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
December 17, 2020
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City of Orange Announces Holiday Hours
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25. Much like Santa, the City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be working to see who is being naughty or nice. Waste Management will not service its Friday route on December 25. Residents with… Keep Reading
December 16, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange Master Plan Approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents
Lamar State College Orange’s Campus Master Plan was approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents. The plan includes a new Industrial Technology Building behind the Shahan Center, a new Welcome Center that will serve as a one-stop enrollment center for Testing, Advising, Financial Aid, etc. between the Shahan Center and the Student… Keep Reading
December 16, 2020
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FCC Grants Orange County Bidders $1.5 Million for Rural Broadband Expansion
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that an estimated 675,000 rural Americans living and working in Texas will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released today. In Texas, the auction allocated $362,662,934.10 in support to expand broadband to 310,962 unserved homes and… Keep Reading
December 15, 2020
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Judice’s Cajun Cafe Reopens in Bridge City
Judice’s Cajun Cafe has reopened for business on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 2045 Texas Ave. Their new hours will be from 11 am to 9 pm. Judice’s Cajun Cafe suffered damages from Hurricane Laura. Because of this, they have been doing some remodeling and updates and are now ready to show off the remodeled… Keep Reading
Shangri La Planning Eco-Fest 2021: Blooms & Butterflies
March 18, 2021
Celebrate Earth Day with Shangri La Gardens during their Eco-Fest: Blooms and Butterflies event April 22-April 24 at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center at 2111 W Park Ave. in Orange. This multiday family-friendly event will feature engaging, self-facilitated activities as well as multiple butterfly releases that are designed to create a safe outdoor opportunity,
Harvey Damaged Home Buyout Acquisition Program Now Open for Applications
March 18, 2021
The City of Orange is conducting a voluntary acquisition project for homes damaged during Hurricane Harvey. The project will be administered locally and overseen by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development & Revitalization Program (CDR). The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). The application period will
Register with STAN for Updates in Emergency Situations
March 16, 2021
The City of Orange is vulnerable to various types of hazards and emergencies of all sizes, types, and duration. When emergencies happen, reaching out to citizens and keeping the community safe is of utmost importance. The City of Orange Office of Emergency Management encourages citizens and business owners to sign up for STAN, the Southeast
Art in the Park and Orange Riverfront Car Show Seeking Vendors and Food Trucks
March 16, 2021
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a variety of opportunities for food trucks to participate in annual events throughout the year. Applications for food trucks are now being accepted for Art in the Park and the Orange Riverfront Car Show, held on Saturday, April 10, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Food trucks interested
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offering April Classes
March 15, 2021
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office has some upcoming programs in April: April 13th, 20th, & 27th: Intro to Beekeeping: The topics that will be covered in this series are Equipment, Personal Protective Gear, Hive Products, and Basic Biology & Starting Concerns. The cost for the whole series is $25 if paid prior to the
BASS Master Elite and Sabine River Festival Announces Concert Lineup
March 15, 2021
BASS Master Elite Series/Orange County River Festival is returning to Orange from April 8-11. 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 pm. There will be a fish tank for children a carnival for the family, and lots of
La Vaquita Meat Market and Taqueria Opens in Orange
March 11, 2021
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for LaVaquita Meat Market on Wednesday, March 10. They are located at 126 Strickland Dr. in Orange, at the location of the former Kam-Wah Chinese Buffet. Their business hours are from 6 am-9 pm. La Vaquita sells all types of grocery items
Walk-in COVID Vaccines Available for Orange County Seniors on Saturday
March 11, 2021
Orange County will have a 65+ Walk-In Vaccination Clinic at the Orange County Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442 this Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule is by the 1st letter of your last name. Please refer to the flyer below for your scheduled time. You have to be
Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River Returns to April 8-11 Date
March 10, 2021
The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River, which was rescheduled for August, will return to its originally scheduled dates April 8-11 after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rescinded mandates that would have dramatically reduced the number of fans permitted on-site. Previous Elite events in Orange, Texas have drawn record-breaking crowds – in three previous visits, the crowds
Orange City Council Approves Tax Abatement for Eagle Point Complex
March 10, 2021
Brad Rutledge with Orange Multi-Specialty Real Estate and partners with NexCore attended the Orange City Council meeting to discuss designating property within Eagle Point as a reinvestment zone for commercial/industrial tax abatement in the City of Orange. The Orange City Council unanimously approved the reinvestment zone for commercial tax abatement at Eagle Point. Eagle Point,