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
April 13, 2023
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Stark Reading Contest County Final Announced
Show your support for local students as they compete for best presentation and earn scholarships in the 119th year of the Stark Reading Contest, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m., students who have won first place at the various local level… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Local Educational Institutions “Grow Their Own” to Address Teacher Shortage
Three local educational institutions put their minds together to combat teacher shortages by creating a pathway to success for paraprofessionals across our region. Administrators from Vidor ISD, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar University met today to celebrate a co-enrollment partnership that aims to bridge the gap for paraprofessionals who are eager to further their… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Workforce Solutions to Speak at Orange Public Library’s Adulting Program Series
Each month the Orange Public Library will sponsor a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Adulting 101 will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6;30 PM at the Orange Public Library, located at 220 5th St. in Orange. The next program will be held on April 18, 2023,… Keep Reading
April 11, 2023
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Vidor Hosting Mayor’s Annual Main Street Cleanup April 22
Join Vidor Mayor Misty Songe in Vidor’s Main Street Clean-up on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, from 9 AM-noon. Participants will meet up at Market Basket at 9 am and disburse from there. Items accepted include heavy trash, debris, wood, brush, heavy brush, and furniture. Two dumpsters will be located at 695 E. Railroad in… Keep Reading
Upcoming Orange Area Events July 19-25, 2019
July 18, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-4/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cuffs-vs-hoses-blood-drive/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/hot-air-balloon-festival-lake-charles-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/classic-movie-nights-jaws/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/yptw-presents-15-reasons-not-to-be-in-a-play-and-a-play-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-peddler-show/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-16/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/apollo-11-moon-50th-celebration/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-lion-king-experience/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/hot-air-balloon-festival-lake-charles/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/yptw-presents-15-reasons-not-to-be-in-a-play-and-a-play-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/rodney-carrington/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-peddler-show-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/yptw-presents-15-reasons-not-to-be-in-a-play-and-a-play/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/new-summer-camp-for-kids/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/jam-session-open-to-everyone/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-lady-bug-girl-and-bumble-bee-boy/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-reading-club/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/read-to-me-program/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/young-adult-program/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/brad-brinkley-at-mi-casa-in-orange-2/
Orange County Schools Receive More Than $2 Million from Rebuild Texas Fund
July 18, 2019
According to 12NewsNow and the Rebuild Texas Fund, the Rebuild Texas Fund awarded more than $2.2 million in grants to several Orange County school districts. As seen in its mission statement, the Rebuild Texas Fund has committed to helping areas of Texas hit by Hurricane Harvey to recover but focuses on smaller communities. Little Cypress-Mauriceville
Local Anglers in Top Contests
July 18, 2019
One of the biggest events in professional bass fishing, FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Forest Wood Cup, is happening next month in Hot Springs, AR. Some have called it “The Superbowl of Bass Fishing.” Orange native Tommy Dickerson is one of the anglers that has fished his way to the top and qualified for this event
Back to School Orange County Underway
July 18, 2019
Back to School Orange County will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Lamar State College-Orange Student Center. This event provides school supplies and immunizations on a first-come, first-serve basis. All parents or legal guardians must be present with children and must bring proof of the child’s enrollment in
Pinehurst Police Department Seeking Help with Burglary at Triple L Powersports
July 17, 2019
According to KFDM News and Crimestoppers, the Pinehurst Police Department is seeking the public’s help with a burglary that occurred at Triple L Powersports, which is located at 1800 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. Unknown persons entered the business between 3 PM Monday and 8 AM Tuesday and removed 2-2019 Honda CRF110 dirt bikes, 1-2019 Honda
Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents
July 17, 2019
Students at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur will pay substantially lower tuition and fees starting this fall. Officials from the Texas State University System announced the tuition cut today during a news conference at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont. Last week, the TSUS Board
Orange County Awarded $51,171 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
July 16, 2019
According to KOGT Radio, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program have awarded Orange County $51,171 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can
Coloring for Adults Offered at Orange Public Library
July 15, 2019
Coloring for Adults is being offered free of charge at the Orange Public Library to anyone ages 17 and up who would like to attend. The library requests that no children be in the coloring room; however, kids over the age of 12 are welcome to enjoy the Library while adults color their cares away.
Orange County Health Inspections July 2019
July 15, 2019
As reported by Orange County Health Inspector James Scales in his July 2019 health inspection report, he gave a low score of 81 to the Exxon Food Mart at 7120 We. Interstate 10 in McLewis for mold in the drink dispensers and no handwashing sink in the kitchen. Perfect scores went to The Star and
Upcoming Orange Area Events July 12-18, 2019
July 12, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/brunch/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-5/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/music-review-auditions/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/classic-movie-nights-singin-in-the-rain/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/billy-currington-h2o-concert-series/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-17/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/teacher-appreciation-event/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/opening-reception-insights-lecture/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cancer-is-a-drag-a-night-of-fun-for-a-great-cause/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/98-degrees/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/sunrise-ministries/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-kids-2-college/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-the-very-clumsy-click-beetle/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-reading-club-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-maritime-day/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-homeschool-informational-meeting/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/instant-teller-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/