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 31, 2022
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Shangri La to Host Bird Watching Wednesdays
Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join them to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer! Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Environmental Educator, Kathleen Nelligan and Wildlife Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri La Gardens…. Keep Reading
August 31, 2022
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B.A.S.S. 2023 Elite Series Returns to Orange
With the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season barely in the history books, B.A.S.S. is already getting primed for another go-round as the 2023 Elite Series slate was announced today. The schedule includes nine regular-season events in seven states with a healthy mix of familiar fisheries from recent schedules and some that B.A.S.S. hasn’t visited in… Keep Reading
August 30, 2022
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TxDOT Conducting Public Survey for I-10 Texas Corridor Study
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a public survey for the I-10 Texas Corridor Study and seeking input from residents, businesses, agencies, commuters, and organizations about their experiences with I-10 and their ideas for improvements. The public survey will be open until Sept. 6. The I-10 corridor is one of Texas’ busiest and… Keep Reading
August 30, 2022
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office to Offer Adult Cooking Classes
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office will be offering adult cooking classes called Cooking with Rocky on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the AgriLife Extension Office, located at the Orange County Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. There will be a fun morning cooking a full-course meal and teaming up for a food challenge contest…. Keep Reading
Jefferson County Bar Association Offers Legal Advice by Phone to Veterans
March 10, 2021
The Jefferson County Bar Association is offering free telephone legal advice for veterans and spouses of deceased veterans. This event is a public service of the Jefferson County Bar Association which is a part of a coalition of bar associations that provide pro bono legal services to U.S. veterans in 17 counties in Texas. Telephonic
COVID Vaccines Available for All in Orange County
March 9, 2021
Orange County Judge John Gothia has removed all restrictions in the Covid 19 Vaccination Portal for Orange County Residents attempting to schedule themselves for the Covid-19 vaccine. Any Orange County Citizen who would like to be vaccinated regardless of age or other previously restrictive factors can now do so. Registration for the Covid Vaccination can
Orange County Master Gardeners to Host Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Sale
March 8, 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
STEAR Program Registration Available For Those Who Need Assistance During a Disaster or Emergency Event
March 8, 2021
The City of Orange encourages citizens who may need some sort of assistance during an emergency or disaster event to register for the STEAR program. We encourage those citizens who have disabilities, limited mobility, communication barriers, who require medical assistance, etc. to register in STEAR STEAR is a free registration that provides local emergency planners
Lutcher Theater Hosts A Western Swing Spring Fling – An Evening With The Quebe Sisters
March 4, 2021
Spring is right around the corner! A Western Swing Spring Fling 2-steps into town on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 7 pm in the Lutcher Theater parking lot. Get outside and spend An Evening With The Quebe Sisters, as Lutcher Theater welcomes the Dallas-based five-piece band, bringing their unique Americana blend of Texas-style fiddling, western
Business Recovery Grant Deadline Extended
March 4, 2021
The OCEDC Small Business Recovery Grant has been extended until March 31st, 2021. Qualifying Orange County businesses will be eligible to receive a $1,000 grant to assist with economic recovery efforts from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and the recent winter storm in February 2021. Businesses must collect sales tax and provide a
CASA of the Sabine Neches Plans Fundraising Golf Tournament in April
March 2, 2021
CASA of the Sabine Neches Region will be hosting a benefit Golf Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club on Saturday, April 24. 2021, beginning at 8:00 AM. The event is set up as a 4-person scramble and the entry fee is $300 per team. Sponsorships are $100 per hole. It is one of their largest
Laura/Uri Disaster Intake Event Scheduled
March 2, 2021
If you were affected by Hurricane Laura or the most recent, the Texas Winter Storm Uri and still in need of assistance, Orange County Disaster Rebuild will be doing a disaster assistance intake on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 502 6th Street; Orange, Texas 77630 AND
Texas Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program
March 1, 2021
The Texas Rent Relief Program is here to help. COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state. They have emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities). As of February 25, 2021, more than $1 billion in funds is still available. Both landlords and tenants can use
Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans Available to Orange County Businesses and Residents
February 25, 2021
Low-interest federal disaster loans (SBA) are now available to Orange County businesses and residents as a result of the disaster declaration. Funds can be used to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with