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
December 1, 2021
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City of West Orange to Host Tree Lighting
The City of West Orange will host its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6 PM at the West Orange Comunity Center at 2700 Western Ave. in West Orange. Festivities include the reading of the book, A Cajun Night Before Christmas, lighting of the tree, caroling, refreshments, and a visit… Keep Reading
December 1, 2021
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LCM Education Foundation to Host 2021 Beary Merry Christmas Market
The LCM Education Foundation will be hosting its Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10 am – 3 pm at LCM High School. The entry fee is $5, or free if wearing a Beary Merry Market t-shirt. The Market will feature pictures with Santa, a variety of shopping vendors, foods, sweets,… Keep Reading
November 30, 2021
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LSCO Announces Donation to New Mechanical Manufacturing Program
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that Cloeren Incorporated (“Cloeren”), a global leader in supplying tooling for the plastics extrusion industry, has committed to donating over $500,000 toward the establishment of LSCO’s new Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Maintenance, or “Mechatronics”, Program. The donation includes an initial $300,000 worth of machinery, and $200,000 in scholarship funding over… Keep Reading
November 29, 2021
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Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX Offers Shopoply
Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX has been working on a project to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The graphic you see below is a Small Business Shopopoly Board. This board has 25+ deals being offered by some of our favorite local, small businesses from November 20 until December 20. Here’s how to… Keep Reading
Testing Center Opens at Airport
March 24, 2020
Starting Tuesday, the public drive-thru testing site will be conducted at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Mid Jefferson County serving 5 County Region. Please do not just show up. You must call the hotline 409 550-2536 for a screening. Nurses are answering the lines and taking questions from people about symptoms they have that
Small Business Administration Offering Low-Cost Loans to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
March 24, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently
First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County
March 23, 2020
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department. Quarantine procedures include persons with COVID-19 staying home for at least 14 days, monitoring their
COVID-19 Regional Call Center Opens
March 23, 2020
The COVID-19 Regional Call Center is open to take calls from people who have symptoms of the disease. This center serves Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, and Newton Counties. Individuals who meet testing criteria will be sent to a mobile testing site. If a person has the symptoms, they will be directed to a testing site.
SETX Takeout Blitz
March 21, 2020
In light of Governor Abbott’s latest press conference announcing the closing of our restaurants until April 3rd, Orange Worthy News and Local Events has compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the region who offer take out. This is a very crucial time during this unprecedented event- which is why our local businesses, especially our
How to Use Orange County Government Services During Disaster Declaration Period
March 20, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and the rapidly evolving situation Orange County’s main priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of the citizens and employees. Orange County Offices will remain open but must accommodate the social distancing recommendation by having no more than 10 people in a specified location and seeking to maintain at
Circle K Kiddie Ranch is Still Open for Business
March 19, 2020
We erroneously reported in our post about COVID-19 closures that Circle K Kiddie Ranch was closed until April 3. They are, in fact, still open and operating. This was a mistake on our part, and for that, we sincerely apologize to the owner Carol Daigle and Director Jana Daigle and the Circle K Kiddie Ranch
Orange County EDC Measuring Impact of COVID-19
March 19, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation is seeking your input. If you are a business operating in Orange County, please complete our survey. This survey is ONLY meant to gather information about the impact of COVID-19 on Orange County operations. The EDC will use this information to assess the business community’s needs and any assistance
Orange County Offices Remain Open in Limited Capacity
March 18, 2020
After a meeting with Orange County Department Heads and Elected Officials, the County Offices will remain open and have implemented procedures to stay open but in a safe manner in accordance with CDC advisement in reference to the Coronavirus. Below are some of the specific changes that citizens need to be aware of. Orange County
All Stark Cultural Venues Closed and Events Canceled
March 17, 2020
After careful consideration, the Stark Museum of Art, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and the W.H. Stark House are to close beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. This includes general admission and all venue offices including The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. All special programming