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
April 13, 2023
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Stark Reading Contest County Final Announced
Show your support for local students as they compete for best presentation and earn scholarships in the 119th year of the Stark Reading Contest, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m., students who have won first place at the various local level… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Local Educational Institutions “Grow Their Own” to Address Teacher Shortage
Three local educational institutions put their minds together to combat teacher shortages by creating a pathway to success for paraprofessionals across our region. Administrators from Vidor ISD, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar University met today to celebrate a co-enrollment partnership that aims to bridge the gap for paraprofessionals who are eager to further their… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Workforce Solutions to Speak at Orange Public Library’s Adulting Program Series
Each month the Orange Public Library will sponsor a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Adulting 101 will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6;30 PM at the Orange Public Library, located at 220 5th St. in Orange. The next program will be held on April 18, 2023,… Keep Reading
April 11, 2023
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Vidor Hosting Mayor’s Annual Main Street Cleanup April 22
Join Vidor Mayor Misty Songe in Vidor’s Main Street Clean-up on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, from 9 AM-noon. Participants will meet up at Market Basket at 9 am and disburse from there. Items accepted include heavy trash, debris, wood, brush, heavy brush, and furniture. Two dumpsters will be located at 695 E. Railroad in… 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