Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce along with the Golden Triangle Polymers is hosting a breakfast on September 6, 2023 at 8am at the Bridge City Community Center. A representative with Golden Triangle Polymers will provide an overview of the $8.5 billion project under construction in Orange and the economic impacts to the surrounding communities. The ticket cost for the event is $25 and that includes breakfast along with hearing about the project. If you would like to...
Orangefield High School 'Ready, Set, Teach!' students are ready to get started. They will be interns at the other campuses in the district. Interns will demonstrate professional standards/employability skills, explore the teaching and training profession, understand the learner and the learning process, interact effectively in the role of an educator, plan and develop effective instruction, and have the opportunity to earn an Educational Aide I Certification upon successful...
Orange Community Players, a 60-year-old local group, is asking for volunteers Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a work day on their new theater home. Lunch will be served. The group lost their longtime home in downtown Orange because of flooding problems and the rising costs of insurance. Now, the group is remodeling the old Orange Twin Cinema building at 3330 Bowling Lane. The new building is being converted into the Jeff Hattman Center for the Performing Arts. Even though...
Karen Collier’s Edwards Jones Branch Office in Bridge City held a School Supply Drive. All of the donated School Supplies were presented to Bridge City ISD. Pictured are Madison Elmore representing Karen Collier’s branch office and Tara Fountain of Bridge City Independent School District....
Booth registrations will be open to the public beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 for the City of West Orange’s “Holiday in the Park” festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 in the park next door to West Orange City Hall (2700 Western Avenue; West Orange, Texas). This home-town, community festival brings in people from around the area wanting to kick off the holiday season. The event will have food booth...
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club is putting on their 3rd annual Guys Night Out August 24th at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside beginning at 6:30pm. Prizes include hunting and fishing trips, guns, ammo, and fishing gear as well as golf clubs, etc. Dinner and alcohol served. No one under 21 allowed. Lots of door prizes and so much more. For information and tickets call 408-626-1789 or 409-313-0412...
Edwards Jones - Taylor Perkins Branch Office in Bridge City held a School Supply Drive. All donated School Supplies were presented to Bridge City ISD. Pictured are Linda Dionne representing Taylor Perkins branch office and Tara Fountain of Bridge City Independent School District....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Barefoot Souls- Wellness Studio has been named Business of the Month for August 2023. They were presented an award at the August Networking Coffee hosted by Rani Dillow with Westin Mortgage Group....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is to announced that Jamie Lozano with Sonic has been named August Employee of the Month....
The Orangefield High School cheerleaders returned from UCA Cheer Camp with several awards. Varsity awards include: Best Overall in Game-Day Championship, 1st in Camp Routine, 2nd in Sideline, two Gold Superior Ribbons, and earned the spirit stick all four days. Individual Varsity awards include 6 All American cheerleaders, Kaylea Gravett, Gracie Luker, Sterling Richard, Bailey LeBoeuf, Emilee Nunez, and Phuong Tsan. Pin It Forward, Kaylea Gravett. Jump Off Champion, Natalie...
A gorgeous crystal box to hold gloves, intricately cut-glass almond bowls, a glass vinaigrette brooch – these are just some of the rare and interesting items you can see at The W.H. Stark House's First Floor Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11. The event is open to the public, and admission is free. The Stark family collected many things. Throughout the House, guests can see the art, rare books and treasures from their travels. One of Miriam Lutcher Stark's prized c...
Bridge City Public Library will be hosting a game day August 4 at 10 am to noon for our widower and widowers in the area. Please join us and put your game face on we are playing B-I-N-G-O. Bridge City Public Library is located at 101 Parkside Drive Bridge City. If you have any questions, please call Kelle at 409-735-4242...
The Orange County Historical Society will visit the Heritage House Museum of Orange County for its quarterly meeting on August 8, at 5:30 p.m. Adam Conrad, President of the Board of Directors of the Heritage House, and Charlotte Alford, Museum Director, will speak at the meeting. The meeting is open to the public. The Heritage House Museum is a restored example of a middle-class residence, presenting the lifestyles of the upper middle class in the early twentieth century. It...
