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
June 29, 2020
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WOS High School Receives Grant From Dow Industries
Exciting things are coming to West Orange-Stark High School engineering program. With the partnership of DOW industries, a $5,000 grant has been awarded to their engineering program. Teachers are being trained in Project Lead the Way curriculum, which promotes STEM education using a hands-on approach to real-world problem-solving experiences. DOW’s partnership is also outlining a… Keep Reading
June 29, 2020
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City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds
The City of Orange is submitting to the Texas General Land Office a supplemental application for disaster relief funds, Hurricane Harvey, CDBG-DR-4332. The Texas General Land Office is the state administrative agency or “grantee” for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds (CDBG-DR) provided through the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development…. Keep Reading
June 26, 2020
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Abbott Rescinds Bar Openings and Reduces Restaurant Occupancy
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the… Keep Reading
June 25, 2020
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Masks to Be Given to All Tested for COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department, will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to every Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run mobile test collection sites. Beginning tomorrow, each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a state-run mobile testing site will… Keep Reading
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.