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 14, 2020
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Family Fun & Food Fest Planned for March 21 Now Canceled
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED. Update: Out of precaution, the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau has canceled the Family Fun & Food Fest scheduled to take place at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion on Saturday, March 21. The City of Orange is saddened to make this decision; however, the health and… Keep Reading
March 13, 2020
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Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events March 13-19, 2020
https://orangeworthy.com/event/2nd-friday-saturday-monthly-tours-march-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/jb-smoove/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/2nd-friday-saturday-monthly-tours-march/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/outdoor-yoga-hike/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/orange-ole-days-fiesta/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-charlie-daniels-band/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/beautiful-the-carol-king-musical/
March 12, 2020
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Tony Award®-Nominated Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof Coming to Lutcher Theater
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is proud to present the Orange, Texas engagement of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Lutcher Theater on Monday, March 30, 2020, 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets online at Lutcher.org, call 409-886-5535 or visit the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 707 Main Avenue in Orange,… Keep Reading
March 11, 2020
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Ribbon Cutting Held for High Tides Restaurant in Bridge City
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of High Tides at 3109 Texas Ave on March 10, 2020. Owners Wesley and Ronda Dishon with partners Jamey and Sherri Deloney are happy to announce the opening of their new family-friendly waterfront restaurant and bar. High Tides features seafood,… Keep Reading
Governor Waives Grade Promotion Requirements for STAAR Test for 2020-2021 Year
July 28, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced on Monday, July 27, that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year. Typically, school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test
Entire Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department Resigns
July 28, 2020
Pinehurst Volunteer Fire Department Chief Shon Branham released the news that the entire department has resigned, including himself and eight volunteers, effective at 6:30 p.m. Monday, because of issues with city administrators. “We have issues,” said Branham. “We want to work them out.” Branham reports new policies and procedures were put in place on July
Lutcher Theater’s Project Entermission Hosting Back-to-School Drive
July 27, 2020
The Lutcher Theater is hosting a Back-to-School Drive for Boys’ Haven and Girls’ Haven. Back-to-school items are needed for boys and girls ages 7-18, such as: School supplies like notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, backpacks New clothing and shoes Gift cards to clothing stores like Academy, Kohl’s, JCPenny, and Walmart Cash or checks made payable to
Farmers to Families Food Giveaway on July 25 Canceled
July 23, 2020
Updated: Due to Saturday’s forecast of inclement weather, Farmers to Family Food Box distribution, scheduled to be held at Orange Church of God, has been canceled and rescheduled for August 1st. The USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway beginning at 2 P.M. each Saturday from July 18 – August 15.
Tropical Depression Predicted to Cause Coastal Flooding Over Weekend
July 23, 2020
As Tropical Depression 8 gets closer to both the Texas coast and tropical-storm-force winds, Southeast Texas has been given a chance of flash flooding south of the Interstate 10 corridor. As of 10:30 a.m Thursday., the wind speed was just 5 mph from officially classifying the system as Tropical Storm Hanna, officials said. It was
Group Flood Insurance Policies Ending Oct. 24
July 22, 2020
FEMA has a message for Texas households impacted by Hurricane Harvey and who may be participating in Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP). These three-year policies end Oct. 24, 2020, so policyholders must plan now to switch to a standard flood insurance policy to ensure continuous coverage. FEMA will accept either a National Flood Insurance Program
Emergency Alert Test to Run Thursday, July 23, in Orange County
July 20, 2020
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Wednesday, July 22 (Jefferson County) and Thursday, July 23 (Orange County and Hardin County). The Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) is vital in keeping you informed in the event of any emergency situation such as a hurricane, natural,
Backing the Blue Summer Bash Canceled for 2020
July 20, 2020
Updated 7/21/20 – The organizers have canceled this event. The Mauriceville Heritage Association is hosting a Summer Bash Backing the Blue on Saturday, July 25, 202, from 10 AM – 10 PM at the Mauriceville Heritage Asociation Festival Grounds, located at 7441 Cohenour Road in Orange, which is 7 miles north of Interstate 10 on
G&G Enterprises Construction Hosts Fill the Truck Campaign at First Financial Bank
July 15, 2020
July is #NationalIceCreamMonth and what a better way to celebrate than by collecting funds and food items for the Southeast Texas Food Bank!? On Thursday, July 16, 2020, G&G Enterprises Construction will continue their #FillTheTruck campaign at First Financial Bank, , 912 N 16th Street, Orange, from 2 pm – 4 pm. This event will
Lutcher Theater Announces Project EnterMISSION for the 2020-21 Season
July 15, 2020
The current mission of the Lutcher Theater is for patrons to safely enter the doors of the theater again! In the meantime, during this COVID-19 “longest intermission EVER”, until it’s safe to have shows again, there are some exciting offerings for theater lovers and the Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana communities. “Typically, at intermission, we