September 25, 2025
/
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
October 30, 2023
/
Food Handlers Training Class Set for November 6
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Orange County is holding a Food Handlers Training Class. This class is required for all food service employees in the state of Texas. This class covers Cross Contamination, Time and Temperature Abuse, Personal Hygiene, and many other aspects of food service. This class will be held on November… Keep Reading
October 30, 2023
/
New Food Truck Park Opens in Orange
The culinary scene in Orange County just got a whole lot tastier as the newly minted Orange County Truck Yard rolled open its doors on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, marking the county’s inaugural food truck park. After an arduous nine-month journey filled with dedication and determination, this exciting gastronomic venture has finally seen the light… Keep Reading
October 30, 2023
/
Orange Rec Center to Host Co-Ed Volleyball Tourney
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Orange Recreation Center will host a Co-Ed Alumni Volleyball Tournament at 11 AM at the Orange Recreation Center at 1405 W. Orange Ave., Orange. There is no entry fee. Here are the tournament rules: Age group: 18+ 6 players per team; no substitutes Sign up as a team or as… Keep Reading
October 26, 2023
/
City of Orange Announces Utility Rate Increase
Effective November 2023, the City of Orange is making the following rate increases: Base water rate (first 1000 gallons) + $0.75 – Each additional 1000 gallons of water + $0.18 Waste Management 1 cart (residential) + $1.86 per month plus tax – Additional Carts (residential) + $1.22 per month plus tax Waste Management 1 cart… Keep Reading
School Closures Announced Due to Hurricane Delta
October 8, 2020
The following Orange County schools have announced closures for Friday, October 9, due to impending Hurricane Delta: West Orange Cove ISD ( All after school events and extracurricular activities for Thursday and Friday have been canceled. The varsity football game against Silsbee has been rescheduled for Saturday, 10/10, at 7:30 pm.) Orangefield ISD Bridge City
Gothia Issues Emergency Declaration for Orange County
October 8, 2020
Orange County Judge John Gothia has issued a disaster declaration for Orange County in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Delta. In an abundance of caution, if you live in coastal low areas of Orange County you need to take the necessary precautions for a potential 2 to 4-foot storm surge. Orange County non-emergency offices
Delta Will Probably Be a Category 2 at Landfall on Friday
October 8, 2020
According to KFDM Meteorologist Greg Bostwick, Delta has gotten a little stronger this morning and should become a CAT3 hurricane later this afternoon and tonight. Gradual weakening is expected tomorrow with landfall as more than likely a CAT2 hurricane. The forecast rationale has not changed with a gradual turn to the north tonight and a
SETX Still Watching Hurricane Delta
October 7, 2020
According to KFDM Meteorologist Greg Bostwick, Delta is along the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and will be moving offshore into the Gulf shortly. The highest winds are 90-100 mph as it has weakened further as it moved across land overnight. Some strengthening will be possible later today and Thursday as it moves across
Hurricane Delta Has Now Become a Category 4
October 6, 2020
Hurricane Delta escalated quickly into a Category 4 storm and forecasters warn it could strengthen even more before it strikes the Yucatan Peninsula. After that, forecasters expect Delta to emerge over the extremely warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where it could maintain its strength for a time. The hurricane’s winds had increased to
Hurricane Delta to Pose Little Threat to Area
October 6, 2020
According to KFDM’s meteorologist, Greg Bostwick, Delta continues to intensify and will become a major hurricane this morning as it moves to the west-northwest at about 15 mph. This motion will bring it across the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula early tomorrow and into the southern Gulf. By Thursday, a ridge of high pressure
Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event to Be Held Oct. 24
October 5, 2020
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event. The event will be held in the Bridge City Intermediate School parking lot, located at 1029 W. Roundbunch Road, in Bridge City. The event
Orange County Courthouse Reopens Oct. 1
October 1, 2020
The Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division, will open back up to the public on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Orange County’s main priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of the citizens and employees. The accommodations for the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic will continue throughout the building. To enter into the courthouse, the back door is
Bridge City Chamber Sponsoring 12th Annual Christmas Light Parade
October 1, 2020
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is once again kicking off the holiday season in Bridge City on December 5, 2020, with its 12th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the categories of Dance, Vehicle, Float, and Ambulatory as well as one trophy for Best Overall.
Mooney Assigned to U.S. Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Task Force
September 28, 2020
Sgt. Darrin Mooney of the Orange Couty Sheriff’s Office has been assigned to the U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Apprehension Task Force. The U.S. Marshal task forces combine the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest the most dangerous fugitives. Eight Congressionally-funded regional fugitive task forces are located in the