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.
Texas Back in Business Program Available to Help Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
January 15, 2020
Texas Back in Business is a Hurricane Harvey Relief Program for Texas small business. Texas Back in Business is a job and economic development program that is funded by Congress in 2018. This program is designed to help small businesses damaged by Hurricane Harvey to recover. The mission of Texas Back in Business is to
Election Filing Dates Published by City of Orange
January 15, 2020
Filing dates and times to be placed on the City of Orange General Election ballot will begin January 15, 2020, through February 14, 2020, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M, closed from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. for lunch. Positions up for election include: Single Member District 3 currently occupied by Terrie
Orange EDC Hires Business Development Manager
January 14, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation announces the hiring of Megan Romero as its Business Development Manager. Megan comes to the EDC from Albanese Cormier Holdings, a progressive commercial real estate company, where she has been responsible for property management of Edison Plaza in Beaumont, a 425,000 square foot facility, as well as 24 properties
W.H. Stark House Reopens for Tours
January 13, 2020
The opening of The W.H. Stark House following a major restoration was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Friday . The home experienced a third-floor water leak in 2019. After amazing team efforts, a new, beautifully painted ceiling, and so much more, they have now reopened for 2020. The W.H. Stark House is excited to announce
Update: Petition Launched – Phelan Urges Feds To Open VA hospital in Orange or Port Arthur
January 13, 2020
Today, State Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) sent a letter to President Trump voicing his concern for the lack of reliable healthcare options for over 1.6 million veterans in Texas and asking for the Veterans Administration to consider buying or leasing two possible venues in Southeast Texas to establish a new VA Medical Inpatient Hospital. The
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Jan. 10-16, 2020
January 9, 2020
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Severe Weather Predicted For Friday Afternoon Until Early Hours Saturday
January 9, 2020
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma shows that our area should begin experiencing thunderstorm activity on Friday afternoon and continuing into the night, while a large line of thunderstorms should pass this area around 3:00 Saturday morning. Meteorologists are warning that tornadoes,
Date Night at Museum Planned at Stark Museum of Art
January 9, 2020
Make plans now for the Stark Museum of Art’s next Date Night at the Museum on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This special after-hours event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Stark Museum of Art during twilight hours. Enjoy appetizers and wine while taking in the museum’s atrium featuring breath-taking Navajo
Lutcher Theater Presents Farewell Angelina in Acclaimed Women & Wine Tour
January 9, 2020
The Lutcher Theater presents Farewell Angelina in their highly acclaimed Women & Wine Tour, Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30 and are available now at www.lutcher.org. Named among Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need To Know” and Roughstockʼs “Ones To Watch” with a tour schedule to prove it, Farewell Angelina
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County Offering New Classes in 2020
January 9, 2020
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having upcoming classes starting on January 25th. January 25: Bee Hive Building Class: This is a free class that will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The topics will include: What woodware is best for you? How to assemble your boxes and frames. General question.