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
May 12, 2020
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Elks Lodge Donates $2500 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
The Beaumont Lodge of Elks #311 presented a $2,500 check to Jack Seeley, leader of the Beaumont Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Did you know that one in five people in the Golden Triangle lives below the poverty level? About one in ten struggles to make ends meet with less than half of the… Keep Reading
May 11, 2020
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Orange County EDC Releases Video Series
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation has released a series of promotional videos that highlight real estate, education, quality of life and tourism for companies and individuals seeking to relocate to Orange County. The goal of the EDC in producing these informational videos is that they will create a concise snapshot of Orange County with… Keep Reading
May 7, 2020
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OCVB Hosts Sam Hardin in Virtual Acoustic Series on Thursday
Join the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 P.M. for their Virtual Acoustic Series. Enjoy this virtual event from the comfort of your home featuring live entertainment by Sam Hardin. You can listen from the comfort of your own home by visiting the OCVB Facebook page at 7 PM here.
May 6, 2020
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Community Food Drive Planned for May 15
Orange County United Way is coordinating a community food drive on Friday, May 15, 2020, from 10 am – 2 pm. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 1950 MLK Drive in Orange, or at United Christian Care of Vidor, 293 Wilson St., Vidor. The food drive will help stock the… 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.