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
October 20, 2021
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Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Cottage Boutique
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Cottage Boutique at 11261 Hwy 12, Suite 400 in Orange. They sell women’s and children’s clothing, home decor, gift items, handmade one-of-a-kind finds, and much more. Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2… Keep Reading
October 19, 2021
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LSCO to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Gatemouth Plaza
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is pleased to invite the Gator community and the public to the dedication and ribbon-cutting of their new Gatemouth Plaza, behind the Ron Lewis Building, adjacent to 4th Street. The event, celebrating the legacy of Orange’s native son and world-renown musician, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, will occur on Thursday, October 28th,… Keep Reading
October 19, 2021
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Lutcher Theater Raises The Curtain For The 42nd Season
Lights, music, and applause filled the hall Saturday night as Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts raised the curtain for the 42nd Season. After an unexpected 19-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, patrons and music lovers enjoyed a live country music concert from 10-time Grammy Award winner, Asleep at the Wheel. The performance marked… Keep Reading
October 18, 2021
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Columbanus Motor Sports Holds Grand Opening Oct. 15
Columbanus Motor Sports (formerly Honda of Orange) held its grand opening at its new facility on Friday, October 15, 2021. They have moved into their new location at 3500 IH 10 West in Orange. They were formerly located at 1800 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM –… Keep Reading
Lutcher Theater Spotlight Packages on Sale to Public
July 25, 2023
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to announce Spotlight Season Ticket Packages are currently on sale to the public for their 2023-2024 season. Spotlight Packages include the purchase of tickets to four or more shows. “The advantages of purchasing a Spotlight Package are the choice of four or more shows, access to
Orange Public Library Hosting Library Carnival on July 26
July 25, 2023
The Orange Public Library is celebrating the end of the Summer Reading Programs with a Library Carnival. When readers registered for a Summer Reading Program, they were given a log to record their reading and listening time and any program they attended throughout the summer. Readers will earn Library Bucks for each program attended and
WOCCISD Cites Cause of Fire at Press Box and Event Center
July 24, 2023
The newly constructed West Orange-Cove CISD press box and event center encountered significant damage due to an incident involving a fire outside the press box. In the interest of complete transparency and after a thorough investigation, the cause of the fire was due to the sun reflecting off the angled glass of the press box
Orange Public Library Hosting Min-Golf on July 25
July 24, 2023
The Orange Public Library is hosting Mini Golf at the library, located at 220 5th St. in Orange. The library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Residents are invited to test their putt-putt skills as they meander their way through obstacles
Orange Police Department Warns of Arrest Scam
July 24, 2023
The Orange Police Department wants to inform its citizens of an ongoing “Scam” investigation. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Orange Police Department received a complaint of a scam. The complainant reported a phone call was received stating a relative was arrested and in custody in the Houston, Texas, area. The scammer stated cash was
BCISD Hires Dr. Amanda James as High School Principal
July 20, 2023
Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has hired Dr. Amanda James to the Bridge City ISD family as BCHS Principal. Dr. Amanda James, originally from Southeast Texas, is married to Derek James, and both of their children, Taylor (2012) and Alexis (2015), graduated from Bridge City high school. Dr. James attended Lamar University and received
State-Owned Roadway Improvements Schedule Explained
July 20, 2023
Golden Triangle Polymers Company and TXDOT have an agreement that will allow certain improvements to be made to state-owned roadways from March 2023 to October 2023. The purpose of the road work is to ensure safe passage for oversized, heavy equipment related to the project and to improve the flow of traffic during construction along
West Orange City Councilors Introduced
July 19, 2023
The City of West Orange is proud to introduce the new and returning members of the West Orange City Council. They include Mike Shugart, Lanie Brown, Randy Branch ( Mayor), Meritta Kennedy ( Mayor-Pro-Tem), Jay Odom, and Brent Dearing. Unless special circumstances warrant a change, the West Orange City Council meets on the 2nd Monday
Beaumont Elks Lodge Donates $2500 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
July 19, 2023
Beaumont Elks Lodge #311 is happy to announce that it delivered a grant of $2,500 to the Beaumont Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Receiving the grant on July 8, 2023, at their “Build Headquarters” was SHP Chapter Founder and President Jack Seeley, and his wife Charlotte. Presenting the grant
Orange Recreation Center Extends Hours
July 18, 2023
The Orange Recreation Center has extended its hours for the remainder of the summer. Now the Rec will be open in the mornings from 8:30 am – 10:30 am for seniors to walk in the cool air-conditioned gym, followed by an 11:00 am – 2:00 pm block for other sports activities. The summer schedule is