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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Barkfest Being Held in Vidor on April 29

April 11, 2023

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Barkfest Being Held in Vidor on April 29

Barkfest is being held in Vidor on Saturday, April 29, 2023. from 11 AM – 3 PM at The Oaks Event Center located at  2110 S. Main St. in Vidor. Bring your furry friend for a day of fun. Proceeds go towards helping offset the cost of adoption at the Vidor Animal Shelter. Bring a… Keep Reading

Summer Camps 2023

April 10, 2023

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Summer Camps 2023

Here is the info for all the summer camps/summer activities coming up in Orange County this summer: Are you planning a children’s summer camp for 2023? If so, we’d love to list it in our article about Summer Camps in Orange County. Please send details (press release, flyer, or link to Facebook event page) to… Keep Reading

Country Music Legend Jimmy Fortune to Perform at Lutcher Theater

April 10, 2023

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Country Music Legend Jimmy Fortune to Perform at Lutcher Theater

Dust off your boots and pull out your cowboy hats because Gospel Music Association and Country Music Association Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune, along with special guests The Malpass Brothers, will perform for one night only at the Lutcher Theater on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Jimmy Fortune toured, sang, and performed with… Keep Reading

Shangri La to Hold Community Fun Walk

April 6, 2023

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Shangri La to Hold Community Fun Walk

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host a Community Fun Walk on Saturday, April 8, 2023/  The event is presented by the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. Guests will enjoy a 1-mile marked loop pathway through the Gardens as they navigate through a family-friendly self-guided activity booklet. Families will learn about the… Keep Reading

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Warming Station Opens in Orange

Warming Station Opens in Orange

January 15, 2024

Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Red Cross and Orange Church of God in Orange to provide a warming station starting Monday, January 15, 2024, and Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 am at Orange Church of God Embassy of Grace, 1911 North 16th Street, Orange,

Bridge City Announces New City Manager

Bridge City Announces New City Manager

January 15, 2024

At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Bridge City City Council unanimously appointed Christopher Baker as their next city manager.  Mr. Baker was selected from twenty-four (24) applicants, including four finalists.  Mr. Baker will officially start on January 15.  Leading the search process was Slavin Management Consultants, Norcross, Georgia, a nationally renowned

January 2024 Adulting 101 Program to Focus on Acing the Application

January 2024 Adulting 101 Program to Focus on Acing the Application

January 15, 2024

Note:  Program canceled to inclement weather. The presentation will be rescheduled at a later date. On the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Orange Public Library hosts “Adulting 101”, a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Join Goodwill Industries on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 5:30 pm to

Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names 2023 Coaches of the Year

Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names 2023 Coaches of the Year

January 11, 2024

The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its 2023 coaches of the year.  The list is noted below. Featured Orange County coaches include: Baseball: Tim Erickson from Orangefield Softball: Rebekah Ragsdale from Orangefield Boys’ Gold: Todd Trawhon from Orangefield Girls’ Tennis: Rebekah Newell from Orangefield Assistant Coach of the Year: Sarah Nash from Orangefield Girls’

New Executive Director Hired at Orange Housing Authority

New Executive Director Hired at Orange Housing Authority

January 10, 2024

The Orange Housing Authority announces a new chapter in its journey with the hiring of Sheryl Ford as the Executive Director of the City of Orange Housing Authority. Ford brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development that aligns perfectly with the OHA mission to provide safe, affordable housing for all. Her

Registration Opens for 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant

Registration Opens for 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant

January 9, 2024

Registration opens for the 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant, which will be held on  April 7, 2024, at Julie Rogers Theater, 765 Pearl St. in Beaumont. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the first Crawfish Festival Queen Pageant as a fundraising project. It quickly became an annual tradition in conjunction with the

Leslie’s Place Opening in Mauriceville

Leslie’s Place Opening in Mauriceville

January 9, 2024

According to Leslie’s Place owner Leslie McIntosh Rider. a new Leslie’s Place will be opening in Mauriceville in early March in the building in the old Tuffy’s Eatery building at 11261 Highway 12, Mauriceville. The last restaurant at this location was Bella’s Italian Bistro, which closed in December 2023. The new location will serve the

MLK Gala Scheduled for January 13

January 8, 2024

The MKK Gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. A mixer will be held at 5:55 PM followed by the program at 7 PM.  Doors open at 5:30 PM. The organizers promise an extraordinary evening filled with leaders, business owners, unsung

Cajun Food 88 Opening Soon at Former Jack in the Box Location

Cajun Food 88 Opening Soon at Former Jack in the Box Location

January 8, 2024

A new restaurant, Cajun Food 88, will be opening in mid-January at the former Jack in the Box location at 2900 N 16th St. in Orange. They will offer menu items ranging from burgers and chicken to po’boys and wings. A pre-opening menu can be viewed below. For more information, contact Cajun Food 88 at

Orange Rotary Club Adopts and Cleans Up Welcome to Orange Sign

Orange Rotary Club Adopts and Cleans Up Welcome to Orange Sign

January 4, 2024

The City of Orange Adopt-a-Spot program encourages citizen and organization participation in beautification projects in Orange to make the city an attractive place in which to live, work, and play. The Orange Texas Rotary Club recently participated in the program by enhancing the “Welcome to Orange, Texas” sign on MacArthur Drive near Lion’s Den Park.

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