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 27, 2021
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Offering Home & Body Essentials DIY Class
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is having a Home & Body Essentials DIY Class. The class will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 10 am to 2 pm and is $25 per person. It will be held at the Extension Office at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442. Enjoy… Keep Reading
July 26, 2021
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 6-8
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items – such as clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks – priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on… Keep Reading
July 26, 2021
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Back-to-School Sunday Funday Planned for August 7
Fruit City Is Back and Blaccellent will be hosting Back-to-School Sunday Funday on Sunday, August 7, 2021, from 2 PM to 5 PM at Navy Park in Orange. The community is invited to join in on the fun and enjoy bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, and much more! School supplies and backpacks will… Keep Reading
July 22, 2021
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GOACC Holds Ribbon Cutting for Orange Academy of Beauty
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Orange Academy of Beauty, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 10 AM at 802 West Park Ave. in Orange. Orange Academy of Beauty has been open for over three years and is a beauty school that has programs for students who want… Keep Reading
Tornado Victims Getting Special Assistance From Orange County Government
November 4, 2021
Areas of Orange County that were affected by the tornado activity last week will have fees waived for building permits and the Citizen Collection Center. Building permits are required for rebuilding from tornado damage and can be obtained at the Environmental Health and Code Compliance Department in the Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442 Orange,
Bridge City to Sponsor Christmas Tree Lighting
November 4, 2021
The City of Bridge City is sponsoring its first annual Christmas Tree Lighting/Christmas Market in the Park. It is scheduled for Friday, December 3, 2021, from 5-9 PM at the Bridge City Park Pavilion, 101 Parkside Drive in Bridge City. The actual tree lighting will commence at 6:30 PM. Participants are asked to bring a
LSCO Announces Nearly $840,000 In Grants From Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
November 3, 2021
Lamar State College Orange announced that the college has received nearly $840,000 in grant awards from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in recent days. The awards come in the form of three different grants to support the modernization of reporting, increasing training offerings to prepare students to take CDL Class A or B
Get Your Tickets Now for Orange County Disaster Rebuild Taste of the Holidays
November 2, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for the Orange County Disaster Rebuild’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Holidays event. It will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Only 400 tickets will be sold. They sell out every year,
Multi-Agency Resource Center Established for Tornado Victims
November 2, 2021
Orange County Disaster Rebuild will operate a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for those that have SUFFERED MAJOR RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE from the October 27, 2021 tornados. Access to this event is limited to ORANGE & NEWTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY! Attendees will need to self-report through this link prior to registration for the MARC. Damage reports are
Lutcher Theater Hosts A Kids Pajama & Blanket Drive Benefitting Salvation Army of Orange
November 2, 2021
The Lutcher Theater is hosting its annual Kids Pajama and Blanket Drive benefiting the Salvation Army of Orange County. Patrons attending Cirque Dreams Holidaze on November 21st or Hairspray on December 9th can “Share the Warmth” by bringing new pajamas for kids ranging from newborns to teens and cuddly blankets to the show. Collection boxes
Stark Museum of Art Offers Glazed Gingerbread House Workshop
November 1, 2021
The Stark Museum of Art is offering an Adult Studio Workshop: Glazed Gingerbread House on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 1-5 PM. Participants will paint a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house to store their homemade Christmas cookies and learn how to glaze bisqueware. The $40 registration fee includes one bisqueware gingerbread house and all supplies needed for
Bridge City Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Easy Oil
November 1, 2021
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Easy Oil on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Easy Oil is a mobile automotive service that offers oil changes for your personal vehicle, golf cart, boat, or ATV. They are not limited to oil changes because we also offer flat tire repair, light bulb replacement, windshield
Halloween 2021 Festivities
October 30, 2021
If you are a business, club, organization, school, or association that runs a public trick or treating-type Halloween event, we’ll be happy to promote it here. Send an email to support@orangeworthy.com with all the details. Sunday, October 31, 2021 Trunk or Treat at Old First Orange Baptist Church from 3-5 PM at 7935 IH 10
Red Cross Aiding Those Impacted by Tornadoes in Orange County
October 28, 2021
The American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas Workforce is responding to communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes across the southeastern part of our state. Our workforce is focused on keeping those impacted and themselves safe by practicing social distancing and working with local government agencies to get people the comfort, care,