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 22, 2022
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Local Business Owners Bringing Back Boat Parade
Judice’s Cajun Cafe and High Tides are bringing back Christmas memories to Bridge City. They will be sponsoring the 2022 Bridge City Christmas Boat Parade on December 10, 2022, at High Tides, 3109 Texas Avenue, Bridge City.. All boaters are welcome with no entry fee. Boaters meet and be ready at 6 pm at High… Keep Reading
November 22, 2022
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Vidor Dental
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Vidor Dental, located at 970 North Main St. in Vidor on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Vidor Dental is a General Dentist providing quality and affordable dental care to Vidor and South East Texas. They accept Medicaid, CHIP, and all major PPO insurances and cash/FFS. Their dentist,… Keep Reading
November 21, 2022
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CASA Plans Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region is planning a Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Drive from November 25 – December 6, 2022. Gifts and toys go directly to children served by CASA in Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Sabine counties. Local drop-off locations include Granger Chevrolet in Orange and the Orange Public Library. Gifts… Keep Reading
November 21, 2022
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Nederland Native to Perform at the Lutcher Theater
Nederland native Tim Foust is returning “home” with his fellow all-vocal Country entertainers Home Free! Home Free is making their way to the Lutcher Theater for their Road Sweet Road Tour on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on November 21 at 8:30 a.m. The all-vocal Country… Keep Reading
Orangefield ISD Hires Nicole Wofford as Assistant Principal
August 1, 2023
Mrs. Nicole Wolfford has been hired by the Orangefield Independent School District as the new assistant principal at Orangefield Elementary. Mrs. Wolfford has served on the elementary campus for 21 years, with the last 18 as a third-grade reading teacher and grade-level chair. Mrs. Wolfford looks forward to working with the students and staff of
OCARC Fishing Tourney Aug 4-5
August 1, 2023
The 35th Annual OCARC Fishing Tournament is this weekend, August 4-5, 2023, with a weigh-in Saturday at 5 pm at the Orange Boat Ramp, 1000 Simmons Drive, under the pavilion. The proceeds of the tournament benefit the special needs population of Orange County. The entry fee is $30. Children under 16 fish for FREE but
Burn Ban in Effect for Orange County as of July 28, 2023
July 31, 2023
Due to current conditions, County Judge John Gothia has issued an Outdoor Burn Ban effective immediately beginning July 28, 202,, for Orange County until further notice. As of July 28, all outdoor burning is prohibited. This ban is due to drought conditions in the area in an effort to protect the lives and properties of
Stark House to Host World’s Columbian Exposition Program
July 31, 2023
Join the W.H. Stark House for Pages of History on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. to explore the Lutcher and Stark families’ trip to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and celebrate the 130th anniversary of the event. Guests will learn about the Stark families’ purchases and commissions there and visit the
Private Pesticide Applicator Training to Be Held in August
July 31, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Private Pesticide Applicator Training on August 15, 2023, from 1 PM until 4 PM, with check-in at 12:30 PM. The three-hour training will give participants the needed information to take the private applicator license test, which will be administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture in Houston,
GT Shockers 16U Softball Team Wins FASA World Series Championship
July 31, 2023
The City of Orange is excited to celebrate the GT Shockers 16U softball team for winning the FASA World Series Championship. The GT Shockers are a select team with players from Southeast Texas that competed against teams from all over the Southern United States in the Fastpitch American Softball Association (FASA) World Series. After battling
Salvation Army Welcomes New Corps Officers
July 27, 2023
The Salvation Army of Orange would like to welcome Majors Robert and Shannon Winters as its new Corps Officers. They are looking forward to getting to know the community and moving forward with the ministry of The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army’s administration office is located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange and can be
Road Closures Announced by City of Orange
July 27, 2023
Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023,, Tulane Road from SH62 to Gunstream Lane will be closed to through traffic for approximately 80 days for the duration of the Sabine River Authority Tulane Road Siphon Project. This project will consist of the installation of two new 72-inch culverts under Tulane Road and Union Pacific Railroad. The new
LCM CISD Announces Free Meal Program
July 26, 2023
The Little Cypress – Mauriceville CISD has announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children, regardless of income, at no charge. For additional information, please contact the
Cove Playground Plans Announced
July 26, 2023
City of Orange Grants Planner Rita Monson presented the information on the Cove Recreational Area, which is being developed on the land where the Cove School once was. This new park is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Dow Chemical Plant, and Chevron Phillips.CDBG provides grants in order to serve low-income areas around