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 16, 2021
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Art in the Park and Orange Riverfront Car Show Seeking Vendors and Food Trucks
The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a variety of opportunities for food trucks to participate in annual events throughout the year. Applications for food trucks are now being accepted for Art in the Park and the Orange Riverfront Car Show, held on Saturday, April 10, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Food trucks interested… Keep Reading
March 15, 2021
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Offering April Classes
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office has some upcoming programs in April: April 13th, 20th, & 27th: Intro to Beekeeping: The topics that will be covered in this series are Equipment, Personal Protective Gear, Hive Products, and Basic Biology & Starting Concerns. The cost for the whole series is $25 if paid prior to the… Keep Reading
March 15, 2021
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BASS Master Elite and Sabine River Festival Announces Concert Lineup
BASS Master Elite Series/Orange County River Festival is returning to Orange from April 8-11. On Thursday night, the entertainment will be Joey Greer. Friday night entertainment is Bag of Donuts, and Saturday night features Neil McCoy at 7:30 pm. There will be a fish tank for children a carnival for the family, and lots of… Keep Reading
March 11, 2021
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La Vaquita Meat Market and Taqueria Opens in Orange
The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for LaVaquita Meat Market on Wednesday, March 10. They are located at 126 Strickland Dr. in Orange, at the location of the former Kam-Wah Chinese Buffet. Their business hours are from 6 am-9 pm. La Vaquita sells all types of grocery items… Keep Reading
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
Orange Public Library Reinstating Curbside Circulation
July 14, 2020
Effective Monday, July 13, 2020, the Library will be returning to curbside circulation services ONLY, until further notice. Patrons may request books for checkout by: Online reserves or requests (through patron account at orangetexaslibrary.com) Email (orangelibrary@orangetx.org) Phone (409-883-1086 or 409-988-7351) In addition, patrons are encouraged to use digital library services: eBooks & digital audiobooks using
USDA Holding Farmers to Families Food Giveaway on Saturdays
July 14, 2020
The USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway beginning at 2 P.M. each Saturday from July 18 – August 15. This Food Box Giveaway will be held at Orange Church of God, located at 1911 N. 16th Street. Food hoxes will contain pinto beans, potatoes, onions, carrots, oranges, apples, and a
COVID Testing Offered Wednesday and Thursday in Orange
July 13, 2020
Orange County will be offering two more days of the Military Mobile COVID-19 Testing. It will be on Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2020, from 8 am -4 pm located at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center; 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. You do not have to make an appointment. Just show
Starbucks Opens Today in Orange
July 13, 2020
Starbucks has opened in Orange. The Orange location will be open for drive-thru and grab & go service Monday through Sunday from 5 A.M. to 9 P.M. To facilitate traffic in Starbucks Drive-Thru and Grab & Go, please see the following directions in an effort to ensure safe traffic flow: Driving south on Hwy 87/16th
USDA Holding Farmers to Families Food Giveaway July 11
July 9, 2020
USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 2 P.M. This Food Box Giveaway will be held at Orange Church of God, located at 1911 N. 16th Street. Food boxes will include pinto beans, potatoes, onions, apples, carrots, and oranges, and gallon jugs of milk. Food
TEA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for a Safe Return to On-Campus Instruction for the 2020-21 School Year
July 8, 2020
The Texas Education Agency today announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their health and safety while ensuring that students receive quality instruction, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely. “Both as Commissioner and as a public school parent, my number one priority is the health and
Peggy’s on the Bayou Hosting Fundraiser for Toys for Tots
July 8, 2020
Peggy and Richard Albair, owners of Peggy’s on the Bayou in Orange are hosting a fundraiser the Toys for Tots U.S. Marine Corp Southeast Texas program. They are asking for help and support to sell tickets to raise money for children in Southeast Texas for the holidays. They are selling raffle tickets at 3 for
New Personnel in Orange County Sheriff’s Office
July 7, 2020
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome the new members of the administration team. Sheriff Mooney has great plans for Orange County crime reduction and community interaction. His team brings several years of experience in all aspects of Law Enforcement. From left to right: Patrol Lt. Chad Scales, Patrol Capt. Chris Frederick, Support
Grand Opening of Orange Nutrition
July 7, 2020
The City of Orange is very pleased to announce that Orange Nutrition located at 1301 Green Ave., held its Grand Opening on Monday, June 6, 2020. They will be open Monday – Sunday 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. They are located at 1301 Green Avenue in Orange. They offer a variety of delicious and healthy