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
March 14, 2022
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Vidor Rotary Sponsoring Food Drive
The Vidor Rotary Club, in partnership with the Vidor Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a food drive benefitting the United Christian Care Center on Saturday, March 26 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Drop off locations include; Vidor Rotary Club Green Bus at Brookshire Brothers Donation tables in front of Walmart Vidor Chamber of Commerce… Keep Reading
March 14, 2022
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offers Adult Sewing Class
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office is offering a Sewing for Adult Beginners on Saturday, April 23, 30, and May 7, 2022, from 9 AM-noon at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The basics of using a sewing machine, hand sewing, and pattern cutting will be taught. The enrollment… Keep Reading
March 10, 2022
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Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for K&S Services
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for K&S Services on Thursday, March 3, 2022. K&S Services is a family-owned and operated business serving the Golden Triangle. They provide a variety of services, including Painting Remodeling Carpentry Roof/House washing Pressure washing Roofing Fencing Tractor and equipment Work Tree Services Lawn Services For more… Keep Reading
March 10, 2022
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LCM High School Approved as Lamar State College Orange Off-Campus Instructional Site
Lamar State College Orange is pleased to announce that regional higher education accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), visited their campus and their proposed off-campus instructional site (Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School) this week. The reviewers approved the location, concluding that there were no negative findings or recommendations needed in… Keep Reading
COVID-19 Testing Available for Anyone
April 21, 2020
Effective Monday, April 20, anyone who would like to be tested for COVID-19 may do so by calling (409) 550-2536 between the hours of 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Callers will be required to go through a screening process, but all individuals will be scheduled for a test at one of the testing sites. There
Save Small Business Fund Opens for Small Business Loans
April 20, 2020
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is sponsoring a new loan program for small businesses, the Save Small Business Fund. It is an initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Funded by corporate and philanthropic partners, the
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
April 20, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Friday, April 17, 2020, where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are
Exceptional Emergency Center Offering Curbside ER Care
April 20, 2020
Exceptional Emergency Center is now offering curbside ER care. Curbside ER Care is available from 7 am-7 pm daily. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Exceptional Emergency Centers are leading the way in patient safety. Exceptional Emergency Centers are taking extra steps to ensure that all patients can safely get the best care for their health issues.
Governor Abbott Closes Schools for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year
April 17, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that public and private school classrooms will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to avoid quickening the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The decision, made with the advice of doctors and health officials, came alongside a series of executive orders intended to
Convention and Visitors Bureau Plan Virtual Acoustic Series
April 17, 2020
The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the April Acoustic Series. This virtual event will be held on April 23 and 30 from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page. Enjoy LIVE music from the comfort of your home while staying safe and abiding by
Landfill Fees Waived Through May 12
April 15, 2020
All fees are waived at the Orange County Citizens Collection Station (Landfill) until May 12. You can view the list of materials accepted as well as the hours of operation at the landfill in the image below.
Orange County School Lunch Distribution Schedule for April 2020
April 13, 2020
Are you interested in getting your kids’ breakfast and lunches till the end of April from your school district? Here is the list of the Orange County schools that are offering food in the month of April to kids during COVID19 pandemic: Orangefield ISD Orangefield Junior High School Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
April 13, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “By extending my Disaster Declaration,
Easter Bunny Virtually Visiting Orange on April 10
April 9, 2020
Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr. pulled a few strings and got the Easter Bunny to visit Orange, Texas, a little early and join him for storytime! Please tune in to the City FB page tomorrow, Friday, April 10, 2020, at 12 noon to join Mayor Spears and the Easter Bunny as they read some of