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
July 17, 2019
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Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents
Students at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur will pay substantially lower tuition and fees starting this fall. Officials from the Texas State University System announced the tuition cut today during a news conference at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont. Last week, the TSUS Board… Keep Reading
July 16, 2019
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Orange County Awarded $51,171 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
According to KOGT Radio, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program have awarded Orange County $51,171 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can… Keep Reading
July 15, 2019
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Coloring for Adults Offered at Orange Public Library
Coloring for Adults is being offered free of charge at the Orange Public Library to anyone ages 17 and up who would like to attend. The library requests that no children be in the coloring room; however, kids over the age of 12 are welcome to enjoy the Library while adults color their cares away…. Keep Reading
July 15, 2019
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Orange County Health Inspections July 2019
As reported by Orange County Health Inspector James Scales in his July 2019 health inspection report, he gave a low score of 81 to the Exxon Food Mart at 7120 We. Interstate 10 in McLewis for mold in the drink dispensers and no handwashing sink in the kitchen. Perfect scores went to The Star and… 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