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Free Food Safety Conference Planned

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offering Virtual Canning Classes

The Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Department in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a Food Safety Conference on July 28, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11476 FM 1442 in Orange. The registration deadline is July 10, 2020.

The conference will provide food service workers the opportunity to meet and network with industry peers, share knowledge, benefit from thought-provoking presentations from industry experts, and hear innovative ideas to implement in the workplace. The conference is for anyone currently working in the foodservice industry or is wanting to gain more knowledge of proper food safety practices.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The conference will have hands-on activities, a round table talk, and active shooter scenarios. Other topics that will be covered include rodent control and vent-a-hood maintenance.  The conference is free to attend.

A Food Handlers’ Course will be offered from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Food Handlers’ Course will cost $20 if you choose to attend the Food Safety Conference.

To register, visit https://orange.agrilife.org/food-safety-conference-registration/.

Orange Public Library Offering New Children’s Book Group

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Orange Public Library Offering New Children's Book Group

The Orange Public Library announces the launch of its new children’s book group, Bluebonnet Book Brunch. The program will run on Tuesdays from July 7 – October 6, 2020, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM for children in grades 3-6.

A library staff member or guest will read from one of the Bluebonnet Award Nominees each Tuesday. Participants will also be able to ask questions and discuss what was read that evening. After reading at least 5 of the nominees, students will qualify to vote for their favorite Bluebonnet book.

For additional information, please contact Katie or Jennifer at the Orange Public Library at 409-883-1086.

Re-Opening Texas Phase 3

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Re-Opening Texas Phase 3

Texas has now moved into phase 3 of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen after a large shutdown due to Coronavirus.

The following is an overview of the phase 3 portion of reopening:

Effective Wednesday, June 3rd

All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand their occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions.

Bars and similar establishments may increase their capacity to 50% as long as patrons are seated.

Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with less than 1,000 confirmed positive cases may open at 50% capacity.

Restaurants may expand their maximum table size from 6 to 10 persons.

Effective Friday, June 12th

Restaurants may expand their occupancy levels to 75%.

Counties with 10 or less active COVID-19 cases may expand their occupancy limits to 75%. Counties that fit this category but have not previously filed an attestation with DSHS will need to do so.

Effective Friday, June 19th

Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with more than 1,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 may open at 50% capacity.

Further Protocols:

All businesses should continue to follow the minimum standard health protocols from DSHS. For details and a full list of guidelines, openings, and relevant dates, visit http://open.texas.gov.

Reminders for those going out:

Individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings.

People should not be in groups greater than ten when possible.

People over the age of 65 are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible.

People are still asked to avoid nursing homes, state-supported living centers, assisted living facilities, or long-term care facilities.

Applications Available for Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program

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City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds

The City of Orange Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within the City of Orange to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501 (C) organization in the City of Orange that attracts visitors to the City of Orange, Texas can submit applications to the committee. Under Section 351.101 (b) of the Texas Tax Code, revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used ONLY to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry.

Through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program, qualified events are able to apply for funds from the City of Orange. The mission of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program is to provide funds to directly enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry by applying to one of the following seven statutorily provided categories:

  • Funding, improvement, or maintenance of a convention center or visitor information center.
  • Paying the administrative costs for facilitating convention registration.
  • Advertising, solicitations, and promotions that attract tourist and convention delegates to the City or its vicinity.
  • Expenditures that promote arts.
  • Funding historical restoration or preservation programs.
  • Funding costs in certain counties to hold sporting events that substantially increase hotel activities.
  • Signage directing tourists to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the municipality.

The application and guidelines are available on the City of Orange website. Applications will be accepted June 15, 2020, through July 10, 2020, at 5 P.M. Applied funds must be for activities occurring October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.

Applications may be submitted via email to ldallas@orangetexasgov.us or delivered by mail or in-person to City Hall, 812 N. 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77630, Attention: Leigh Anne Dallas.

For additional information, please contact Leigh Anne Dallas at 409.221.3325 or by email at ldallas@orangetexasgov.us.

Texas DMV Offers Email Notification of Re-Opening of Vehicle Registration Services

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Texas DMV Offers Email Notification of Re-Opening of Vehicle Registration Services

Does your vehicle registration expire this month?  Due to the state of emergency, Governor Abbott issued a waiver from the requirement to renew registration on March 16, 2020.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will make an announcement when this waiver is no longer in effect.  Following this announcement, you will have 60 days to have your vehicle inspected and complete the registration process.

You may sign up to receive email notification of this announcement at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXDMV/subscriber/new?topic_id=TXDMV_290.

The requirement to obtain a passing vehicle inspection prior to registration has not been waived.  If you have already obtained a passing vehicle inspection, you may renew your registration online at https://renew.TxDMV.gov/.

You may also renew your registration by mail, and, in some counties, in person. Contact your local county tax office to determine if in-person or drop-off services are available at any of the office locations in your county.

Please see www.TxDMV.gov/covid-19 for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

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