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, 2024
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Orange Chamber of Commerce Holds Grand Opening for Barry’s Greek Grill
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on May 7. 2024, for Barry’s Greek Grill, located at 1720 W. IH-10 Frontage Road in Orange, at the former location of Tacos La Shula. Owner Barry Nikshiqi, who also owns Greek Gyros II in Port Arthur. His family is also in the restaurant industry,… Keep Reading
May 13, 2024
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2024 Stark Reading Contest County Finalists Announced
Each year from 1904 to 1975, the Stark Family – beginning with Miriam Lutcher Stark and continuing with her son, Lutcher, and his wife, Nelda – sponsored a contest in reading and a contest in declamation in the public high schools in the City of Orange, Texas. In 1976, the Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in… Keep Reading
May 13, 2024
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Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Playing at the ORC
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on May 7, 2024, for Playing at the ORC, located at 1004 North Main in Vidor. Playing at the ORC is a Ninja Warrior/parkour style playground with activities for adventurous and daring kids 1-12 years old. They also offer space to hold parties. Business hours are as… Keep Reading
May 9, 2024
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WOCCISD $72M Bond Approved During May Elections
West Orange-Cove CISD voters approved the $72M bond proposition on the May ballot. “The Board of Trustees and I are humbled by the trust placed in us by the voters of West Orange-Cove CISD,” stated Dr. Rickie Harris, Superintendent of West Orange-Cove CISD. “Your endorsement not only validates our efforts but also your dedication to… 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