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 21, 2021
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Orange County Disaster Rebuild Kicks Off Food Truck Fridays on June 25
Orange County Disaster Rebuild is excited to announce a new fundraising event!! OCDR will be hosting Food Truck Fridays beginning Friday, June 25, 2021, from 11 am to 2 pm located at the Orange County Courthouse parking lot located at 123 S. 6th Street. They will be bringing in new food trucks every week. Their… Keep Reading
June 21, 2021
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Lutcher Theater Announces The 2021-2022 Season
The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces the 2021-2022 Season. With the curtains rising after the longest intermission ever, the Lutcher welcomes performers and patrons back with an exciting and star-studded 42nd Season lineup. This season Lutcher Theater is presenting 10 incredible events, including 7 national touring Broadway shows, a family holiday spectacular, country… Keep Reading
June 17, 2021
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Orange City Council Approves 2021 Annual Action Plan Budget
On March 23, 2021, the Orange City Council approved the proposed 2021 Annual Action Plan budget, Year 3, of the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Grant Program. Copies of the 2021 Annual Action Plan in draft form are available at the Neighborhood Facility, Planning & Community Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday…. Keep Reading
June 17, 2021
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Hotel/Motel Tax Funds Applications Open to Non-Profits
The City of Orange Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within the City of Orange to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501 (C) organization in the City of Orange that attracts visitors to the City of Orange, Texas can submit applications to the committee. Under Section… Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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