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
May 14, 2025
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Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books
During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Stark Museum of Art proudly celebrates Orange, Texas native and retired teacher Shirley Marshall, a dedicated educator, a passionate supporter of the Museum, and a lifelong champion for young readers. Shirley Marshall spent 20 years in the classroom, with 15 of those years devoted to teaching second grade. Throughout her… Keep Reading
May 13, 2025
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Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection
After more than a decade of serving the Pinehurst community, Kotoyama Restaurant, located at 2226 MacArthur Drive, has officially closed its doors. The closure follows a recent inspection that shut down the establishment and ordered it not to reopen until specific repairs were completed. The restaurant, which first opened in 2010, has faced previous shutdowns… Keep Reading
May 13, 2025
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Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award
The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces that the Texas Association of Museums has awarded its exhibition team the TAMMIE Silver Award for In-Museum Experience. The honor recognizes the museum’s Reindeer Trail Mobile Scavenger Hunt, an engaging and interactive digital experience that brought a festive twist to in-gallery exploration. The Texas Association of Museums Media… Keep Reading
May 13, 2025
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll
Step into a storybook world on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., as Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to an enchanting evening with its Mad Hatter Tea Party-themed Sip and Stroll. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, this free-admission event promises a magical fusion of… Keep Reading
INVISTA Orange Donates $8500 to The Salvation Army of Orange
May 19, 2020
INVISTA Orange provided $3500 to The Salvation Army of Orange to help them keep food available in their Food Pantry. INVISTA Orange also donated $5000 to their Boys & Girls Club program to help provide supplies for the weekly Program Paks The Salvation Army delivers to their Club Members, as the club members are unable
COVID-19 Emergency Response Food Distribution Scheduled May 23
May 19, 2020
Orange County Disaster Rebuild and the Southeast Texas Food Bank have partnered together to do a COVID-19 Emergency Response “Drive-Thru” Food Distribution on Saturday, May 23, 2020, beginning at 10 am. They will have it at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located at 11475 FM 1442; Orange, Texas 77630. One food box per
COVID-19 Testing Offered by Orange County Public Health Dept.
May 19, 2020
Orange County Public Health is still scheduling COVID-19 testing. You will need to call (409) 550-2536 and select option 4 to schedule your appointment. Operating hours are Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Re-Opening Texas Part 3
May 19, 2020
Here are the highlights from the “Re-Open Texas” press conference with Governor Abbott. Texans, except where necessary to provide or obtain “Covered Services”, should continue to minimize social gatherings and in-person contact with those who are not in the same household. People over the age of 65 are encouraged to stay at home as much
City of Orange Memorial Day 2020 Closures
May 18, 2020
In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Orange will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020. As always, the City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be on duty keeping us safe. Waste Management will service its usual route on this day. Regular City business will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Get Ready for Hurricane Season 2020
May 14, 2020
With Hurricane season beginning June 1, it is time to prepare yourself, loved ones, and pets in the event of a hurricane evacuation in your area. Historically, the months of August and September have been the busiest times for the threat of a hurricane, but they can happen at any time during the hurricane season
City of Orange Completes Road Construction to Five Streets
May 14, 2020
The City of Orange announces that construction on the following streets has been completed: • 37th Street • Dorman Road • Cochran Street • Davis Road • Sikes Road The Orange City Council allocated $3.14 million from the Bond Program to repave approximately 35 streets. These projects were completed with the most recent contract.
OCVB Hosts LN & Axl in Virtual Acoustic Series
May 13, 2020
Join the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. for our Virtual Acoustic Series. Enjoy this virtual event from the comfort of your home featuring LIVE entertainment by LN & Axle. LN & Axle are from Beaumont and play new and classic rock. Ellen (LN) was singing before she could
Seventeenth Annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans Scheduled for May 24
May 13, 2020
Join the 17th annual Tribute to Orange County Veterans on Sunday, May 24, at 6:30 P.M. This event will be held online through Facebook Live on the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza Facebook page. The Plaza is home to the life-size bronze sculpture, Tears From a Grateful Heart. You can add a name to the memorial
Elks Lodge Donates $2500 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace
May 12, 2020
The Beaumont Lodge of Elks #311 presented a $2,500 check to Jack Seeley, leader of the Beaumont Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Did you know that one in five people in the Golden Triangle lives below the poverty level? About one in ten struggles to make ends meet with less than half of the