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 11, 2025
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Celebrate the Season at the 15th Annual Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens
Mark your calendars for a beloved autumn tradition in Southeast Texas! The 15th Annual Scarecrow Festival returns to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center from October 7 to October 25, 2025, offering free admission for all visitors. Guests can experience the gardens transformed with the magic of fall, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9… Keep Reading
September 10, 2025
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OCP Seeking Sponsors & Members for 2025-2026
The curtain is rising on a sensational new season at Orange Community Players (OCP)—and you’re invited to be part of the magic! The 2025–2026 Season promises unforgettable performances, exciting new talent, and unbeatable value for theatre lovers of all ages. With the launch of Season Memberships, audiences will enjoy four main stage productions plus access… Keep Reading
September 10, 2025
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Vidor Chamber Welcomes Absolute Beauty Bar with Ribbon Cutting Celebration
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed Absolute Beauty Bar as its newest member with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Community leaders, Chamber representatives, and supporters gathered at the salon’s location at 18635 I-10, Suite 900, Vidor, TX 77662 to celebrate the official opening of this exciting… Keep Reading
September 9, 2025
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Stark Museum Announces Colorful CREATE! Workshop: “A Boot Made for Painting”
The Stark Museum of Art invites the community to unleash their creativity at the upcoming CREATE! Workshop: A Boot Made for Painting on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The workshop promises a vibrant, hands-on art experience perfect for all skill levels. Participants will use acrylic paints and dot painting techniques… 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