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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

Orangefield ISD Board Member Marc Wernig Resigns Following DWI Arrest

March 4, 2025

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Orangefield ISD Board Member Marc Wernig Resigns Following DWI Arrest

Orangefield Independent School District (ISD) Board Member Marc Wernig has officially resigned following his arrest for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) on February 14, 2025. His resignation was submitted on Monday, February 26, 2025, just hours before the school board was scheduled to censure him during its regular meeting. Board President Laura Clark confirmed Wernig’s resignation,… Keep Reading

Shangri La Gardens Presents “Floral Art 101” Workshop

March 4, 2025

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Shangri La Gardens Presents “Floral Art 101” Workshop

Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center invites flower lovers and creative spirits to “Floral Art 101,” a hands-on workshop designed to teach the basics of floral arrangement and care. Scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, this engaging Adult Workshop Series event offers two sessions to choose from: 🌿 Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00… Keep Reading

Orange Powersports – Making the Outdoors Exciting

March 3, 2025

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Orange Powersports – Making the Outdoors Exciting

Overview: Orange Powersports USA is a premier dealership in Orange, Texas, specializing in a wide range of powersport vehicles and outdoor power equipment. The dealership offers an extensive selection of motorcycles, scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, trailers, mowers, go-karts, and generators. They proudly carry renowned brands such as Honda, Segway, Kayo, Exmark, and Spartan, ensuring… Keep Reading

Orange County Native Claydra Rhodes Joins 12News as Evening Co-Anchor

March 3, 2025

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Orange County Native Claydra Rhodes Joins 12News as Evening Co-Anchor

12News is proud to welcome Claydra Rhodes as its new evening news co-anchor. Rhodes will bring a fresh, local perspective to Southeast Texas’ leading news station. Starting Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Rhodes will join veteran anchor Jordan Williams at the desk for the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts. A Southeast Texas native and West Orange-Stark… Keep Reading

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Shangri La Planning Eco-Fest 2021: Blooms & Butterflies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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