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In this issue:
✅ Texas Launching New Online System for Handgun License Applications Oct. 1
✅ Orange Public Library Kicks Off Fall Storytime Series Wednesday
✅ Rainbow Bridge Marks 88 Years as a Southeast Texas Landmark
Orange County Local Events
Wednesday, September 16
Thunderbird Rose — 6 PM at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp. Classic rock, country, and more from this duo. More info →
Open Mic Wednesday — 7:00 PM at Rikenjaks Vidor. Weekly open mic night. More info → (every Wednesday)
Thursday, September 17
Bronco Jr. — 6:00 PM at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp (Orange). Live music. More info →
Thursday Night Karaoke — 9:00 PM at Brick & Barley (Orange). Weekly karaoke night. More info → (every Thursday)
Friday, September 18
Crossroads Band — 6:30 PM at 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange. Live music. More info →
Herf Night — 6:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars (Orange). Cigar night event. More info →
ABRA Cadabra — The Music & Magic of ABBA — 7:30 PM at Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont. ABBA tribute show. Tickets →
Melissa Etheridge: RISE (21+) — 8:30 PM at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles. Tickets →
Saturday, September 19
September Animal Encounters — 9:30 AM at Broken Wire Ranch, Orange. Family-friendly animal activities. More info →
Texas Film Belt Project — 10:00 AM at Jeff Hattman Center for the Performing Arts, Orange. More info →
Hammered Honey Crack & Pour — 6:00 PM at Hammered Honey Farms, Orange. More info →
Lorcana Saturday Night Tournaments — 7:00 PM at 365 N Main St, Vidor. Weekly Lorcana TCG tournament. More info → (every Saturday)
Sunday, September 20
Slow Down Sundays — 7:00 AM at Lynnwood, Pine Forest. Weekly wellness/community gathering. More info → (every Sunday)
Monday, September 21
Planning & Zoning Commission Special Call Meeting — 5:30–6:30 PM, City of Orange Council Chambers (Public Library Auditorium). More info →
SETX: Forged Fathers, Raising Sons Who Stand Firm — 6:30 PM at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Vidor. Men's ministry event. More info →
Texas Launching New Online System for Handgun License Applications Oct. 1
Texas gun owners who hold or are applying for a License to Carry will want to take note: the Texas Department of Public Safety is launching a new digital platform called RSD Connect on October 1. The new system will handle handgun license applications, renewals, and status checks online. It represents a significant modernization of how Texans manage their LTC transactions. If you have a renewal coming up or are applying for the first time, the new process will be through the updated portal. Read More
Orange Public Library Kicks Off Fall Storytime Series Wednesday
The Orange Public Library is launching its fall Storytime series this Wednesday, September 16, with sessions continuing every Wednesday morning through December 16. The free program includes three back-to-back offerings: Early Literacy (10:15–10:45 a.m.), Lapsit (11:00–11:20 a.m.), and Interactive Playtime (11:25–11:55 a.m.). Dates run through the holiday season — September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18; and December 2, 9, 16. For more information visit orangetexas.gov/storytime. Read More
Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees Named 2026 Region 5 Honor Board of the Year
Pictured left to right: Superintendent Dr. Mike Kelly, Michael Johnson, Paul Zoch, Judy Cole, Thad Hill, Rebecca Rutledge, Mark Anderson, and Region 5 Executive Director Dr. Byron Terrier. Not pictured: Mr. Jerry McInnis.
The Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees received a major honor this week, being officially recognized as the 2026 Region 5 Honor Board of the Year during a special awards ceremony. Collectively, the board's trustees bring more than 126 years of school board experience to the district — a remarkable show of long-term dedication to students, staff, and the Bridge City community. Congratulations to the entire board and Superintendent Dr. Mike Kelly on this well-deserved recognition! Read More