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
June 9, 2022
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Orangefield ISD to Offer Variety of Summer Sports Camps
Orangefield ISD is offering a variety of Summer Sports Camps to its students. The remaining camps and dates include: Girls Basketball Camp – June 16-19 incoming 1- 9th-grade girls – $30 Girls Volleyball Camp – July 28-31 incoming 6-8th grade girls – $40 Boys Football Camp – July 28-31 incoming 3-9th grade boys -$40 More… Keep Reading
June 9, 2022
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LCMCISD Welcomes Israel Castaneda as New Director of Bands
A familiar face will be taking over as Director of Bands at Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD. Earlier this week, Superintendent Stacey Brister announced that Israel Castaneda would be taking over as the new Director of Bands for LCM, following the resignation of Jose Ochoa. Castaneda, who has served as the Associate Band Director for LCM since… Keep Reading
June 8, 2022
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LSCO Announces Nursing Faculty Promotions
Lamar State College Orange announced Tuesday, June 7, 2022, that several nursing faculty members have been promoted to oversee various nursing programs within the college. Sherri Foreman, BSN, RN, was named Vocational Nursing Program Director. Ms. Foreman has taught at LSCO for 16 years. Tammy Davis, BSN, RN, was named Basic Nursing Team Leader and… Keep Reading
June 8, 2022
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Orange City Donut Opening Soon
The City of Orange is excited to share progress updates for Orange City Donut, located at 3640 MLK Drive in Orange. Orange City Donut is expected to open summer of 2022.
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