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
August 13, 2024
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Story Time and Craft Hour to Resume at Vidor Public Library
The Vidor Public Library announces that Story Time/Craft Hour will resume in September. They will separate age groups, with birth-kindergarten twice a month on Tuesdays (10 am-11 am) and 1st grade-6th grade twice a month on Thursdays (10 am-11 am). At this time, they have 15 spots available in their Itty Bitty Story Time and… Keep Reading
August 12, 2024
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Orangefield ISD Approves New Pay Structure, Includes 3% Salary Increase for Staff
The Orangefield Independent School District (ISD) board has approved a new salary schedule that includes a 3% raise to the midpoint of district employee salaries. Superintendent Shaun McAlpin highlighted the board’s commitment to supporting staff, stating, “This is an opportunity to put some money in their pocket to help out. This will help us take… Keep Reading
August 12, 2024
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Julie Rogers Gift of Life Offering Free Women’s Healthcare Screenings on August 14
The Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program is offering free women’s healthcare screenings on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 8 AM – 3:30 PM at the Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas – Orange, located at 610 Strickland Drive. Health services include breast cancer screenings, diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and cancer prevention materials. Call 409-833-3663 to… Keep Reading
August 8, 2024
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Stark Cultural Venues Announces Volunteer Round-Up for Venues
The Stark Foundation is rounding up the best volunteers for a community-wide Volunteer Round-Up for its four cultural venues: Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, The W.H. Stark House, Stark Museum of Art, and the Lutcher Theater. The Volunteer Round-Up will be held on Tuesday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater,… Keep Reading
West Orange Animal Shelter to Host Bark in the Park April 22
April 3, 2023
The Annual Bark in the Park program, sponsored by the West Orange Animal Shelter, is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023. from 11 AM – 3 PM at the shelter, located at West Orange Park at 2700 Western Avenue. The goal of the event is to showcase the dogs available for adoption and to get
Easter 2023 Festivities
April 1, 2023
Here are some upcoming Easter-related activities for Orange County. Are you planning an Easter-related event for 2023? If so, we’d love to list it in our article about Easter Festivities in Orange County. Please send details (press release, flyer, or link to Facebook event page) to support@orangeworthy.com. Please DO NOT send the info via FB
Heritage House of Orange to Host Cemetery Walk
March 30, 2023
The Heritage House Museum is super excited to host the 5th Annual Cemetery Walk. Come hear the stories about the people that helped make Orange, TX, what it is today! Step back in time at the beautiful Evergreen Cemetery, 408 Border St., in Orange, on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 2 pm-4 pm. For more
Big Weekend for Orange with Art in the Park and Riverfront Carshow
March 30, 2023
A big and eventful weekend is ahead for Orange with the 21st annual Art in the Park and 4th annual Orange Riverfront Car Show hosted by the Orange Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. These wonderful events will join forces to provide a day full of fun on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 9 A.M. to 3
Adult Sewing Classes Offered by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
March 29, 2023
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office is offering a Sewing for Adult Beginners on Saturdays, April 15, 22, and 29, 2023, from 9 AM-noon at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The basics of using a sewing machine, hand sewing, and pattern cutting will be taught. The enrollment fee
Sabine River Authority Awards $19,500 Community Assistance Grants
March 29, 2023
Representatives from the Sabine River Authority visited Orange City Hall on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to present a Community Assistance Grant in the amount of $19,500 for the purpose of drainage improvements in the City of Orange. The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) was created by the Texas Legislature in 1949 as an official
LSCO to Host Job Fair March 29
March 28, 2023
Lamar State College-Orange, in conjunction with Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas, will be holding the Orange County Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 29m 2023 at the Shahan Event Center at 209 Green Ave. in Orange from 10 AM – 1 PM. The event is open to the public. You do not have to be
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Grand Re-Opening of Roberts Ford
March 28, 2023
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 23, 2023, to mark the grand re-opening of Roberts Ford Orange Texas, located at 1601 Green Avenue in Orange. Owner Susanty Roberts was joined by citizens from the community as well as representatives from the City of Orange and the Greater
Roller Skating Will Again Be Available in Orange
March 27, 2023
Candy’s Roller Rink will be located at 6896 Highway 87 N in Orange, where the former Spinning Wheels was located. Spinning Wheels closed several years ago due to hurricane damage and never re-opened. The new owners are currently in the process of remodeling and have not yet set an opening date. Mayor Pro-Tem of West
Port Arthur Native to Conduct Anastasia at Lutcher Theater
March 27, 2023
Glenn Alexander II may be married and living in New York City, but he considers himself a proud Port Arthur native to the city he still considers home. Alexander, 27, grew up in the Southeast Texas area and always dreamed of sharing his talents with the world. He’ll soon be able to showcase his ability