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 5, 2023
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Bird Watching Wednesdays Resume at Shangri La
Do you want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center home? Join Shangri La to see the wonderful variety of residents and migratory birds the Gardens offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join us to explore birding locations at Shangri La Gardens. Each week, they… Keep Reading
September 5, 2023
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Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Benevolence Distribution Center
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Cowboy Church of Orange County’s Benevolence Team and Distribution Center on August 31, 2023, at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. The Benevolence Team and Distribution Center helps Orange County families with household and personal items for family members of all ages. They are open from… Keep Reading
September 4, 2023
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New Mexican Beverage Restaurant Opening in Vidor
A new beverage restaurant, Frescas Mx, is opening on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10 a.m. next to Jimmy Nick’s at 105 Sargent St. in Vidor. Owned by Vicki King, the restaurant will feature Mexican aguas frescas, fresh horchata, jamaica, pineapple, lemon, and tamarin waters. They will also have fruit cocktails, jericalla (Mexican custard), chocolate… Keep Reading
September 4, 2023
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Shangri La Hosting Volunteer Coffee Break
If you have enthusiasm for nature and local history that you’d like to share with others, or are interested in volunteering at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center but not sure where to start, you are invited to a coffee break with them and have all your volunteer questions answered. Meet and mingle with… Keep Reading
Lutcher Theater Announces 2022-23 Season
June 2, 2022
The Lutcher Theater has announced its 2022-2023 season. Scheduled shows include: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – October 22, 2022 @ 7:30PM Blue Man Group – TBD Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical – November 19, 2022, @ 2PM & 6PM Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – November 29, 2022 @ 7:30PM My Fair Lady – December 5, 2022 @
Orange Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Top Deck Flooring
June 1, 2022
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Top Deck Flooring, located at 1000 S Ashland St in Vidor. They provide residential, commercial, and industrial floor covering and installations. They will be showing off their 16,000 sqft showroom and warehouse on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10 am. There will be door prizes,
City of Orange Selects New Fire Chief
June 1, 2022
The City of Orange announces the appointment of John Bilbo as the new Fire Chief for the Orange Fire Department. John Bilbo, a native of Orange, Texas, has 22 years of experience with the Orange Fire Department. During his time with the department, he has served as a Firefighter, Station Captain, Battalion Chief, and most
Stark House to Host Summer Reading Festival
May 31, 2022
The W.H. Stark House is hosting a Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at 610 Main Avenue in Orange. In the program, Miriam presents Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, participants will explore the world of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Register to attend this FREE, interactive event for
LSCO Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists For Spring 2022
May 31, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is proud to recognize the following students who earned the high honors of recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2022 semester. PRESIDENT’S LIST To be named on the President’s List, students must attend full-time and earn a 4.0 grade point average. Beaumont Tiffany Nishay Dill, Biology Medical
Orangefield ISD Announces Teachers of the Year
May 26, 2022
Orangefield Independent School District has announced its teachers of the year for each campus. Orangefield Elementary- Carey West – 1st Grade Orangefield Jr. High – Heidi Welch – Life Skills Orangefield High School – Rob Block – US History Congrats to all of these hardworking professionals!
New Orange City Council Members Sworn Into Office
May 26, 2022
Swearing-in ceremonies were held for newly re-elected Orange City Council Member Place 2, Brad Childs; Council Member Place 4, Mary McKenna; and Council Member Place 5, Caroline Mazzola Hennigan. During the ceremony, Judge Jim Sharon Bearden Jr. administered the Oath of Office to each re-elected council member with friends and family present. Mr. Childs, Ms.
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for M&D Supply in Mauriceville
May 25, 2022
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the newly opened M&D Supply at 11916 Hwy 62 N. They are offering all kinds of specials during their grand opening weekend from Saturday, May 28, 2022, and ending on Monday, May 30, 2022. M&D Supply is a locally owned hardware store with eight locations
Orange Public Library Announces Summer 2022 Programs
May 25, 2022
Summer Reading Programs kick off soon at the Orange Public Library. The Scholastic Book Fair runs from May 31-June 11, 2022, for students entering grades 1 through 6. The book fair is open during normal library hours to the general public. The book fair can be accessed online here. The PreSchool Read To Me for
Orangefield High School Names Top Grads
May 24, 2022
Orangefield High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2022. Zoe Martin is Valedictorian and Hunter Beard is Salutatorian. Martin served as secretary of her class and also a member of the National Honor Society, Interact, Student Council, and FCCLA. She graduates with a 4.95 GPA. She also won numerous “Big