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
Light Up Main Street Returns to Vidor in 2021
June 30, 2021
Light Up Main Street, sponsored by the Vidor Chamber of Commerce, is returning to Main Street in 2021. Vidor businesses can spotlight their business during the holiday with a lighted Christmas decoration of their choice, along with a banner with the business name and contact info. After the holidays, the banners with the business info
Food Truck Friday Continues on July 2
June 29, 2021
Orange County Disaster Rebuild’s initial Food Truck Friday was such a success that they are hosting another one on Friday, July 2. Taco Rey and The Snack Shack will be the featured food trucks. Taco Rey’s menu will be : Fajita Tacos – Fajita Quesadilla- Street Tacos – Cheese Quesadilla – Fajita Nachos – Chips
Orange County Flood Maps Become Final
June 29, 2021
New flood maps become effective Dec. 16, 2021, for Orange County, Texas. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate- or high-risk flood zone. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will be working with your community on updating each floodplain ordinance and adopting these new
Texas Avenue Trade Days Scheduled for July 10 in Bridge City
June 28, 2021
Texas Avenue Market Days will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1650 Texas Avenue in Bridge City from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be hosted by TotalCare Your Medical Home and Sweet Boutique and Desserts. Event parking will be through the gate at the Well of Hope Church at the end of the
CASA Sponsors Family Fun Day Saturday
June 24, 2021
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is hosting a free family fun day on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10 AM – 3 PM at Claiborne Park, located at 4105 North St. in Vidor. Bring the kids out for a day in the park with bounce houses (sponsored by Justice Claims), games, face painting, dunking
Gopher Industrial Hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser for United Way
June 24, 2021
Gopher Industrial will have a fish fry fundraiser to benefit United Way of Orange County on Friday, July 23, 2021, beginning at 11 AM at the Orange Boating Club, located at 2206 FM 1006 in Orange. Plates are $10 and will include fried fish, beans, potato salad, and hushpuppies. Deliveries are available for preorders of
Beauty Body Beauty Supply & Boutique Opens for Business
June 23, 2021
The Greater Area Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Beauty Body Beauty Supply & Boutique at 1607 North 16th Street in Orange. This business is the first black-owned beauty supply business in Orange. In her shop, owner Natalya Hebert provides a variety of hair and skin products
OCAA Meals on Wheels Downtown Cafe Reopening
June 22, 2021
Orange Community Action Association (OCAA) is reopening the Downtown Cafe on July 1. 2021, at 11:30 AM at 103 5th St., in Orange. The cafe has been closed for over a year due to COVID. All Seniors over 60 are welcome to this event. The Community Players will be singing, Judge John Gothia will say
Team Granger Opens New Dealership
June 22, 2021
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commer helped Team Granger host their Ribbon Cutting on June 17, 2021, at their brand new location at 4103 I-10 East Orange. The new dealership, Granger Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram. They sell and service all new Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram products including commercials vehicles. They also sell and
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Kicks Off Food Truck Fridays on June 25
June 21, 2021
Orange County Disaster Rebuild is excited to announce a new fundraising event!! OCDR will be hosting Food Truck Fridays beginning Friday, June 25, 2021, from 11 am to 2 pm located at the Orange County Courthouse parking lot located at 123 S. 6th Street. They will be bringing in new food trucks every week. Their