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
April 21, 2025
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Blue Elbow RV Park, Your Premier RV Destination
Blue Elbow RV Park, nestled in Orange, Texas, is a family-owned and operated establishment that offers a cozy and welcoming environment for travelers and long-term guests alike. Inspired by a nurse’s vision to create a “home-away-from-home,” the park offers a tranquil retreat just off Highway 1442, with easy access to Interstate 10. This strategic location… Keep Reading
April 21, 2025
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Early Voting for May 3 Election Begins April 22 in Orange County
Orange County voters will soon head to the polls as early voting for the May 3 election begins on April 22-25, 2025, and continues on April 28-29, 2025. Residents are encouraged to participate in local elections that will shape leadership across multiple cities and districts. Early voting polling locations and hours are as follows: April… Keep Reading
April 17, 2025
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LSCO’s President Johnson Recognized Nationally as a Champion for Student Success
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr. Thomas Johnson, President of Lamar State College Orange, was honored with the prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) during the PTK Catalyst 2025 convention in Kansas City, Missouri. This award recognizes college presidents who have demonstrated outstanding support for student… Keep Reading
April 17, 2025
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City of Orange and Lamar University Launch First-of-Its-Kind Flood Monitoring Program in Texas
In a bold step toward improving flood preparedness and community resilience, the City of Orange has partnered with Lamar University’s Center for Resiliency to launch Texas’s first flood monitoring program using QR-coded water gauges. This innovative initiative is the first of its kind in the state and draws inspiration from a successful model in Folly… 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