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
January 2, 2023
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Vidor ISD Holds Community Opening for New School Building
Vidor ISD would like to invite residents to the Community Opening for the new Oak Forest Elementary Campus. It will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 5-6:30 PM at the Oak Forest Elementary Campus at 2400 Highway 12 in Vidor. In 2017, Tropical Storm Harvey destroyed Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary…. Keep Reading
December 27, 2022
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Disposing of Christmas Trees
The Texas A&M Forest Service has offered the following tips for the disposal of real Christmas trees: Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle a Christmas tree. Living Christmas trees benefit the environment by sequestering carbon,… Keep Reading
December 22, 2022
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Warming Station Offered in Orange
Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Salvation Army in Orange to provide a warming station starting at 3 pm Thursday, December 22, 2022, until noon Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange Texas 77630. A warming station is a short-term emergency shelter that… Keep Reading
December 21, 2022
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Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names Coaches of the Year
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its coaches of the year. The list is noted below. The 2022 Coach of the Year awards will be presented during the CHRISTUS and Beaumont Bone and Joint Hall of Honor Banquet that will be held on January 28, 2023,at noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MCM… Keep Reading
Stark Cultural Venues Hosting Volunteer Fair
August 24, 2023
Local residents are invited to the Stark Cultural Venues Volunteer Fair being held Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater, located at 707 Main Ave. in Orange. At the fair, you’ll learn about volunteer opportunities at the Stark Museum of Art, The W.H. Stark House, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature
City of Orange to Host Public Hearing on FY 2024 Budget
August 24, 2023
The City of Orange is hosting a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget on August 29, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Orange City Council Chambers at 220 N. 5th Street in Orange. This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $757,305, which
Disaster Preparation in Orange County, Texas
August 23, 2023
As many of us know, here in southeast Texas, August is the time we focus on the Gulf. Many of us have experienced hurricanes, floods, tornados, and industrial disasters, and we are reminded by our county and city officials to have a plan in these cases. Materials are available online and packets are located at
West Orange-Cove CISD Unveils Innovative Mobile Classroom, Revolutionizing Learning On the Go
August 23, 2023
WOCCISD is proud to announce the launch of its innovative and fully equipped mobile learning lab, a solution funded by the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant. Pioneered by Dr. Alicia Sigee, Director of Student Services at WOCCISD, the new mobile classroom is committed to providing an adaptable learning environment for various learning needs
City of West Orange Seeks Vendors for 2023 Holiday in the Park
August 22, 2023
The City of West Orange is seeking vendors for the 2023 Holiday in the Park. Booth registrations will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, for the City of West Orange’s “Holiday in the Park” festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Orange Specialty Automotive
August 22, 2023
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Orange Specialty Automotive on August 17, 2023, at 9561 Highway 62 North in Orange. They offer routine auto maintenance, auto repairs, brakes, and air conditioning repair. Their business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. They are closed Saturday and Sunday. For more info,
Bridge City Requests Voluntary Water Reductions
August 21, 2023
Due to the extended drought conditions we are currently experiencing, the City of Bridge City is asking residents to voluntarily reduce their water usage. This action is called for in the Drought Contingency Plan adopted by the City in September 2016 to help ensure we can maintain service to all our citizens. Per the Plan,
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Vidor Nutrition
August 21, 2023
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Vidor Nutrition on August 17, 2023, at 1140 N. Main St. in Vidor. New owner Lauren Buffington recently bought the business. They offer healthy meal replacement shakes, energizing loaded teas, protein and meal bars, pre- and post-workout drinks, They offer both dine-in and curbside pickup. Business
City of Orange Asks Residents for Voluntary Water Usage Reduction
August 18, 2023
City of Orange water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 ) and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3,
Lutcher Theater Individual Show Tickets on Sale August 21
August 17, 2023
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces individual show tickets will be on sale to the public Monday, August 21, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m. This marks the 44th season for the largest performing arts series from Houston, TX, to New Orleans, LA. “Straight from Broadway in New York City to Main Avenue in