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
December 6, 2022
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Heritage House Museum to Hold Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Heritage House Museum will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on December 7, 2022, at 4 pm. This free family event lets visitors explore the house through the eyes of the Victorian era. After the ribbon-cutting, Santa will arrive at 6 PM and be available for pictures from 6 – 8 pm. Santa will… Keep Reading
December 6, 2022
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Sundara Coffee House Opens in Orangefield
Sundara Coffee House has opened in Orangefield at 6381 FM 1442 in Orangefield at the intersection of 1442 and 105. They are a locally-owned coffee shop expanding from its first location in Groves. In addition to coffee, they offer desserts such as brownies, macaroons, and muffins. They also offer drive-through service. Their business hours are… Keep Reading
December 5, 2022
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Christmas Strolls Beginning December 8 at Shangri La
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Christmas Strolls will usher in the Christmas season with colorful displays throughout the garden during the evenings of December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,15, 16, 17, 20 & 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) each night. This year, in… Keep Reading
December 5, 2022
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Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade Winners Announced
The winners of the Kiwanis Club of Orange’s 73rd Annual Christmas Parade are as follows: Commercial winner: Fun Town RV Orange Non-Profit Winner: Community Church and School Judge’s Choice: Life Church of Orange Judges for the parade were Michael Key, Maureen McAllister from United Way of Orange County, and Captain Jan Zuniga and family from… 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,