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
July 8, 2024
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Changes Coming in 2025 for Vehicle Inspections
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles…. Keep Reading
July 4, 2024
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Local School Districts Release 2024-25 School Calendars
The following calendars have been released by the school districts in/adjacent to Orange County: West Orange Cove CISD Orangefield ISD LCM CISD Little Cypress Christian Academy Bridge City ISD Vidor ISD Deweyville ISD
July 3, 2024
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Master Gardener Class Registration Open
The Master Gardener training classes offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will begin Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with… Keep Reading
July 3, 2024
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Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Grand Opening of Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to our community when they hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists located inside Christus Hospital – Orange at 6901 Medical Center Dr., Suite 120 in Orange. With a community history of over 20 years, their family-run business is… Keep Reading
Orange County Advanced Power Station to Provide Power to 230,000 Homes
April 11, 2022
As part of its plan to meet growing demand across Southeast Texas and modernize its generation fleet, Entergy Texas, Inc. has begun the process to seek approval to construct the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt, dual-fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas, and will be capable
Spring 2022 Beautification Award Goes to Akeisha Williams
April 11, 2022
When you see the beautiful flowers and plants growing at 1 Knotty Pine in Orange, you will know that Akeisha Williams enjoys working in her yard and seeing her flowers grow. Her yard is full of color from her many blooming plants. She said her father was the one that inspired her with the love
LCM Education Foundation To Host 5K Color Run on April 30
April 7, 2022
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundations invites you to join them on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Legacy Park (LCM Admin Building) 6586 FM 1130 in Orange for the 5K Color Run. The entry fee for adults is $30, and under 12 is $20 (per family max 2, then it is only $10 for ea. additional
Orange County Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Memorial Vigil Set For April 12
April 7, 2022
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region invites the entire community to join us to remember those children who lost their lives in Texas due to abuse and/or neglect in 2022 and renew our commitment to do all we can to prevent future abuse, neglect, and loss of life. The vigil will be held on Tuesday,
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Karen Collier and Edward Jones Financial
April 6, 2022
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Karen Collier in their new building, located at 1815 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. Edward Jones is a financial-services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. With nearly 12,000 financial advisors serving nearly 7 million investors, Edward Jones
Step Inside a World of Imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
April 6, 2022
Get your “golden ticket” for Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory The Musical playing Lutcher Theater on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $35-$85 and are available online at lutcher.org. Discounts are available for students, groups of 10 or more, and active military. Call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at
City of Orange Hires New Recreation Center Director
April 5, 2022
The City of Orange would like to introduce Anthony Dandridge, the newly appointed Recreation Center Director. Dandridge comes to the City of Orange with a background in directing physical conditioning programs, coaching, and overseeing sporting programs. During his first two weeks with the City of Orange, he has begun working on recreation center guidelines, programs,
West Orange Announces Adopt-a-Street Program
April 5, 2022
The City of West Orange is excited to announce the Adopt-A-Street Program has been enacted and applications will begin on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The mission of the Adopt-a-Street program is to clean and beautify the community through volunteerism and to encourage community participation by promoting community pride in clean neighborhoods. Any individual or
Orange County Storm Risk Management Program Schedules April Open Houses
April 4, 2022
Devastating storms have plagued the coast of Texas for decades, claiming thousands of lives and damaging homes, businesses, infrastructure, and ecosystems in the process. The Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Program (S2G) has been established to deliver a cost-effective, ecologically-sound solution that will reduce coastal storm surge risks to residential structures,
Take Up to Two Free Summer Classes at Lamar State College Orange
April 4, 2022
As we continue to recover from the pandemic, Lamar State College Orange wants to help students find financial relief as they complete their college degrees or certificates. Therefore, during the Summer 2022 semester they will offer all students – new and returning – the opportunity to enroll in two summer courses for free! Tuition for