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 1, 2021
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City of West Orange to Host Tree Lighting
The City of West Orange will host its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6 PM at the West Orange Comunity Center at 2700 Western Ave. in West Orange. Festivities include the reading of the book, A Cajun Night Before Christmas, lighting of the tree, caroling, refreshments, and a visit… Keep Reading
December 1, 2021
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LCM Education Foundation to Host 2021 Beary Merry Christmas Market
The LCM Education Foundation will be hosting its Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10 am – 3 pm at LCM High School. The entry fee is $5, or free if wearing a Beary Merry Market t-shirt. The Market will feature pictures with Santa, a variety of shopping vendors, foods, sweets,… Keep Reading
November 30, 2021
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LSCO Announces Donation to New Mechanical Manufacturing Program
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that Cloeren Incorporated (“Cloeren”), a global leader in supplying tooling for the plastics extrusion industry, has committed to donating over $500,000 toward the establishment of LSCO’s new Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Maintenance, or “Mechatronics”, Program. The donation includes an initial $300,000 worth of machinery, and $200,000 in scholarship funding over… Keep Reading
November 29, 2021
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Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX Offers Shopoply
Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX has been working on a project to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The graphic you see below is a Small Business Shopopoly Board. This board has 25+ deals being offered by some of our favorite local, small businesses from November 20 until December 20. Here’s how to… 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