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
July 1, 2019
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2019 High School Football Schedules Announced
The 2019 football schedules have been announced. WO-S MUSTANGS Aug. 30: at Nederland Sept. 6: LC-M Sept. 13: at Newton Sept. 20: Crosby Sept. 27: at Bridge City Oct. 4: Jasper Oct. 11: at Silsbee Oct. 18: Open Oct. 25: Hardin-Jefferson Nov. 1: at Liberty Nov. 8: Hamshire-Fannett LC-M BEARS Aug. 30: Woodville Sept. 6:… Keep Reading
July 1, 2019
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Celebrate Independence Day in Orange
The City of Orange is excited to announce the 2019 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will open to the public at 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 4, at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. The celebration will begin with live entertainment by Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings from 7 P.M. to… Keep Reading
June 28, 2019
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Upcoming Orange Area Events June 28-July 4, 2019
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June 27, 2019
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Annual Cops ‘N Kids Event Will Be Held Friday
The annual Cops N Kids event will be held Friday, June 28, 2019. This will be the 24th annual Cops N Kids sponsored by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Rain postponed the event earlier this month. Sheriff Keith Merritt announced Wednesday that the weather has cleared and his department will hold the event Friday at… Keep Reading
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