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 23, 2020
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Tropical Depression Predicted to Cause Coastal Flooding Over Weekend
As Tropical Depression 8 gets closer to both the Texas coast and tropical-storm-force winds, Southeast Texas has been given a chance of flash flooding south of the Interstate 10 corridor. As of 10:30 a.m Thursday., the wind speed was just 5 mph from officially classifying the system as Tropical Storm Hanna, officials said. It was… Keep Reading
July 22, 2020
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Group Flood Insurance Policies Ending Oct. 24
FEMA has a message for Texas households impacted by Hurricane Harvey and who may be participating in Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP). These three-year policies end Oct. 24, 2020, so policyholders must plan now to switch to a standard flood insurance policy to ensure continuous coverage. FEMA will accept either a National Flood Insurance Program… Keep Reading
July 20, 2020
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Emergency Alert Test to Run Thursday, July 23, in Orange County
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Wednesday, July 22 (Jefferson County) and Thursday, July 23 (Orange County and Hardin County). The Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) is vital in keeping you informed in the event of any emergency situation such as a hurricane, natural,… Keep Reading
July 20, 2020
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Backing the Blue Summer Bash Canceled for 2020
Updated 7/21/20 – The organizers have canceled this event. The Mauriceville Heritage Association is hosting a Summer Bash Backing the Blue on Saturday, July 25, 202, from 10 AM – 10 PM at the Mauriceville Heritage Asociation Festival Grounds, located at 7441 Cohenour Road in Orange, which is 7 miles north of Interstate 10 on… 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