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
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offers Adult Sewing Class
March 14, 2022
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office is offering a Sewing for Adult Beginners on Saturday, April 23, 30, and May 7, 2022, from 9 AM-noon at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office, located at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. The basics of using a sewing machine, hand sewing, and pattern cutting will be taught. The enrollment
Bridge City Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for K&S Services
March 10, 2022
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for K&S Services on Thursday, March 3, 2022. K&S Services is a family-owned and operated business serving the Golden Triangle. They provide a variety of services, including Painting Remodeling Carpentry Roof/House washing Pressure washing Roofing Fencing Tractor and equipment Work Tree Services Lawn Services For more
LCM High School Approved as Lamar State College Orange Off-Campus Instructional Site
March 10, 2022
Lamar State College Orange is pleased to announce that regional higher education accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), visited their campus and their proposed off-campus instructional site (Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School) this week. The reviewers approved the location, concluding that there were no negative findings or recommendations needed in
Lions Club Announces 2022 Carnival Dates
March 9, 2022
Carnival time is almost here! The Orange Lions Club has announced the dates for the 2022 Lions Club Charity Carnival. The dates are: March 30-31 April 1-2 April 6-7 April 8-9 The times are as follows: Wed and Thurs: 6:30-10 Fri and Sat: 6:30-11 First Saturday-Family Day-gates open at 4 For more info, visit the
City of Orange Announces Adopt a Spot Program
March 9, 2022
City of Orange Director of Planning and Community Development, Kelvin Knauf, presented the “Adopt-a-Spot” program during the Orange City Council Meeting on March 8, 2022. The Adopt-a-Spot program is intended to provide residents and/or organizations with a way to make Orange a more beautiful city in which to live, work, and play. The Adopt-a-Spot program
Stark Museum of Art Announces Winners of 8th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
March 8, 2022
Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce this year’s selected artists and award winners for the Stark Museum of Art’s 8th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. There were 547 entries submitted, and “this year brought our most diverse range of entries ever and also the most difficult rounds of jurying yet,” commented Jennifer Dickinson,
An Office and a Gentleman Coming to Lutcher Theater March 27
March 8, 2022
An Officer And A Gentleman, based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. It is being performed at the Lutcher Theater on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 7 PM.
Bark in the Park Scheduled for March 19
March 7, 2022
The 2nd Annual Bark in the Park program, sponsored by the West Orange Animal Shelter, is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2002. from 1-5 PM at the shelter, located at West Orange Park at 2700 Western Avenue. The goal of the event is to showcase the dogs available for adoption and to get as many
Ribbon Cutting for New Orange Mural
March 7, 2022
On Friday, March 4, 2022, the Orange Lions Club held a ribbon-cutting to unveil Orange’s first mural. The mural, located at 701 W. Division Avenue on the side of the Orange Stationer’s building, was designed by local artist Lauren Lee. The project was a collaborative effort between the Orange Lions Club with the Orange County
2022 Summer Youth Cooking Camp Dates Announced
March 2, 2022
The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service is once again offering a Summer Youth Cooking Camp. The camp will be offered June 13-17 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Orange County Convention and Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. There is a limit of 60 participants between the ages of 9-14. The fee