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
March 29, 2021
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2021 CASA Classic Golf Tournaments Planned for Wildwood Golf Course & Sunset Grove Country Club
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, which provides advocacy services for abused and neglected children across six counties, will be hosting its first series of CASA Classic Benefit Golf Tournaments on Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 24, 2021. The inaugural tournaments will include breakfast, lunch, on-course contests and prizes, and an awards reception. Hole-in-One… Keep Reading
March 25, 2021
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LCM Educational Foundation Hosting Legacy 5K Color Run/Walk
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Educational Foundation is sponsoring the “Legacy Color Run/Walk” 5k on Saturday, May 1, 2021 beginning at 8 AM at Legacy Park, LCM Admin Bldg, 6586 FM 1130 in Orange. The “Legacy Color Run/Walk” 5k is a fun, family event intended to raise money to support grants provided by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education… Keep Reading
March 25, 2021
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Lamar State College Port Arthur Offering Small Business Development Webinars
The Lamar State College-Port Arthur Small Business Development Center is offering Small Business Development webinars to help local business owners take part in the growth brought to Southeast Texas by local industry, including Golden Pass LNG export project. The specific courses available include: Starting Your Business Part 1 Starting Your Business Part 2 Small Business… Keep Reading
March 24, 2021
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Texas to Open COVID-19 Vaccination to All Adults on March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation… Keep Reading
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