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
May 14, 2024
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Orange Chamber of Commerce Holds Grand Opening for Barry’s Greek Grill
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on May 7. 2024, for Barry’s Greek Grill, located at 1720 W. IH-10 Frontage Road in Orange, at the former location of Tacos La Shula. Owner Barry Nikshiqi, who also owns Greek Gyros II in Port Arthur. His family is also in the restaurant industry,… Keep Reading
May 13, 2024
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2024 Stark Reading Contest County Finalists Announced
Each year from 1904 to 1975, the Stark Family – beginning with Miriam Lutcher Stark and continuing with her son, Lutcher, and his wife, Nelda – sponsored a contest in reading and a contest in declamation in the public high schools in the City of Orange, Texas. In 1976, the Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in… Keep Reading
May 13, 2024
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Playing at the ORC
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on May 7, 2024, for Playing at the ORC, located at 1004 North Main in Vidor. Playing at the ORC is a Ninja Warrior/parkour style playground with activities for adventurous and daring kids 1-12 years old. They also offer space to hold parties. Business hours are as… Keep Reading
May 9, 2024
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WOCCISD $72M Bond Approved During May Elections
West Orange-Cove CISD voters approved the $72M bond proposition on the May ballot. “The Board of Trustees and I are humbled by the trust placed in us by the voters of West Orange-Cove CISD,” stated Dr. Rickie Harris, Superintendent of West Orange-Cove CISD. “Your endorsement not only validates our efforts but also your dedication to… Keep Reading
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offers Adult Sewing Class
March 14, 2022
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office is offering a Sewing for Adult Beginners on Saturday, April 23, 30, and May 7, 2022, from 9 AM-noon at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The basics of using a sewing machine, hand sewing, and pattern cutting will be taught. The enrollment
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for K&S Services
March 10, 2022
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for K&S Services on Thursday, March 3, 2022. K&S Services is a family-owned and operated business serving the Golden Triangle. They provide a variety of services, including Painting Remodeling Carpentry Roof/House washing Pressure washing Roofing Fencing Tractor and equipment Work Tree Services Lawn Services For more
LCM High School Approved as Lamar State College Orange Off-Campus Instructional Site
March 10, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is pleased to announce that regional higher education accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), visited their campus and their proposed off-campus instructional site (Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School) this week. The reviewers approved the location, concluding that there were no negative findings or recommendations needed in
Lions Club Announces 2022 Carnival Dates
March 9, 2022
Carnival time is almost here! The Orange Lions Club has announced the dates for the 2022 Lions Club Charity Carnival. The dates are: March 30-31 April 1-2 April 6-7 April 8-9 The times are as follows: Wed and Thurs: 6:30-10 Fri and Sat: 6:30-11 First Saturday-Family Day-gates open at 4 For more info, visit the
City of Orange Announces Adopt a Spot Program
March 9, 2022
City of Orange Director of Planning and Community Development, Kelvin Knauf, presented the “Adopt-a-Spot” program during the Orange City Council Meeting on March 8, 2022. The Adopt-a-Spot program is intended to provide residents and/or organizations with a way to make Orange a more beautiful city in which to live, work, and play. The Adopt-a-Spot program
Stark Museum of Art Announces Winners of 8th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
March 8, 2022
Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce this year’s selected artists and award winners for the Stark Museum of Art’s 8th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. There were 547 entries submitted, and “this year brought our most diverse range of entries ever and also the most difficult rounds of jurying yet,” commented Jennifer Dickinson,
An Office and a Gentleman Coming to Lutcher Theater March 27
March 8, 2022
An Officer And A Gentleman, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. It is being performed at the Lutcher Theater on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 7 PM.
Bark in the Park Scheduled for March 19
March 7, 2022
The 2nd Annual Bark in the Park program, sponsored by the West Orange Animal Shelter, is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2002. from 1-5 PM at the shelter, located at West Orange Park at 2700 Western Avenue. The goal of the event is to showcase the dogs available for adoption and to get as many
Ribbon Cutting for New Orange Mural
March 7, 2022
On Friday, March 4, 2022, the Orange Lions Club held a ribbon-cutting to unveil Orange’s first mural. The mural, located at 701 W. Division Avenue on the side of the Orange Stationer’s building, was designed by local artist Lauren Lee. The project was a collaborative effort between the Orange Lions Club with the Orange County
2022 Summer Youth Cooking Camp Dates Announced
March 2, 2022
The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service is once again offering a Summer Youth Cooking Camp. The camp will be offered June 13-17 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Orange County Convention and Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. There is a limit of 60 participants between the ages of 9-14. The fee