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
April 18, 2023
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Warrant Amnesty Program Announced
Judge Troy Johnson and Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney announce a warrant amnesty program beginning May 1 and running through the end of May 2023. If a person with an outstanding warrant out of Orange County at Law No. 2 (Judge Troy Johnson) for a misdemeanor offense shows up in person and turns themselves in at… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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April 10-14 Proclaimed Community Development Week
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed the week of April 10-14th as National Community Development Week. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in 1974 for the purpose of providing local governments with the financial resources to assist low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Orange… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 22-24
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. “While we can’t know in advance when the next… Keep Reading
April 13, 2023
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April 2023 Declared Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
In the Federal fiscal year 2022, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services confirmed 56,944 victims of child abuse or neglect, including 1,027 in Orange County. We must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable,… Keep Reading
Cypress Physical Therapy Hosts Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
October 25, 2022
Cypress Physical Therapy hosted its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on October 21, 2022. Cypress Physical Therapy is owned by Phillip Richard, Christopher Cancienne, Dustin Roussel, and Buddy Boe and is located at 3713 N. 16th Street in Orange. This will make the fourth location for the growing physical therapy provider with future plans for expansion
The Orange Recreation Center Opens for Business
October 24, 2022
The Orange Recreation Center held its grand opening on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Recreation Center is located at 1405 W. Orange, Ave. in Orange. Members of the Recreation Center will be able to enjoy basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, and hours of free play during their visit. Additional activities are expected to be added at a
Vidor Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Elsa’s Italian Grill
October 24, 2022
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Elsa’s Italian Grill, located at 18635 IH-10 in Vidor. Their hours of operation are: Sunday 11 AM-9 PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM Thursday 11 AM-9 PM Friday 11 AM-9 PM Saturday 11 AM-9 PM Elsa’s offers a variety of Italian
Blue Man Group to Make a Splash at Lutcher Theater
October 20, 2022
More than 50 million people around the world have experienced the smash-hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group, and now it’s your turn! Blue Man Group returns to the Lutcher Theater for one night only on October 30, 2022, at 7 p.m. as part of their new North American tour. A limited amount of tickets
Plant Propogation Workshop Available at Shangri La
October 19, 2022
Shangri La Gardens will be offering a Plant Propagation 101 workshop on October 22, 2022, from 10 AM-noon. The registration fee is $25. This workshop is suitable for plant people of all skill levels. Their hands-on class will give students the practice and experience needed to confidently execute several propagation methods such as: seed sowing,
Orange CVB Hosting New Holiday Event
October 19, 2022
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to bring 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 Stark Park and finding unique items provided by more than 100 artists and
Drywater to Play at Together Thursdays on October 20
October 18, 2022
Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 6:30 pm for Together Thursdays sponsored by the United Way of Orange County and Dow. The event takes place at the Orange Riverside Pavilion. Drywater returns on October 20. Founded in 2004, The Drywater Band is a subsidiary of Avondale Entertainment, which is co-owned and managed
Former Cove School To Be Transformed to Park and Walking Trail
October 18, 2022
According to 12News, the former Cove School may be transformed into a park and walking trail. The planning director for the City of Orange is taking steps to turn this vision into a reality and recently presented his ideas to the Orange City Council. The four-acre plot, located at the corner of Dupont Drive and
Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Children’s Church of Cowboy Church of Orange County
October 17, 2022
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Children’s Church of Cowboy Church of Orange County, located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Pastor Harland Strother, the church family, and chamber ambassadors joined to cut the ribbon on the remodeled children’s church. The Children’s Church offers monthly play days, Sunday
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region Swears in Five New Volunteers
October 17, 2022
During the month of September, five new volunteer CASAs were sworn in by CASA of the Sabine Neches Region. The Honorable Judge Mandy White-Rogers officially swore in three new CASA volunteers and the Honorable Judge John C. Lockwood swore in two. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with CASA