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 30, 2025
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Grow Your Knowledge and Serve Your Community as a Certified Texas Master Gardener
Calling all garden lovers, green thumbs, and community-minded individuals! The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Orange County, in partnership with the Texas Master Gardeners, is now accepting applications for its upcoming Master Gardener Training Classes, scheduled to begin in August 2025 and continue through December. Held every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at… Keep Reading
July 30, 2025
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Beloved Orange Roller Rink Reimagined as Ochoa Rec Center
A cherished piece of Orange’s past is rolling into the future. The iconic Spinning Wheels roller rink is being transformed into the Ochoa Rec Center (ORC), thanks to the vision and dedication of local entrepreneur Jonathan Ochoa. The revitalized venue is set for a soft launch on July 26. 2025 with local vendors and proceeds… Keep Reading
July 29, 2025
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Big Mike’s Barbershop Relocates to New Highway 87 Location in Orange, TX
Big Mike’s Barbershop, a trusted name in grooming and a beloved staple in the Orange community, has officially moved to a new and improved location at 6898 Hwy 87 N, Orange, TX 77632—just one block south of its previous spot and directly in front of the skating rink. Owned and operated by Mike Hudnall, Big… Keep Reading
July 29, 2025
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City of Orange Approves $2M Incentive for $50M Shopping Center Development
The City of Orange is officially moving forward with a major economic development initiative. On Tuesday, June 22, 2025, the Orange Economic Development Corporation and Orange City Council approved a significant incentives package to support the construction of a 43-acre shopping center, codenamed Project Capstone. The development will be located at the corner of Martin… Keep Reading
LSCO and McNeese Announce Credit Transfer and Preferred Tuition Agreement for LSCO Nursing Grads
April 28, 2022
The directors of the nursing programs at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) and McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, announced today an affiliation agreement that will offer LSCO graduates who are admitted to McNeese’s RN to BSN program a preferred tuition rate and an acceptance of LSCO’s nursing courses to fulfill part of the
United Way to Host Dueling Pianos Fundraiser
April 28, 2022
United Way of Orange County is sponsoring their Dueling Piano Event on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Orange, located at 5303 North 16th Street in Orange. They will have live entertainment by the fantastic musicians of Pete’s Dueling Pianos, along with a wonderful meal by Old Orange Cafe.
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Sponsors Disaster Intake Event
April 27, 2022
Are you still in need of disaster recovery assistance from any of the recent natural disasters that have struck Orange County since 2017? Orange County Disaster Rebuild will be having an intake event on May 3, 5, 10, and 12. 2022, from 10 am – 4 pm at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center
LSCO Announces 2022-23 Student Ambassadors
April 27, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is excited to announce their 2022-23 LSCO Student Ambassadors. To become an Ambassador, students must exhibit excellent leadership skills and excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Students must be recommended by a teacher, counselor, or principal and interview with the LSCO Ambassador Committee. Once selected, Ambassadors receive a scholarship
City of Orange to Host Transportation Forum
April 26, 2022
The City of Orange will be hosting “Let’s Taco `Bout Transportation” in collaboration with Southeast Texas Transportation Week. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, 1000 Simmons Drive in Orange. Citizens are invited to the City of Orange Boat Ramp
Interstate 10 Closures Announced
April 26, 2022
Interstate 10 westbound in Orange from SH87 to Adams Bayou, will be closed overnight Monday night, April 25, Tuesday night, April 26, and Wednesday night April 27, from 9 pm-5 am, due to construction. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage road. I10 eastbound, from Adams Bayou to SH87, will be closed overnight Wednesday and
Early Voting Begins April 25 in Orange County
April 25, 2022
The early voting period for the May 7 school and city elections begins April 25 and will run through April 29, 2022, from 8-5 pm as well as from May 2-3, 2022, from 7 am-7 pm. Listed below are the contested races along with the BCISD Bond election. Early voting locations include the Orange Library,
Local Higher Education Coalition Finalist for Grant Addressing Regional Nursing Shortage
April 25, 2022
A coalition of local higher education institutions and hospitals, including Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), is one of 60 finalists chosen from more than 500 applications from across the nation seeking $70,000,000 in federal funds to address the nursing shortage across the country. The funds would allow regional colleges to hire more nursing faculty members
Live Music In Orange April 2022
April 21, 2022
The Orange Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has compiled a calendar of live music events for the month of April. Stop by and enjoy live entertainment weekly at local restaurants and venues in Orange, Texas. Take a look at the April lineup and plan your stay! James Blackshear Wednesday, April 20 @ 6 PM Tia Juanita’s
WOCCISD Sponsoring Summer Stampede Summer Camp
April 20, 2022
West Orange-Cove CISD is excited to announce Summer Stampede Kids Camp for all students entering grades 1-8. Summer Stampede provides a fun learning atmosphere where students enjoy activities that minimize the learning gap created during the COVID-19 school closures. The Summer Stampede will be four weeks of fun-filled educational experiences for mustangs entering grades 1-8.