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 22, 2021
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Orange County EDC Plans Small Business Summit
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will host a FREE Virtual Small Business Summit on May 12, 2021, from 9 am-12 pm. This online event will be aimed toward providing small businesses in Orange County with resources, contacts, and tools to help drive the continued success of their business while offering a virtual networking… Keep Reading
April 22, 2021
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80th Annual Lions Club Carnival Dates Set for Summer
The dates of the Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival have been set for June 16-19, June 23-26, and June 30-July 3, 2021 at the Orange Lions City Park. The carnival’s traditional fall schedule has been beleaguered in the past several years from inclement weather, due primarily to hurricanes striking the Gulf Coast. In 2020, the… Keep Reading
April 21, 2021
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Heritage House Museum to Host Evergreen Cemetery Walk
The Heritage House of Orange County will present its Evergreen Cemetery Walk taking place at 408 Border St. Orange, TX, 77630 on April 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The walk will feature the gravesites of famous Orange individuals for whom the streets were named. Ticket prices are $5 for 12 years old and up. Members… Keep Reading
April 20, 2021
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Free Diabetes Classes to Be Held
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be holding free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Discover how to prevent and control type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes (on Mondays) starting on May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 25, 2021,… Keep Reading
Lutcher Theater Hosting Blood Drive on April 30
April 29, 2020
The LifeShare Blood Center Bus will be in the parking lot of the Lutcher Theater at 707 Main Ave. in Orange on Thursday, April 30, 2020, from 1-5 PM. Donations made between April 1-30 will receive a Crawfish Fest Lifesaver t-shirt while supplies last. For more information, please contact Alison Smith at 409-293-6859.
Mandatory Self-Quarantine for Travelers From Louisiana To Be Lifted May 1
April 28, 2020
The mandatory self-quarantine order for travelers from Louisiana to Texas will be lifted on Friday. According to an executive order signed on Monday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, those travelers from the City of New Orleans or the State of Louisiana will no longer need to quarantine upon entering the state. Checkpoints have been in
Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Texas
April 28, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and malls can open Friday, May 1 *BUT* with only 25% occupancy. If all goes well, that will be increased to 50% occupancy on May 18 (when phase 2 begins). Barbershops, hair salons, bars, clubs, and gyms are NOT approved to open at this
May 2020 School Lunch Distribution Schedule
April 27, 2020
Interested in getting your kids breakfast and lunches till the end of May from your school district? Here is the list of the Orange County schools that are offering food in the month of May to kids during COVID-19 pandemic: Orangefield ISD Orangefield Junior High School Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday 10:30am to 12:00pm West Orange CISD North
“Retail To Go” Model Starts April 24
April 27, 2020
Executive Order GA-16 authorizes the re-opening of retail businesses under a temporary “Retail-To-Go” model effective April 24, 2020 Customers may purchase items from a retail location for pickup, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer’s doorstep, but may not enter the premises. Retail To Go All payments should be done over the phone or
CASA of Southeast Texas Seeks Volunteers
April 27, 2020
Did you know that child abuse and neglect rates are expected to spike when COVID-19 begins its downfall? More eyes on kids means that more people will see the abuse and neglect that occurred while families were in quarantine. YOU are needed, now more than ever, to serve as a CASA volunteer! These children, who
Orange County EDC Soliciting Input From Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
April 24, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation is again seeking input from the local business community to understand how COVID-19 restrictions have impacted your business. Please complete our follow-up survey which will guide us in our efforts to support you through this time. Click here for the survey.
Mobile Testing Scheduled for April 28
April 24, 2020
Military Mobile COVID-19 Testing Team will be conducting a one-day operation in Orange County this Tuesday, April 28, 2020. They will conduct the COVID-19 testing from 9 am to 6 pm located at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center; 11475 FM 1442; Orange, Texas 77630. Those desiring the test will need to call (512)
Harry’s Appliance Celebrates 57 Years in Business
April 23, 2020
Harry’s Appliance. located at 302 S 10th St, is celebrating 57 years in business. Harry’s Appliance is locally owned and operated by Harry and Margie Stephens. Customers can find a great selection of leading brands such as Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, and much more when browsing for new or pre-owned appliances. They also offer appliance
J.P. Primeaux to Debut in Virtual Acoustic Series
April 22, 2020
Updated: You can catch the replay here. Join the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. for our April Acoustic Series. This virtual event will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page. Enjoy this virtual event from the comfort of