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 13, 2022
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Shangri La’s 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival to Begin October 11
Shangri La Garden’s 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival is back and more festive than ever! This year’s festival takes place from October 11 through November 5, 2022, from 9 AM – 5 PM and features dozens of unique scarecrow designs, fall flowering displays, thousands of pumpkins, and autumn decorations displayed throughout Shangri La Gardens. Created by… Keep Reading
September 12, 2022
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Register to Build a Scarecrow at Shangri La’s 2022 Scarecrow Festival
Create a scarecrow to be displayed in the 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival using repurposed and recycled materials as well as a heap of imagination! Our community-created exhibits are always innovative, inspiring, and kind to their world. As always, our theme focuses on “environmentally friendly” scarecrows. Scarecrow spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Guidelines and registration… Keep Reading
September 12, 2022
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Stark Museum of Art Announces October Playdate
Join the Stark Museum of Art on the second Friday of the month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. beginning Friday, September 9, 2022, for art-inspired play and art-making designed just for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. The October SMA Playdate is October 14 and the theme is “Let’s Play with Clay.” Each month features a… Keep Reading
September 8, 2022
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VFW Post 2775 to Host Patriot’s Day Celebration
VFW Post 2775 will honor all First Responders (Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Medics) with a free meal on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11 AM – 2 PM at the VFW Hall, located at 5303 N 16th St. in Orange. The meal will consist of hot links, chuckwagon beans, chips, and soft drinks. The public… Keep Reading
Larry Haynes Chosen as WOC Administrator of the Year
July 25, 2019
Dr. Larry Haynes, WOCCISD Director of Federal Programs and Accountability, has been chosen as the WOC Administrator of the Year. According to WOCCISD, the district very much appreciates the commitment and hard work of this member of their leadership team. Read more details on the WOCCISD Facebook page.
Keep Orange Country Beautiful Holding Tire and Scrap Metal Collection
July 25, 2019
Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB,) is working with the city of Vidor, Superior Tire and Service of Orange, and D&D Scrap of Bridge City to collect abandoned tires and scrap metal on Saturday, July 27, at no charge. The event is being held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vidor Public Works, 155
West Orange-Cove School District Announces New School District Police Department and Hires New Chief
July 24, 2019
West Orange-Cover School District has established a new school district police department. Darryl Hunt was announced as Police Chief at last night’s regular meeting of the WOC Board of Trustees. He was sworn in today by Orange County Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner Jr. “After a long extensive search for a police chief, we
Orangefield Schools Announce Opening Dates and Changes
July 23, 2019
Orangefield ISD will have new start times for the 2019-2020 school year. The adjustments will assist in alleviating some of the traffic and logistical challenges with the transition of 5th-grade students moving from junior high to elementary campus. Students can be dropped off at the elementary and junior high starting at 7:15 AM and the
Recycling Ends at County Landfill
July 23, 2019
According to KOGT Radio, County Road and Bridge Engineer Clark Slacum confirmed that recycling at the Orange County Landfill will stop at the end of the month. Recycling is a very large part of many communities, and it is unfortunate that we cannot seem to support it here in Southeast Texas. The reason that is
Little Cypress and Mauriceville Elementary Schools Now Offer Full-Day Pre-K Classes
July 22, 2019
According to KOGT Radio, Little Cypress and Mauriceville Elementary Schools will begin providing full-day classes for qualifying pre-kindergarten (pre-k) students to comply with new state regulations. Student registration for the program will be July 30, 31 or August 1, at the campus which they will attend. More information is available at Mauriceville Elementary, 409-745-1615, or
Repaving Contract to Be Awarded After Vote
July 22, 2019
According to KOGT Radio, on Tuesday, the Orange City Council will vote to award a $1.3 million contract to LD Construction in Beaumont for repaving work on twelve streets north of Interstate 10 and several to the south of Interstate 10. The money is coming from the $8 million bonds the council agreed to issue
West Orange-Stark Football Tickets Go On Sale
July 19, 2019
Current West Orange-Stark season ticket holders can purchase their 2019 football tickets during a two-day sale July 30-31 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office at West Orange-Stark High School. Season tickets will go sale to the general public during a two-day sale August 6-7 from 9
Orangefield Bobcat Camp to Be Held July 29-31
July 19, 2019
The Orangefield football program will host a football camp for all incoming 2nd-9th graders July 29th-31st. The camp will start at 9:00 am and finish at 11:30 am. Registration will begin at 8:30 am in the JH gym and the camp will be conducted on the football practice field. Cost is $50 per child. Any
Bridget Moore Gordon Wins Two Amigos Gift Card
July 19, 2019
Bridge Moore Gordon is the lucky winner in our Two Amigos Mexican Restaurant gift card giveaway! Congratulations, Bridget, and we hope you decide to play in our next gift card giveaway.