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
June 2, 2022
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Krewe De Onyx to Sponsor Juneteenth Festival
Krewe De Onyx is pleased to announce the Juneteenth Festival, to be held at the Riverside Pavilion. The festival will be held on June 18 and 19 with the gates opening at 10 am each day. The community is invited to join this FREE event and enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, and much more! Achievement… Keep Reading
June 2, 2022
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Lutcher Theater Announces 2022-23 Season
The Lutcher Theater has announced its 2022-2023 season. Scheduled shows include: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – October 22, 2022 @ 7:30PM Blue Man Group – TBD Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical – November 19, 2022, @ 2PM & 6PM Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – November 29, 2022 @ 7:30PM My Fair Lady – December 5, 2022 @… Keep Reading
June 1, 2022
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Orange Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Top Deck Flooring
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Top Deck Flooring, located at 1000 S Ashland St in Vidor. They provide residential, commercial, and industrial floor covering and installations. They will be showing off their 16,000 sqft showroom and warehouse on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10 am. There will be door prizes,… Keep Reading
June 1, 2022
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City of Orange Selects New Fire Chief
The City of Orange announces the appointment of John Bilbo as the new Fire Chief for the Orange Fire Department. John Bilbo, a native of Orange, Texas, has 22 years of experience with the Orange Fire Department. During his time with the department, he has served as a Firefighter, Station Captain, Battalion Chief, and most… Keep Reading
COVID Testing Offered at Baptist Hospital Orange
December 21, 2021
Covid and Antibody testing with 24-hour results will be offered at Baptist Hospital Orange at 608 Strickland in Orange in the front entrance drive-through. Patients will remain in their vehicles. This site will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm to include Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Patients are required
Vidor ISD to Host Presentation on Threat of Human Trafficking
December 20, 2021
The Vidor Independent School District will be hosting a presentation on the threat of human trafficking on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vidor High School auditorium. The presenter is Julie Prudhome, LPC-S. This is a free event offered by the Vidor Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Committee. The presentation is
Orange Chamber Announces Award Winners at Annual Meeting
December 15, 2021
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner on December 13, 2021, at the Shahan Center and announced the winners of various awards they sponsor. Charlotte Alford, director of the Heritage House Museum, was named Citizen of the Year. The Heritage House also won the award for Non-Profit of the Year. Orange Stationer
Cities Announce Holiday Closures
December 14, 2021
Orange In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24. The City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be working to see who is being naughty or nice. The City of Orange will reopen for business Monday, December 27. For the New Year’s
LSCO to Offer Free Class B CDL with School Bus Endorsement Training
December 13, 2021
With the expansion of local industry and the resources needed for the growth, there is a huge demand for individuals with a Class B Commercial Driver’s License, especially school bus drivers. Lamar State College Orange offers a flexible training program designed to “Get Your Future in Gear”. Classes will begin every Monday, starting January 24,
WOS High School Announces Opening of Cosmetology School
December 9, 2021
West Orange-Stark High School will host the grand opening of its new cosmetology lab on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 5-6:30 PM at the WOS High School Career Center. The grand opening will feature a ribbon cutting with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, food, prizes and more. The program is open to those
Vidor Hometown Holidays Scheduled for Dec. 11
December 9, 2021
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce is planning a Hometown Holidays event on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The event will consist of a Market and Car Show from noon- 6 PM at 1255 N. Main St., in Vidor, a Light Up Main Street Cruise at 6 PM, and a City Tree Lighting from 6:30-7:30 PM at
APF Lifting Spirits Sponsors Charity Powerlifting Meet and Blood Drive on Dec. 11
December 8, 2021
APF Lifting Spirits are sponsoring a charity powerlifting meet and blood drive on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 9 AM – 5 PM at the Orange Convention & Expo Center, 11475 Hwy. 1442 in Orange. Powerlifters from across SE Texas and SW Louisiana are coming together to compete for local children’s charities. All proceeds will
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Clarity Wireless
December 8, 2021
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Clarity Wireless on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The store is located at 195 W. Bolivar Street in Vidor. Clarity Wireless is a mobile phone shop and telecommunications company and was founded in 2020. They are a wireless family with 12 plus years of wireless experience. Clarity
Bridge City Chamber Sponsoring Christmas Tree Silent Auction Scholarship Fundraiser
December 7, 2021
The Christmas Tree/Wreath Silent Auction is going now through December 10. You can view trees and wreaths at: Bridge City Bank Granger Chevrolet MCT Credit Union Wellspring Credit Union Sabine Federal Credit Union Total Impressions Cryotherapy Wellness Center Leslie’s Place City of Bridge City Scot C. Shaffer Insurance Agency You can view the trees and