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 28, 2025
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BCISD Approves Lower Tax Rate
Bridge City ISD promised no tax rate increase with the 2025 bond, and today we’re proud to announce the tax rate is going down for 2025–2026. Even with a new $27.5 million Performing Arts Center on the way, our community will see a lower school tax rate. Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has officially adopted a lower… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Vidor Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of brand-new pickleball courts at Raymond Gould Community Park, located at 385 Claiborne Street in Vidor. This exciting community project was spearheaded by Orange County Commissioner Robert Viator, who utilized county park funds to bring the… Keep Reading
August 27, 2025
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Bealls Set to Open in Vidor at Former Brookshire Brothers Location
Exciting changes are underway in Vidor as Bealls, the beloved department store, officially announces its return to the community with a new location at 880 N. Main Street, the former site of Brookshire Brothers. The new store is set to open its doors to the public in April 2026. Construction is already in progress on… Keep Reading
August 26, 2025
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Orange County Livestock Association Announce Youth Project Contest
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Orange County Livestock Association, is proud to invite all youth of Orange County to participate in the upcoming Youth Project Contest, a celebration of local talent and creativity. The event will be held at the Mauriceville Heritage Center (7441 Cohenour Rd., Mauriceville)—home of the Crawfish Festival Grounds…. Keep Reading
Rumble on the River Races Begin This Weekend
August 16, 2019
The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with Pro Watercross, present Rumble on the River, a high energy, Jet Ski racing event. This event will be held Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp beginning at 10 A.M. each day. There will be no charge to attend
New Orange City Hall Open for Business Beginning Aug. 19
August 15, 2019
Orange City Hall will relocate its offices to its newest location on 16th Street beginning next week. Offices moving will include City Manager, City Secretary, Economic Development, Finance, Customer Service, Personnel, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. All city business will resume at the new location beginning Monday, August 19, 2019. Orange City Hall will
City Boat Ramp Closing for Rumble on River Event
August 14, 2019
The City of Orange Boat Ramp will be closed from 6 A.M. Thursday, August 15, to 8 P.M. Sunday, August 18, due to the Rumble on the River jet ski races. This event will be held Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp beginning at 10 A.M. each
Mike Kunst Selected as New City Manager
August 14, 2019
The Orange City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Mike Kunst as the next City Manager. Mike Kunst comes from the City of Vidor where he has served as City Manager for the past six and a half years. Kunst is from Orange County and is a Vidor High School graduate. He
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Seeking Donations to Continue Rebuilding After Harvey
August 14, 2019
As we near the 2-year anniversary of Harvey, Orange County Disaster Rebuild continues to assist impacted Orange County households with home repair, furniture/appliance replacement, transitional housing and much more. Please help support our local, grassroots effort by making a $25+ donation and receiving an Orange County Disaster Rebuild t-shirt at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/OCDR. If you would like
2019-2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Open for Applications
August 12, 2019
The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the county’s hotel/motel tax funds. Any 501(C) organization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Orange County Texas can make an application to the committee. There are a number of restrictions by state law
Texas Sales Tax Holiday Scheduled August 9-11, 2019
August 9, 2019
The Texas Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for August 9-11, 2019. During this annual sales tax holiday event, most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) can be purchased sales-tax-free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. This year’s sales tax holiday begins
Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Orange Grove Models Ready
August 8, 2019
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce has announced that the final model for The Orange Grove is ready. The Orange Grove is a new countywide project to promote pride and beautification in Orange County. This project will feature the distribution of large concrete oranges across the county. If you are interested in reserving your orange,
County Tax Rate to Remain Same
August 8, 2019
According to KOGT radio, the Orange County Commissioners voted to keep the county tax rate the same for the coming year. The current tax rate of $0.542 per $100 value was approved as the proposed tax rate by a majority vote of the Commissioners Court, with the lone dissenting vote coming from Precinct 2 Commissioner Theresa
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Aug 9-15, 2019
August 8, 2019
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