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
March 31, 2020
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CARES Act and SBA Provide Assistance for Small Business
Small Business Owners are eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) due to COVID-19 through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Business owners should make every attempt to apply online here. Businesses may be eligible to receive up to $2 million with no payments for 12 months at a 3.75% interest rate for small… Keep Reading
March 31, 2020
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City of Orange Mayor Mandates Fines for Social Distancing Violators
The City of Orange Mayor has issued the First Amended Emergency Order effective Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. In the mandate, City of Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. authorized the Orange Police Department to enforce the mandates for social distancing, Violators will face a fine of up to $1,000 with 180 days in… Keep Reading
March 30, 2020
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Governor Abbott Extends Quarantine to 10 States, Including Louisiana
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded previous travel-related executive orders to include more states and cities within the United States. On March 26, Gov. Greg Abbott had instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States. Under the original executive orders, airline travelers from… Keep Reading
March 27, 2020
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School Districts Set Tentative Return Dates
Tentative return to school dates have been set by local school districts. Please know that these dates are subject to change at any time. Dates for returning are tentatively scheduled as follows: WO-C: Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 14. LC-M: Classes will resume after the spring break, scheduled April 10-April 17. Orangefield: Classes will… 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.