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 23, 2019
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For Those Needing Cleanup Assistance After Imelda
A Home Cleanup Hotline in support of survivors of Tropical Depression Imelda is open now through Friday, October 4, 2019. Survivors needing assistance with cleaning from the storm can call (800) 451-1954. Do not try and register online, as that is not available except for organizations wanting to help in the cleanup. Orange County Disaster… Keep Reading
September 22, 2019
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Orange Area Openings and Closings Week of September 22
Schools Bridge City CISD classes resume Monday. Vidor ISD schools will be closed through at least Wednesday. Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will try and start school again on Thursday, September 26, if at all possible. If arrangements cannot be made for Thursday, an alternate date will be given parents no later than Tuesday, September 24. Staff who are… Keep Reading
September 22, 2019
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Report Your Imelda Damages
To provide assistance to Orange County citizens in the most efficient and accurate way, the Orange County Office of Emergency Management is asking each citizen affected by Tropical Storm Imelda to complete the IMELDA DAMAGE SURVEY located on Orange County’s website www.co.orange.tx.us. Please refer to memo below for full details.
September 18, 2019
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Tropical Depression Imelda Warnings
The City of Orange Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Depression Imelda. According to the National Weather Service – Lake Charles, our region could see an additional 4 to 10 inches of rain through Thursday and is at risk for flash flooding. Be alert for flooded roads during periods of heavy rain, especially… 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