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Brad Rutledge with Orange Multi-Specialty Real Estate and partners with NexCore attended the Orange City Council meeting to discuss designating property within Eagle Point as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement in the City of Orange.

The Orange City Council unanimously approved the reinvestment zone for commercial tax abatement at Eagle Point.

Eagle Point, located at Interstate 10 and Highway 62, will include the Gisela Houseman Medical Complex.

Orange County Judge John Gothia has removed all restrictions in the Covid 19 Vaccination Portal for Orange County Residents attempting to schedule themselves for the Covid-19 vaccine. Any Orange County Citizen who would like to be vaccinated regardless of age or other previously restrictive factors can now do so.

Registration for the Covid Vaccination can be done here or by calling 1-409-550-2536.

Citizens that are 65 and older will still have priority in scheduling. Citizens MUST have an appointment through the website or the phone number to get a vaccination.

Be aware, once you have registered online or by phone, you will a receive phone call from an unknown number to schedule your appointment, you must answer the call.

The City of Orange encourages citizens who may need some sort of assistance during an emergency or disaster event to register for the STEAR program. We encourage those citizens who have disabilities, limited mobility, communication barriers, who require medical assistance, etc. to register in STEAR

STEAR is a free registration that provides local emergency planners and rescue workers with additional information on community needs.

Texas communities use registration information in different ways. Sign up for STEAR does not guarantee you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services and resources will vary depending on the community.

How to register: Visit this site or dial 2-1-1

Please note that citizens must register each year to stay in the STEAR program.

All infomation provided through STEAR will be kept completely confidential.

The OCEDC Small Business Recovery Grant has been extended until March 31st, 2021. Qualifying Orange County businesses will be eligible to receive a $1,000 grant to assist with economic recovery efforts from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and the recent winter storm in February 2021.

Businesses must collect sales tax and provide a current sales tax report in order to qualify for this grant program. Funds will be distributed to approved for-profit businesses throughout Orange County on a first-come basis.

Click this link to complete an application. Applications may be submitted via email to mromero@orangecountyedc.com or in person at 123 S 6th St. Orange, TX 77630.