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 23, 2020
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Lutcher Theater Hosts A Western Swing Spring Fling : An Evening With The Quebe Sisters
Shine your boots & kick up your heels as A Western Swing Spring Fling two-steps into town featuring An Evening With The Quebe Sisters, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 7 pm. Enjoy live music as the Dallas-based five-piece band presents a unique Americana blend of Western Swing, Jazz-influenced Swing, Country, Texas-Style Fiddling, and Western music…. Keep Reading
November 23, 2020
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City Offices to Close for Thanksgiving
The City of Orange will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020. City offices will be closed both days to allow employees to spend time with their family and friends. As always, the City of Orange Police and Fire departments will be on duty keeping us safe. Waste Management will… Keep Reading
November 20, 2020
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Orange Christmas Parade Canceled for First Time in 72 Years
Due to lack of participation, for the first time in 72 years, the Orange Kiwanis Club is postponing the Christmas Parade until 2021. “We wanted to be able to host this long-standing tradition to provide a distraction and a bit of Christmas Spirit for our community. However, we have had very few applications submitted, several… Keep Reading
November 19, 2020
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FEMA Proposes New Flood Risk Maps
FEMA has proposed new flood risk maps, dated March 31, 2020, that could affect some citizens in the City of Orange. The 90-day appeal period began October 21, 2020, through January 19, 2021. The Neighborhood Facility at 303 N. 8th Street in Orange has flood risk maps available for citizens to view until January 19th,… 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