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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

Changes Coming in 2025 for Vehicle Inspections

July 8, 2024

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Changes Coming in 2025 for Vehicle Inspections

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles…. Keep Reading

Local School Districts Release 2024-25 School Calendars

July 4, 2024

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Local School Districts Release 2024-25 School Calendars

The following calendars have been released by the school districts in/adjacent to Orange County: West Orange Cove CISD   Orangefield ISD   LCM CISD   Little Cypress Christian Academy Bridge City ISD Vidor ISD   Deweyville ISD  

Master Gardener Class Registration Open

July 3, 2024

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Master Gardener Class Registration Open

The Master Gardener training classes offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will begin Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with… Keep Reading

Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Grand Opening of Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists

July 3, 2024

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Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Grand Opening of Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to our community when they hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Risinger & Valls Orthodontic Specialists located inside Christus Hospital – Orange at 6901 Medical Center Dr., Suite 120 in Orange. With a community history of over 20 years, their family-run business is… Keep Reading

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Sabine River Water Quality Training Set for October

Sabine River Water Quality Training Set for October

September 1, 2021

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Sabine River, and smaller bayous within its basin, will be held from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2021.. In-person and virtual participants can earn continuing education credits for several professional fields. The free hybrid event will focus on Sabine River water quality. The

OPD Hosting Spread the Love Food Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

OPD Hosting Spread the Love Food Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

September 1, 2021

September is Hunger Action Month and the Orange Police Department is raising awareness by hosting the “Spread the Love” food drive. Donations of peanut butter and jelly in plastic containers may be dropped off at the Orange Police Department, located at 201 N. 8th Street in downtown Orange. All items will be donated to the

OFD Awarded $100,000 Grant

OFD Awarded $100,000 Grant

August 31, 2021

The Orange Fire Department (OFD) was awarded a Fire Act Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant award will be used to replace 15 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and purchase 30 SCBA cylinders for the Orange Fire Department.

September DRSA Boat Races Canceled

September DRSA Boat Races Canceled

August 31, 2021

The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau has made the tough decision to cancel the 2021 DSRA Boat Races, scheduled to be held on September 18 & 19. The decision to cancel the boat races was made after the staff was presented with logistic concerns and notification of damages from Hurricane Ida in areas

Lyda Hired as New Director of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Lyda Hired as New Director of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

August 30, 2021

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Director, Mandy Sims Lyda! Lyda moved back to Orange County a little over a year ago after being gone for some time. She has been married for almost 20 years and has 2 children. She loves to travel and enjoys

Northway Park Improvements Planned

Northway Park Improvements Planned

August 30, 2021

Northway Park is scheduled to see improvements to its walking track beginning in the next three weeks. The contract was awarded to BK&R Enterprises/Frey’s Landscaping LLC and repairs are expected to take approximately 90 to 120 days, subject to weather. Northway Park is located at 2049 Clark Lane in Orange. Northway Park’s 18-plus acres of

Orange Chamber to Host Gumbo Cookoff

Orange Chamber to Host Gumbo Cookoff

August 26, 2021

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Gumbo Cook-off! The Gumbo Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021. This will be held alongside of the inaugural Orangetober Festival! Call the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409-883-3536 to get your team signed up. Application and guidelines attached below. Completed applications

Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Southern Lotus Charms

Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Southern Lotus Charms

August 26, 2021

The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Southern Lotus Charms on Wednesday, April 25. Southern Lotus Charms is located at 120 W Bolivar in Vidor. Their business hours are  Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM, Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM, and closed on Sunday. Southern Lotus Charms creates

Vidor Certified as Music Friendly City

Vidor Certified as Music Friendly City

August 25, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Vidor, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities. “With support from the Texas Music Office, in 2019 the Texas music

Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Seeks Input on Area Transportation Issues

Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Seeks Input on Area Transportation Issues

August 25, 2021

The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission has begun working on the SETRPC FY2022-2026 Five Year Regionally Coordinated Public Transportation Plan. Please take a few minutes to complete the following community survey: https://www.research.net/r/SETRPCCommunitySurvey

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