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
July 21, 2021
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Cops and Kids 29th Annual Picnic Rescheduled to July 30
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office 29th Annual Cops and Kids Picnic has been rescheduled to Friday, July 30, 2021, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Claiborne West Park, located off of Interstate-10 12 miles west of Orange. The reason for the schedule change is due to the saturated grounds at Claiborne Park. The event… Keep Reading
July 21, 2021
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LSCO Announce Reduction In LSCO Tuition, Book Costs
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, Orange’s state representative, Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall and Lamar State College Orange President Thomas Johnson announced at a joint press conference today that new tuition parity funding passed in this year’s legislative session will further reduce the cost of tuition at the Lamar State Colleges, including Lamar… Keep Reading
July 20, 2021
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Orange Lions Clubs Installs New Officers
The Orange Lions Club held their new officer installation Monday Night. Incoming officers include new President Terrie Salter, First Vice President Grover Roberts III, Second Vice President Jared Wilson, and Third Vice President Brittney Johnson. Awards were also given at the event. The Lion of the Year: Award went to Chris Horner and the Rookie… Keep Reading
July 19, 2021
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Food Truck Friday Returns July 23
Mark your calendars for another great Food Truck Friday event that will be happening this Friday, July 23, 2021. The guest food trucks will be MrBurger Seafood and Wing Junkies. They will be setting up at the Orange County Courthouse parking lot located at 123 S. 6th Street in Orange from 11 am to 2… 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