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
June 26, 2019
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Local Author Reveals How Local Business Owners Can Transform Their Businesses with the Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World
On a recent episode of The My Future Business Show with host Rick Nuske, Orange, Texas author Donna Gunter, Business Fame Maker, discussed how local business owners can transform their businesses with the most powerful marketing tool in the world while increasing their reach, revenue, and reputation with their own published book. According to Gunter, a… Keep Reading
June 20, 2019
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‘Cockroaches and Bulls’: The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly
How would you grade the 86th Texas Legislature? According to Texas Monthly, the state’s two chambers (31 senators and 150 representatives) only convene for a 140-day regular legislative session every two years. This causes the stakes to be high for longtime lawmakers and those serving their first year in office. Click here to see how… Keep Reading
June 19, 2019
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Hurricane Preparedness List
Are you ready for hurricane season? Hurricane seasons runs from June 1 – November 31. With the larger number of hurricanes that have impacted Southeast Texas since Hurricane Rita in 2005, it pays to be prepared. The Orange County Local Emergency Planning Committee has put together a comprehensive list of things you should do to… Keep Reading
June 17, 2019
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June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results
Two new members will be joining the Orange City Council. Caroline Mazzola Hennigan won the At-Large Position 5 by beating Bill Mello, who has been on the council for nine years. Hennigan ended up with 333 votes, or 71.61 percent, compared to Mello with 132 votes, or 28.39 percent. For the Single-Member District 4 council… 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,