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
April 13, 2023
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Stark Reading Contest County Final Announced
Show your support for local students as they compete for best presentation and earn scholarships in the 119th year of the Stark Reading Contest, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m., students who have won first place at the various local level… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Local Educational Institutions “Grow Their Own” to Address Teacher Shortage
Three local educational institutions put their minds together to combat teacher shortages by creating a pathway to success for paraprofessionals across our region. Administrators from Vidor ISD, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar University met today to celebrate a co-enrollment partnership that aims to bridge the gap for paraprofessionals who are eager to further their… Keep Reading
April 12, 2023
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Workforce Solutions to Speak at Orange Public Library’s Adulting Program Series
Each month the Orange Public Library will sponsor a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Adulting 101 will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 6;30 PM at the Orange Public Library, located at 220 5th St. in Orange. The next program will be held on April 18, 2023,… Keep Reading
April 11, 2023
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Vidor Hosting Mayor’s Annual Main Street Cleanup April 22
Join Vidor Mayor Misty Songe in Vidor’s Main Street Clean-up on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, from 9 AM-noon. Participants will meet up at Market Basket at 9 am and disburse from there. Items accepted include heavy trash, debris, wood, brush, heavy brush, and furniture. Two dumpsters will be located at 695 E. Railroad in… Keep Reading
3rd Annual Orangetober Festival Kicks Off October 6
October 5, 2023
The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off the 3rd Annual Orangetober Festival from October 6 – 8, 2023, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive, Orange, Texas. The Orangetober Festival is sure to provide fun for the entire family with a great variety of events and activities. The Pumpkin Village
Country Music Sensation Craig Morgan Kicks Off 44th Season at Lutcher
October 5, 2023
Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as Craig Morgan brings his “God, Family, Country Tour” to the Lutcher Theater to kick off its 44th season on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. This highly-anticipated performance promises an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and a celebration of all things God,
LSCO Opens Electromechanical Technology Building
October 4, 2023
Lamar State College Orange celebrated the grand opening of the Electromechanical Technology Buildings with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Classes officially began in August of 2023. The two buildings combined provide more than 12,000 square feet of space for instruction in areas such as hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, machining and equipment installation to
New Together Thursdays Concert Kicks Off October 5
October 4, 2023
Orange County United Way kicks off the fall Together Thursdays concert series on October 5, 2023, at the Riverside Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. The featured band is Straight Tequila Night. Straight Tequila Night is Texas’s original ’90s Country Tribute Band. From Garth Brooks and George Strait to Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn, they play
FEMA Testing National Emergency Alert System on October 4
October 3, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, will conduct a nationwide test of the National Emergency Alert System. It will be done on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and will begin at 1:20 p.m. Central time. FEMA officials say the emergency test message will go to all cell phones, as well as television stations
Salvation Army Announces 2023 Angel Tree Applications Available
October 3, 2023
The Salvation Army of Orange TX announces that Angel Tree Applications begin Sunday, October 1, 2023, and extend through October 14, 2023. This year, registration is online only and can be accessed here. No invitation code is required. Simply enter your zip code to begin the application process. Program requirements: Photo ID required (driver’s license,
Shangri La to Hold Saturday Adventure Series
October 2, 2023
Select Saturdays in October and November, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host family-friendly educational programs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These programs are free with a wide range of topics. Registration is first come, first served. RSVP to secure your place in the program. Register online, via email at welliott@shangrilagardens.org or
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Vintage Things by Angie Lane
October 2, 2023
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of Vintage Things by Angie Lane on September 28, 2023. The business is located at 18635 I-10 Frontage Road, Suite 400, in Vidor and is owned by local real estate agent Angie Lane. The shop is a thrift and consignment/vintage store that offers
Orange County Residents Must Re-Register for STAN
September 28, 2023
STAN is the Southeast Texas Alerting Network which provides messaging and notifications system that informs Southeast Texas residents informed about emergencies and other important events for residents in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties. Once registered, residents will receive notifications about emergencies, industry, or weather events occurring in Southeast Texas. In the event of an
Bridge City to Host National Night Out October 3
September 28, 2023
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold a National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 6-8 PM at Bridge City Park, 105 Parkside Dr. in Bridge City. This free family event will feature a variety of booths from local merchants. Local first responders will be celebrated. To enter your business or organization with