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 11, 2024
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $15 Million In Career Training Grants, Including LSCO and VISD
overnor Greg Abbott today announced 60 career training grants totaling over $15 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants awarded through the the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will help public junior, state, and… Keep Reading
December 10, 2024
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Stark Museum of Art Brings Live Reindeer to Reindeer Games Day
The Stark Museum of Art invites the community to experience live reindeer and other holiday activities at Reindeer Games Day on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A special sensory-friendly hour will be offered from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. to ensure everyone can enjoy this festive celebration. Admission to Reindeer Games is… Keep Reading
December 10, 2024
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Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Comes to the Lutcher Theater for Two Performances
The Lutcher Theater welcomes the critically acclaimed Broadway tour of “Dear Evan Hansen” for two performances on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by “The Washington Post,” “Dear Evan Hansen” has captivated audiences worldwide with its deeply moving… Keep Reading
December 9, 2024
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Announces Partnership with Chevron Phillips Chemical
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is pleased to announce a partnership with Chevron Phillips Chemical – Orange Plant through their sponsorship of Shangri La’s 2024 Community Decorate-a-Tree Event. This generous gift provides an opportunity for the community to engage in the spirit of the season, sustainability, and local camaraderie. The Community Decorate-a-Tree Event… 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,