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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Lutcher Theater’s My Fair Lady Stars Orange Native, Sophie Braud

December 1, 2022

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Lutcher Theater’s My Fair Lady Stars Orange Native, Sophie Braud

The Lutcher Theater will present My Fair Lady on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the return of Orange, Texas, native, Sophie Braud, back to the Lutcher Theater stage. A limited amount of tickets are still available and can be purchased at lutcher.org. From Lincoln Center Theater which brought you The King… Keep Reading

Orange Kiwanis Club 73rd Annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa This Saturday

December 1, 2022

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Orange Kiwanis Club 73rd Annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa This Saturday

The Kiwanis Club of Orange TX will be hosting two major Christmas events this weekend. First up is Breakfast with Santa at Spanky’s Bar and Grill, located at 1703 N 16th St. in Orange, from 7:30 – 10:00 AM.  The cost is $2/ticket and tickets may be purchased online here.   Following the breakfast later… Keep Reading

Gumdrop Shop Scheduled for Saturday

December 1, 2022

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Gumdrop Shop Scheduled for Saturday

The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be bringing the Gumdrop Shop to downtown Orange. The Gumdrop Shop will be held at Stark Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Visitors will spend the day strolling throughout this holiday market in Stark Park and finding unique items provided by more than… Keep Reading

New Academic Building To Be Built at Lamar State College Orange

November 30, 2022

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New Academic Building To Be Built at Lamar State College Orange

A new academic building will be constructed at Lamar State College-Orange. Learn more in the video below. Construction will begin in March 2023 with substantial completion by August 2024. LSCO is grateful to the Texas Legislature for approving the funding of this project during the past session.

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Area Code Required to Dial 409 Numbers Beginning October 24

Area Code Required to Dial 409 Numbers Beginning October 24

April 13, 2021

The Texas Public Utility Commission says that as of October 24, 2021,  the 409 area code will be one of seven across the state in which residents will be required to first dial the area code before entering the remaining seven numbers to make a local telephone call. On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications

Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event Planned for May 15

Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event Planned for May 15

April 12, 2021

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collection Event. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center at 3401 Cultural Center Drive in Port

SETRPC Offing Stabilization Services to Those Impacted by Imelda

SETRPC Offing Stabilization Services to Those Impacted by Imelda

April 12, 2021

The SETRPC (Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) is offering stabilization services to qualifying residents of Orange County impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda. SETRPC stabilization services will include utility services such as water, gas, gas-disconnect notices (no deposits/late fees/re-connect charges), and rent services such as eviction notices (no deposits/application fees/late fees/court & filing fees). Orange County

CASA to Host Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Memorial Vigil

CASA to Host Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Memorial Vigil

April 9, 2021

CASA of the Sabine Neches Region invites the entire Orange County community to join us as we remember those children who lost their lives in Texas due to abuse and/or neglect in 2020 and renew our commitment to do all we can to prevent future abuse, neglect, and loss of life. The vigil is scheduled

Depot Days Are Back

Depot Days Are Back

April 8, 2021

NOTE: Due to inclement weather, Depot Days has been postponed and rescheduled to June 5, 2021. Mark your calendars and grab your kiddos for some fun at the Orange Train Depot for Depot Day 2021. Scheduled for May 1 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Orange Train Depot at 1210 Green Avenue in

Chosen Weeds Farm Hosting Family Homesteading Classes

Chosen Weeds Farm Hosting Family Homesteading Classes

April 7, 2021

Learning how to be more self-sufficient by discovering how a  farm works and where food comes from is the goal of Chosen Weeds Farm’s new Famly Homesteading Classes.  Owner/farmer Stephanie Harren will teach families: How to raise chickens and ducks. How to plant your own veggies with your family’s own veggie plot and all the

BASS Master Elite and Sabine River Festival This Weekend Releases Schedule of Events

BASS Master Elite and Sabine River Festival This Weekend Releases Schedule of Events

April 7, 2021

BASS Master Elite Series/Orange County River Festival is happening in downtown Orange from April 8-11 at the Simmons Drive Boat Ramp. Come out to see the beautiful new Riverside Pavilion, too. On Thursday night, the entertainment will be Joey Greer. Friday night entertainment is Bag of Donuts, and Saturday night features Neil McCoy at 7:30

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offering Several Children’s Summer Camps

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offering Several Children’s Summer Camps

April 6, 2021

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will be hosting several children’s summer camps. The summer camps include: June 21-24 Summer Youth Cooking Camp, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily, registration fee $50 July 13-16 Kids Beginning Sewing Camp, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm daily, registration fee $20 July 27-29 Clover Day Camp Adventures, 1:00 pm – 4:00

Orange County Master Gardeners Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Sale Planned for Saturday

Orange County Master Gardeners Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Sale Planned for Saturday

April 5, 2021

The Orange County Mastery Gardeners have scheduled their 2021 Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair for Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield, from 8 AM – 1 PM or longer if necessary. They will adhere to the CDC COVID-19 guidelines for requiring masks, social distancing, etc. Masks must cover both the mouth

Art in the Park and Riverfront Car Show Returning April 2021

Art in the Park and Riverfront Car Show Returning April 2021

April 5, 2021

NOTE:  NEW DELAYED START TIME The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the 19th Annual Art in the Park and 2nd Annual Orange Riverfront Car Show will be returning in 2021! These wonderful events will join forces to provide a day full of fun on Saturday, April 10. The start time of

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