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
November 19, 2020
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Has Reopened to Public
The staff at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invite local residents to explore the beauty of the gardens, enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, and experience the wonderful seasonal changes in Southeast Texas late in the year. The center is open Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is free… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Tacos “La Shula” Moving to Former Pizza Hut Location
Tacos “La Shula” has found a new home at the former Pizza Hut location at 1720 Lutcher Dr. in Orange. Formerly located on West Park Ave., the restaurant closed as a result of roof damages incurred in Hurricane Laura. Renovation updates and construction are being completed on the building currently. A reopening date has not… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange Growing
Great things are happening at Lamar State College Orange! Today the college took a step toward growth with the first phase of new construction on campus. Campus president, Dr. Thomas Johnson, sat in the driver’s seat of the excavator bulldozer and began the demolition on a portion of the former Capital One Bank building in… Keep Reading
November 17, 2020
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Santa is Coming to Orange Train Depot
Santa is coming to the Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4-6 PM. Visitors will see Santa and his masked elves and Orange Community Players singing Christmas Carols. Candy will be given and as well as special prizes if visitors wear a Santa hat! Children can also bring… 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