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 3, 2025
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Orange County Expands Disaster Recovery Infrastructure with New PODs
Orange County officials are rolling out a new wave of disaster recovery preparedness. They are installing permanent Points of Distribution (PODs) in each precinct, designed to serve as vital hubs for emergency supply distribution during crises. Despite their futuristic name, these PODs aren’t from a 1950s sci-fi flick—they are real, functional structures placed strategically throughout… Keep Reading
April 3, 2025
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LU and LSCO Partner to Expand Leadership Courses at LSCO Campus
Lamar University and Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) are proud to announce an innovative partnership that brings leadership courses directly to the LSCO campus. This collaboration makes advanced education more accessible to LSCO students and the surrounding community, enhancing career readiness and providing a meaningful impact within the local community. Through this partnership, LSCO students… Keep Reading
April 2, 2025
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Stark Museum to Host Open House for “Childhood Classics”
The Stark Museum of Art invites the public to a “Childhood Classics” Open House on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event takes place during the City of Orange’s Annual Art in the Park and Car Show and celebrates the newest exhibition, “Childhood Classics: 100 Years of Original Illustrations… Keep Reading
April 2, 2025
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Celebrate Spring with Art and Nature at The W.H. Stark House During Art in the Park
The W.H. Stark House invites the community to celebrate creativity, color, and the beauty of spring during the City of Orange’s annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a special art-themed walk-through of the first floor of this historic home, along with engaging hands-on… 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