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 14, 2020
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Get Ready for Hurricane Season 2020
With Hurricane season beginning June 1, it is time to prepare yourself, loved ones, and pets in the event of a hurricane evacuation in your area. Historically, the months of August and September have been the busiest times for the threat of a hurricane, but they can happen at any time during the hurricane season… Keep Reading
May 14, 2020
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City of Orange Completes Road Construction to Five Streets
The City of Orange announces that construction on the following streets has been completed: • 37th Street • Dorman Road • Cochran Street • Davis Road • Sikes Road The Orange City Council allocated $3.14 million from the Bond Program to repave approximately 35 streets. These projects were completed with the most recent contract.
May 13, 2020
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OCVB Hosts LN & Axl in Virtual Acoustic Series
Join the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. for our Virtual Acoustic Series. Enjoy this virtual event from the comfort of your home featuring LIVE entertainment by LN & Axle. LN & Axle are from Beaumont and play new and classic rock. Ellen (LN) was singing before she could… Keep Reading
May 13, 2020
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Seventeenth Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans Scheduled for May 24
Join the 17th annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans on Sunday, May 24, at 6:30 P.M. This event will be held online through Facebook Live on the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza Facebook page. The Plaza is home to the life-size bronze sculpture, Tears From a Grateful Heart. You can add a name to the memorial… Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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