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 21, 2022
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Orangetober Festival to Feature Big Pumpkin Run
3 Bros Running Co’s mission is to bring big city races to cities across Texas. With their next race, The Big Pumpkin Run, they are working in collaboration with the Orangetober Festival to bring a high-quality race to Orange. The race takes runners through Historic Downtown Orange on Saturday, October 8, 2022, and finishes at… Keep Reading
September 20, 2022
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LCM Education Foundation Distributes $50,000 in Grants
For 20 years, the LCM Education Foundation has raised funds aimed at enhancing the educational experience of students at LCMCISD. Established in 2002 by patrons of LCM, the Foundation hosts community-wide events such as the Beary Merry Christmas Market–which will be held in NOVEMBER this year–and the Legacy 5K Color Run. This year’s Grants to… Keep Reading
September 20, 2022
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Entergy Offers Assistance With High Electric Bills
Entergy Texas has released the following statement to help consumers with high electric bills: At Entergy Texas, our business is centered around our customers, which is why we are stepping up to provide relief for Texans experiencing high bills as a result of recent challenges. Record-breaking temperatures led to historic energy usage across the state… Keep Reading
September 19, 2022
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City of Vidor and Vidor Chamber Release New Promo Video
The City of Vidor and the Vidor Chamber of Commerce have released a new promotional video touting all the reasons to live, shop and love Vidor, TX. Click on image below to watch in Facebook.
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Lauren Taylor Gilbert – State Farm
March 2, 2022
On March 1, 2022, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the new office of Lauren Taylor Gilbert – State Farm, now located at 2380 N. Main St. in Vidor, as well as a celebration of their seven year agency anniversary. Lauren Taylor Gilbert – State Farm has licensed staff to meet anyone’s
Stark Art Museum to Offer Lunch and Look at Home Program
March 1, 2022
Take a lunch break and make a virtual visit to the Stark Museum of Art’s brand-new special exhibition Enlarging the View: Contemporary Photography & Connections on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Noon (CDT). Join Curator Sarah E. Boehme in an exploration of the exhibition, its background, and the works of art. Advanced registration is required
Columbanus Motor Sports Hosting Bike Show March 19
February 28, 2022
Columbanus Motor Sports will be hosting their Annual Bike Show on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 3500 I-10 West in Orange. Registration opens at 9 AM and judging begins at 11 AM. The awards will be presented at 3 PM. First and second prize plaques will be awarded for each category. For entry info, call
Orange Rec Center Slated to Open Summer 2022
February 28, 2022
The City of Orange is excited to announce the opening of the Recreation Center is targeted to take place in the summer of 2022. The center is located at 1405 W. Orange Avenue in Orange. This is the former location of the Orange City Natatorium. Demolition began in June 2021 of the Natatorium in preparation
Shangri La to Host Kitchen Scrap Gardening Class
February 24, 2022
Shangri La will host a Kitchen Scrap Gardening Class on March 26, 2122, from 10 AM-noon. Did you know when you buy fruits and veggies at the store, you’re also taking home free plants?! Don’t let those kitchen scraps go to waste! Re-plant them into your very own Kitchen Scrap Garden. A pineapple top? Some
City of Orange CDBG Program Receives Certificate of Distinction
February 24, 2022
The City of Orange CDBG program was presented a Certificate of Distinction from the National Community Development Association for the utilization of CARES Act funding. The City of Orange CDBG program granted funds to the Orange Community Action Association for the installation of an air purification system for their building, shields for all transportation buses,
City of Orange General Election Candidates Announced
February 23, 2022
The following candidates have applied for a place on the ballot for the May 7, 2022, City of Orange General Election: Council Member Place 2 (Single-Member District 2): Brad Childs Council Member Place 4 (Single-Member District 4): Mary McKenna Richard G. Pillsbury Dwain Boullard Council Member Place 5 (At-Large): Caroline Mazzola Hennigan Charles Thomas Early
Bullfish Offers Children Opportunity to Display Artwork
February 23, 2022
The newly-opened Bullfish restaurant, located at the former Burgertown building at 6223 W Round Bunch Rd. in Orangefield, is offering school-aged children 5-18 years of age the opportunity to display artwork at their restaurant. If your child loves art and would like to have their artwork displayed at Bullfish, children are asked to paint or
OFD Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown Announces Retirement After 30 Years of Service
February 22, 2022
After 30 years of working for the City of Orange, Deputy Fire Chief Lee Anne Brown has announced her retirement effective March 11, 2022. Chief Brown began her journey with the City of Orange Fire Department on November 11, 1991, and has held the ranks of Firefighter, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief in the
Shangri La to Sponsor Spring Into Nature Camp
February 21, 2022
Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for Shangri La Garden’s Spring into Nature Camp! Spring into Nature is a FREE half-day camp designed for students in grades 3 -5. The camp will be held from Tuesday, March 15 – to Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 8:30 Am to noon each day. Campers will explore