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
September 21, 2022
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Orangetober Festival to Feature Big Pumpkin Run
3 Bros Running Co’s mission is to bring big city races to cities across Texas. With their next race, The Big Pumpkin Run, they are working in collaboration with the Orangetober Festival to bring a high-quality race to Orange. The race takes runners through Historic Downtown Orange on Saturday, October 8, 2022, and finishes at… Keep Reading
September 20, 2022
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LCM Education Foundation Distributes $50,000 in Grants
For 20 years, the LCM Education Foundation has raised funds aimed at enhancing the educational experience of students at LCMCISD. Established in 2002 by patrons of LCM, the Foundation hosts community-wide events such as the Beary Merry Christmas Market–which will be held in NOVEMBER this year–and the Legacy 5K Color Run. This year’s Grants to… Keep Reading
September 20, 2022
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Entergy Offers Assistance With High Electric Bills
Entergy Texas has released the following statement to help consumers with high electric bills: At Entergy Texas, our business is centered around our customers, which is why we are stepping up to provide relief for Texans experiencing high bills as a result of recent challenges. Record-breaking temperatures led to historic energy usage across the state… Keep Reading
September 19, 2022
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City of Vidor and Vidor Chamber Release New Promo Video
The City of Vidor and the Vidor Chamber of Commerce have released a new promotional video touting all the reasons to live, shop and love Vidor, TX. Click on image below to watch in Facebook.
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