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 26, 2019
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Local Author Reveals How Local Business Owners Can Transform Their Businesses with the Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World
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… Keep Reading
June 20, 2019
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‘Cockroaches and Bulls’: The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly
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… Keep Reading
June 19, 2019
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Hurricane Preparedness List
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… Keep Reading
June 17, 2019
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June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results
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… Keep Reading
City of Vidor Hosting International Checkers Tourney
June 27, 2024
The City of Vidor is proudly hosting the 2nd International Checkers Tournament, featuring Italy vs. USA, inside Vidor City Hall from July 1-5, 2024 from 8 AM to 6 PM each day. Vidorian Watson Franks, Texas champion and moderator for Vidor Checkers USA, will preside over the tournament. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity
LCMCISD Receives $2.2 Million Grant for New Buses
June 26, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. EPA selected a number of Texas school districts to receive funding, including Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD to receive $2,200,000. The overall funding for Texas is $31,510,000, which will
New Mexican Restaurant Under Construction on 16th St.
June 26, 2024
Las Palmas Orange is building a restaurant at its current food truck location, 1912 N. 16th Street in Orange. Currently, the food truck serves up tacos, enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, and much more! No opening date has been announced. For more info, visit their Facebook page.
Bridge City to Host Red White & You Celebration
June 25, 2024
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,
Bridge City Begins Water Leak Repair June 25
June 24, 2024
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
Orange Rotary Installs New Officers
June 24, 2024
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
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Royal Rejuvenation
June 20, 2024
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
Do Well Be Well with Diabetes Class Starting July 1
June 20, 2024
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will hold a free Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes Series at the Extension office in the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442, Orange. Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join them in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes,
Mayor Spears Proclaims June as Men’s Health Month
June 19, 2024
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed June 2024 as Men’s Health Month and Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as “Gift of Life” Men’s Health Awareness Day in the City of Orange. “Gift of Life,” in collaboration with its medical partners, provides free healthcare services for men, including PSA screenings and primary care tests, along with on-site
West Orange Animal Shelter to Host Bark in the Park June 22
June 19, 2024
The Annual Bark in the Park program, sponsored by the West Orange Animal Shelter and hosted by Debbie, an animal shelter volunteer, is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the shelter at West Orange Park, 2700 Western Avenue. The event’s goal is to showcase the dogs available for