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
October 3, 2019
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Whitney Helton of At My Whit’s End Organizing Helps You Declutter
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October 1, 2019
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Building Permits Offered Free of Charge for Rebuilding After Imelda
Building or RECONSTRUCTION PERMITS are REQUIRED for all residents in the unincorporated areas of Orange County. Permits should be obtained before construction begins. Permits for rebuilding will be issued by the Environmental Health & Code Compliance Department located at the Orange County Expo Center at 11475 HWY 1442, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and… Keep Reading
October 1, 2019
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Chevron-Phillips Makes $100,000 Donation to United Way
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) is pledging $100,000 to the United Way offices in the southeast Texas region to provide assistance for those residents recently impacted by the floods associated with Tropical Storm Imelda. This assistance is in addition to the company’s normal philanthropic donations and will be targeted specifically for flood… Keep Reading
September 30, 2019
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Lion Elastomers Opens at Former Firestone Site
The City of Orange would like to welcome Lion Elastomers at the former Firestone site, located at 5713 FM 1006. Lion Elastomers previously announced the purchase of an Orange, Texas production site owned and operated by Firestone Polymers. The plant manufactures polybutadiene and styrene-butadiene copolymers, produced under the Stereon™, Diene™, and Duradene™ trade names. These… Keep Reading
Orange County Issues Disaster Declaration and Emergency Order
March 17, 2020
Orange County Judge John Gothia has issued a disaster declaration for Orange County effective immediately for the next 30 days.. Provisions within the declaration: Any event sponsored by Orange County will cease No gatherings of events of greater than 50 people Limit visitation in nursing homes and senior centers 24 Hour curfew in place for
OISD Cancels School Beginning March 23-April 3
March 16, 2020
In anticipation of a Disaster Declaration of Emergency by Orange County, Orangefield ISD will close its schools out of an abundance of caution beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Our district will reassess this closing on or before Friday, April 3, 2020. Our goal is to return on Monday, April 6, 2020. In the near
WOCCISD Cancels School Beginning March 23 Through April 3
March 16, 2020
In anticipation of a Disaster Declaration of Emergency by Orange County, WOCCISD will close its schools out of an abundance of caution beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Our district will reassess this closing on or before Friday, April 3, 2020. Our goal is to return on Monday, April 6, 2020. In the near future,
LCMCISD Cancels School March 17 Through April 3
March 16, 2020
From Superintendent of Schools, Stacey Brister… Out of an abundance of caution, LCM CISD will implement a Flexible Education Program (FEP) beginning Tuesday, March 17th, through Friday, April 3rd. Students will not report to school beginning tomorrow. The FEP will include a blended instructional approach with both online and paper/pencil learning tasks. This plan will
Coronavirus-Related Closures and Cancellations
March 16, 2020
If your business, organization, or association has had its services or events compromised by the COVID-19, you can send us the info at support@orangeworthy.com or message our Facebook page. Please continue to check frequently for updates. Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, numerous changes, cancellations and closures have occurred, including: Businesses Louisiana Casinos/*Restaurants/Bars/Movie Theaters –
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
March 16, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency
Virtual Activities to Explore If You’re Homebound During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 16, 2020
We’ve gathered some resources you and your family might find helpful if you are practicing social isolation. Please return to this page as we add additional resources. If you know of others, drop us an email. General Activities 100 Activities to Do at Home During School Closures: Many of these activities listed will require some
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster in Texas
March 15, 2020
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the State Capitol to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health. The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the
City of Orange and Orange County Officials Continue to Monitor COVID-19 Situation
March 14, 2020
County and City officials in Orange County continue to monitor the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Friday morning, March 13, 2020, there have been no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Orange County. Officials urge citizens to take precautions such as washing one’s hands and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
UIL Suspends All Contests Due to COVID-19
March 14, 2020
To support the health and safety of all students and communities, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is suspending all UIL sanctioned contests due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Texas. Effective March 16, all UIL interscholastic competition is suspended through March 29. Rehearsals and practices may be held at the discretion of the local