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
April 20, 2020
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Exceptional Emergency Center Offering Curbside ER Care
Exceptional Emergency Center is now offering curbside ER care. Curbside ER Care is available from 7 am-7 pm daily. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Exceptional Emergency Centers are leading the way in patient safety. Exceptional Emergency Centers are taking extra steps to ensure that all patients can safely get the best care for their health issues…. Keep Reading
April 17, 2020
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Governor Abbott Closes Schools for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that public and private school classrooms will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to avoid quickening the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The decision, made with the advice of doctors and health officials, came alongside a series of executive orders intended to… Keep Reading
April 17, 2020
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Convention and Visitors Bureau Plan Virtual Acoustic Series
The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the April Acoustic Series. This virtual event will be held on April 23 and 30 from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page. Enjoy LIVE music from the comfort of your home while staying safe and abiding by… Keep Reading
April 15, 2020
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Landfill Fees Waived Through May 12
All fees are waived at the Orange County Citizens Collection Station (Landfill) until May 12. You can view the list of materials accepted as well as the hours of operation at the landfill in the image below.
City of Orange Announces New Hire and New Appointment
May 8, 2023
The City of Orange would like to introduce Alison Clary as the newly appointed Communication and Marketing Coordinator. Alison graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville before heading to Texas A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and history. From there, she interned with Walt Disney World through the Disney College Program. After completing the
LSCO Announces New Student Ambassador Scholarship Winners
May 8, 2023
Lamar State College Orange is incredibly excited to announce their 2023-2024 LSCO Student Ambassadors! They include: Paislee Byrd – Evadale High School Bryan Cano – West Orange-Stark High School Makenna Carey – Bridge City High School Jamey Flores – Vidor High School Jeanna Ingram – Orangefield High School Paige Rains – Vidor High School Cristian
Orange County RETREET to Replant Trees Lost to Natural Disaster
May 4, 2023
In celebration of Arbor Day, Keep America Beautiful (“KAB”), alongside affiliates Keep Orange County Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful, is pleased to launch Orange County RETREET, an effort to heal the landscape of Orange County, TX, which has been devastated by numerous hurricanes and tornados over the past decade. “Orange County RETREET will address an
Texas Land Office Awards $1 Million for Sewer System Improvements
May 4, 2023
The Texas General Land Office works to rebuild Texas communities affected by natural disasters by assisting with disaster relief, restoring critical infrastructure, and mitigating future damage through effective community planning. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., recently visited Orange County to award the region a total of $11 million for disaster relief. These funds will
RV Park Coming to West Orange
May 3, 2023
The City of West Orange Announces an RV Park is coming to West Orange on the north end of Foreman Rd. Its projected date of completion is 3 months. It will have 49 spaces, a laundry facility, a fenced perimeter, and an on-site office. More details will be released as they become available.
City of Orange Announces Promotion and New Hires
May 3, 2023
The City of Orange would like to congratulate Sarah Hunter on her promotion to Accounting Manager for the Finance Department. Sarah has an associate’s degree in general business from Lamar State College Orange and a certification in Ethical Leadership from the NASBA Center of Public Trust. In May, she will graduate with a Bachelor of
Depot Day Scheduled for May 6
May 2, 2023
Mark your calendar for Depot Day on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 AM -2 pm at the Orange Depot grounds, located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange, presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot at the Orange Train Depot. Admission is free. Many new kid-friendly rides will be featured this year, like airplane
OCVB Announces New Event, Rock the River
May 2, 2023
Grab your friends, family, lawn chairs, and coolers and join the Orange Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in kicking off summer the right way with a day full of live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a whole bunch of fun on Saturday, Mayn20, 2023, from noon-8 PM at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 709 Simmons
KOCB Announces New Board Members
May 1, 2023
Keep Orange County Beautiful KOCB), a non-profit organization organized in Texas in 1997, is pleased to announce the election of Mr. James Scales and Mrs. Michelle Tubbleville to our Board of Directors. Mr. Scales is better known as the “food inspector” with the Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Office. He has worked with
Mauriceville Heritage Association To Host 2023 Crawfish Bash May 5-6
May 1, 2023
The Mauriceville Heritage Association’s 2023 Crawfish Bash will be held on Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 5-6. 2023 at 7441 Cohenour Rd. in Orange. Hours are Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 AM – 10- pm. There is no entry fee, but there is