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
March 4, 2021
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Business Recovery Grant Deadline Extended
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… Keep Reading
March 2, 2021
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CASA of the Sabine Neches Plans Fundraising Golf Tournament in April
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… Keep Reading
March 2, 2021
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Laura/Uri Disaster Intake Event Scheduled
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… Keep Reading
March 1, 2021
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Texas Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program
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… Keep Reading
Shangri La Botanical Gardens Sets Reopening Date
November 9, 2020
The City of Orange is excited to share Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center has announced its reopening for Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The center is located at 2111 W Park Ave. in Orange. The operating hours will be Tuesday-Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is free. Mandatory mask use will be
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra to Host Benefit Jazz Concert for Hurricane Laura Recovery
November 9, 2020
The Lutcher stage comes alive again with the fiery-hot, 10-piece big band sound of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra! Recorded live-at-the-Lutcher, enjoy this free benefit concert on the Lutcher Theater Facebook page, Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7 pm from the comfort of your home! The event will be recorded Live-at-the-Lutcher Theater and premiere on the
72nd Annual Christmas Parade Scheduled
November 5, 2020
The Kiwanis Club is proud to announce the 72nd annual Orange Christmas Parade on Friday, December 4 at 6 pm. This year’s theme is “A Texas Christmas.” Special guidelines have been established this year for the Christmas parade. They include: A longer route, allowing spectators and participants to maintain appropriate distancing. Spectator and participant masks
Texas Mutual Donates $50,000 to Orange County Disaster Rebuild
November 4, 2020
Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today announced a donation of $50,000 to the Orange County Disaster Rebuild, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families rebuild and recover after disasters. This donation is intended to support recovery throughout Orange County following hurricanes Laura and Delta. “It is
Service League of Orange Changes Toy Coffee Format
November 4, 2020
The Service League of Orange announced that its 2020 Toy Coffee event will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 11 am -1 pm and 4-6 pm. Unlike years past where the event was an in-person event, this year’s event will be a drive-thru event due to the COVID pandemic. The need in the community
Odile’s Fine Flooring & Design to Host Grand Reopening
November 3, 2020
Odile’s Fine Flooring & Design will host a Grand Reopening at their new location, 911 Green Ave. in Orange on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 4 PM. Odile’s is a one-stop-shop for all your home design & interior needs. They offer a beautiful & unique home interiors showroom that showcases a wide variety of flooring
Cove School Building To Be Demolished
November 3, 2020
The City of Orange would like to announce that the demolition of the Cove School building is expected to begin next week. The fencing of the property and cleanup of the exterior of the property has already begun. The building demolition and property cleanup are expected to be completed shortly before Christmas. The City of
Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Recovery Event Planned for Nov. 14
November 2, 2020
Orange County Disaster Rebuild is teaming up with Orange Lions Club and Southeast Texas Food Bank to make a difference. They will be hosting a Thanksgiving “Drive-Thru” Recovery Event. It will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442; Orange, Texas 77630 starting at 10 am on Saturday, November
Orange Lions Club Awarded Harvest of Giving Grant
October 29, 2020
The Orange Lions Club was awarded a grant as part of the Hancock Whitney Harvest of Giving. They were selected for the grant from the H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust. The funds will be utilized to support the community initiatives of the Orange Lions Club. The annual event promotes the charitable efforts of six
1987 WOS Mustangs Nominated as Top 100 Teams in History of UIL Texas High School Football
October 28, 2020
In celebration of 100 years of UIL Texas high school football, the UIL and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football have teamed up to honor the best, the brightest, and the most unforgettable icons and legends in the sport’s illustrious history. With the help of some of the state’s foremost experts and historians, the UIL and DCTF