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
May 3, 2022
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BSA Troop 23 to Hold Link Fundraiser on Saturday
Boy Scouts of America Scout Troop 23 of Orange is having a Link Sale Fundraiser to help raise the money for their scouts to go to summer camp in Georgia this year. The link sale will be on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at EZ Pawn on 16th St. In Orange from 11 am-2 pm. The… Keep Reading
May 2, 2022
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LSCO Offering Chance at Free Tuition
Lamar State College Orange is offering the opportunity to win FREE tuition for the ENTIRE Fall Semester. Those who register for Fall classes BEFORE Wednesday, May 18, 2022, will be automatically entered into a drawing to have up to 15 hours, books, and fees covered by LSCO free of charge. The drawing will be held… Keep Reading
May 2, 2022
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Orange County Airport Hosting Fly-In and Drive-In
The Orange County Airport is holding a fly-in on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. It will be located at the Orange County Airport at 2640 S. Hwy 87 in Orange. The event will include a variety of aircraft. Visitors will be… Keep Reading
April 28, 2022
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LSCO and McNeese Announce Credit Transfer and Preferred Tuition Agreement for LSCO Nursing Grads
The directors of the nursing programs at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) and McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, announced today an affiliation agreement that will offer LSCO graduates who are admitted to McNeese’s RN to BSN program a preferred tuition rate and an acceptance of LSCO’s nursing courses to fulfill part of the… 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.