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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

Grand Opening Held for Circle K Kiddie Ranch

September 26, 2019

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Grand Opening Held for Circle K Kiddie Ranch

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Circle K Kiddie Ranch located at 16944 Highway 62 S in Orange. Owner Carol Daigle and Director Jana Daigle report that they started this business back in 2000, but after Hurricane Harvey they had to completely rebuild. Circle K is… Keep Reading

Orange Lions Club Carnival Rescheduled

September 26, 2019

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Orange Lions Club Carnival Rescheduled

With every carnival the Orange Lions Club operates, it is their intention to provide you with the safest experience possible. For that reason they are adjusting the dates of this year’s carnival to allow time for any necessary repairs to rides to be made and for the State Inspector to complete his review of each… Keep Reading

Deborah Bednar of Keep Orange County Beautiful Recycles Tires and More in Orange County

September 26, 2019

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Deborah Bednar of Keep Orange County Beautiful Recycles Tires and More in Orange County

[spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=18941045″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”true”] Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is a registered D/B/A for Gateway Cities Proud – Southeast Texas Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation. KOCB has been active in Orange County since 1997. KOCB is managed by its Board of Directors…. Keep Reading

Help for Orange County Businesses Damaged by Imelda

September 23, 2019

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Help for Orange County Businesses Damaged by Imelda

If you are an Orange County business and sustained damage from Imelda, please contact Orange County Economic Development Corporation at jhill@orangecountyedc.com. Orange County Economic Development will need the following information: Name of business Estimated repair cost Were you insured? You can also call them at (409) 883-7770.

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Orange Community Players Hosting Unity Fest 2020

Orange Community Players Hosting Unity Fest 2020

June 11, 2020

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. UPDATE: From Cody Smith Vasquez: “It is with a heavy heart that OCP makes the decision to postpone Unity Fest 2020. This decision is made due to the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases in our area and new government mandates. We strongly feel that a celebration of diversity is

WOCCISD Provides Summer Meals

WOCCISD Provides Summer Meals

June 10, 2020

The West Orange-Cove School District Children’s Nutrition Services will continue to provide meals to children Monday through Thursday during the summer. Foodservice will be held at West Orange-Stark High School from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and bus delivery at regular stops from 11 am to 1 pm. Each child will get three meals for

Vidor City Pool Work in Progress

Vidor City Pool Work in Progress

June 9, 2020

The staff at the Vidor City Pool are working diligently to get ready for this summer’s season of swimming, splashing, and pool party fun! The current opening date is unknown due to equipment concerns. However, the City Pool is currently accepting applications for Lifeguard positions lasting throughout the summer season. Applications are available at Vidor

Free Food Safety Conference Planned

Free Food Safety Conference Planned

June 9, 2020

The Orange County Environmental Health and Code Compliance Department in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is holding a Food Safety Conference on July 28, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11476 FM 1442 in Orange. The registration deadline is July 10, 2020. The conference

Orange Public Library Offering New Children’s Book Group

Orange Public Library Offering New Children’s Book Group

June 8, 2020

The Orange Public Library announces the launch of its new children’s book group, Bluebonnet Book Brunch. The program will run on Tuesdays from July 7 – October 6, 2020, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM for children in grades 3-6. A library staff member or guest will read from one of the Bluebonnet Award Nominees

Re-Opening Texas Phase 3

Re-Opening Texas Phase 3

June 4, 2020

Texas has now moved into phase 3 of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen after a large shutdown due to Coronavirus. The following is an overview of the phase 3 portion of reopening: Effective Wednesday, June 3rd All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand their occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions. Bars and

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offering Virtual Canning Classes

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offering Virtual Canning Classes

June 4, 2020

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County is holding a Virtual Salsa and Green Bean Canning Class. The class will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams on June 22, 2020, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The salsa will be canned using water bath canning and the green beans will be canned using

Applications Available for Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program

Applications Available for Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program

June 4, 2020

The City of Orange Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within the City of Orange to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501 (C) organization in the City of Orange that attracts visitors to the City of Orange, Texas can submit applications to the committee. Under Section

Texas DMV Offers Email Notification of Re-Opening of Vehicle Registration Services

Texas DMV Offers Email Notification of Re-Opening of Vehicle Registration Services

June 2, 2020

Does your vehicle registration expire this month?  Due to the state of emergency, Governor Abbott issued a waiver from the requirement to renew registration on March 16, 2020. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will make an announcement when this waiver is no longer in effect.  Following this announcement, you will have 60 days to

USDA Holding Farmers to Families Food Giveaway June 6

USDA Holding Farmers to Families Food Giveaway June 6

June 2, 2020

USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway on Saturday, June 6, at 3 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. Seven hundred boxes are available, along with

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