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
November 19, 2020
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Has Reopened to Public
The staff at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invite local residents to explore the beauty of the gardens, enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, and experience the wonderful seasonal changes in Southeast Texas late in the year. The center is open Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is free… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Tacos “La Shula” Moving to Former Pizza Hut Location
Tacos “La Shula” has found a new home at the former Pizza Hut location at 1720 Lutcher Dr. in Orange. Formerly located on West Park Ave., the restaurant closed as a result of roof damages incurred in Hurricane Laura. Renovation updates and construction are being completed on the building currently. A reopening date has not… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange Growing
Great things are happening at Lamar State College Orange! Today the college took a step toward growth with the first phase of new construction on campus. Campus president, Dr. Thomas Johnson, sat in the driver’s seat of the excavator bulldozer and began the demolition on a portion of the former Capital One Bank building in… Keep Reading
November 17, 2020
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Santa is Coming to Orange Train Depot
Santa is coming to the Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4-6 PM. Visitors will see Santa and his masked elves and Orange Community Players singing Christmas Carols. Candy will be given and as well as special prizes if visitors wear a Santa hat! Children can also bring… Keep Reading
SETX Disaster Expo Scheduled for April 23
April 20, 2022
Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper counties will host a Southeast Texas Disaster Expo at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall. The event is free to the public and will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free to the public thanks to community partners and sponsors. The goal of
Renaissance Faire Coming to SETX
April 19, 2022
Lumberton will be the site of Southeast Texas’ newest event, the SETX Renaissance Faire. Dates are May 7th-8th for Opening and Medieval Mother’s Day and May 14th-15th for Pirate Weekend. It opens at 10 AM each day. The fair will be held at 2952 US 69 South in Lumberton, which is the grounds of the
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting For CDL Fitness
April 19, 2022
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for CDL Fitness on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. CDL Fitness is located at 2011 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. CDL Fitness can be considered a neighborhood gym. They believe in achieving optimum health in an affordable, classical atmosphere. They offer a small, quiet, 24-hour-accessible facility. The
Texas Waives Sales Tax on Emergency Supplies April 23-25
April 18, 2022
Texans will be able to purchase emergency supplies tax-free next weekend to help prepare for severe weather. The sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25. The state Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save more than $1.5 million in state and local sales taxes
Broadway Musical “Waitress” at Lutcher Theater for One Night Only
April 18, 2022
Lutcher Theater is thrilled to announce Waitress will play in Orange for 1 night only! See the hilarious hit Broadway musical Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $35-$85 and are available online at lutcher.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, active military personnel, and students. The show does
Mauriceville Heritage Association Announces 2022 Crawfish Bash
April 14, 2022
The Mauriceville Heritage Association announces that its 2022 Crawfish Bash will be held May 6-7, 2022, The 2022 Crawfish Season celebration will be unlike anything Mauriceville has ever experienced. They are expecting over 25 Cook-off teams from around Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana will descend on their fairgrounds cooking up some of the best crawfish
OCP 2022 Young People’s Theater Workshop Dates Announced
April 13, 2022
The Orange Community Players (OCP) Young People’s Theater Workshop is a summer program that gives local youth the opportunity to learn about and experience performing Aarts firsthand. Students will begin the program with a week of theatrical related workshops before beginning work on this year’s production, which is still to be named. Students will work
Stark Art Museum Offers Date Night on May 5
April 13, 2022
Looking for a sweet night out? Make plans now for Date Night at the Museum on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This special after-hours event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the museum during twilight hours. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a dessert reception while taking in the museum’s atrium featuring breath-taking
Depot Day Scheduled for May 7
April 12, 2022
Mark your calendars and grab your kiddos for some fun at the Orange Train Depot for Depot Day 2022. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Orange Train Depot at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Depot Days will feature a trackless train, petting zoo, balloon sculpting,
Greater East Texas Community Action Program Offering Outreach to Orange County
April 12, 2022
Greater East Texas Community Action Program is offering outreach to Orange County at 1100 N. 16th St., in Orange on April 12, 2022, from 1-5 PM, April 13, 2022. from 9 AM – 5 PM, and April 14, 2022, from 9 Am – 2 PM. If you need help with any of the following, they