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
January 26, 2022
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Lamar State College Orange’s Combined Fall ’21 Enrollment (Academic and Workforce) Increased 15.6%
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that its Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 comparison of academic enrollment numbers remained essentially flat, despite a pandemic and economic downturn, and its workforce (non-credit) enrollment saw an enormous increase of 483% over the same period. This is compared with a statewide decline of 11% in community college enrollment… Keep Reading
January 26, 2022
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Houseman Medical Campus
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, January 24, 2022, or the much anticipated Gisela Houseman Medical Campus at Eagle Point, located at Interstate 10 and Highway 62. Mayor Larry Spears Jr. and Gisela Houseman made comments and spoke of the need for healthcare services in Orange, Phase 1 of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus… Keep Reading
January 25, 2022
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Vidor Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Mission Grounds Koffeehouse located at 1455 North Main St. in Vidor inside Eastgate Church. Mission Grounds is a welcoming place to connect in a relaxing environment while enjoying high-quality coffee products. Whether you are a business wanting to meet your colleagues, friends meeting over coffee and… Keep Reading
January 25, 2022
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West Orange-Cove CISD Approves Hickman as New AD/Football Coach
West Orange-Cove CISD is excited to announce that the board of trustees approved Hiawatha Hickman as the Mustang’s next Athletic Director/Head Football Coach during the Monday night meeting. Hickman began working for the district in 2016 and has taught and coached for WOS for over six years; he collectively brings 22 years of teaching and… Keep Reading
Kayak Bass Angler Jason Willis Shares Joys of Fishing from a Kayak
August 28, 2019
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Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Aug 23-29, 2019
August 23, 2019
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Real Southern Cooking Has Re-Opened on Green Ave.
August 22, 2019
After undergoing a remodel, Real Southern Cooking has reopened for business in downtown Orange effective Monday, August 19. Real Southern Cooking is located at 1111 Green Avenue and business hours are as follows: Monday through Friday – 10:30A.M. to 5:30P.M.| Saturday – Closed Sunday – 10:30A.M. to 3:30P.M. For additional information and call-in orders, please
Ribbon Cutting Held for Zuleiny’s Touch Beauty Salon
August 22, 2019
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Zuleiny’s Touch Beauty Salon, located at 214 N. 16th Street in Orange, Texas. Zuleiny’s Touch Beauty Salon offers services such as haircuts, hair coloring, wash and style, eyelash extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and much more! A Grand Opening Party with fabulous deals will be held at a later day. For
And the Winner Is…Meagan Garrett!
August 22, 2019
Congrats again to Meagan Garrett, who is being presented the $50 gift certificate to CHILDS BUILDING SUPPLY – ACE HARDWARE by Tara Tyndell of Tidy Spaces. Thanks again to Tidy Spaces and CHILDS BUILDING SUPPLY – ACE HARDWARE for sponsoring our giveaway contest!
Helping Non-Profits Safeguard Against Terrorist Threats
August 21, 2019
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission has announced that a Nonprofit Security Enhancement Workshop will be held on September 5, 2019. Some nonprofits & faith-based organizations are at a higher risk of a terrorist incident due to their faith, ideology or beliefs. If you are interested in increasing your organization’s preparedness and security, this workshop will
Rumble on the River Great Success
August 21, 2019
The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted Rumble on the River, a high energy jet ski racing event on August 17 and 18. The community was able to come out and enjoy a free event at the City of Orange Boat Ramp featuring jet ski racing, kids activities, and concessions. The Orange Convention & Visitors
Hearings Scheduled for City Tax Rate Proposed Rate Increase
August 21, 2019
A tax rate of $0.80690 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Orange, Texas. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Aug 16-22, 2019
August 16, 2019
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Dow Sabine River Employees Remove Trash From MLK Drive
August 16, 2019
Employees from Dow Sabine River Operations were out on Thursday, August 15, collecting and disposing of trash along MLK Drive in Orange, Texas. Last year, Dow employees removed 54,000 pounds of trash from waterways across the globe. Goals for 2019 include collecting 100,000 pounds of waste at more than 100 sites, including clean-ups just like