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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Christmas Events Galore Scheduled This Week in Orange County

November 30, 2022

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Christmas Events Galore Scheduled This Week in Orange County

The holiday season is upon us in Orange County, and there are so many events from which to choose that you can fill your entire weekend celebrating the season. Here’s what’s in store: December 1, 2022 Team Granger 13th Annual Canned Food Drive, Granger Chevrolet Adult Studio Workshop: Ceramic Christmas Trees, Stark Museum of Art… Keep Reading

City of West Orange to Hold Christmas Decorating Contest

November 29, 2022

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City of West Orange to Hold Christmas Decorating Contest

The City of West Orange will hold its First Annual Christmas Decorating Contest. The judging criteria will be beauty, theme, and creativity. Judging will be held on December 18 by the West Orange Mayor and City Council. If you are interested in participating, please comment on the FB post here.

OFD Hosting 7th Annual Fill the Fire Truck Campaign

November 28, 2022

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OFD Hosting 7th Annual Fill the Fire Truck Campaign

The City of Orange Fire Department will be hosting the 7th annual “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign” at Central Fire Station. Fill the Fire Truck helps support local families in need within the Orange community. The City of Orange Fire Department will coordinate with local charities to distribute the collected gifts where they are most… Keep Reading

Lutcher Theater Rocks Around the Christmas Tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

November 28, 2022

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Lutcher Theater Rocks Around the Christmas Tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree this season as the Lutcher Theater presents “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas!” The heartwarming holiday musical is set to play one night only on November 29, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., as part of a 26-city national touring production. Members of the original Million Dollar Quartet team, Tony-nominated book… Keep Reading

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Entergy Texas Breaks Ground on Orange County Advanced Power Station

Entergy Texas Breaks Ground on Orange County Advanced Power Station

April 27, 2023

Entergy Texas executives, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, government officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate a new chapter for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy across Southeast Texas. Nearly 200 people attended a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a project underway next to Entergy Texas’

Demolition Ordered for 9 buildings at Sabine Park Apartment Homes in Orange

Demolition Ordered for 9 buildings at Sabine Park Apartment Homes in Orange

April 27, 2023

After nearly four months without running water at the Sabine Park Apartment Homes in Orange, a judge has ruled that nine buildings must be demolished due to being unlivable and not up to city code. The ruling was made after the city presented evidence on Wednesday morning to support its claim that the buildings were

First Annual Pinehurst Spring Market Scheduled for April 28-29

First Annual Pinehurst Spring Market Scheduled for April 28-29

April 26, 2023

The City of Pinehurst’s 1st Annual Spring Market is a free event that is being hosted by the Pinehurst Pentecostal Church on April 28-29. 2023. There will be 24+ vendors set up with clothing, gifts, food, sweets, and other crafts. There will also be a jumping castle, cotton candy, face painting, cake walk, funnel cakes,

Entergy Plans Infrastructure Improvement

Entergy Plans Infrastructure Improvement

April 26, 2023

Entergy Texas crews have mobilized on a large-scale infrastructure improvement project between W. Park Ave. and Burton Street in Orange. This project will focus on upgrading existing infrastructure to withstand 150 mph winds. Construction is expected to continue for up to four weeks, and for safety purposes, the public is asked to avoid the work

New Monarch Butterfly Bench Installed

New Monarch Butterfly Bench Installed

April 25, 2023

Early last week city crews are preparing the site at City Hall for the installation of a butterfly bench as part of the beautification of the City of Orange. The Monarch butterfly bench was unveiled on Friday, April 21, 2023, to its place at City Hall just in time for the Shangri La Botanical Gardens

LSCO Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Academic Building

LSCO Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Academic Building

April 25, 2023

Lamar State College Orange broke ground on April 19, 2023, on its new, state-of-the-art academic building. When finished, the nearly $38 million building will house academic classrooms, labs, and the Information Technology department. The 87th Legislative session approved the funding and Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 52 into law in October 2021, officially granting

Scam Alert Issued for Orange Police Department

Scam Alert Issued for Orange Police Department

April 24, 2023

The City of Orange Police Department received information about individuals contacting residents in the Historic District in Orange claiming to be contracted with the City’s Water Department. They are leaving door hangers soliciting business and giving false information, as they are NOT associated with the City of Orange and have NOT been given a City

Golden Triangle Polymers Announces Roadwork

Golden Triangle Polymers Announces Roadwork

April 24, 2023

Road work is about to begin on SH87 between Cow Bayou and Western Ave. as a part of the construction of the Golden Triangle Polymers’ plant. The public can expect to see concrete barriers and orange barrels on Monday, April 24. 2023, reducing and modifying lanes. For your safety and the safety of others, please

Lions Den Park Parking Lot to Be Renovated

Lions Den Park Parking Lot to Be Renovated

April 20, 2023

The Lion’s Den Park parking lot will be renovated beginning May 15, 2023. Work should be completed before the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, weather dependent. A smaller alternative parking area between the playground and Roberts Ford off Main Avenue will be available during construction. The City of Orange encourages visitors to visit with care

LSCO Expanding to Hardin County

LSCO Expanding to Hardin County

April 20, 2023

Lamar State College Orange will be expanding and opening a campus in Hardin County in Lumberton. The Orange campus has experienced a 12 percent increase in enrollment, and when they determined the location from which their students were enrolling, Hardin County kept popping up. “Time and transportation are issues we hear about from students when it

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