Orange County Stories

Orange County Stories Everyone has a story. Small towns have the most interesting. True stories of Orange County, Texas. If you have a story to share from Orange County, let me know!

Originally, this page was to showcase the past stories I've written for Orange Leader, Beaumont Business Journal, and the American Press from Lake Charles. Now I'm digging in deeper to write stories about the history of people and places in Orange County (and some SW Louisiana). My in-depth stories are at : orangecountystories.com.

05/30/2025

Thank you all for the support these last few years. This page will be on “hold” for a while, due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to be back.

Got trash?!The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Ti...
05/17/2025

Got trash?!

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm in the parking lot of the Bridge City Intermediate School at 1029 W. Roundbunch Road in Bride City, Texas.

During this event, the SETRPC collects items that could pose health and environmental risks if disposed of improperly. This is event is open to all Southeast Texas households; businesses are not eligible to participate.

For more information about items accepted during this event, call 409-899-8444 ext. 7520 or visit https://www.setrpc.org/household-hazardous-waste-and-scrap-tire-collection-event/

Are you a veteran?The Southeast Texas Stand Down Committee, in partnership with the non-profit veteran organization SETX...
05/16/2025

Are you a veteran?

The Southeast Texas Stand Down Committee, in partnership with the non-profit veteran organization SETX Veterans 4 Veterans, will hold a Southeast Texas Stand Down for homeless veterans, veterans, and their families on Friday, May 16th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center, located at 11475 FM 1442.

Stand Down refers to a community-based program that assists veterans transition to community living by providing access to human services agencies, including benefits counseling, employment and training assistance, health care screenings, housing services, mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, and legal services.

For more information, visit SETX Veterans4Veterans website here:
https://setxveterans4veterans.com/setx-stand-down

Happening this week and weekend in Orange!! Free family event, carnival, food and more!
05/12/2025

Happening this week and weekend in Orange!! Free family event, carnival, food and more!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day! What’s a memory of your mom that still stands out?

Traffic Alerts - ORANGE COUNTY – Expect alternating lane closures on SH 73/SH 87 eastbound from Osborne Road to E. Vick ...
05/09/2025

Traffic Alerts -

ORANGE COUNTY – Expect alternating lane closures on SH 73/SH 87 eastbound from Osborne Road to E. Vick Avenue beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 until noon on Sunday, May 11. Expect delays.

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Expect daily closures on the IH-10 westbound and eastbound frontage roads from Santa Fe Trail to South Fork Drive (near Hamshire Road) beginning Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16. Contractors will begin work a 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Expect delays.

I 10 east is a parking lot
05/09/2025

I 10 east is a parking lot

05/07/2025

Curiosity Poll- How many of you came to the OC from somewhere else and why? I adopted Orange as my town in 2017… such interesting people and history!

Happening tomorrow in West Orange, for those who need it….
05/05/2025

Happening tomorrow in West Orange, for those who need it….

Sunday Sponsor Shoutout!Be sure to follow/support these Orange County businesses who help us to grow this page!!The Smal...
05/04/2025

Sunday Sponsor Shoutout!

Be sure to follow/support these Orange County businesses who help us to grow this page!!

The Small Business Group The Horseman's Store Mother Hen Weather

In addition to marketing these businesses, we manage their social media presence! Message us if we can help you too!

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