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
May 18, 2023
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Rock the River Kicks Off May 20
The 2023 summer kickoff of Rock the River is planned all day Saturday, May 20. 2023, in Orange from noon to 8 p.m. at Riverside Pavilion. The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to offer family fun and a great selection of live music. Admission is free to the day’s events. Live bands begin… Keep Reading
May 17, 2023
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BCISD Teacher Chosen to Join TEA Teacher Leadership Fellowship
Hannah Landry, Bridge City High School teacher, has been selected to join the 2023-2024 Texas Education Agency Teacher Leadership Fellowship. This is a prestigious two-year fellowship program designed to strengthen teacher leadership pathways at the state level and increase opportunities for teachers to shape the profession. Mrs. Landry was chosen from a highly competitive pool… Keep Reading
May 17, 2023
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GOACC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Sulzer Orange Service Center
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting with Sulzer to announce the expansion of their Electromechanical Service Center located at 8904 Tulane Road in Orange. Sulzer’s Orange Service Center combines a comprehensive electromechanical workshop, experienced engineers, large testing capacity, and specialist rotating equipment services and operates as a reliable support to… Keep Reading
May 16, 2023
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SETX Stand Down 2023 to Be Held at Orange County Convention Center
Southeast Texas Stand Down 2023 will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange, on Friday, May 19, 2023, from 9 AM – 2 PM. The event benefits homeless veterans, their families, and the homeless. Lunch and door prizes will be available. In order to qualify,… Keep Reading
Columbanus Motor Sports Holds Grand Opening Oct. 15
October 18, 2021
Columbanus Motor Sports (formerly Honda of Orange) held its grand opening at its new facility on Friday, October 15, 2021. They have moved into their new location at 3500 IH 10 West in Orange. They were formerly located at 1800 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM –
Orange Chamber Accepting Award Nominations
October 14, 2021
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award., 2021 Community Service Business Award, and 2021 Non-Profit Community Service award. All nominations are due in writing no later than 12 p.m. noon Friday, October 29th, 2021. To nominate someone for the 2021 Citizen of the
Orange Kiwanis Schedule 72nd Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 3
October 13, 2021
The Kiwanis Club of Orange has scheduled its 72nd Annual Christmas Parade for Friday, December 3, 2021, at 6 PM. Entry forms and guidelines available here.
Vidor Police Department Opens Blue Santa Program Applications
October 12, 2021
Blue Santa Applications are in the lobby of the Vidor Police Department at 695 East Railroad St. Applicants MUST live in Vidor to apply and need proof of residence and proof of children (birth certificates, social security cards), and ID. The deadline for turning in the applications is November 15. For more information, contact the
Two Concerts Scheduled for Together Thursdays
October 12, 2021
Together Thursdays is a FREE outdoor concert series that will take place at the Orange Riverside Pavilion at 708 Simmons Dr. in Orange. The schedule features: Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 PM: Drywater featuring authentic Texas music Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 PM Kin Faux. Kin Faux is a band of four talented musicians on a
Keep Orange County Beautiful to Hold E-Waste Collection on Oct. 23
October 11, 2021
Keep Orange County Beautiful is holding an E-Waste collection day on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Orange Baptist Hospital parking lot at 608 Strickland Drive in Orange from 8 a.m. until 1 pm. The waits to be collected that day will include computers, laptops, hard drives, monitors, printers, power cords, cell phones, tablets, fax
Scarecrow Festival Scheduled Oct. 12- Nov. 6 at Shangri La
October 11, 2021
Shangri La Botanical Garden’s Annual Scarecrow Festival is back and takes place October 12 through November 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friends from all over will be able to enjoy dozens of unique scarecrow contest exhibits, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout Shangri La Gardens. Free timed
Shangri La to Host Adult Workshop on Succulents
October 7, 2021
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will hold an adult workshop, The Dish on Succulents, on November 20, 2021. The materials fee is $25. Join us on a creative journey to explore all about succulents! In this program, you’ll become familiar with this low-maintenance favorite. Shangri La Gardens Director of Horticulture, Jennifer Buckner, will
Orange County Salvation Army Opens Angel Tree Applications
October 6, 2021
The Orange County Salvation Army has opened Angel Tree applications. Application dates are October 18 – November 4, 2021 (Monday thru Thursday). Only Orange County residents may apply, and they must register online here. In order to make an appointment, you will need an ANGEL CODE for your Appointment Location: ANGEL CODE: VIDOR (Love & Truth
Tickets on Sale for Orange County Disaster Rebuild Taste of the Holidays
October 6, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for the Orange County Disaster Rebuild’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Holidays event. It will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 5 pm to 8 pm. Only 400 tickets will be sold. They sell out every year, so grab yours