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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

Blue Elbow RV Park, Your Premier RV Destination

April 21, 2025

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Blue Elbow RV Park, Your Premier RV Destination

Blue Elbow RV Park, nestled in Orange, Texas, is a family-owned and operated establishment that offers a cozy and welcoming environment for travelers and long-term guests alike. Inspired by a nurse’s vision to create a “home-away-from-home,” the park offers a tranquil retreat just off Highway 1442, with easy access to Interstate 10. This strategic location… Keep Reading

Early Voting for May 3 Election Begins April 22 in Orange County

April 21, 2025

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Early Voting for May 3 Election Begins April 22 in Orange County

Orange County voters will soon head to the polls as early voting for the May 3 election begins on April 22-25, 2025, and continues on April 28-29, 2025. Residents are encouraged to participate in local elections that will shape leadership across multiple cities and districts. Early voting polling locations and hours are as follows: April… Keep Reading

LSCO’s President Johnson Recognized Nationally as a Champion for Student Success

April 17, 2025

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LSCO’s President Johnson Recognized Nationally as a Champion for Student Success

On Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr. Thomas Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange, was honored with the prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) during the PTK Catalyst 2025 convention in Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes college presidents who have demonstrated outstanding support for student… Keep Reading

City of Orange and Lamar University Launch First-of-Its-Kind Flood Monitoring Program in Texas

April 17, 2025

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City of Orange and Lamar University Launch First-of-Its-Kind Flood Monitoring Program in Texas

In a bold step toward improving flood preparedness and community resilience, the City of Orange has partnered with Lamar University’s Center for Resiliency to launch Texas’s first flood monitoring program using QR-coded water gauges. This innovative initiative is the first of its kind in the state and draws inspiration from a successful model in Folly… Keep Reading

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Friday Night Reels Event Rescheduled

Friday Night Reels Event Rescheduled

February 8, 2021

The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau has bad news and good news for their Friday Night Reels attendees. Friday Night Reels featuring the movie Dirty Dancing to be held Friday, February 5 was canceled due to inclement weather. The event is being rescheduled for Friday, February 26 at the City of Orange Boat Ramp.  

Tropical Vibe Daiquiris to Open Soon in Orange

Tropical Vibe Daiquiris to Open Soon in Orange

February 8, 2021

Tropical Vibes Daiquiris is scheduled to open soon at 1408 10th Street in Orange. They will be offering your favorite frozen daiquiris at their drive-through. For more info, visit their Facebook page.

Welch Furniture Has Reopened for Business

Welch Furniture Has Reopened for Business

February 4, 2021

The City of Orange announces Welch Furniture is now open and located at 3220 Edgar Brown Drive in Orange. Welch Furniture sells furniture for your home and office including bedroom furniture, living room furniture, dining room, and more. It is a family-owned and operated business serving Southeast Texas since 1972. Their business hours are as

Lutcher Theater To Host LifeShare Blood Drive

Lutcher Theater To Host LifeShare Blood Drive

February 4, 2021

Lutcher Theater will host a LifeShare blood drive on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to help replenish the critically low supply of blood in Southeast Texas. The LifeShare Bus will be on location in the Lutcher Theater parking lot to collect donations. Donors will receive a “Bee Kind – Give

Keep Orange County Beautiful Receives Canopy Trees

Keep Orange County Beautiful Receives Canopy Trees

February 3, 2021

Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) received an HEB Green Belt Grant through Keep Texas Beautiful. Solvay Specialty Polymers of Orange generously matched the grant, specifically to provide over 350 trees to help restore Orange County’s tree canopy, many of which were destroyed during Hurricane Laura in August 2020. The HEB Grant includes an educational component stipulating

Mallory Ramirez Agency – Allstate Reopens For Business

Mallory Ramirez Agency – Allstate Reopens For Business

February 3, 2021

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Grand Re-Opening of Mallory Ramirez Agency – Allstate on February 2, 2021. The office is located at 2496 MLK King Dr., Suite D, in Orange. The agency was displaced by Hurricane Laura in August 2020, and they have newly renovated their offices

Orange County Master Gardeners Offers Native Plants and Herbs Class

Orange County Master Gardeners Offers Native Plants and Herbs Class

February 2, 2021

The Orange County Master Gardeners will offer “An Overview of Traditional Native Plants and Herbs for Health and Medicinal Benefits” on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442 in Orange. This will be the first in a series on native plants and herbs which will focus on different topics such as herb

COVID Vaccine Signups Now Available for Orange County Residents

COVID Vaccine Signups Now Available for Orange County Residents

February 2, 2021

The Southeast Texas Regional Operations Center has created a website to allow citizens the opportunity to sign up to be notified for available COVID-19 vaccines in Orange County. Citizens may sign up to be notified at vaccine.beaumonttexas.gov or by phone at 409.550.2536 option #5. These options do not provide an appointment date/time but will notify

Friends of Orange Public Library Purchase New Book Return

Friends of Orange Public Library Purchase New Book Return

February 1, 2021

The Orange Public Library is excited to announce that The Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc. has purchased a beautiful new book return for the front of the library. The Friends of the Orange Public Library, Inc. is a local volunteer organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and help support the needs

Tacos “La Shula” Reopens in Former Pizza Hut Location

Tacos “La Shula” Reopens in Former Pizza Hut Location

February 1, 2021

Tacos “La Shula” has found a new home at the former Pizza Hut location at 1720 Lutcher Dr. in Orange. Formerly located on West Park Ave., the restaurant closed as a result of roof damages incurred in Hurricane Laura. They sell homemade, authentic Mexican food. They have expanded their menu and have applied for an

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