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
September 28, 2022
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Rotary Club of Orange Sponsoring Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Orangetober Festival
The Rotary Club of Orange will be sponsoring a Pumpkins Decorating Contest as a part of the 2nd Annual Orangetober Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The dropoff location is the Orangetober Festival at the Riverside Pavilion between 10 AM – 2 PM on October 8. Voting times are 12 PM – 3 PM. Three… Keep Reading
September 27, 2022
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Full Orangetober Schedule Released
The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the second annual Orangetober Festival, which is coming to Orange Texas October 7-9, 2022, at the Riverside Pavilion, 708 Simmons Drive in Orange. Participation opportunities include: September 30-October 5: Volunteer to set up the pumpkin village at Orangetober Festival (F-R-E-E to participate) October… Keep Reading
September 27, 2022
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office Opens Blue Santa Applications for 2022
If you are an Orange County Resident that needs help from Santa for your children this Christmas or have anyone you know that is a resident, you can apply for The Annual Blue Santa Program. A current and valid ID is required to register. From October 3 – October 24, 2022, applications can be picked… Keep Reading
September 26, 2022
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Hosting Door Sign Crafting Class
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is offering a Door Sign Crafting Class. The class will be held on November 5. 2022, from 10:00 am to noon at the Extension Office at 11475 FM 1442. The door sign will be a round wooden sign and participants have the option of an initial, word, or name… 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.