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
October 4, 2023
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New Together Thursdays Concert Kicks Off October 5
Orange County United Way kicks off the fall Together Thursdays concert series on October 5, 2023, at the Riverside Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. The featured band is Straight Tequila Night. Straight Tequila Night is Texas’s original ’90s Country Tribute Band. From Garth Brooks and George Strait to Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn, they play… Keep Reading
October 3, 2023
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FEMA Testing National Emergency Alert System on October 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, will conduct a nationwide test of the National Emergency Alert System. It will be done on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and will begin at 1:20 p.m. Central time. FEMA officials say the emergency test message will go to all cell phones, as well as television stations… Keep Reading
October 3, 2023
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Salvation Army Announces 2023 Angel Tree Applications Available
The Salvation Army of Orange TX announces that Angel Tree Applications begin Sunday, October 1, 2023, and extend through October 14, 2023. This year, registration is online only and can be accessed here. No invitation code is required. Simply enter your zip code to begin the application process. Program requirements: Photo ID required (driver’s license,… Keep Reading
October 2, 2023
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Shangri La to Hold Saturday Adventure Series
Select Saturdays in October and November, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host family-friendly educational programs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These programs are free with a wide range of topics. Registration is first come, first served. RSVP to secure your place in the program. Register online, via email at welliott@shangrilagardens.org or… 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.