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
September 18, 2025
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Vidor Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Stable-Spirit
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed Stable-Spirit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equine-assisted services, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its location at 295 Flamingo Street in Rose City. Founded in 2004, Stable-Spirit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), Hippotherapy, and Therapeutic Riding. The organization’s mission is to inspire positive mental,… Keep Reading
September 17, 2025
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Lamar State College Orange Celebrates Record-Breaking Enrollment for Fall 2025
Lamar State College Orange has posted the largest enrollment in its history, welcoming more than 4,500 students this fall, a sharp increase from last year’s final headcount of 3,613. College officials said the growth is driven by expanded program offerings and strengthened partnerships with schools, universities, and workforce agencies. Since 2019, LSCO has added 33… Keep Reading
September 17, 2025
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City of Vidor to Vote on Renaming Historic Conn Park Amid Ongoing Development
The City of Vidor is preparing to vote on an official new name for Conn Park, a local landmark with deep historical roots and a growing future as a hub for community events and recreation. Originally established through a generous donation in the early 1980s by C.W. Conn and his wife, Dorothy Anne, the park… Keep Reading
September 16, 2025
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Pinehurst City Council Suspends Police Chief Amid Leadership and Conflict of Interest Concerns
The Pinehurst City Council has voted to suspend Police Chief and Interim City Manager Stephen Stroud following serious concerns raised by the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) regarding his leadership and potential conflicts of interest. The decision came during a regular city council meeting on Tuesday evening, after over three hours of closed-door executive session…. Keep Reading
Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020
January 8, 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 14 & 15, 2020. Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, the Flashback Friday Parade will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are
HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild
January 7, 2020
Orange County Disaster Rebuild and North Orange Baptist Church welcome HarvestCall to Orange. The volunteers from this organization will be in our community for three months rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey in Orange County. Volunteers will be housed at North Orange Baptist Church. HarvestCall is an outreach of the Apostolic Christian
WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School
January 6, 2020
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for
Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season
December 20, 2019
Pinehurst Police Officer Joshua Lockett made several traffic stops in Pinehurst this week. Usually, that is not news, but Thursday, December 19 was a little bit different. Instead of issuing citations, he issued gift certificates provided by Pinehurst businesses who decided to give back to the community and spread holiday cheer. Chief Fred R. Hanauer
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Dec. 20-26, 2019
December 20, 2019
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Community Christian School Hosts “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” Program
December 19, 2019
Community Christian School recently held “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” where students bought gifts to be given to students on local campuses. Students learned that Christmas is not so much about receiving but the blessing is in giving. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade bought gifts to be distributed. The school was able to distribute
Southeast Texas REALTOR® Angie Lane of Coldwell Banker Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze
December 18, 2019
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City of Orange Holiday Closures
December 18, 2019
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. There will be NO sanitation service on Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day, with the exception of the Orange Police and Fire Departments. Residents with Wednesday and/or Thursday service are asked to place their containers
Ribbon Cutting Held For New Offices of Congressman Brian Babin
December 17, 2019
A Holiday Open House and Ribbon Cutting were held on Monday, December 16, 2019, for the new District Office of Congressman Brian Babin. The Orange District Office of Congressman Brian Babin is located inside Orange City Hall at 812 N. 16th Street; Orange, TX. Brian Babin is a life-long resident of East Texas. He was
LSCO Community and Workforce Education Sponsoring Several Upcoming Training Programs
December 16, 2019
The Community and Workforce Education department at Lamar State College Orange provides non-credit learning opportunities for the community as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of local businesses and industry. Their classes are open to everyone and their commitment is to increase their students’ knowledge and skills needed for their current jobs