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
August 13, 2024
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Story Time and Craft Hour to Resume at Vidor Public Library
The Vidor Public Library announces that Story Time/Craft Hour will resume in September. They will separate age groups, with birth-kindergarten twice a month on Tuesdays (10 am-11 am) and 1st grade-6th grade twice a month on Thursdays (10 am-11 am). At this time, they have 15 spots available in their Itty Bitty Story Time and… Keep Reading
August 12, 2024
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Orangefield ISD Approves New Pay Structure, Includes 3% Salary Increase for Staff
The Orangefield Independent School District (ISD) board has approved a new salary schedule that includes a 3% raise to the midpoint of district employee salaries. Superintendent Shaun McAlpin highlighted the board’s commitment to supporting staff, stating, “This is an opportunity to put some money in their pocket to help out. This will help us take… Keep Reading
August 12, 2024
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Julie Rogers Gift of Life Offering Free Women’s Healthcare Screenings on August 14
The Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program is offering free women’s healthcare screenings on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 8 AM – 3:30 PM at the Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas – Orange, located at 610 Strickland Drive. Health services include breast cancer screenings, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and cancer prevention materials. Call 409-833-3663 to… Keep Reading
August 8, 2024
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Stark Cultural Venues Announces Volunteer Round-Up for Venues
The Stark Foundation is rounding up the best volunteers for a community-wide Volunteer Round-Up for its four cultural venues: Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, The W.H. Stark House, Stark Museum of Art, and the Lutcher Theater. The Volunteer Round-Up will be held on Tuesday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater,… Keep Reading
Restaurant Inspection Scores Feb. 16-29, 2020
March 4, 2020
Here’s how some of your favorites restaurants fared in their health inspections from Feb. 16-29. 2020 A perfect score of 100 went to: Orange County Jail, 105 Border St., Orange Bridge City Elementary, 1035 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City Just for Kids Daycare, 480 E. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City Kid’s Castle, 100 Parkside Place Dr.,
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Coming to Lutcher Theater
March 4, 2020
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit, Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Orange, Texas premiere at Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 7 pm for 1
CASA Plans Information Session for New Volunteers
March 3, 2020
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a non-profit organization that consists of trained volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected or abandoned children in our region. These children are generally placed in foster care by the courts and CASA is assigned to investigate the child’s case and report to the court what is in the best
Food Trucks Needed for Local Events
March 3, 2020
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a variety of opportunities for food trucks to participate in annual events throughout the year. Applications for food trucks are now being accepted for the Family Fun & Food Fest on March 21 from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. For food trucks interested in participating in the Family
City Council Invites Public to Meeting About Lions Den Park
March 2, 2020
The City of Orange invites the public to join them at a special call meeting of the Orange City Council to discuss Lions Den Park. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 pm in the Public Library Auditorium. There will be a presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the park. As
Ribbon Cutting Held for KPI General Contractors
March 2, 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member KPI General Contractors at 1207 Pier Rd in Orange on February 27, 2020. Owners Bill and Jenny Stark have worked in the Orange area for over 14 years, starting with real estate and now having a company that takes on residential,
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Feb. 28-March 5, 2020
February 28, 2020
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Orange Public Library Offering Binge Boxes to Check Out
February 27, 2020
The Library now has Binge Boxes available for circulation. Binge boxes hold 5-8 movies, with a common theme or series, that patrons can check out for one week. The collection is new and small, having begun with mostly donated DVD’s, but will be growing over the coming months. For additional information, please contact the Orange
Shangri La Gardens and KOCB Bring the Recycling Focus to the 25th Annual Trash-Off
February 26, 2020
Building community partnerships across Orange County to improve our local environment and reduce litter is what the 25th Annual Trash-Off is all about. On Saturday, February 22, Keep Orange County Beautiful collaborated with Shangri la Gardens to add recycling to the 2020 Trash-Off. Superior Tire and Service of Orange and D&D Scrap of Bridge City
Orange County Community Health Fair Scheduled for March 21
February 26, 2020
Come out to this Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 21st from 10-2:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. Children’s immunizations will be offered, as well as cooking demonstrations, games for all ages, Hepatitis A & B immunizations for First Responders, and more! If you’re