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 14, 2019
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Mike Kunst Selected as New City Manager
The Orange City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Mike Kunst as the next City Manager. Mike Kunst comes from the City of Vidor where he has served as City Manager for the past six and a half years. Kunst is from Orange County and is a Vidor High School graduate. He… Keep Reading
August 14, 2019
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Orange County Disaster Rebuild Seeking Donations to Continue Rebuilding After Harvey
As we near the 2-year anniversary of Harvey, Orange County Disaster Rebuild continues to assist impacted Orange County households with home repair, furniture/appliance replacement, transitional housing and much more. Please help support our local, grassroots effort by making a $25+ donation and receiving an Orange County Disaster Rebuild t-shirt at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/OCDR. If you would like… Keep Reading
August 12, 2019
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2019-2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Open for Applications
The Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the county’s hotel/motel tax funds. Any 501(C) organization in Orange County that attracts visitors to Orange County Texas can make an application to the committee. There are a number of restrictions by state law… Keep Reading
August 9, 2019
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday Scheduled August 9-11, 2019
The Texas Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for August 9-11, 2019. During this annual sales tax holiday event, most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) can be purchased sales-tax-free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. This year’s sales tax holiday begins… Keep Reading
Orange Public Library Hosting Scholastic Book Fair and Summer Reading Program
April 26, 2021
The Orange Public Libary will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from June 1-11 at the Orange Public Library at 220 5th St., Orange. The Summer Reading Program registration will begin on June 1, 2021, and will begin on June 9. For more info, contact the Orange Public Library at (409) 883-1086.
Orange County EDC Plans Small Business Summit
April 22, 2021
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will host a FREE Virtual Small Business Summit on May 12, 2021, from 9 am-12 pm. This online event will be aimed toward providing small businesses in Orange County with resources, contacts, and tools to help drive the continued success of their business while offering a virtual networking
80th Annual Lions Club Carnival Dates Set for Summer
April 22, 2021
The dates of the Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival have been set for June 16-19, June 23-26, and June 30-July 3, 2021 at the Orange Lions City Park. The carnival’s traditional fall schedule has been beleaguered in the past several years from inclement weather, due primarily to hurricanes striking the Gulf Coast. In 2020, the
Heritage House Museum to Host Evergreen Cemetery Walk
April 21, 2021
The Heritage House of Orange County will present its Evergreen Cemetery Walk taking place at 408 Border St. Orange, TX, 77630 on April 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The walk will feature the gravesites of famous Orange individuals for whom the streets were named. Ticket prices are $5 for 12 years old and up. Members
Free Diabetes Classes to Be Held
April 20, 2021
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Discover how to prevent and control type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes (on Mondays) starting on May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 25, 2021,
Mathews Jewelers Sponsoring Sip and Shop to Benefit Orange Rotary
April 20, 2021
Mathews Jewelers Orange is sponsoring a Sip and Shop event on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from noon – 4 PM at Free State Cellars Winery, 4702 Tejas Parkway in Orange. Proceeds of all sales and raffles will benefit the Rotary Club of Orange Scholarship Fund. The event will showcase new arrivals from Julie Vos, Kendra
Mauriceville 2021 Crawfish Bash Announces Entertainment
April 19, 2021
Who wants all -you-can-eat-crawfish provided by world-class competitors? On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the Mauriceville Heritage Association will be providing some of the best crawfish in the area at an unbeatable all-you-can-eat (AYCE) price. Spend the day listening to great music and eat as much crawfish as you want. Visit with the competitors and choose
Emergency Prep Supplies Tax Holiday April 24-26
April 19, 2021
Natural disasters will continue to happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prepare yourself during the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number
May 1 General Elections in City of Orange Rapidly Approaching
April 15, 2021
The May 1, 2021, General Election is rapidly approaching in the City of Orange. Positions up for election May 1, 2021, include: Mayor (At-Large) Council Member Place 1 (Single-Member District 1) Early Voting Polling Locations include: Orange Public Library (Ira Williamson Meeting Room), 220 N. Fifth Street, Orange, Texas Bridge City ISD Admin. Bldg. (Board
Orange City Council Agrees to Purchase High Water Rescue Trucks
April 14, 2021
City of Orange Fire Chief, David Frenzel, discussed the purchase of two (2) high water rescue vehicles during the Orange City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 13. The vehicles will be partially paid for through an Infrastructure Grant from the Texas General Land Office as a part of Disaster Relief from Hurricane Harvey. The remainder