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
August 6, 2019
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Project Safe Graduation at WO-S to Hold Golf Tournament
West Orange-Stark’s Project Safe Graduation will be hosting a golf tournament as one of their fundraisers. It will be held Aug. 17 at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. It will be a four-man scramble “best… Keep Reading
August 2, 2019
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How Did Your Restaurant Rate? Restaurant Report Card for July 16-31, 2019
Here’s how some of your fav Orange eateries scored for the last half of July: First Baptist Church, 7637 MLK Drive, Orange, 100 Pizza Hut #2716, 1720 Lutcher Drive Orange, 98 Danny’s Super Foods, 2003 Western Avenue, 94 Subway #3353 2809 MacArthur Drive, Orange, 94 Southern Charm Restaurant, 1627 Strickland Dr., Orange, 93 Tuffy’s Eatery, 11261 Highway 12,… Keep Reading
August 2, 2019
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Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Aug 2-8, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-mavericks/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/ocarc-fishing-tournament/2019-08-02/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-good-dudes-unplugged-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-14/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/in-studio-registration/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/caleb-april-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/hot-summer-nights-car-show/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/ron-white/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/my-beautiful-disaster-at-brick-barley/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/sunshine-sundays-at-bcm-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/adult-studio-workshop-intro-to-wood-carving-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/reel-cajun-solo-acoustified/
July 30, 2019
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Second Annual Lemonade and Cookie Fundraiser for Traci’s Texas Tails
The Second Second Annual Lemonade and Cookie Fundraiser for Traci’s Texas Tails is being held Tuesday, July 30, 2019, from 10 AM – 4 PM at 602 W. Pine Ave. in Orange. Local pet rescuer Traci James is always spending hundreds of dollars of her own family’s money to help these animals through her selfless… Keep Reading
Bloom Nutrition Holds Grand Opening September 25
September 27, 2021
Bloom Nutrition Smoothie and Juice bar, located at 1539 Strickland Dr. Suite B, in Orange, held its grand opening on September 25. Bloom Nutrition offers a variety of loaded teas, healthy shakes, nutribowls, fat-burning shots, protein donuts and waffles, and Acai Bowls. Their business hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM-noon, 9 AM –
Stark Museum of Art Offers What Home Means Program
September 27, 2021
Take a lunch break at home or in the office and join the Stark Museum of Art as Sarah E. Boehme, Curator, guides participants on this virtual tour through the thematic sections of our newest special exhibition “The West as Home.” Participants will have the opportunity to look closely at one work of art from
Free Food Handler Certification Training Available to Texas Residents
September 23, 2021
There’s something incredibly rewarding to having a career where your task is to make sure someone has a great meal. Restaurants are where that happens. That’s where memories are made and celebrations of life regularly happen. It’s hard work – it involves critical thinking and swift reaction time – but most shifts fly by and
WOCCISD Offering Free Student Meals for Remainder of School Year
September 23, 2021
West Orange-Cove CISD announced its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to
Texas Workforce Commission Providing Childcare Assistance for Southeast Texas Service Industry Workers
September 22, 2021
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has provided funds to assist parents and legal guardians working in the service industry with the costs associated with childcare. The funding is specifically aimed at helping individuals get back to work, reduce the worker shortage in the service industry and provide quality care for children in Southeast Texas. The
Hurricane Nicholas Damage Reporting Available to Texans
September 21, 2021
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has activated the Individual Assistance – State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) for Texans affected by Hurricane Nicholas. If you were affected, you can click on the link below to report your damages: https://tdem.texas.gov/hurricane-nicholas/#1631546488600-b76bed90-8887 The Individual Assistance – State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) helps the state identify damages
West Orange’s Holiday in the Park Set for Nov. 6
September 20, 2021
West Orange’s annual Holiday in the Park event is set for Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 2700 Wester Ave. in West Orange. Booth reservations open to the public on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at City Hall. The event will feature classic cars, food vendors, and craft and retail items. Vendor rules and regulations and registration
Columbanus Motor Sports to Hold Grand Opening Oct. 15
September 20, 2021
Columbanus Motor Sports (formerly Honda of Orange) will hold its grand opening at its new facility on Friday, October 15, 2021. They have moved into their new location at 3500 IH 10 West in Orange. They were formerly located at 1800 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Their business hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9 AM
Vidor Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Glitz & Glam Boutique
September 16, 2021
The Vidor Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Glitz & Glam Boutique on September 14, 2021, at 1030 North Main Vidor inside Grace Community Church. They sell a variety of women’s clothing and accessories. All orders are available for pick up or ship out. For more info, visit their website, Facebook page, or call
GOACC Sponsors Gumbo Cookoff
September 16, 2021
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) is sponsoring a gumbo cookoff as a part of Orangetober Festival on October 2, 2021. The deadline for entries is Monday, September 20, 2021. Teams can make chicken with sausage (optional) or seafood gumbo. The entry fee is $50. First, second, and third places will be awarded,