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 30, 2023
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Food Handlers Training Class Set for November 6
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Orange County is holding a Food Handlers Training Class. This class is required for all food service employees in the state of Texas. This class covers Cross Contamination, Time and Temperature Abuse, Personal Hygiene, and many other aspects of food service. This class will be held on November… Keep Reading
October 30, 2023
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New Food Truck Park Opens in Orange
The culinary scene in Orange County just got a whole lot tastier as the newly minted Orange County Truck Yard rolled open its doors on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, marking the county’s inaugural food truck park. After an arduous nine-month journey filled with dedication and determination, this exciting gastronomic venture has finally seen the light… Keep Reading
October 30, 2023
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Orange Rec Center to Host Co-Ed Volleyball Tourney
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Orange Recreation Center will host a Co-Ed Alumni Volleyball Tournament at 11 AM at the Orange Recreation Center at 1405 W. Orange Ave., Orange. There is no entry fee. Here are the tournament rules: Age group: 18+ 6 players per team; no substitutes Sign up as a team or as… Keep Reading
October 26, 2023
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City of Orange Announces Utility Rate Increase
Effective November 2023, the City of Orange is making the following rate increases: Base water rate (first 1000 gallons) + $0.75 – Each additional 1000 gallons of water + $0.18 Waste Management 1 cart (residential) + $1.86 per month plus tax – Additional Carts (residential) + $1.22 per month plus tax Waste Management 1 cart… 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,