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Renderings of the proposed design layouts for the new Lions Den Playground are available for viewing at the City of Orange Public Library. These designs have been provided by three separate playground equipment vendors with ADA inclusive requirements and maximum visibility.

In February of 2020, an inspection found the wooden structure of Lions Den Park to be structurally unsafe for continued use. The playground equipment had exceeded its estimated lifespan and required significant updates to meet safety guidelines.

The City of Orange recognizes the special place the park has in the City and looks forward to memories being made on new equipment that provides a safe environment for all who visit the park.

City staff welcomes the citizens of Orange to offer their feedback on the playground equipment via email at socialmedia@orangetexasgov.us.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26th with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that allows customers to book appointments up to six months in advance.

The limited services being offered will be by appointment only.

“This phased opening of our driver license offices and the launch of DPS’ online appointment system prioritizes the health and safety of our communities and ensures Texans have access to the services they need at their local driver license offices,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank DPS for developing this safe and strategic plan to open their offices and for launching a new appointment system to streamline our driver license services.”

The four-phase plan for the opening of driver license offices is as follows:

Phase 1:

Offices in DPS’ Northwest and West Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 26, 2020. Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 22 at 1 p.m.

Phase 2:

Offices in DPS’ South and Central Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 29, 2020. Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 26 at 1 p.m.

Phase 3:

Offices in DPS’ North and Southeast Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning June 3, 2020. Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 29 at 1 p.m.

Phase 4:

Allow customers to schedule an appointment for all DL office transactions anywhere in the state and is expected to begin midsummer. DPS will announce details on this phase at a later date. Extension for expiration dates will remain in effect until phase 4 is implemented.

The Orange City Council will be reviewing proposed design layouts for the new Lions Den Playground during the Orange City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 26. The designs have been provided by three separate playground equipment vendors with ADA inclusive requirements and maximum visibility characteristics.

In February of 2020, an inspection found the wooden structure of Lions Den Park to be structurally unsafe for continued use. The playground equipment had exceeded its estimated lifespan and required significant updates to meet safety guidelines.

The City of Orange recognizes the special place the park has in the City and looks forward to memories being made on new equipment that provides a safe environment for all who visit the park.

City staff welcomes the citizens of Orange to offer their feedback on the playground equipment via email at socialmedia@orangetexasgov.us.