September 25, 2025
/
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, 2022
/
Pizza Hut Has Opened in West Orange and Offering Free Pizza For a Year
Flynn Restaurant Group to give first 25 guests free pizza for one year on Friday, December 2 Flynn Restaurant Group LLC (FRG), Pizza Hut’s largest franchisee, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new restaurant located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive in West Orange. The new location is projected to add 15 new… Keep Reading
November 17, 2022
/
Public Utilities Commission Approves Proposal to Build Orange County Advanced Power Station
The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which is a 1,215-megawatt, dual-fuel combined cycle power facility. The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas, and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. Hydrogen… Keep Reading
November 16, 2022
/
Chevron Phillips Building New Integrated Polymers Facility in Orange
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy announced today that they are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas, expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs and generate an estimated $50 billion for the community in residual economic impacts. The companies have… Keep Reading
November 16, 2022
/
Stars of Gate City #57 Sponsoring Two Holiday Events
Stars of Gate City #57 and Gate City Guild #42 are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10 AM at Lion’s Gate Park in Orange. No ID is required. They have enough food for 300 families. Stars of Gate City #57 is seeking donations to help make Christmas a little… Keep Reading
Disaster Readiness for Finances Upcoming Program at Orange Public Library
August 9, 2023
Each month the Orange Public Library sponsors a program designed to introduce an “Adulting” skill. Adulting 101 will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. On August 15, 2023, Sabine Federal Credit Union will be presenting Disaster Readiness for Your Finances. This program is designed for ages
New Micro-Hospital Nears Completion
August 8, 2023
NexCore Group and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System are nearing completion of the initial development phase of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus. Located at Eagle Point on Interstate 10 and Highway 62, the micro-hospital will be a two-story, 55,000-square-foot medical office building featuring an emergency department on the first floor. The targeted completion date for
LSCO Receives Mobil Training Unit
August 8, 2023
After 5-months of production, Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) received the customized “mobile training unit” purchased with Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education (TRUE) grant funds. The $500,000 mobile simulation unit was designed in conjunction with industry recommendations and will be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard for training students enrolled in LSCO’s Electromechanical, Instrumentation,
Demolition Started on Portion of Sabine Park Apartment Complex
August 7, 2023
Demolition has begun on nine buildings within the Sabine Park Apartment Complex. After conducting a health and welfare inspection of the buildings and finding the units were uninhabitable and not structurally sound for human occupancy, City of Orange representatives reached out to the owners of the private complex to address the issues with no response.
4-H Open House Scheduled for August 8
August 7, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County invites the community to their 4-H Open House on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 6-8 pm at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. There will be a petting zoo, games, popcorn, hot dogs, door prizes, and an information table for each club. Come out
2023-24 School Calendars for Orange County School Districts
August 4, 2023
Below are links to the PDF versions of the school calendars for public schools in Orange County. Bridge City School Calendar 2023-24 Deweyville School Calendar 2023-24 Little Cypress Mauriceville School Calendar 2023-24 Orangefield School Calendar 2023-24 Vidor School Calendar 2023-24 West Orange Cove School Calendar 2023-24
Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Sponsoring Guys Game Night
August 3, 2023
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary invites all men to play games with them to win guns, fishing, fishing, golf, hunting trips, and more. The event will be held at the Bridge City Community Center at 105 Parkside Dr. in Bridge City on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Activities include playing games, door prizes, and auctions for various
Entergy Approved to Build New Power Station in Orange County
August 3, 2023
The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently approved Entergy Texas’ proposal to build the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt combined cycle power facility in Orange, Texas. Located in one of the largest industrial regions in the nation, the plant will serve as the foundation to power and enable growth in Southeast Texas. The
Your Medical Home Sponsoring Back to School Bash August 5
August 2, 2023
Your Medical Home, located at 1650 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, is sponsoring a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August. 5, 2023, from 9 AM – 2 PM. The event will offer free physicals from 9 AM-noon, as well as a link sale by Bridge City High School Project Graduation. Three bounce houses and
Texas A&M Agrilife Offers Food Handler and Food Manager Programs in August
August 2, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handler training class on August 4, 2023, from 3-5 PM at the Orange County AgriLife Extension office at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX. This class costs $20 and is due on the day of the class. This class is required for all food service employees in