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
August 14, 2019
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Mike Kunst Selected as New City Manager
The Orange City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Mike Kunst as the next City Manager. Mike Kunst comes from the City of Vidor where he has served as City Manager for the past six and a half years. Kunst is from Orange County and is a Vidor High School graduate. He… Keep Reading
August 14, 2019
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Orange County Disaster Rebuild Seeking Donations to Continue Rebuilding After Harvey
As we near the 2-year anniversary of Harvey, Orange County Disaster Rebuild continues to assist impacted Orange County households with home repair, furniture/appliance replacement, transitional housing and much more. Please help support our local, grassroots effort by making a $25+ donation and receiving an Orange County Disaster Rebuild t-shirt at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/OCDR. If you would like… Keep Reading
August 12, 2019
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2019-2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Open for Applications
The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the county’s hotel/motel tax funds. Any 501(C) organization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Orange County Texas can make an application to the committee. There are a number of restrictions by state law… Keep Reading
August 9, 2019
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday Scheduled August 9-11, 2019
The Texas Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for August 9-11, 2019. During this annual sales tax holiday event, most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) can be purchased sales-tax-free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. This year’s sales tax holiday begins… 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