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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

May 14, 2025

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Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Stark Museum of Art proudly celebrates Orange, Texas native and retired teacher Shirley Marshall, a dedicated educator, a passionate supporter of the Museum, and a lifelong champion for young readers. Shirley Marshall spent 20 years in the classroom, with 15 of those years devoted to teaching second grade. Throughout her… Keep Reading

Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

May 13, 2025

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Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

After more than a decade of serving the Pinehurst community, Kotoyama Restaurant, located at 2226 MacArthur Drive, has officially closed its doors. The closure follows a recent inspection that shut down the establishment and ordered it not to reopen until specific repairs were completed. The restaurant, which first opened in 2010, has faced previous shutdowns… Keep Reading

Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

May 13, 2025

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Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces that the Texas Association of Museums has awarded its exhibition team the TAMMIE Silver Award for In-Museum Experience. The honor recognizes the museum’s Reindeer Trail Mobile Scavenger Hunt, an engaging and interactive digital experience that brought a festive twist to in-gallery exploration. The Texas Association of Museums Media… Keep Reading

Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

May 13, 2025

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Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

Step into a storybook world on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., as Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to an enchanting evening with its Mad Hatter Tea Party-themed Sip and Stroll. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, this free-admission event promises a magical fusion of… Keep Reading

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Columbanus Motor Sports Holds Grand Opening Oct. 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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