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
June 25, 2024
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Bridge City to Host Red White & You Celebration
Red White & You Celebration will take place at the Bridge City Park/Community Center June 28-29, 2024, located at 105 Parkside Drive in Bridge City. Activities include concerts, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, a drone light show, and much more! There will be arts and crafts vendors inside the Community Center on Friday evening,… Keep Reading
June 24, 2024
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Bridge City Begins Water Leak Repair June 25
The City of Bridge City will be repairing a leak at the intersection of Bailey and Texas Ave on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am. This leak could take 6-7 hours to repair, but we will work nonstop until it is finished. The areas that will be isolated and off will be the… Keep Reading
June 24, 2024
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Orange Rotary Installs New Officers
The Orange Rotary Club recently installed its new 2024-25 officers and directors. The new officers include: President: Sarah Boehme President-elect: Paul Dickerson Vice President: Chris Burch Treasurer: Jessica Hill Secretary: Sherry Hommel Sergeant-at-arms: David May Past President: Heather Montagne Executive Secretary: Gracie Henry President Boehme is the Curator at the Stark Museum of Art, while… Keep Reading
June 20, 2024
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Royal Rejuvenation
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Royal Rejuvenation Aesthetics and Wellness at 21966 N IH-10 Frontage Road inside Skin Deep on June 18, 2024. They also have a second location inside of Friend’s Salon & Boutique in Silsbee. Owner Lori Smith is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience in… Keep Reading
Annual Cops ‘N Kids Event Will Be Held Friday
June 27, 2019
The annual Cops N Kids event will be held Friday, June 28, 2019. This will be the 24th annual Cops N Kids sponsored by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Rain postponed the event earlier this month. Sheriff Keith Merritt announced Wednesday that the weather has cleared and his department will hold the event Friday at
Local Author Reveals How Local Business Owners Can Transform Their Businesses with the Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World
June 26, 2019
On a recent episode of The My Future Business Show with host Rick Nuske, Orange, Texas author Donna Gunter, Business Fame Maker, discussed how local business owners can transform their businesses with the most powerful marketing tool in the world while increasing their reach, revenue, and reputation with their own published book. According to Gunter, a
‘Cockroaches and Bulls’: The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly
June 20, 2019
How would you grade the 86th Texas Legislature? According to Texas Monthly, the state’s two chambers (31 senators and 150 representatives) only convene for a 140-day regular legislative session every two years. This causes the stakes to be high for longtime lawmakers and those serving their first year in office. Click here to see how
Hurricane Preparedness List
June 19, 2019
Are you ready for hurricane season? Hurricane seasons runs from June 1 – November 31. With the larger number of hurricanes that have impacted Southeast Texas since Hurricane Rita in 2005, it pays to be prepared. The Orange County Local Emergency Planning Committee has put together a comprehensive list of things you should do to
June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results
June 17, 2019
Two new members will be joining the Orange City Council. Caroline Mazzola Hennigan won the At-Large Position 5 by beating Bill Mello, who has been on the council for nine years. Hennigan ended up with 333 votes, or 71.61 percent, compared to Mello with 132 votes, or 28.39 percent. For the Single-Member District 4 council
Learn to Carve Wood at Stark Museum of Art
June 14, 2019
“Intro to Wood Carving,” will be offered as an adult workshop at the Stark Museum of Art in Orange. The three-night workshop will be conducted by Richard Spinney, a local artist who has been woodcarving for four decades. The workshop will be on Aug. 6, 13 and 20. Cost is $35, which covers the wood
Mobile Medical Day Clinic Appointments Available with TAN Healthcare
June 12, 2019
TAN Healthcare, a growing Southeast Texas not-for-profit primary and preventive health center, is bringing more Mobile Medical Day Clinics to under-served communities this month. Appointments are available for the entire family’s health needs including preventive care, sick care, chronic disease management, and screenings. Call 409-550-1067 to schedule your visit or for more information. Mobile Medical
First-Ever Beaumont Comic Con at Ford Park This Fall
June 11, 2019
It’s time for local nerds to unite! Beaumont’s first comic con is coming in November. If you’re tired of driving to bigger cities to show off your cosplay, Beaumont’s first Comic Con is coming this November to Ford Park November 9-10, Spectra Venue Management spokesperson Jamie Nielsen said in a news release. The event will