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
February 27, 2020
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Orange Public Library Offering Binge Boxes to Check Out
The Library now has Binge Boxes available for circulation. Binge boxes hold 5-8 movies, with a common theme or series, that patrons can check out for one week. The collection is new and small, having begun with mostly donated DVD’s, but will be growing over the coming months. For additional information, please contact the Orange… Keep Reading
February 26, 2020
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Shangri La Gardens and KOCB Bring the Recycling Focus to the 25th Annual Trash-Off
Building community partnerships across Orange County to improve our local environment and reduce litter is what the 25th Annual Trash-Off is all about. On Saturday, February 22, Keep Orange County Beautiful collaborated with Shangri la Gardens to add recycling to the 2020 Trash-Off. Superior Tire and Service of Orange and D&D Scrap of Bridge City… Keep Reading
February 26, 2020
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Orange County Community Health Fair Scheduled for March 21
Come out to this Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 21st from 10-2:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. Children’s immunizations will be offered, as well as cooking demonstrations, games for all ages, Hepatitis A & B immunizations for First Responders, and more! If you’re… Keep Reading
February 25, 2020
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Ribbon Cutting Held at Darling Orange Boutique and Consignment
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member Darling Orange Boutique at 2339 MacArthur Dr in Orange on February 20, 2020. Kimberly Scott is the new owner of the previous Asher Luis Consignment & Resale Boutique. The store has a new name, a new look, and will feature more… Keep Reading
Mike’s Diner Drive-Thru Re-Opens for Business
November 2, 2022
Mike’s Diner Drive-Thru, located at 5720 N. 16th St., re-opened for business on November 1, 2022. They offer burgers, chicken sandwiches, a variety of appetizers, shakes, malts, and floats made with BlueBell ice cream. Their full menu and more info can be found on their Facebook page.
Lutcher Theater Presents Peter Rabbit Tales as Part of Incredible Kids Events Series
November 2, 2022
The Lutcher Theater will present Peter Rabbit Tales as part of the Lutcher Incredible Kids Events on Friday, November 11, 2022. Area students will have two options to experience the educational performance at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Enchantment Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Estate of Beatrix Potter and Penguin Books UK, brings the captivating
Former Wells Fargo Bank to Become Granger Supercenter
November 1, 2022
The Team Granger Supercenter will soon be opening at the former location of Wells Fargo Bank at the corner of 16th Street and Green Avenue. The Supercenter has plans to feature preowned vehicles and RVs. The Team Granger Supercenter is expected to open in November 2022.
Holiday in the Park Scheduled for November 5
October 31, 2022
Note: Car Show portion has been canceled. Holiday in the Park in West Orange is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9 AM – 5 PM at the West Orange City Hall, 2700 Western Ave. This event has something for everyone, from holiday gifts, decorations, crafts, local live entertainment, great food, and fine classic
Taste of the Holidays Announces Restaurant Lineup
October 30, 2022
Orange County Disaster rebuild is proud to announce that they have 26 establishments that will be participating in our 2022 Taste of the Holidays. It will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 5 pm to 8 pm. Participants will be able to taste delicious samplings from
D.R. Horton Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New Mallard Lakes Subdivision
October 27, 2022
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Mallard Lakes to feature homes built by D.R. Horton at 3050 W. Allie Payne Road. Families who are looking to purchase a new build in the Orange market can tour the Kingston Plan at Mallard Lakes during the following business hours: Monday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday –
New Casino Opening in Lake Charles in December
October 27, 2022
Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially come ashore in a brand-new, land-based build-out as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12, 2022. The all-new 60,000-square-foot property will bring the legendary Horseshoe brand to southwest Louisiana, showcasing the
Do Well Be Well with Diabetes Classes Offered in November
October 26, 2022
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on November 8, 10, 14, 17, and
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Offered to Families in Orange County
October 26, 2022
Legacy Community Development Group is offering tenant-based rental assistance through November 4, 2022, for residents of Hardin, Orange, and Jefferson counties in Texas (not including the city limits of Beaumont and Port Arthur). Assistance is available to very low-income and low-income families that wish to reside in Hardin, Orange, and Jefferson counties, excluding the city
Speaker of The Texas House Dade Phelan Appoints LSCO Provost Dr. Wendy Elmore to Statewide Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council
October 25, 2022
Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan has appointed Lamar State College Orange Provost and Executive Vice President of Dr. Wendy Elmore to the statewide Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council. The Advisory Council advises the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the alignment of public high school career and technology education programs with current and future workforce needs