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
November 17, 2020
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Orange County Disaster Rebuild Taking Registrations for Hurricane Laura Assistance
If you were affected by Hurricane Laura and still in need of assistance, Orange County Disaster Rebuild will be doing a disaster assistance intake this Friday, November 20, 2020, at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 502 6th Street in Orange from 9 am to 2 pm. IMPORTANT: You will need to… Keep Reading
November 11, 2020
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International Paper Distributes Over $14,000 in Grants to LCMCISD
Each year International Paper supports local non-profits where their mill workers live and work through their IPGiving program. Recipients for 2020 include: Mauriceville Elementary – $2,500.00 for Texas Bluebonnet Award Books. The grant was written by librarian Sommer Reynolds. Mauriceville Middle School Athletics – $2,541.90 for football equipment that was destroyed during Laura and Delta…. Keep Reading
November 10, 2020
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Kelli Lewis Selected as New Director of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce
Kelli Lewis has been selected by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce as its Director. She is married to Josh Lewis and they have 4 children, Jeffery Carter 15, Landen Wiley 13, Garrick Lewis 11, and Macy McCauley 8. Kelli is available Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm and Fridays from 8 am to… Keep Reading
November 9, 2020
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Sets Reopening Date
The City of Orange is excited to share Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center has announced its reopening for Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The center is located at 2111 W Park Ave. in Orange. The operating hours will be Tuesday-Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is free. Mandatory mask use will be… Keep Reading
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Kimberly Manning Images
September 11, 2023
On September 7, 2023, the Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Kimberly Manning Images. Owned by Kimberly Manning, Kimberly Manning Images specializes in dramatic portraits, fine art photography, and professional headshots. She is based in Southeast Texas but travels throughout Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, providing styled sessions and vivid images for her clients.
SETRPC Offers 2023 Stabilization Assistance
September 7, 2023
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) has stabilization assistance available for qualifying residents of Orange County for 2023. Applicants must be at or below the 200th percentile of the Federal Poverty Level in order to qualify for services (see chart below). Types of assistance include: Utilities: Electricity, Water and Gas Rent: Eviction Notice An
Cove Marina Boat & Storage Construction Nears Completion
September 7, 2023
Cove Marina & Boat Storage has completed the construction of the boat stalls and is working on stocking the inside of the store. They are located at 1804 S Mississippi Ave. in Orange. Owned by Jacqueline and Quinton Singleton of Orange, the marina will feature boat storage rentals, bait sales, kayak rentals, a boat launch,
Second Annual Christmas in Orangefield Opens Vendor and Sponsor Registrations
September 6, 2023
The Orangefield Fine Arts Boosters will hold its Second Annual Christmas in Orangefield Scholarship Fundraiser Festival on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. They will be set up in the spectator area adjacent to the field house and visitor concession stand at F.L. McClain Stadium located at Orangefield High School, 10058 FM 105
Texas A&M Agrilife to Host Cooking With Friends Program
September 6, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will host a free adult class, Cooking With Friends in the Garden, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10 AM in the Field of Plenty, located at 2120 Wickard in Orange behind Orange Christian Services. The program will include cooking fresh produce from the garden and will be taught by
Bird Watching Wednesdays Resume at Shangri La
September 5, 2023
Do you want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center home? Join Shangri La to see the wonderful variety of residents and migratory birds the Gardens offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join us to explore birding locations at Shangri La Gardens. Each week, they
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Benevolence Distribution Center
September 5, 2023
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Cowboy Church of Orange County’s Benevolence Team and Distribution Center on August 31, 2023, at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. The Benevolence Team and Distribution Center helps Orange County families with household and personal items for family members of all ages. They are open from
New Mexican Beverage Restaurant Opening in Vidor
September 4, 2023
A new beverage restaurant, Frescas Mx, is opening on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10 a.m. next to Jimmy Nick’s at 105 Sargent St. in Vidor. Owned by Vicki King, the restaurant will feature Mexican aguas frescas, fresh horchata, jamaica, pineapple, lemon, and tamarin waters. They will also have fruit cocktails, jericalla (Mexican custard), chocolate
Shangri La Hosting Volunteer Coffee Break
September 4, 2023
If you have enthusiasm for nature and local history that you’d like to share with others, or are interested in volunteering at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center but not sure where to start, you are invited to a coffee break with them and have all your volunteer questions answered. Meet and mingle with
Blessing Box Opens in West Orange
August 31, 2023
First Baptist Church of West Orange, located at 608 Dayton St. has given West Orange its first Blessing Box, thanks to a donation from Al Granger at Granger Chevrolet/Team Granger. The side of the box says, “Take what you need, Give what you can.” Mayor Pro Tem Meritta Kennedy headed up this initiative. Also pictured