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
July 18, 2019
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Local Anglers in Top Contests
One of the biggest events in professional bass fishing, FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Forest Wood Cup, is happening next month in Hot Springs, AR. Some have called it “The Superbowl of Bass Fishing.” Orange native Tommy Dickerson is one of the anglers that has fished his way to the top and qualified for this event… Keep Reading
July 18, 2019
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Back to School Orange County Underway
Back to School Orange County will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Lamar State College-Orange Student Center. This event provides school supplies and immunizations on a first-come, first-serve basis. All parents or legal guardians must be present with children and must bring proof of the child’s enrollment in… Keep Reading
July 17, 2019
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Pinehurst Police Department Seeking Help with Burglary at Triple L Powersports
According to KFDM News and Crimestoppers, the Pinehurst Police Department is seeking the public’s help with a burglary that occurred at Triple L Powersports, which is located at 1800 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. Unknown persons entered the business between 3 PM Monday and 8 AM Tuesday and removed 2-2019 Honda CRF110 dirt bikes, 1-2019 Honda… Keep Reading
July 17, 2019
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Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents
Students at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur will pay substantially lower tuition and fees starting this fall. Officials from the Texas State University System announced the tuition cut today during a news conference at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont. Last week, the TSUS Board… Keep Reading
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
Orange County EDC Releases Video Series
May 11, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation has released a series of promotional videos that highlight real estate, education, quality of life and tourism for companies and individuals seeking to relocate to Orange County. The goal of the EDC in producing these informational videos is that they will create a concise snapshot of Orange County with