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 9, 2020
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County Offering New Classes in 2020
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having upcoming classes starting on January 25th. January 25: Bee Hive Building Class: This is a free class that will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The topics will include: What woodware is best for you? How to assemble your boxes and frames. General question. … Keep Reading
January 8, 2020
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Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 14 & 15, 2020. Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, the Flashback Friday Parade will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are… Keep Reading
January 7, 2020
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HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild
Orange County Disaster Rebuild and North Orange Baptist Church welcome HarvestCall to Orange. The volunteers from this organization will be in our community for three months rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey in Orange County. Volunteers will be housed at North Orange Baptist Church. HarvestCall is an outreach of the Apostolic Christian… Keep Reading
January 6, 2020
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GovernmentLocal RoundupSchools
WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Client Grove Marketing
April 15, 2024
On April 11, 2024, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Client Grove Marketing, located in Vidor. ClientGrove helps businesses in navigating digital marketing, freeing them to grow their business and career. Their expertise ensures brands not only gets noticed but also builds strong client relationships for a successful future. Their specialty is
Renowned Bassist and Singer-Songwriter Scott Mulvahill to Perform at Lutcher Theater
April 15, 2024
Experience the Lutcher Theater in a new light during the upcoming performance of renowned bassist and singer-songwriter Scott Mulvahill. Surrounded by hundreds of candles illuminating the Lutcher stage, the Houston native will captivate audiences on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m., making this a perfect evening for a date night. Mulvahill’s unique blend of soulful
City of Pinehurst Announces 2024 Spring Clean Up Day
April 11, 2024
The City of Pinehurst announces Spring Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2022, from 8 AM until noon. Dumpsters will be located at 2666 MacArthur Drive in the old Sears parking lot. Only residents of Pinehurst are authorized to use this service, and proof of residency, along with a photo ID, will be
GOALS Schedules Adult Spelling Bee for April 26
April 11, 2024
Greater Orange Area Literary Services (GOALS) will sponsor its Adult Spelling Bee on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lamar State College Student Gym, 403 Green Ave in Orange from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. GOALS is looking for participants. A spelling team consists of three people. The entry fee is a $350 donation, and lunch
TMPA Secures $780K in Back Pay for Deputies Terminated by OCSD
April 10, 2024
In an impressive legal triumph, the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) secured $780,000 in back pay for 13 deputies who were unjustly terminated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). This landmark decision came as a result of persistent legal efforts led by TMPA regional attorney Gregory Cagle, particularly in the wake of the 2020
LCM Color Run & Walk Scheduled for April 27
April 10, 2024
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation’s Legacy Color Run and Walk 5k is a fun, family event intended to raise money to support grants provided by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Education Foundation, Inc. It will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, beginning at 8 AM. Participants who register before April 12 are guaranteed to get a free
City of Orange Proclaims April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
April 9, 2024
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month in the City of Orange and urges all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families. In Federal fiscal year 2023, the Texas Department of Family
WOCCISD $72M Bond Up for Approval in May Elections
April 9, 2024
In the Fall semester of 2023, the West Orange-Cove CISD Board of Trustees and Dr. Harris convened a Facilities Advisory Committee to evaluate the district’s existing facilities. After several meetings, the committee made a recommendation to the board, which the board accepted and called for a May 2024 bond election. If approved, a $72 million
LSCO Dedicates Newly Named Student Center
April 8, 2024
Lamar State College Orange hosted a dedication ceremony on April 4, 2024, for the newly named Joe Ben Welch Student Center, named in honor of the first president of Lamar State College Orange, who served from 1969 to 1989. The student center name was unveiled during Gatorama 2024, LSCO’s Spring Day & Open House. Friends
Shangri La Offers Breakfast on the Bayou Program
April 8, 2024
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for an early morning birding excursion at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center! During this family-friendly program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natural surroundings as we navigate Adams Bayou on a slow-paced bird-watching adventure en route to their Beaver Pond outdoor classroom. Whether