Lunch Bunch honors new OC mayors
New mayors Misty Songe of Vidor and Randy Branch of West Orange were guests of honor at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch meeting held June 16. Orange County Judge John Gothia and Orange... — Updated 6/22/2021
O'Rourke: Dems should let voices ring
Former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke wants Texans to fight Republican voter suppression acts by taking to the phones. O’Rourke, who appeared in front of a crowd of 300 outside... — Updated 6/23/2021
Orange County sales tax receipts still rising
County Treasurer Christy Khoury banked $516,000 in sales tax receipts for the county from the month of April. That ½ of a cent sales and use tax rebate from the state of Texas is... — Updated 6/22/2021
Lions Carnival ready to hit stride
It was kinda like getting back on the bike. There were a hitch or two observed in the first week of the first non-delayed Lions Club Charity Carnival in a handful of years but that... — Updated 6/22/2021
FEMA finalizing new floodplain map
Cutline: A panel of the new Orange County floodplain map shows the area of Pinehurst and West Orange. (Courtesy FEMA) FEMA finalizing new floodplain map Dave Rogers For The... — Updated 6/22/2021
Texas makes statement with passing of "Constitutional Carry" law
In yet another blow to the gun control advocates the state of Texas officially passed the “Constitutional Carry” law this past week and it will go into effect on September 1st.... — Updated 6/22/2021
Emergency Order Issued to Restrict Movement of Deer from Breeding Facilities Where CWD has Been Detected
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an “emergency order” to impose additional movement and testing restrictions on deer breeding facilities that... — Updated 6/22/2021
Old but not forgotten
“Have you got a second,” asked the approaching gentleman that appeared to be nearly as old as me.“My name is Harold Steele. I know you don’t remember me, but I want to... — Updated 6/22/2021
Kaz's Korner
“Black Monday” two days ago began a new era for many major league pitchers when the new rule on the “use of sticky substances” was enacted by Major League Baseball whereby... — Updated 6/22/2021
Kenneth Jerald Osborne (Ken), 74, Bridge City
Kenneth Jerald Osborne (Ken) October 12, 1946 - June 3, 2021 Kenneth Jerald Osborne (Ken), age 74, a wonderful man, husband, father, Papaw, brother, and uncle, passed away... — Updated 6/22/2021
Danny Lynn Campbell, 76, Orange
On Friday June 18, 2021, my beloved husband, Danny Lynn Campbell entered into the eternal Kingdom of God. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at... — Updated 6/22/2021
Lutcher Theater For The Performing Arts Announces The 2021-2022 Season
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces the 2021-2022 Season. With the curtains rising after the longest intermission ever, the Lutcher welcomes performers and patrons back with an exciting and star-studded 42nd... — Updated 6/18/2021
Texas dairy production faring well despite setbacks, processing limits
Adam Russell Texas A&M AgriLife Coorespondent Texas dairy producers are experiencing better prices and improving market conditions as the economy continues to emerge from the... — Updated 6/22/2021
First Saturday At First Baptist Bridge City
First Baptist Church in Bridge City invites you to join them on Saturday, July 3rd from 10 am until 1 pm in the church parking lot located at 200 W. Roundbunch. We will be holding a “First Saturday” event and offering Bibles,... — Updated 6/22/2021
Granger Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram hold ribbon cutting
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Granger Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram. We here at the Chamber refer to our friends as Team Granger. Al... — Updated 6/22/2021
Beauty Body, Beauty Supply & Boutique opens in Orange
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Beauty Body Beauty Supply & Boutique with owner Natalya Hebert along with the... — Updated 6/22/2021
Bridge City Edward Jones Offices holding School Supplies Drive
Karen Collier and Taylor Perkins, Edward Jones financial advisors in Bridge City, are supporting Bridge City Schools by using their offices as drop-off locations for a school supplies drive. Local residents and... — Updated 6/22/2021
Lion's Club Carnival kicks off with Ribbon Cutting
Every year for the past 80 years the Lion's Club of Orange has set up the Lion's Club Carnival. And every year the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to kick off... — Updated 6/22/2021
Lutcher Theater For The Performing Arts Announces 2021-2022 Season
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces the 2021-2022 Season. With the curtains rising after the longest intermission ever, the Lutcher welcomes performers and patrons back with an exciting and star-studded 42nd... — Updated 6/22/2021
Simar Steps Into Vice President Role For WOCCISD School Board
Gina Simar took over as Vice President in a vote during the WOCCISD Board of Trustees meeting on May 24th . Simar is a lifelong resident of Orange County and a 1981 graduate of... — Updated 6/22/2021
Jefferson Co. hires BC's Satir as interim
Dr. Servet Satir picked up some new responsibility across the Neches River Tuesday, but will continue his work at Bridge City’s Golden Triangle Family Care Center. So says a post... — Updated 6/22/2021
Sherlock Breaux in the Creaux's Nest
BFD OBAMACARE HERE TO STAY In 2016, Donald Trump ran on a platform to do away with the Affordable Care Act promising “On day one we will repeal and replace ObamaCare with... — Updated 6/22/2021
