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 6, 2020
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Governor Abbott Modifies Reopening Orders to Include Hair and Nail Salons
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that he is amending his most recent orders, and most notably he says that barbershops, hair salons, and nail shops can reopen on Friday, May 8th with certain caveats in place. Meanwhile, the Governor also said that all restrictions are lifted for weddings, funerals, and graveside services, but… Keep Reading
May 5, 2020
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New Mural Revealed at Orange Public Library
Terry Bussinger with NVS-Ink Art Studio did an incredible job painting the pictured mural on the City of Orange Public Library. The mural can be viewed from Main Street. The owner and senior artist at NVS-Ink Art Studio, Terry Bessinger has been bringing his particular style of artwork to SouthEast Texas and the surrounding area… Keep Reading
May 4, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange to Distribute Emergency Student Financial Aid
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) will receive $521,660 in emergency financial aid via the CARES Federal Economic Stimulus Package. Emergency grants will be made available to LSCO students that submit an application and: Have incurred expenses related to the disruption of LSCO campus activities related to COVID-19; Were enrolled at LSCO during the spring 2020… Keep Reading
April 30, 2020
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New Taco Bell Opens for Business
Orange’s newest Taco Bell restaurant, located at 7245 IH10 E, is now open each day from 9 A.M. to midnight. You can download the Taco Bell app on Apple or Google Play to order, schedule a pickup time, and customize your favorite item. For additional information, please contact Taco Bell at 409.405.4027.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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