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
October 26, 2023
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Shangri La to Host Autumn Fair
Experience the grand finale of the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center’s Scarecrow Festival at the Autumn Fair on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Admission is FREE. The Center is located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange. This day of family harvest fun marks the final opportunity to view the unique scarecrow exhibits designed… Keep Reading
October 25, 2023
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Burn Ban Reinstated in Orange County Effective October 25
Due to current conditions, County Judge John Gothia has issued an Outdoor Burn Ban effective immediately October 25, 2023, at 11:30 AM Central) for Orange County until further notice. As of today, all outdoor burning is prohibited. This ban is due to drought conditions that have increased to previous levels in the area. This is… Keep Reading
October 25, 2023
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Cove Marina Boat & Storage Now Open
Cove Marina & Boat Storage is now open, offering boat stalls and storage rentals, a boat launch, kayak rentals, bait and tackle, fishing accessories, grab-and-go food items, and much more. Visitors can hang out on the deck overlooking the water and take a photo of their catch to hang on the wall, They are located… Keep Reading
October 25, 2023
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Orange County EDC Receives 2023 Community Economic Development Award
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation was recognized at the Texas Economic Development Council Annual Conference as a recipient of the 2023 Community Economic Development Award for their work on the Golden Triangle Polymers Project! This $8.5 Billion project will create 500 permanent jobs in Orange County, as well as provide significant opportunities for additional… Keep Reading
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation-Southern Region Holding Drive-Thru Distribution on Oct. 3
September 28, 2020
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation-Southern Region will hold a “Drive-Thru” distribution near Orange, TX on October 3, 2020, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers will be on-site to provide resources for those who have suffered damage to their residential property from Hurricane Laura. Attendees should register before 5:00 pm, September 30, 2020. Registration does not
American Pickers Coming to Texas in November
September 22, 2020
American Pickers, The Documentary Series on History Channel is coming to Texas in November. Please see the information below for all of the details. To be considered, contact American Pickers as indicated in the flyer below.
Entergy Texas Prepared For Tropical Storm Beta
September 22, 2020
Entergy Texas, Inc. is continuing to monitor and plan for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Beta. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for parts of the Gulf Coast and anticipates the storm may produce strong winds, heavy rains and flash flooding across Southeast Texas. Entergy Texas crews are prepared to
Beta Makes Landfall Today with 4-7 Inches of Rain Expected
September 21, 2020
Greg Bostwick, Chief Meteorologist at KFDM-TV, reports that Beta remains weak and continues to move toward the Texas coast. Landfall is expected well to our southwest later today between Port Lavaca and Corpus Christi. After landfall, Beta should drift over South Texas tonight into Tuesday before ejecting out to the northeast Wednesday into Thursday. Locally,
Laura Expected to Strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane
August 25, 2020
Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters said Tuesday morning. The storm strengthened overnight and was near hurricane strength as of 7 a.m., the National Hurricane Center said. Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday around the Louisiana/Texas state
Mandatory Evacuation Called for Orange County
August 24, 2020
Orange County and City Officials are calling for a Mandatory Evacuation for all of Orange County at 6 am, Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. Citizens who cannot evacuate themselves can find transportation resources at either of the two embarkation sites in the county. Evacuees can arrive at the location at 9 am, Tuesday, Aug 25th, 2020.
Mandatory Evac Issued for Orange County Nursing Homes – Voluntary Evac for Others
August 24, 2020
Orange County Judge John Gothia issued a Disaster Declaration for Orange County today. County and City Officials are recommending a VOLUNTARY EVACUATION for all of Orange County and all of its Municipalities due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Marco and Hurricane Laura. At this time Officials are issuing a mandatory evacuation FOR nursing homes ONLY.
Sandbags Available from City of Orange
August 24, 2020
The City of Orange will open a sandbagging location effective Monday, August 24 at 12 P.M. at Memorial Field, located on Eddleman Drive near Meeks Drive. Citizens will be limited to 20 sandbags per household. Please be aware, this is a self-serve station while resources are available. Residents will need to provide their own shovels
Local Schools Close For the Week of Aug. 24 Due to Impending Weather
August 24, 2020
WOCCISD: Due to the storms that may impact our area, all WOCCISD schools will be closed for the week of August 24 through the 28th. Please stay tuned for potential updates related to this weather situation. Football and Volleyball games have been canceled for the week of August 24-28th. OISD: Out of an abundance of
Marco and Laura Update Aug. 24 at 10 AM
August 24, 2020
The City of Orange Office of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor both tropical systems that are approaching the Gulf of Mexico. The US National Weather Service Lake Charles Louisiana currently has low to medium confidence in the track and intensity of both systems. Marco updates: Marco continues to weaken and is not expected to