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
December 7, 2023
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Orange Recreation Center to Host Reindeer Games
The Orange Recreation Center invites local residents to join them in Reindeer Games! On Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Reindeer Games inspired by pickleball, basketball, and dodgeball will be available. Pictures with holiday characters, face painting, prizes, giveaways, and much more will be available, as well. For more information, call… Keep Reading
December 7, 2023
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Heritage House Offering Two Christmas Programs
The Heritage House of Orange County can’t wait for the Holidays as they prepare to roll out their free Santa Experience. On Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 2 pm -5 pm will be their “Santa Paws” event. Bring all the members of your family, even your four-legged members, for pictures with Santa. Bring your phones… Keep Reading
December 6, 2023
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ODEDC Launches The Toolbox
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is excited to launch “The Toolbox,” a BRE (Business Retention Expansion) program designed for existing Orange County Businesses. In Orange County, existing businesses have plenty of opportunities to thrive and grow. The OCEDC leverages a wide range of resources and provides them with what they need to succeed…. Keep Reading
December 6, 2023
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Offers Lunch and Learn with Master Gardeners
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is offering a free Lunch and Learn with Master Gardeners program at the Orange Public Library, located at 202 5th St. in Orange from noon – 1 PM on December 19. All participants are asked to bring their lunches. The topic of the program will be Protecting Your Citrus… Keep Reading
Friends of Orange Depot to Host Book Signing
February 21, 2022
Friends of the Orange Depot, along with the Orange Community Players, are hosting a book signing by former Orange resident, Carrie Joiner Woliver, on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 2-4 PM at the Orange Train Depot Museum. Refreshments will be provided. The $10 entry fee includes a signed copy of the book, and all proceeds
Lamar State College Orange Ambassador Scholarships Open
February 17, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is proud to offer exceptional students the prestigious Ambassador Scholarship. Ambassador scholars receive full tuition for one year, up to 15 hours per semester, worth up to $4,000 for one year. They also have access to networking opportunities on campus and in the community, and leadership and skills development. Up to
Bridge City ISD Asks Voters to Vote on Bond Proposal
February 17, 2022
On Monday, February 14, 2022, the Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) School Board voted 7-0 to call for a Bond Election. As a result, there will be two propositions on the ballot. The first proposal is for a new Middle School that would replace the current building that is 60 years old, and the
Registration Opens for 2022 CASA Classic Golf Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club
February 16, 2022
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, which provides advocacy services for abused and neglected children across six counties, will be hosting its CASA Classic Benefit Golf Tournaments. The event will take place at the beautiful championship golf courses at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange, TX, on April 25. The tournaments are so much more
Delinquent Property Tax Program Available
February 16, 2022
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed by Congress in March 2021 provides money to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic avoid foreclosure of their homestead. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is implementing the program in Texas and it is set to begin on Monday, February 21, 2022. The program will pay
Stark Museum of Art to Host Sculpted Clay Horse Class
February 14, 2022
Learn to sculpt and texturize a 3-D figure at the CREATE! Workshop: Hand-built Clay Horse on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Participants will seek inspiration from the galloping horse sculptures in the Stark Museum of Art and then head to the studio to roll out slabs to make a horse
Gordon Baxter’s Daughter to Host Book Signing
February 14, 2022
Meet Jenny Baxter, daughter of Gordon Baxter, at the Vidor Public Library at 440 E Bolivar St in Vidor on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. She will be signing her new book, Gordon Baxter: Flying Lessons and Pilot Talk in her father’s own words. Gordon Baxter (December 25, 1923 –
Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant Applications Available
February 10, 2022
Applications for the Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant are now available. The pageant will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at LCM High School. The pageant is open to girls ages 0-18. There is a $75 application fee, and the deadline for applications is Feb. 28. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the
Orange County Plans Next Steps for Broadband Connectivity
February 10, 2022
Orange County and the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission and Connected Nation Texas, is deploying an initiative to expand and improve broadband access, adoption, and use throughout Orange County. This broadband initiative will be for the benefit of local residents and businesses. The partnership will
Broadway Revival Of Fiddler On The Roof Is Coming to Lutcher Theater
February 9, 2022
The National Broadway Tour of Fiddler On The Roof will play Lutcher Theater on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 7 PM. Tickets start at $35 and are available online at lutcher.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, students, and active military. Call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at (409) 886.5535 for more