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 11, 2023
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BCISD Hires Kimberly Smalley as Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has hired Kimberly Smalley as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Kimberly Smalley is an accomplished student-centered educational leader. She pursued her higher education at Lamar State College-Orange, earning an Associate of Science in Academic Studies in Education, and at Lamar University Beaumont, earning a Bachelor’s degree and a Master… Keep Reading
July 11, 2023
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New Restaurant Planned for Former Pop’s Place in Vidor
The former Pop’s Place, located at 4795 N Main St. in Vidor, has a new owner and a new concept. New owner Joseph Crapanzano wants to create a family-oriented restaurant under a new name, Gerri Joe’s. Crapanzano has restaurants in Miami, LA, New York, and New Jersey. Crapanzano’s prime goal is to make his new venture… Keep Reading
July 10, 2023
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Back to School Orange County TX Open for Preregistration
Back to School Orange County is planned for August 5, 2023, from 9 AM-noon at the Lamar State College Orange Student Center. At this event, children can pick up school supplies, get free haircuts. and be immunized for children PreK-18 years. Supplies are limited, so students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. All… Keep Reading
July 10, 2023
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City of Vidor Hotel/Motel Tax Applications Available
Hotel Occupancy Tax Applications for 2023 to 2024 are available through July 21, 2023. Please see the application here or the application is also available at City Hall between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Please contact Betty Strong, City Secretary, for any questions at bstrong@cityofvidor.com.
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