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
June 29, 2020
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WOS High School Receives Grant From Dow Industries
Exciting things are coming to West Orange-Stark High School engineering program. With the partnership of DOW industries, a $5,000 grant has been awarded to their engineering program. Teachers are being trained in Project Lead the Way curriculum, which promotes STEM education using a hands-on approach to real-world problem-solving experiences. DOW’s partnership is also outlining a… Keep Reading
June 29, 2020
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City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds
The City of Orange is submitting to the Texas General Land Office a supplemental application for disaster relief funds, Hurricane Harvey, CDBG-DR-4332. The Texas General Land Office is the state administrative agency or “grantee” for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds (CDBG-DR) provided through the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development…. Keep Reading
June 26, 2020
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Abbott Rescinds Bar Openings and Reduces Restaurant Occupancy
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the… Keep Reading
June 25, 2020
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Masks to Be Given to All Tested for COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department, will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to every Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run mobile test collection sites. Beginning tomorrow, each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a state-run mobile testing site will… Keep Reading
Vidor Hometown Holidays Scheduled for Dec. 9-11
December 8, 2022
Vidor’s Hometown Holidays and Christmas Cruise begins Friday, December 9, 2022, and continues through December 11. The lighting of the Christmas Tree and reading of The Night Before Christmas with Santa is scheduled for Friday night at 7 pm. On Saturday, there will be a Hometown Holiday Market and Christmas Cruise from 12-6 pm at
Orange Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Reopening of Heritage House
December 8, 2022
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the grand reopening of the Heritage House Museum in downtown Orange at 905 W. Division. After completing years of repairs due to Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the Heritage House Museum reopened just in time for its annual visits with Santa. Heritage
Orange County Meals on Wheels Holding Fundraiser
December 7, 2022
Orange County Meals on Wheels will be hosting a “Chip In” event to help seniors in Orange county on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 11 AM -1 PM. They will be selling a chipped beef sandwich, chips, a drink, and a cookie for just $10 at 103 North 5th St. in Orange. Director Kristin Burman
Heritage House Museum to Hold Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
December 6, 2022
Heritage House Museum will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on December 7, 2022, at 4 pm. This free family event lets visitors explore the house through the eyes of the Victorian era. After the ribbon-cutting, Santa will arrive at 6 PM and be available for pictures from 6 – 8 pm. Santa will
Sundara Coffee House Opens in Orangefield
December 6, 2022
Sundara Coffee House has opened in Orangefield at 6381 FM 1442 in Orangefield at the intersection of 1442 and 105. They are a locally-owned coffee shop expanding from its first location in Groves. In addition to coffee, they offer desserts such as brownies, macaroons, and muffins. They also offer drive-through service. Their business hours are
Christmas Strolls Beginning December 8 at Shangri La
December 5, 2022
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Christmas Strolls will usher in the Christmas season with colorful displays throughout the garden during the evenings of December 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,15, 16, 17, 20 & 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) each night. This year, in
Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade Winners Announced
December 5, 2022
The winners of the Kiwanis Club of Orange’s 73rd Annual Christmas Parade are as follows: Commercial winner: Fun Town RV Orange Non-Profit Winner: Community Church and School Judge’s Choice: Life Church of Orange Judges for the parade were Michael Key, Maureen McAllister from United Way of Orange County, and Captain Jan Zuniga and family from
Lutcher Theater’s My Fair Lady Stars Orange Native, Sophie Braud
December 1, 2022
The Lutcher Theater will present My Fair Lady on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, Texas, native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater which brought you The King
Orange Kiwanis Club 73rd Annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa This Saturday
December 1, 2022
The Kiwanis Club of Orange TX will be hosting two major Christmas events this weekend. First up is Breakfast with Santa at Spanky’s Bar and Grill, located at 1703 N 16th St. in Orange, from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. The cost is $2/ticket and tickets may be purchased online here. Following the breakfast later
Gumdrop Shop Scheduled for Saturday
December 1, 2022
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be bringing the Gumdrop Shop to downtown Orange. The Gumdrop Shop will be held at Stark Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visitors will spend the day strolling throughout this holiday market in Stark Park and finding unique items provided by more than