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
September 3, 2024
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Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club Hosts Successful Annual Guy’s Game Night
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club held its much-anticipated Annual Guy’s Game Night: Fins, Feathers & Fooore on Thursday night at the Bridge City Community Center. The event drew a full house and featured bingo, a live auction, raffle prizes, and a delicious meal, all supporting the Rotary Club’s various community projects and scholarships. Club President… Keep Reading
September 3, 2024
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David Rutledge Named Acting City Manager of Bridge City
The Texas Municipal League has confirmed that David Rutledge, currently Mayor of Bridge City, is now also acting as the city’s interim City Manager. This development follows the recent resignation of Christopher Baker, who had held the position for just seven months. The Bridge City City Council convened on August 20 for a meeting that… Keep Reading
September 2, 2024
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Tulane Road Construction to Begin on September 3rd
Update 9/7/24: Tulane Road Due to weather, construction to rehabilitate Tulane Road from the SRA canal bridge to the City of Orange city limit has been postponed until Wednesday, September 11, 2024. During construction, Tulane Road will be closed to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while contractors work on the section of… Keep Reading
September 2, 2024
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East Roundbunch Road Swing Bridge to Remain Closed to Car Traffic for Several More Weeks
Orange County Judge John Gothia has announced that the East Roundbunch Road swing bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic for an additional two and a half to three weeks. This update follows a briefing provided to the Commissioners Court by County Engineer Corey Oldbury regarding the status of the bridge, which connects vehicular traffic… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Selects Shafer as New Director
December 22, 2020
Vidor Chamber of Commerce has selected Crystal Shafer as its new director. Crystal is the co-owner of Texas Built Cabinets along with her husband Michael, where she serves as the President of the company. She has lived in Vidor for 38 years, is a graduate of Vidor High School and her children attend Vidor schools
Rollbacks Likely for SETX
December 22, 2020
According to KFDM News, Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and the six other counties in Trauma Service Area R must roll back business capacity to 50% and bars may have to close due to the region exceeding the 15% threshold for COVID patients in all hospital beds for 7 straight days. The order takes effect at 8
Orange Chamber Cancels 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
December 22, 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Orange regretfully have decided to cancel the Friday Mardi Gras Motor Parade scheduled for February 5, 2021, and the Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade scheduled for February 6, 2021. Due to lack of participation and the COVID – 19 pandemic, they feel
City of Orange Announces Holiday Hours
December 17, 2020
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25. Much like Santa, the City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be working to see who is being naughty or nice. Waste Management will not service its Friday route on December 25. Residents with
Lamar State College Orange Master Plan Approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents
December 16, 2020
Lamar State College Orange’s Campus Master Plan was approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents. The plan includes a new Industrial Technology Building behind the Shahan Center, a new Welcome Center that will serve as a one-stop enrollment center for Testing, Advising, Financial Aid, etc. between the Shahan Center and the Student
FCC Grants Orange County Bidders $1.5 Million for Rural Broadband Expansion
December 16, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that an estimated 675,000 rural Americans living and working in Texas will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released today. In Texas, the auction allocated $362,662,934.10 in support to expand broadband to 310,962 unserved homes and
Judice’s Cajun Cafe Reopens in Bridge City
December 15, 2020
Judice’s Cajun Cafe has reopened for business on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 2045 Texas Ave. Their new hours will be from 11 am to 9 pm. Judice’s Cajun Cafe suffered damages from Hurricane Laura. Because of this, they have been doing some remodeling and updates and are now ready to show off the remodeled
Fill the Fire Truck Campaign Deemed Resounding Success
December 15, 2020
The City of Orange Fire Department hosted the 5th annual “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign” at Central Fire Station. The toys received have been donated to the Salvation Army to distribute to families in need within the Orange community. The Orange Fire Department would like to thank all those who helped make the Fill the
Lola’s Beauty Shop Opens in Orange
December 14, 2020
Looking for a new one-stop beauty shop? Go check out Lola’s Beauty Shop, located at 2496 Martin Luther King Suite A in Orange by Lucy’s Cafe. Owner Alana Michelle Corkern offers a fun and vintage-style salon with services for hair, nails, and more, with a super friendly crew of people eager to earn your business.
Tia Juanita’s Restaurant Opens Today at Sunset Grove Country Club
December 14, 2020
After much anticipation, the City of Orange is excited to announce Tia Juanita’s, located at 2900 W. Sunset Drive, will open today, December 14, 2020, at 11 A.M. Business hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday – 11 am to 9 pm Friday & Saturday – 11 am. to 10 pm Sunday – 11 am