September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
May 6, 2020
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Governor Abbott Modifies Reopening Orders to Include Hair and Nail Salons
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that he is amending his most recent orders, and most notably he says that barbershops, hair salons, and nail shops can reopen on Friday, May 8th with certain caveats in place. Meanwhile, the Governor also said that all restrictions are lifted for weddings, funerals, and graveside services, but… Keep Reading
May 5, 2020
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New Mural Revealed at Orange Public Library
Terry Bussinger with NVS-Ink Art Studio did an incredible job painting the pictured mural on the City of Orange Public Library. The mural can be viewed from Main Street. The owner and senior artist at NVS-Ink Art Studio, Terry Bessinger has been bringing his particular style of artwork to SouthEast Texas and the surrounding area… Keep Reading
May 4, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange to Distribute Emergency Student Financial Aid
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) will receive $521,660 in emergency financial aid via the CARES Federal Economic Stimulus Package. Emergency grants will be made available to LSCO students that submit an application and: Have incurred expenses related to the disruption of LSCO campus activities related to COVID-19; Were enrolled at LSCO during the spring 2020… Keep Reading
April 30, 2020
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New Taco Bell Opens for Business
Orange’s newest Taco Bell restaurant, located at 7245 IH10 E, is now open each day from 9 A.M. to midnight. You can download the Taco Bell app on Apple or Google Play to order, schedule a pickup time, and customize your favorite item. For additional information, please contact Taco Bell at 409.405.4027.
New Soda Shop, Fixxology, Opens in Vidor
June 1, 2023
On May 25, 2023, Fixxology held its soft opening in Vidor. Located next to Reliable Cleaners at 1455 N Main St., they offer Italian ice, snow cones, flavored sodas, nachos, energy drinks, hot dogs, pretzels, and cookies. Fixxology has been open since 2015. They started out small in Rigby, ID, just selling custom soda, cookies,
Bassmaster Elite Series and Orange County River Festival Kicks Off June 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off the Bassmaster Elite Series/Orange County River Festival on June 1, 2023, at the City of Orange Boat Ramp. The event runs June 1-4. The Bassmaster Elite Series/Orange County River Festival will offer fun-filled days of professional fishing, vendor booths, lots of food and drinks, a kids’
The Cottage Boutique Holding Grand Opening for The Cottage Coffee Bar
May 31, 2023
Join The Cottage Boutique for a “soft opening” of The Cottage Coffee Bar on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 6 pm – 8 pm. Get a FREE gift and sample some of the delicious items that they will be offering inside the NEW coffee bar. Then, on Friday, June 2, they will go live. If
GOACC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for The Eye Place
May 31, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting for The Eye Place, located at 1502 Strickland Dr., Ste. 2, in Orange on May 23, 2023. The Eye Place, located in Orange, is a premier optical eye center dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and eyewear solutions to its clients. Their extensive range
Repairs to Lions Den Park Parking Lot Complete
May 30, 2023
The repairs to the parking lot at Orange Lions City Park have been completed. The parking lot had sustained increased utilization over the past few years, causing general deterioration, resulting in potholes, uneven ground, and standing water in areas of the lot. The refurbished parking lot is a major improvement to the curb appeal of
Orange City Donut Now Open
May 30, 2023
The City of Orange is excited to announce Orange City Donut, located at 3640 MLK Drive, is now open! The friendly staff serves up donuts, fruit kolaches, breakfast burritos, iced and hot coffee, and much more from 4 am – 12:30 pm each day from the breakfast counter and drive-thru window. For additional information, please
Stark Museum of Art to Host “Welcome to Color” Exhibition
May 29, 2023
Add a splash of color to your summer with a visit to the Stark Museum of Art’s Community Art Gallery exhibition, “Welcome to Color: Stark Cultural Venues Coloring Book” on view from May 27, 2023, through October 28, 2023. The exhibition features original contour line drawings created by SMA Teaching Artist Karen Leonard that highlight
Scholastic Book Fair Coming to Orange Public Library
May 29, 2023
Scholastic Book Fairs is coming to the Orange Public Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc., the Book Fair will be open to the general public from May 30 – June 10, 2023, during regular library hours. With new bestsellers and beloved classics, the Book Fair has something for everyone! Come out
GOACC Hosts Ribbon Cutting for 13Ten Business Solutions
May 25, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for 13Ten Business Solutions on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. 13Ten Business Solutions specializes in strategy, performance, management, technology, and operations consulting with a focus on delivering bottom-line results They are a results-driven, operations-centric consulting organization that assists leaders with their organization’s critical operational issues. Founder C
Cowboy Church of Orange County to Host Car-Truck-Bike Show on May 27
May 24, 2023
The Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting the 1st Annual CCOC Car-Truck-Bike Whow on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 9The am – 2 pm. Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the show is this Thursday (May 25) at 10 a.m. Free admission/parking for the show for all attendees. Vehicle competitors can still enter YOUR car,