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
January 9, 2020
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County Offering New Classes in 2020
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having upcoming classes starting on January 25th. January 25: Bee Hive Building Class: This is a free class that will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The topics will include: What woodware is best for you? How to assemble your boxes and frames. General question. … Keep Reading
January 8, 2020
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Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 14 & 15, 2020. Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, the Flashback Friday Parade will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are… Keep Reading
January 7, 2020
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HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild
Orange County Disaster Rebuild and North Orange Baptist Church welcome HarvestCall to Orange. The volunteers from this organization will be in our community for three months rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey in Orange County. Volunteers will be housed at North Orange Baptist Church. HarvestCall is an outreach of the Apostolic Christian… Keep Reading
January 6, 2020
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GovernmentLocal RoundupSchools
WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for… 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