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
May 11, 2023
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TSTU Announces Open Call for Artists
The Texas State University System is excited to launch its first-ever set of open calls to artists! Professional visual artists or artist teams are invited to apply for the following opportunities, one of which is a piece for Lamar State College Orange. See project applications for specific eligibility here. The deadline is June 8, 2023,… Keep Reading
May 10, 2023
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Stark Museum to Host Largest Published Book in the World
The Stark Museum of Art invites the public to come and see the Guinness World Record certified largest published book in the world, I Am Texas, at the Stark Museum of Art from May 10 through July 29, 2023. An ode to Texas from the perspective of a child, the seven-foot-tall book captures what the… Keep Reading
May 10, 2023
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LSCO, Industry Partners Announce Creation of Golden Triangle Fame Chapter
Lamar State College Orange and local industry partners announced a partnership today to create a chapter of the national Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Program (FAME). The Golden Triangle FAME Chapter will allow students to achieve specialized education in the skills needed for rapidly evolving industry positions while earning two-year associate degrees with potentially zero… Keep Reading
May 9, 2023
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Shangri La Introduces New Event and Collaboration
Sip and stroll at Shangri La Gardens on May 11, May 25, and June 15, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. Discover all the gardens have to offer throughout this unique, after-hours experience while enjoying music and delectable treats during golden hour. This FREE event is a collaboration with Free State Cellars. Visitors may pre-order picnic boxes… Keep Reading
Governor Waives Grade Promotion Requirements for STAAR Test for 2020-2021 Year
July 28, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced on Monday, July 27, that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year. Typically, school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test
Entire Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department Resigns
July 28, 2020
Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department Chief Shon Branham released the news that the entire department has resigned, including himself and eight volunteers, effective at 6:30 p.m. Monday, because of issues with city administrators. “We have issues,” said Branham. “We want to work them out.” Branham reports new policies and procedures were put in place on July
Scot Shaffer insurance Agency Hosting Balls, Balls, and More Balls Drive
July 27, 2020
The Scot C. Shaffer Agency of Farmers Insurance has partnered up with the Bridge City OrangeField Ministerial Alliance in collecting new and unused sports balls for children in need. This is the sixth year for this ball drive, and one hundred percent of all new and unused sports balls are handed out to the children
Lutcher Theater’s Project Entermission Hosting Back-to-School Drive
July 27, 2020
The Lutcher Theater is hosting a Back-to-School Drive for Boys’ Haven and Girls’ Haven. Back-to-school items are needed for boys and girls ages 7-18, such as: School supplies like notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, backpacks New clothing and shoes Gift cards to clothing stores like Academy, Kohl’s, JCPenny, and Walmart Cash or checks made payable to
Farmers to Families Food Giveaway on July 25 Canceled
July 23, 2020
Updated: Due to Saturday’s forecast of inclement weather, Farmers to Family Food Box distribution, scheduled to be held at Orange Church of God, has been canceled and rescheduled for August 1st. The USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway beginning at 2 P.M. each Saturday from July 18 – August 15.
Tropical Depression Predicted to Cause Coastal Flooding Over Weekend
July 23, 2020
As Tropical Depression 8 gets closer to both the Texas coast and tropical-storm-force winds, Southeast Texas has been given a chance of flash flooding south of the Interstate 10 corridor. As of 10:30 a.m Thursday., the wind speed was just 5 mph from officially classifying the system as Tropical Storm Hanna, officials said. It was
Group Flood Insurance Policies Ending Oct. 24
July 22, 2020
FEMA has a message for Texas households impacted by Hurricane Harvey and who may be participating in Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP). These three-year policies end Oct. 24, 2020, so policyholders must plan now to switch to a standard flood insurance policy to ensure continuous coverage. FEMA will accept either a National Flood Insurance Program
Emergency Alert Test to Run Thursday, July 23, in Orange County
July 20, 2020
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Wednesday, July 22 (Jefferson County) and Thursday, July 23 (Orange County and Hardin County). The Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) is vital in keeping you informed in the event of any emergency situation such as a hurricane, natural,
Backing the Blue Summer Bash Canceled for 2020
July 20, 2020
Updated 7/21/20 – The organizers have canceled this event. The Mauriceville Heritage Association is hosting a Summer Bash Backing the Blue on Saturday, July 25, 202, from 10 AM – 10 PM at the Mauriceville Heritage Asociation Festival Grounds, located at 7441 Cohenour Road in Orange, which is 7 miles north of Interstate 10 on
G&G Enterprises Construction Hosts Fill the Truck Campaign at First Financial Bank
July 15, 2020
July is #NationalIceCreamMonth and what a better way to celebrate than by collecting funds and food items for the Southeast Texas Food Bank!? On Thursday, July 16, 2020, G&G Enterprises Construction will continue their #FillTheTruck campaign at First Financial Bank, , 912 N 16th Street, Orange, from 2 pm – 4 pm. This event will