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
July 17, 2019
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Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents
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… Keep Reading
July 16, 2019
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Orange County Awarded $51,171 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
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… Keep Reading
July 15, 2019
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Coloring for Adults Offered at Orange Public Library
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…. Keep Reading
July 15, 2019
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Orange County Health Inspections July 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… Keep Reading
More Than 800 New Texas Laws Take Effect Sept. 1
September 1, 2025
On September 1, 2025, over 800 new laws will take effect across Texas, ushering in significant changes in public education, infrastructure investment, abortion policy, and more. Signed during the 88th Legislative Session by Governor Greg Abbott, the laws reflect a wide-ranging conservative agenda and will impact millions of Texans. Among the most notable changes: While
Guitars, Grease, and Good Decisions… Probably
September 1, 2025
Step into Beaumont’s past and uncover the treasures that shaped Southeast Texas! In this episode of Best in Beaumont, Laini Parker takes you on a journey through six must-visit historic gems that connect the city’s oil-boom legacy with today’s culture, architecture, and flavor. From the gusher reenactments at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum to the pit-smoked
Vidor Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Vidor Hope House with Rbbon-Cutting
August 28, 2025
On August 19, 2025, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomed Vidor Hope House to its growing family of community-minded organizations. Located at 185 Camp Street in Vidor, Vidor Hope House is a long-term residential re-entry program for women, offering transformative support to those overcoming the challenges of addiction, incarceration, and adversity. Founded and directed
BCISD Approves Lower Tax Rate
August 28, 2025
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
Vidor Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pickleball Courts
August 27, 2025
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
Bealls Set to Open in Vidor at Former Brookshire Brothers Location
August 27, 2025
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
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Orange County Livestock Association Announce Youth Project Contest
August 26, 2025
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.
City of Orange to Vote on Economic Incentive Package to Attract New H-E-B Store
August 26, 2025
The City of Orange is poised to take a significant step forward in local retail development with a proposed economic incentive package aimed at bringing a new, full-scale H-E-B grocery store to the current site of the Northway Shopping Center, strategically located off Interstate 10. The Orange City Council and the Orange Economic Development Corporation
Bridge City ISD Reports Continued Growth in College, Career, and Military Readiness
August 25, 2025
Bridge City ISD is proud to announce that the most recent College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) report from TEA shows a steady and significant upward trend in preparing students for success after high school. Fall 2022 – Class of 2021: 46% of graduates earned CCMR points Fall 2023 – Class of 2022: 59% of
Mansions, Museums & Mesquite: A Taste of Beaumont’s Legacy
August 25, 2025
Step into Beaumont’s past and uncover the treasures that shaped Southeast Texas! In this episode of Best in Beaumont, Laini Parker takes you on a journey through six must-visit historic gems that connect the city’s oil-boom legacy with today’s culture, architecture, and flavor. From the gusher reenactments at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum to the pit-smoked