As part of the beautification efforts for the City of Orange, the Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavilion has new banners lining the perimeter of the grounds around 5th and Division Streets.
Established in 2013, the Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavilion downtown has been a space for concerts, outdoor movies, festivals, car shows, and many other events over the years.
The City of Orange has initiated Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. Stage 2 water restrictions are MANDATORY, and expand the voluntary Stage 1 restrictions to include other non-essential water usage regarding:
The City of Orange Mayor Spears stated, “Ensuring the safety of the community as a whole is our number one priority! Our region has experienced several incidents surrounding wildfires, loss of property, and potentially threatened loss of life. We are taking action to protect our residents and to ensure that we are prepared to respond appropriately if any inclement situation occurs. Thank you for your understanding, and God bless!”
Read the Drought Contingency Plan here for a comprehensive list of mandatory water use restrictions.
During a drought, the City of Orange has a Drought Contingency Plan consisting of three stages: Mild, Moderate, and Severe. The plan contains information about the conditions under which each stage of the plan is to be initiated or terminated and the drought response measures to be implemented in each stage.
To view the plan in its entirety, visit their website at https://orangetexas.gov/480/Drought-Contingency-Plan.
Please be aware of a scheduled lane closure on SH87 northbound at the intersection of SH62 starting the week of August 29, 2023.
Northbound traffic will be re-directed into one lane. This lane closure will last approximately 2 weeks. There will be temporary traffic signals in place to stop northbound traffic, allowing traffic off of SH62 to merge onto SH87.
The purpose of this lane closure is to enable road construction crews to replace a box culvert at Coon Bayou.
After receiving feedback from the community, Golden Triangle Polymers Company has coordinated with their contractor to restripe the lanes on SH87 in front of Walmart.
Southbound traffic can now flow into the center lane to turn left into the Walmart shopping center for Wendy’s, Murphy’s, Walmart, and the red light at the intersection across from Shell Station.
Drivers are encouraged to stay alert to lane changes and drive with caution.
The video can be viewed here.