School is starting really soon and its time to get ready. First Saturday at First Baptist Church is giving away backpacks for all students, grade 1 to grade 12. Saturday, August 5th from 10 am to 12 noon tables will be set up under the carport next to the building in the church parking lot, 200 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. The students will be able to choose the backpack they want. Bibles will be available as well as prayer and leaflets about divorce, addiction,...
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to announce Spotlight Season Ticket Packages are currently on sale to the public for their 2023-2024 season. Spotlight Packages include the purchase of tickets to four or more shows. "The advantages of purchasing a Spotlight Package are the choice of four or more shows, access to the best available seating before single show tickets go on sale, discounted handling fees and first access to additional special events...
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club is putting on their 3rd annual Guys Night Out August 24th at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside beginning at 6:30pm. Prizes include hunting and fishing trips, guns, ammo, and fishing gear as well as golf clubs, etc. Dinner and alcohol served. No one under 21 allowed. Lots of door prizes and so much more. For information and tickets call 408-626-1789 or 409-313-0412...
Orangefield ISD Superintendent Dr. Shaun McAlpin honored high school student Garrett Rawls with the 'Bravo' award for his bravery in saving his family during a house fire earlier this month. The presentation was made at the Orangefield School Board meeting Monday evening. Rawls' house on East Greenwood Drive was heavily damaged by a fire in the middle of the night. He awoke in time to get his family out safely as the flames grew....
The Bridge City / Orangefield Rotary Club is putting on their 3rd annual Guys Night Out August 24th at the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside beginning at 6:30pm. Prizes include hunting and fishing trips, guns, ammo, and fishing gear as well as golf clubs, etc. Dinner and alcohol served. No one under 21 allowed. Lots of door prizes and so much more. For information and tickets call 408-626-1789 or 409-313-0412....
Hunter Education Class Field part of the On-Line Course will be held at the Orangefield Fire Station on Thursday August 3, 2023 from 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM with the cost of $15.00. You must sign up on TPWD website to register to attend and must complete On Line Course & bring printed certificate of completion or copy of tests. Do Not Bring Firearms or Ammunition to Class, class size is limited for more information the Instructor is Danny Odom at 409-882-4298. To sign up on...
The Orange Recreation Center has extended its hours for the remainder of the summer. The Center will be open in the mornings from 8:30 am – 10:30 am for seniors to walk in the cool air-conditioned gym, followed by an 11:00 am – 2:00 pm block for other sports activities. Check out the summer schedule for all days and times....
As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Orange Public Library is holding an event for readers of all ages. This Wednesday, July 19th from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Gator Country will be at the Riverside Pavilion in Orange! This program focuses on educating spectators on the importance of the conservation of the American alligator and creating a safe interactive experience. For more information, please contact the Orange Public Library at 409-883-1086. **This event takes place a...
School will be starting very soon and First Saturday wants the kids of Bridge City and Orangefield to be ready. First Saturday will be giving away backpacks August 5th starting 10 a.m. at 200 West Roundbunch Rd until 12 noon. Our setup will be under the carport attached to the church building in the church parking lot. Available to be handed out will be backpacks for all grades. For those who request them, we will give away Bibles and helpful flyers concerning salvation,...
Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (GOALS) is currently accepting new participants in our literacy program. Our program focuses on teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and on tutoring students, age 16 and older, who are working towards their GED. We also teach adults with a reading level below the 6th grade to read and write. Everything we offer is free to the community. If you or someone you know needs our services, please contact Rhonda Powell at (409) 886-4311...
The public is invited to view first-hand how history is fascinating at The W.H. Stark House's First Floor Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 21. Guests will visit the first floor of the Queen Anne style home, completed in 1895, which is furnished and decorated with the Stark family's original pieces. An additional feature of First Floor Fridays is the opportunity to view the special exhibition "Brilliant: Cut Glass from The W.H. Stark House," located on the second floor of...
Karen Collier, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Bridge City, is supporting Bridge City schools by using her office as a drop-off location for a school supplies drive. Local residents may help make a positive impact in the community by bringing items to our Edward Jones office in town during regular business hours from July 12, 2023 to August 9, 2023. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, cannot be accepted. The branch address is: 1815 Texas Ave Bridge City TX 77611....
