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
September 8, 2022
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Shangri La to Host Audubon on the Bayou
Join Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for Audubon on the Bayou early morning birding tours on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 7 AM. During this ADULTS ONLY program, guests will have an opportunity to observe their natural surroundings as we navigate Adams Bayou on a slow-paced bird-watching adventure. Sarah Boehme, Art Collections and… Keep Reading
September 7, 2022
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Shangri La Announces Dates of Upcoming Holiday Events
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center has announced dates of upcoming holiday events: The 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival will be from October 11- November 5, 2022. Registration for the Scarecrow Festival begins September 12. The Autumn Fair will be Saturday, November 5, 2022. Community Food Drive benefitting Orange Christian Services will be held December… Keep Reading
September 6, 2022
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LSCO Faculty and Staff Recognized by National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
Congratulations to this year’s Lamar State College Orange NISOD Excellence Award Winners. Each year, LSCO awards certain Faculty and Staff the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. This year’s recipients include: Staff Members Amy Brister, Dual Credit Coordinator Alicia Lloyd, Director of Learning Technology and Student Success Jennifer Petitjean, Web Administrator… Keep Reading
September 6, 2022
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Local Foundation to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Banquet
Who is in need of a Girl’s Night Out?!?! The Sugie Lane Foundation was created in honor of Sugie Lane, who was a victim of domestic violence. The foundation will be hosting its first fundraiser on October 1, 2022, to kick off Domestic Violence Month. The event will feature a comedian, door prizes every 30… Keep Reading
Ribbon Cutting Held at Darling Orange Boutique and Consignment
February 25, 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member Darling Orange Boutique at 2339 MacArthur Dr in Orange on February 20, 2020. Kimberly Scott is the new owner of the previous Asher Luis Consignment & Resale Boutique. The store has a new name, a new look, and will feature more
Get Ready for the 2020 Census
February 25, 2020
April 1, 2020, is official Census Day for the nation. Completing your census form is critical to the City of Orange since the census tells us more about the community and census information is often very important when applying for federal grants. Also, federal law requires everyone to respond to the Census. By April 1,
It’s a Matter of the Heart – Heart Walk Scheduled at LSCO on February 29
February 24, 2020
It’s a Matter of the Heart – Heart Walk will be held at the Lamar State College-Orange Gym on Saturday, February 29 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Attendees can participate in blood pressure checks, hands-only CPR training, hearth healthy meal prep, stroke prevention, and much more. For additional information, please contact Deborah Mitchell at
Tony Award-Winning Musical, An American in Paris, Comes to Lutcher Theater
February 24, 2020
Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, An American in Paris, is dancing its way to the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2020, at 3 pm. Tickets for An American in Paris are on sale
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Feb. 21-27, 2020
February 21, 2020
https://orangeworthy.com/event/music-by-the-stars/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/follies-community-kickoff-party/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/clay-walker/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mardi-gras-southeast-texas-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/25th-annual-community-trash-off/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cat-show-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/bees-bs/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/yoga-fundraiser/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mardi-gras-southeast-texas-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/311/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/david-joel-band-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cat-show/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/bird-watching-wednesday-spring-2020-5/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/1984/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/home-is-where-the-heart-is-a-love-story-at-the-wh-stark-house/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mi-casa-solo-acoustified-4/
WOCCISD Holds Ribbon-Cutting for New Baseball and Softball Turf
February 20, 2020
On February 18, 2020, West Orange-Cove Consolidated ISD celebrated the ceremonial first pitch and ribbon cutting for their new baseball and softball turf. The turf field is the first of its kind in the United States with NR34 artificial turf. WOCCISD would like to thank their board members, as well as everyone who made these
Orange Fire Department Purchases New Truck
February 20, 2020
The City of Orange Fire Department traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin, in early February to pick up a 2019 Pierce 2000 GPM Pumper. This truck will be replacing a 2000 model Quality Pumper. The truck is currently being outfitted with the necessary equipment and will be put in service early March at Central Fire Station. This
Orange Lions City Park Closed Indefinitely
February 19, 2020
Due to safety concerns, Orange Lions City Park has been closed until further notice. A recent inspection found the playground equipment at the park to be structurally unsafe for continued use. The playground equipment has exceeded its estimated lifespan and is due for an update to meet safety guidelines. The City of Orange staff has
February 2020 Restaurant Report Card
February 18, 2020
Here’s how some of your favorites restaurants fared in their health inspections from Jan 1 – Feb. 14, 2020. A perfect score of 100 went to: Orangefield Junior High North Early Learning Center West Orange High School Other scores in Orange include: Real Southern Cooking,1111 Green Ave., Orange, 93 Chili’s Grill and Bar, 292 Stickland
May 2020 Election Candidates Finalized
February 17, 2020
City of Orange General Election, May 2, 2020: Below are candidates who have filed for a place on the ballot as of 1:30 p.m. February 14, 2020: Single-member District 3 – Three-year term Terrie Turner Salter City of Orange At Large Place 6 -Three-year term: Paul Burch Charles Ray Thomas Orange County Drainage District, Precinct