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 16, 2022
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Stark Art Museum Offers Printmaking Class
Experience the printmaking process in the CREATE! Workshop: Gelli Plate Printmaking on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gelli Plates allow you to make unique layered and textural prints using a variety of flat and dimensional objects. CREATE! Workshops are multigenerational and designed for artists 8 years old to adults. CREATE!… Keep Reading
March 16, 2022
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Shangri La Adds Audobon on the Bayou Program for Adults
Join the Shangri La Botanical Garden Center for Audubon on the Bayou early morning birding tours at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 7:15 AM-9 AM. During this ADULTS ONLY program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natural surroundings as we navigate Adams Bayou on a… Keep Reading
March 15, 2022
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City of Pinehurst Announces Spring Clean Up Day
The City of Pinehurst announces Spring Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8 AM until noon. Dumpsters will be located at 2666 MacArthur Drive in the old Sears parking lot. Only residents of Pinehurst are authorized to use this service, and proof of residency will be required. Normal household trash, tires,… Keep Reading
March 15, 2022
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Orange Stationer Announces Expansion and Improvements
The Orange Stationer has announced new plans in creating a new space downtown. They recently held a ribbon-cutting for the unveiling of Orange’s first downtown mural. The project was a collaborative effort between the Orange Lions Club with the Orange County EDC, Orange Stationer owners Paul and Kim Dickerson, and local artist Lauren Leigh. Continuing… Keep Reading
Independence Day Festivities Planned for July 4
June 27, 2022
The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2022 July 4th Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will be open to the public at 5 P.M. on Monday, July 4, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. The celebration will begin with concessions and activities at 5 P.M. followed by live entertainment
Burn Ban in Effect for Orange County
June 27, 2022
Due to the continued drought conditions in Orange County, Orange County Judge John Gothia has instituted a Burn Ban effective June 23. With the July 4th holiday next weekend and a few chances of rain in the forecast next week, Emergency Management will take a look at the drought conditions this week. The burn ban
THECB Appoints LSCO Director of Learning Technology to Statewide Student Success Advisory Workgroup
June 22, 2022
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is pleased to announce that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has appointed Alicia Lloyd, LSCO’s Director of Learning Technology, to its Student Success Advisory Workgroup. The workgroup provides statewide guidance, feedback, and recommendations for accelerating student success programs and initiatives that positively impact access, persistence, completion, and workforce
Orange City Hall to Be Transformed into Museum
June 21, 2022
According to a story in the Beaumont Enterprise, the Orange city council voted unanimously last week to work with the LaBiche Architectural Group in Beaumont to convert the former site of city hall, located at 803 Green Ave., into a museum for items from Orange’s past. The $500,000 renovation will include an ADA-accessible handicap ramp
Pottery Wheel Basics Workshops Offered at Stark Art Museum
June 20, 2022
Learn the techniques of making wheel-thrown clay vessels with Stark Museum of Art Teaching Artist Karen Leonard this August! This workshop is a series of three classes. The first class begins Wednesday, August 3 from 1:30-4 PM and runs through August 17. Register online for this class beginning June 23. The second class begins Thursday,
School Supply Giveaway Scheduled for July 30
June 20, 2022
The Gate City Guild #42 and Stars of Gate City #57 are holding a Back to School School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Lions Park, 1802 Main St., in Orange from 10 AM – 2 PM. A variety of school supplies will be given away to school-aged children. Event sponsors include: Gate
Community Summer Supper Dates Announced
June 16, 2022
Supper will be served nightly on June 20-22. 2022, from 5-6:30 PM in the Dining Hall of Orange Church of God, in partnership with 5 Under Golf and Nourishing Neighbors. The whole community is welcome to attend. The Orange Church of God is located at 1911 North 16th Street in Orange. For more info, visit
SBDC Small Business of the Year Winners Announced
June 15, 2022
The Small Business Development Center’s 2022 Annual Small Business Awards Banquet was held on June 14, 2022. The winner of Small Business of the Year from the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was CASA of the Sabine Neches Region. CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer
Orange Community Players to Present Charlotte’s Web
June 15, 2022
The Orange Community Players will present Charlotte’s Web starting on Friday, June 24, 2022, and Sat., June 25, 2022, at 7:37 p.m., and a matinee performance on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 2:37 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Tow Inn. The cast features Destiny Jones, Hannah Lormand, Gage Johnson, Blakeley Comeaux, Alice Swarmers,
LSCO Sees Increase in Summer Enrollment
June 14, 2022
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced this week that it has seen more than a 16% increase in summer enrollment when compared to the previous year. Summer and Summer Full Term unduplicated enrollment was 796 in 2021 and is 925 for 2022, representing a 16.2% increase. “We are excited to see this increased Summer enrollment