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
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