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
December 11, 2024
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $15 Million In Career Training Grants, Including LSCO and VISD
overnor Greg Abbott today announced 60 career training grants totaling over $15 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants awarded through the the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will help public junior, state, and… Keep Reading
December 10, 2024
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Stark Museum of Art Brings Live Reindeer to Reindeer Games Day
The Stark Museum of Art invites the community to experience live reindeer and other holiday activities at Reindeer Games Day on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A special sensory-friendly hour will be offered from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. to ensure everyone can enjoy this festive celebration. Admission to Reindeer Games is… Keep Reading
December 10, 2024
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Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Comes to the Lutcher Theater for Two Performances
The Lutcher Theater welcomes the critically acclaimed Broadway tour of “Dear Evan Hansen” for two performances on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by “The Washington Post,” “Dear Evan Hansen” has captivated audiences worldwide with its deeply moving… Keep Reading
December 9, 2024
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Announces Partnership with Chevron Phillips Chemical
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is pleased to announce a partnership with Chevron Phillips Chemical – Orange Plant through their sponsorship of Shangri La’s 2024 Community Decorate-a-Tree Event. This generous gift provides an opportunity for the community to engage in the spirit of the season, sustainability, and local camaraderie. The Community Decorate-a-Tree Event… 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