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
October 26, 2022
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Do Well Be Well with Diabetes Classes Offered in November
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on November 8, 10, 14, 17, and… Keep Reading
October 26, 2022
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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Offered to Families in Orange County
Legacy Community Development Group is offering tenant-based rental assistance through November 4, 2022, for residents of Hardin, Orange, and Jefferson counties in Texas (not including the city limits of Beaumont and Port Arthur). Assistance is available to very low-income and low-income families that wish to reside in Hardin, Orange, and Jefferson counties, excluding the city… Keep Reading
October 25, 2022
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Speaker of The Texas House Dade Phelan Appoints LSCO Provost Dr. Wendy Elmore to Statewide Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council
Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan has appointed Lamar State College Orange Provost and Executive Vice President of Dr. Wendy Elmore to the statewide Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council. The Advisory Council advises the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the alignment of public high school career and technology education programs with current and future workforce needs… Keep Reading
October 25, 2022
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Cypress Physical Therapy Hosts Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
Cypress Physical Therapy hosted its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on October 21, 2022. Cypress Physical Therapy is owned by Phillip Richard, Christopher Cancienne, Dustin Roussel, and Buddy Boe and is located at 3713 N. 16th Street in Orange. This will make the fourth location for the growing physical therapy provider with future plans for expansion… Keep Reading
Tragic Accident Friday at Golden Triangle Polymers
February 19, 2024
Update: A 29-year-old Port Arthur woman has been identified as the contract worker killed Friday morning at the Golden Triangle Polymers construction site in Orange County. Yukiko Nakao, 29, of Port Arthur, was identified as the contract worker who was killed, Capt. Joey Jacob of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday morning. Orange County
Experience the Lutcher Theater by Candlelight
February 15, 2024
The Lutcher Theater is proud to announce its inaugural Candlelight Concert Series featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, scheduled for February 24 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will provide guests an unforgettable evening of live music and ambiance, creating the perfect setting for a romantic date night. Hundreds of flickering candles will illuminate the theater, casting
LSCO to Transform Former First Baptist Church to Student Success Center
February 14, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week at the former First Baptist Church, marking the commencement of an ambitious project spearheaded by the Stark Foundation and Lamar State College Orange. The historic former First Baptist Church of Orange will undergo renovation to become LSCO’s Student Success Center, a comprehensive hub designed to streamline the enrollment
Texas A&M Agrilife Offers Food Handler Program in February
February 14, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handlers training class on February 22, 2024, from 2-4 PM at the Orange County AgriLife Extension office at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX. This class costs $20 and is due on the day of the class. This class is required for all food service employees in
LSCO Holds Beam Tipping Ceremony for Academic Center
February 13, 2024
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) celebrates with a Beam Topping Ceremony last week for its new, state-of-the-art Academic Center. The $38 million building will become the biggest space on the LSCO campus, with a 2-story building occupying 54,821 square feet. Once complete, the Academic Center will include classrooms, a student lounge, lab space, faculty offices,
Tropicana Ice Cream Parlor Opens in Bridge City
February 13, 2024
Tropicana Ice Cream Parlor has opened at 2637 Texas Avenue STE C, in Bridge City, across from Bridge City High School. They offer a variety of homemade ice cream, shakes, sundaes, snacks, food, and Italian sodas. They are open for business Monday – Saturday from 11 AM – 9 PM and on Sunday from 2
Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Month Kicks Off
February 12, 2024
In a significant move to recognize the contributions of the workforce in Southeast Texas, Orange County officials, including the County Judge and commissioners, officially proclaimed February 1, 2024, to March 7, 2024, as “Salute to Southeast Texas Workforce Month.” This initiative, spearheaded by the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, aims to highlight the collaborative efforts
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Coburn Supply Co.
February 12, 2024
On February 8, 2024, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Coburn Supply Company, located at 1800 Strickland Drive in Orange. Their business hours are Monday-Friday from 7 AM -4:30 PM. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday. For over 85 years, Coburn Supply Company has remained a family-owned distributor
Barry’s Greek Grill is Open for Business
February 9, 2024
Barry’s Greek Grill, located at 1720 W. IH-10 Frontage Road in Orange, at the former location of Tacos La Shula, is the newest venture for owner Barry Nikshiqi, who also owns Greek Gyros II in Port Arthur. His family is also in the restaurant industry, with Bruno’s Italian Kitchen in Beaumont, Tuscany Italian restaurant in
Little Women: The Broadway Musical Comes to Lutcher Theater
February 9, 2024
Lutcher Theater is pleased to announce the much-anticipated arrival of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, this cherished story promises an unforgettable, wholesome theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Following the timeless tale of the March sisters – Jo, Meg,