upcoming course, The Four R’s of
LSCO Offering Saturday Classes
July 26, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is now offering Saturday classes. Students can now earn a General Studies Certificate or an Associates in Liberal Arts degree in less than two years by attending Saturday classes. Classes begin on August 22, 2022. For more info, contact the Advising Office by email at advising@lsco.edu or by calling 409-882-3340.
August 5-7 is Texas Sales Tax Holiday
July 26, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items – such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks – priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on
New BCISD Facilities Designs Plans Presented to School Board
July 25, 2022
The design process has been in full swing this summer to plan details of the new BC Middle School and HS Career and Tech Education facilities. On Monday, July 21, 2022, Claycomb Associates, Architects presented designs to the BCISD school board. Throughout the week, District teachers and staff participated in design planning sessions with Claycomb
STAN To Conduct Emergency Broadcast Testing on July 26
July 25, 2022
The Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Tuesday, July 26th (Hardin County (9:00 am), Jasper County (11:00 am), & Orange County(1:00 pm)), Wednesday, July 27th (Jefferson County (9:00 am) & Beaumont (1:00 pm)), and Thursday, July 28th (Port Arthur (9:00 am) & Mid-County (1:00 pm)). The
Stark Art Museum New Lunch and Look Program Planned for August 11
July 21, 2022
Artists Frederic Remington and Charles Marion Russell created enduring visions of the American West. Join Sarah E. Boehme, Curator of the Stark Museum of Art, for an in-depth look at these two artists and their works of art during Lunch & Look @ Home: The Wests of Remington & Russell on Thursday, August 11, 2022,
Bridge City Chamber Names Employee of Month and Business of Month
July 19, 2022
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce named Employee and Business of the Month at their monthly coffee meeting on July 12, 2022. Barbara More with Best Day Spa was named as Employee of the Month. Best Day Spa is located at 960 W. Rounbuch Rd in Bridge City. They offer customers peace, serenity, and relaxation
Lutcher Theater Season Spotlight Packages on Sale to Public
July 18, 2022
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to announce Season Spotlight Packages are currently on sale to the public. Spotlight Packages include the purchase of tickets to four or more shows. “The advantage of purchasing a Season Spotlight Package is the choice of four or more shows, access to the best available seating
Orange County Master Gardener Classes Begin in August
July 18, 2022
The Orange County Master Gardener training classes will begin Thursday, August 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center at 11475 FM1442 in Orange. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with speakers and programs about gardening that count