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
January 2, 2023
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Vidor ISD Holds Community Opening for New School Building
Vidor ISD would like to invite residents to the Community Opening for the new Oak Forest Elementary Campus. It will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5-6:30 PM at the Oak Forest Elementary Campus at 2400 Highway 12 in Vidor. In 2017, Tropical Storm Harvey destroyed Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary…. Keep Reading
December 27, 2022
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Disposing of Christmas Trees
The Texas A&M Forest Service has offered the following tips for the disposal of real Christmas trees: Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle a Christmas tree. Living Christmas trees benefit the environment by sequestering carbon,… Keep Reading
December 22, 2022
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Warming Station Offered in Orange
Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Salvation Army in Orange to provide a warming station starting at 3 pm Thursday, December 22, 2022, until noon Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange Texas 77630. A warming station is a short-term emergency shelter that… Keep Reading
December 21, 2022
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Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names Coaches of the Year
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its coaches of the year. The list is noted below. The 2022 Coach of the Year awards will be presented during the CHRISTUS and Beaumont Bone and Joint Hall of Honor Banquet that will be held on January 28, 2023,at noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MCM… Keep Reading
South East Texas Disaster Expo to Take Place at Orange County Convention and Expo Center
May 8, 2024
The South East Texas Disaster Expo is set to take place on May 11, 2024, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event, organized by Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, and Orange counties, aims to provide valuable information and resources to the community to enhance preparedness and resilience in
Jennifer Dickinson Named Executive Director of Stark Art and History
May 8, 2024
The Stark Foundation is pleased to announce Jennifer Dickinson has been named executive director of Stark Art and History, which includes the Stark Museum of Art and the Eunice R. Benckenstein Library and Archive. Dickinson, who has been with the Stark Museum of Art since 2013, previously served as director of education and most recently,
City of Orange Announces Street Upgrade
May 7, 2024
City of Orange crews recently completed repairs to the bricked section of Main Avenue, which sustained damage from a storm drainpipe collapsing underneath the street. The work included the use of colored, stamped concrete to replicate the former brick pavers in front of the Lutcher Theater.
Chicago Bringing Razzle Dazzle to Lutcher Theater
May 7, 2024
The award-winning and sensational Broadway production of Chicago is set to dazzle audiences at the Lutcher Theater on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. For one night only, theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness the electrifying tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz. Featuring a talented cast of performers, stunning choreography,
LBS Event Center Coming to Bridge City
May 6, 2024
Following the kitchen incident in February, LBS BBQ found themselves at 2005 FM 408 Bridge City, TX. 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 to a versatile chapel-turned-event space perfect for any
Lamar State College Orange Launches State-of-the-Art Training Facility
May 6, 2024
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) has taken a significant stride in bolstering job readiness skills for its processing technology students with the inauguration of a cutting-edge Hands-on-Training (H.O.T.) Unit. The unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, marked a pivotal moment for LSCO as it showcased a facility designed to equip students with practical experience,
Orange Rotary Club and Local Jewelers Host Charitable Sip & Shop Event
May 3, 2024
The Rotary Club of Orange, in collaboration with Mathews Jewelers Orange, is set to host a Sip & Shop event this Saturday, May 4, 2024, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Free State Cellars located at 4702 Tejas Parkway in Orange. This engaging community gathering aims to support educational initiatives, specifically raising funds for scholarships
Mauriceville Heritage Association Hosts 2024 Crawfish Bash May 3-4
May 2, 2024
The Mauriceville Heritage Association’s 2023 Crawfish Bash will be held May 3-4, 2024, at 7441 Cohenour Rd. in Orange. Tickets for the event are at Crawfishbash.com, Wellspring Credit Union, and The Cottage in Mauriceville. Events include: Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6-10 pm: DJ under the pavilion Cornhole tournament Crawfish sold by the lb. Food
Rock the River and DSRA Boat Races Return to Orange May 3-5
May 2, 2024
Soak up some fun in the sun as the Rock the River and DSRA Boat Races return to Orange, TX, in 2024. Rev up your engines on May 3-5, 2024, when Explore Orange and Deep South Racing Association (DSRA) host the Rock the River and DSRA Boat Races at the Riverside Pavilion and City of
Orange Celebrates a Decade of Depot Day with Community Festivities
May 1, 2024
The historic Southern Pacific Depot in Orange has come a long way since the Friends of the Orange Depot began its restoration in January 2014. This year marks the tenth anniversary of those efforts, and the community is set to celebrate in style on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with the annual Depot Day festivities. From