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
July 20, 2023
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BCISD Hires Dr. Amanda James as High School Principal
Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has hired Dr. Amanda James to the Bridge City ISD family as BCHS Principal. Dr. Amanda James, originally from Southeast Texas, is married to Derek James, and both of their children, Taylor (2012) and Alexis (2015), graduated from Bridge City high school. Dr. James attended Lamar University and received… Keep Reading
July 20, 2023
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State-Owned Roadway Improvements Schedule Explained
Golden Triangle Polymers Company and TXDOT have an agreement that will allow certain improvements to be made to state-owned roadways from March 2023 to October 2023. The purpose of the road work is to ensure safe passage for oversized, heavy equipment related to the project and to improve the flow of traffic during construction along… Keep Reading
July 19, 2023
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West Orange City Councilors Introduced
The City of West Orange is proud to introduce the new and returning members of the West Orange City Council. They include Mike Shugart, Lanie Brown, Randy Branch ( Mayor), Meritta Kennedy ( Mayor-Pro-Tem), Jay Odom, and Brent Dearing. Unless special circumstances warrant a change, the West Orange City Council meets on the 2nd Monday… Keep Reading
July 19, 2023
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Beaumont Elks Lodge Donates $2500 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Beaumont Elks Lodge #311 is happy to announce that it delivered a grant of $2,500 to the Beaumont Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Receiving the grant on July 8, 2023, at their “Build Headquarters” was SHP Chapter Founder and President Jack Seeley, and his wife Charlotte. Presenting the grant… Keep Reading
UIL Suspends All Contests Due to COVID-19
March 14, 2020
To support the health and safety of all students and communities, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is suspending all UIL sanctioned contests due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Texas. Effective March 16, all UIL interscholastic competition is suspended through March 29. Rehearsals and practices may be held at the discretion of the local
Lamar State College Orange Spring Break Extended
March 14, 2020
Lamar State College Orange’s President, Thomas Johnson, recently released a campus update regarding COVID-19. In an effort to protect our students, faculty, staff, and the community from the possible spread of illness related to COVID-19, Lamar State College Orange is temporarily transitioning to a flexible learning environment. Spring Break, originally scheduled for March 16-20, will
Family Fun & Food Fest Planned for March 21 Now Canceled
March 14, 2020
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED. Update: Out of precaution, the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau has canceled the Family Fun & Food Fest scheduled to take place at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion on Saturday, March 21. The City of Orange is saddened to make this decision; however, the health and
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events March 13-19, 2020
March 13, 2020
https://orangeworthy.com/event/2nd-friday-saturday-monthly-tours-march-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/jb-smoove/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/2nd-friday-saturday-monthly-tours-march/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/outdoor-yoga-hike/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/orange-ole-days-fiesta/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-charlie-daniels-band/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/beautiful-the-carol-king-musical/
Tony Award®-Nominated Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof Coming to Lutcher Theater
March 12, 2020
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Orange, Texas engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Lutcher Theater on Monday, March 30, 2020, 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets online at Lutcher.org, call 409-886-5535 or visit the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 707 Main Avenue in Orange,
Ribbon Cutting Held for High Tides Restaurant in Bridge City
March 11, 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of High Tides at 3109 Texas Ave on March 10, 2020. Owners Wesley and Ronda Dishon with partners Jamey and Sherri Deloney are happy to announce the opening of their new family-friendly waterfront restaurant and bar. High Tides features seafood,
LCM Legacy 5K Color Run & Walk Planned for May 2
March 10, 2020
Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation is hosting a fun-filled family day full of color on Saturday, May 2, 2020, from 8 AM – 11 AM at Little Cypress Jr. High School. The “Legacy Color Run/Walk” 5k is a fun, family event intended to raise money to support grants provided by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc.
Home-Based Business Stipulations Outlined for City of Orange
March 9, 2020
The City of Orange recognizes that home-based businesses are becoming a more common method of working. Home-based businesses help alleviate traffic, help decrease the cost of doing business, allow people to work who might otherwise be unable to work, and are appropriate within residential areas, subject to certain provisions which are established to maintain the
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events March 6-12, 2020
March 6, 2020
https://orangeworthy.com/event/boz-scaggs-out-of-the-blues-tour-2020/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wine-unwind-yoga-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wine-unwind-yoga-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/an-american-in-paris/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/class-a-commercial-truck-driving-evening-class/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-root-merchants-open-house/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/bird-watching-wednesday-spring-2020-4/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/paw-patrol-live-race-to-the-rescue/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/paw-patrol-live-race-to-the-rescue-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mi-casa-solo-acoustified-5/
Lions Den Park Conditions Reviewed
March 5, 2020
The Orange City Council, city staff, and over forty members of the public participated in a public workshop to discuss the future of Lions Den Park on Tuesday, March 3 in the Orange Library Auditorium. City Manager Mike Kunst presented to those in attendance a review of the current situation at the park, which is