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
January 2, 2023
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Vidor ISD Holds Community Opening for New School Building
Vidor ISD would like to invite residents to the Community Opening for the new Oak Forest Elementary Campus. It will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5-6:30 PM at the Oak Forest Elementary Campus at 2400 Highway 12 in Vidor. In 2017, Tropical Storm Harvey destroyed Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary…. Keep Reading
December 27, 2022
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Disposing of Christmas Trees
The Texas A&M Forest Service has offered the following tips for the disposal of real Christmas trees: Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle a Christmas tree. Living Christmas trees benefit the environment by sequestering carbon,… Keep Reading
December 22, 2022
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Warming Station Offered in Orange
Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Salvation Army in Orange to provide a warming station starting at 3 pm Thursday, December 22, 2022, until noon Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange Texas 77630. A warming station is a short-term emergency shelter that… Keep Reading
December 21, 2022
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Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names Coaches of the Year
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its coaches of the year. The list is noted below. The 2022 Coach of the Year awards will be presented during the CHRISTUS and Beaumont Bone and Joint Hall of Honor Banquet that will be held on January 28, 2023,at noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MCM… Keep Reading
City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds
June 29, 2020
The City of Orange is submitting to the Texas General Land Office a supplemental application for disaster relief funds, Hurricane Harvey, CDBG-DR-4332. The Texas General Land Office is the state administrative agency or “grantee” for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds (CDBG-DR) provided through the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Abbott Rescinds Bar Openings and Reduces Restaurant Occupancy
June 26, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the
Masks to Be Given to All Tested for COVID-19
June 25, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department, will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to every Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run mobile test collection sites. Beginning tomorrow, each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a state-run mobile testing site will
Fishers of Men and SETX Food Bank Host Food Giveaway June 27
June 24, 2020
The Fishers of Men, in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Food Bank, is hosting a food distribution giveaway on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Main St., in Vidor from 10 AM – 1 PM. Please enter the event from the Spoonmore St. driveway. Participants must stay in their vehicles, and
WOCCISD Announces Two Initiatives in Support of Black Lives Matter Movement
June 24, 2020
The West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District issued the following statement today to support the Black Lives Matter movement: In light of the current social unrest in our country, and recognizing that we serve a diverse community, the West Orange Cove CISD Board of Trustees and superintendent, with much thought and deliberation, would like
Orange Lions Club Cancels 2020 Carnival
June 23, 2020
On June 22, 2020, the Lions Club released the following statement on their Facebook Page: The Orange Lions Club has been closely monitoring COVID-19 and assessing how it would affect our carnival for this year. Our intention has been to run the carnival if it would be safe for members, volunteers, and the public. As
Salvation Army Family Store Has Re-Opened
June 22, 2020
The Salvation Army Family Store has re-opened for business. They are open Monday – Thursday from 9 am-1 pm. They are located at 414 Donnell St. in Orange and can be reached at (409) 291-4109. All proceeds support Salvation Army Programs such as Rent and Utility Assistance, Food Pantry, and The Salvation Army Boys and
COVID-19 Testing Available at Exceptional Emergency Center in Orange
June 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing is now available at all Exceptional Emergency Center locations in Texas. During the State of National Emergency, Exceptional ER is now accepting Medicare along with Tricare and all major insurances. Patients can get results in as little as 15 minutes with the Rapid Test. No appointments or scheduling are required for testing. For
Double “McRescue” at McDonald’s on Highway 62
June 16, 2020
The City of Orange Fire Department responded to a call on Highway 62 where crews had to make a “Double McRescue” when two workers were stranded at the top of the McDonald’s sign when the lift they were using malfunctioned. Firefighters were able to safely bring the two workers down to solid ground. The City
Input From Vidor Residents Needed for Grant
June 15, 2020
During the Thursday night Vidor City Council meeting, the need for completed surveys to help the city get a $25 million grant to improve drainage was brought forward as a pressing issue. The required 80 percent of citizens has not yet been reached. If you reside in Vidor and haven’t completed this survey, please take