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 31, 2022
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Holiday in the Park Scheduled for November 5
Note: Car Show portion has been canceled. Holiday in the Park in West Orange is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9 AM – 5 PM at the West Orange City Hall, 2700 Western Ave. This event has something for everyone, from holiday gifts, decorations, crafts, local live entertainment, great food, and fine classic… Keep Reading
October 30, 2022
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Taste of the Holidays Announces Restaurant Lineup
Orange County Disaster rebuild is proud to announce that they have 26 establishments that will be participating in our 2022 Taste of the Holidays. It will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 5 pm to 8 pm. Participants will be able to taste delicious samplings from… Keep Reading
October 27, 2022
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D.R. Horton Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New Mallard Lakes Subdivision
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Mallard Lakes to feature homes built by D.R. Horton at 3050 W. Allie Payne Road. Families who are looking to purchase a new build in the Orange market can tour the Kingston Plan at Mallard Lakes during the following business hours: Monday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday –… Keep Reading
October 27, 2022
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New Casino Opening in Lake Charles in December
Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially come ashore in a brand-new, land-based build-out as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12, 2022. The all-new 60,000-square-foot property will bring the legendary Horseshoe brand to southwest Louisiana, showcasing the… 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,