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, 2022
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Granger Chevrolet Sponsoring BBQ Cookoff to Benefit United Way
NOTE: Granger Chevrolet has postponed the date of this event. We will update this post when a new date is announced. Join Granger Chevrolet once again as they raise funds for United Way of Orange County with a BBQ Cookoff on Saturday, May 7, 2022, across from Granger Chevrolet on MacArthur Dr. This event is… Keep Reading
March 29, 2022
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Shangri La Hosting EcoFest and Butterfly Release
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center to celebrate Earth day with an Eco-Fest celebration and Butterfly Release on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities and games with multiple inspirational Butterfly Releases at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Local and regional organizations and… Keep Reading
March 28, 2022
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Shangri La Announces Up Close With Nature Program Dates
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center on the last Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Up Close with Nature – Live animal displays. Their Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, features one or more live animals that call Shangri La Gardens home. During these exciting & informative programs, participants will… Keep Reading
March 28, 2022
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Escape To The Islands When South Pacific Is Coming To Lutcher Theater
The National Broadway tour of the beloved classic, South Pacific makes a stop at Lutcher Theater on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $35-$75 and are available online at lutcher.org. Discounts are available for active military, students, and groups of 10 or more. Call the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409.886.5535… Keep Reading
Hearing Resolutions Center Opens in Orange
January 31, 2022
Hearing Resolutions Center recently opened for business at 3730 N. 16th Street in Orange. Business hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 5 PM. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Angela Schram and her team offer cost-effective hearing aids, custom ear-molds, occupational hearing testing, industrial ear protection, and much more. Hearing Resolutions Center
Robert’s Meat Market Has Re-Opened
January 27, 2022
Roberts Meat Market re-opened their doors today at 8:00 AM at 3720 West Park Ave. in Orange. The market and restaurant were seriously damaged in a fire on July 29, 2021. Their hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only the Meat Market will be open as of now, No date has been set
Stark Museum of Art Announces Third Annual Elementary Art Exhibition
January 27, 2022
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce its third annual elementary art exhibition, Art: It’s Elementary! The exhibition will feature original works of art from Orange County elementary students in Kindergarten – 3rd grades. The exhibition will be held from January 8 – February 26, 2022, in the Community Art Gallery at the
Lamar State College Orange’s Combined Fall ’21 Enrollment (Academic and Workforce) Increased 15.6%
January 26, 2022
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that its Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 comparison of academic enrollment numbers remained essentially flat, despite a pandemic and economic downturn, and its workforce (non-credit) enrollment saw an enormous increase of 483% over the same period. This is compared with a statewide decline of 11% in community college enrollment
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Houseman Medical Campus
January 26, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, January 24, 2022, or the much anticipated Gisela Houseman Medical Campus at Eagle Point, located at Interstate 10 and Highway 62. Mayor Larry Spears Jr. and Gisela Houseman made comments and spoke of the need for healthcare services in Orange, Phase 1 of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus
Vidor Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse
January 25, 2022
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse located at 1455 North Main St. in Vidor inside Eastgate Church. Mission Grounds is a welcoming place to connect in a relaxing environment while enjoying high-quality coffee products. Whether you are a business wanting to meet your colleagues, friends meeting over coffee and
West Orange-Cove CISD Approves Hickman as New AD/Football Coach
January 25, 2022
West Orange-Cove CISD is excited to announce that the board of trustees approved Hiawatha Hickman as the Mustang’s next Athletic Director/Head Football Coach during the Monday night meeting. Hickman began working for the district in 2016 and has taught and coached for WOS for over six years; he collectively brings 22 years of teaching and
Orange Mardi Gras Weekend Schedule Announced
January 24, 2022
The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 18th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 18 & 19 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. A schedule of events is as follows: Friday, February 18 Flashback Friday Parade (70’s
WOCCISD Announces Finalist for Athletic Director Position
January 24, 2022
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, West Orange-Cove CISD superintendent, Dr. Rickie Harris, announced Hiawatha Hickman as the lone finalist for the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs. The finalist will be presented to the WOCCISD Board of Trustees for consideration at the regular board meeting on Monday, January 24, 2022. If
Orange Community Players Present Murder Mystery Dinner
January 20, 2022
In the mood for a Murder Mystery Dinner? Join Orange Community Players (OCP) as they present Mafia Murders at the Mansion on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Brown Estate, 4205 West Park Ave. in Orange at 6 PM. As a loyal member of the Godfather’s family, you are cordially ordered, uh, invited to The