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
January 22, 2024
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Pretty Woman The Musical Debuts at Lutcher Theater
The highly anticipated Broadway production of “Pretty Woman The Musical” will make its grand debut at the Lutcher Theater for two performances on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. Audiences are in for a treat as they experience the beloved romantic story in a dazzling theatrical… Keep Reading
January 18, 2024
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Houston Rodeo 2024 Entertainment Lineup Announced
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials released the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Rodeo season, scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 17, 2024. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proud to bring such a wide range of musical genres to the RODEOHOUSTON stage,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “We’re welcoming 10 new… Keep Reading
January 18, 2024
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to Host Healthy Aging Program
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a 5-session series, Be Well, Live Well, on healthy aging at the Bridge City Senior Center, 105 Parkside Dr. in Bridge City on February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024, from 9-10 AM. The 5 sessions will include the following: Session 1: Be Independent, Eat Well Session… Keep Reading
January 17, 2024
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Heritage House Museum Opens Mardi Gras Exhibit
The Heritage House Museum of Orange County announces its newest exhibit, Celebrating Twenty Years of Mardi Gras in Orange. Visitors can experience costumes, photos, and memorabilia from the past 20 years. The exhibit runs January 14-February 13, 2024, at the Heritage House Museum, located at 905 W Division in Orange. For more info, visit their… Keep Reading
Food Vendors Announced for 2023 Independence Day Festivities in Orange
June 29, 2023
The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2023 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will be open to the public at 5 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. The celebration will begin with concessions and activities at 5 P.M. followed by live
STEAR Registration Now Open
June 28, 2023
The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is a free program that assists local First Responders and Emergency Management with obtaining information on the needs of the community during an emergency event. The program provides detailed information on citizens who may have disabilities and require additional medical or transportation assistance during an evacuation or
Traffic Pattern Change: SH87 and BUS90 Double Left Turn
June 28, 2023
Golden Triangle Polymers Company (GTPC) is working on an intersection reconfiguration at SH87 (Edgar Brown Drive) and BUS90 (Strickland Drive). The traffic change includes re-striping the SH87 northbound inside lane into a left turn lane, creating approximately 1,500 feet of double left turn lanes onto BUS90. This eliminates the center turn lane into the first
Columbanus Motor Sports Changes Name to Orange Powersports USA
June 27, 2023
Columbanus Motor Sports announced on June 23, 2023, that they have changed their name and are now called Orange Powersports USA. According to owner Ed Van Huis, they wanted to highlight Orange, Texas, and the dealership’s location, and thus created a new name to do just that. In addition, they have a new Service Manager,
BCISD Appoints Tim Wooley as New CFO
June 27, 2023
Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has appointed Tim Woolley as the BCISD CFO. Tim’s successful career in education spans nineteen years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Ag Economics with an emphasis in Macroeconomics from Texas A&M University and earned his Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University. Tim continues his
Orange Rotary Installs New Officers
June 26, 2023
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Orange Rotary Club held its installation meeting and swore in new officers. The new board consists of Sarah Boehme, Paul Dickerson, Sue Denosowicz, Kristin Placette, Sherry Hommel, David May, Gracie Henry, Mankopf, Emily Mellon, Lorrie Taylor, and Maureen McAllister. Kristin Placette was recognized for her year of service as
LSCO to Turn Former First Baptist Church Into Reception Center
June 26, 2023
Lamar State College Orange will be the recipient of the domed Greek revival brick former First Baptist Church on Green Avenue. It will become a reception center for Lamar State College-Orange. Dr. Tom Johnson, president of LSCO, said last week that the Stark Foundation will donate the building to the college. The former church at
2023 Independence Day Festivities Planned in Orange
June 22, 2023
The City of Orange is thrilled to host the 2023 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will be open to the public at 5 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive. The celebration will begin with concessions and activities at 5 P.M. followed by live
Chevron Phillips Chemical Announces New Plant Manager for Golden Triangle Polymers Company
June 21, 2023
Chad Jennings, a 26-year industry veteran, has been selected to serve as plant manager of the Golden Triangle Polymers Company facility, a subsidiary of a joint venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP and a subsidiary of QatarEnergy. The Golden Triangle Polymers facility, now under construction in Orange, Texas, will be a world-scale integrated polymers
BCISD Names Dr. Tara Fountain as Assistant Superintendent
June 20, 2023
Bridge City Independent School District (BCISD) has selected Dr. Tara Fountain as Bridge City ISD’s Assistant Superintendent beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. Dr. Fountain is married to her high school sweetheart, Tip Fountain. Together they have two girls. Taylor, BCHS class of 2019, who is studying to become a Doctor of Pharmacy; and Tatum,