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 21, 2025
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Blue Elbow RV Park, Your Premier RV Destination
Blue Elbow RV Park, nestled in Orange, Texas, is a family-owned and operated establishment that offers a cozy and welcoming environment for travelers and long-term guests alike. Inspired by a nurse’s vision to create a “home-away-from-home,” the park offers a tranquil retreat just off Highway 1442, with easy access to Interstate 10. This strategic location… Keep Reading
April 21, 2025
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Early Voting for May 3 Election Begins April 22 in Orange County
Orange County voters will soon head to the polls as early voting for the May 3 election begins on April 22-25, 2025, and continues on April 28-29, 2025. Residents are encouraged to participate in local elections that will shape leadership across multiple cities and districts. Early voting polling locations and hours are as follows: April… Keep Reading
April 17, 2025
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LSCO’s President Johnson Recognized Nationally as a Champion for Student Success
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr. Thomas Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange, was honored with the prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) during the PTK Catalyst 2025 convention in Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes college presidents who have demonstrated outstanding support for student… Keep Reading
April 17, 2025
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City of Orange and Lamar University Launch First-of-Its-Kind Flood Monitoring Program in Texas
In a bold step toward improving flood preparedness and community resilience, the City of Orange has partnered with Lamar University’s Center for Resiliency to launch Texas’s first flood monitoring program using QR-coded water gauges. This innovative initiative is the first of its kind in the state and draws inspiration from a successful model in Folly… Keep Reading
Stark Museum of Art Acquires Quilts for Permanent Collection
June 10, 2024
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce the acquisition of two art quilts for its special exhibition, “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West.” The works of art acquired for their permanent collection are “The Game Changer” by Carolyn Crump and “Cathy Williams a,.k.a. William Cathay: Female Buffalo Soldier” by Georgia Williams. The
Scratch Kitchen Opens in Bridge City
June 10, 2024
Scratch Kitchen, located at 1575 Texas Avenue in Bridge City, next to the old Bridge City Cleaners, has held its soft opening. During the soft opening, it will offer limited breakfast items from 5 AM to 11 AM seven days a week. The restaurant offers southern-style breakfast, brunch, and lunch and has a full catering
Juneteenth Celebration Set for June 15-16
June 7, 2024
Krewe De Onyx in the City of Orange, Texas, is excited to announce its annual Juneteenth Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Orange, Texas. This event will feature live entertainment and community engagement, honoring the history and importance of
Southeast Texas Braces for Hurricane Season with Major Infrastructure Projects
June 6, 2024
As hurricane season approaches, Southeast Texas is on high alert, keeping a watchful eye on the Gulf of Mexico for any signs of developing storms. “It’s not if another hurricane occurs, it’s simply a matter of when we get another hurricane,” said Congressman Randy Weber. Officials are predicting an especially active hurricane season, prompting Southeast
28th Annual Cops and Kids Picnic Scheduled for June 7
June 6, 2024
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office 28th Annual Cops and Kids Picnic is scheduled for June 7, 2024, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Claiborne West Park, located off of Interstate 10 12 miles west of Orange. The event will include free food and rides, picnic fun games, as well as visits from members of
LBS Event Center Opens in Bridge City
June 5, 2024
LBS BBQ, located at 2005 FM 408 Bridge City, has opened its event center. What started as a temporary move turned into something extraordinary. They have transformed the once-temporary space into a hub of possibilities. From state-of-the-art conference rooms equipped for virtual meetings and state-of-the-art technology to a versatile chapel-turned-event space perfect for any occasion,
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Vidor Nutrition
June 5, 2024
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on May 30, 2024, for Vidor Nutrition by Angie Lane, located at 3085 TX-12, Suite 2, in Vidor, which is in the parking lot next to Secondhand Consignment and Benoit’s Louis Dance Hall. They offer a variety of loaded teas, shakes, nutritional snacks, protein bowls, and feature
Take 5 Oil Change Breaks Ground for New Facility
June 4, 2024
Take 5 Oil Change has broken ground at 3122 N. 16th Street in Orange with a proposed estimated capital investment of $2,000,000 at the project site. Take 5 was founded in 1984 as Rapid Oil Change. It offered quick oil changes, minor repairs, and other maintenance services. Since then, it has expanded, faced disaster, and
Orange Public Library to Host Mini-Golf
June 4, 2024
The Orange Public Library is hosting Mini Golf. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course! Come test your putt-putt skills as you meander your way through obstacles and bookshelves for an entertaining round of mini golf! This event is free
Orange Public Library Hosting a Variety of Summer Reading Programs for Children and Adults
June 3, 2024
The Orange Public Library is hosting a variety of summer reading programs. The Summer Reading Program for high schoolers entering 9th—12th grades will be held on Thursdays from June 6 to July 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Orange Public Library. Readers will hang out in the library with a different activity