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
June 29, 2020
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WOS High School Receives Grant From Dow Industries
Exciting things are coming to West Orange-Stark High School engineering program. With the partnership of DOW industries, a $5,000 grant has been awarded to their engineering program. Teachers are being trained in Project Lead the Way curriculum, which promotes STEM education using a hands-on approach to real-world problem-solving experiences. DOW’s partnership is also outlining a… Keep Reading
June 29, 2020
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City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds
The City of Orange is submitting to the Texas General Land Office a supplemental application for disaster relief funds, Hurricane Harvey, CDBG-DR-4332. The Texas General Land Office is the state administrative agency or “grantee” for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds (CDBG-DR) provided through the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development…. Keep Reading
June 26, 2020
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Abbott Rescinds Bar Openings and Reduces Restaurant Occupancy
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the… Keep Reading
June 25, 2020
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Masks to Be Given to All Tested for COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department, will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to every Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run mobile test collection sites. Beginning tomorrow, each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a state-run mobile testing site will… Keep Reading
Starbucks is Coming to Orange
February 4, 2020
The City of Orange is pleased to announce that Starbucks has filed for building permits for a $1.1 million building located at the 3100 block of 16th Street at Interstate 10. Construction is expected to be completed summer of 2020 with a grand opening to be held mid-July.
West Orange Stark High School Gets a New Gym Floor
February 4, 2020
Video courtesy of G&G Enterprises Construction Corp.
Lutcher Theater’s Incredible Kids Performances Announced
February 4, 2020
The Lutcher Theater’s Incredible Kids Events performing arts series creates “Page to Stage” experiences for thousands of students & educators throughout Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana. Most performances are based on books, allowing the stories the students read in the classroom to come to life before their eyes on the performing arts stage. Working closely
Kunst Named Citizen of the Year by Vidor Chamber of Commerce
February 3, 2020
Current Orange City Manager, Mike Kunst was named Citizen of the Year during the Vidor Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet Thursday, January 30, 2020. Kunst formerly served as Vidor City Manager.
Orange Public Library Celebrating Read Aloud Day
February 3, 2020
The Orange Public Library will be recognizing World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday, February 5th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. In recognition, the Library will have a designated area for anyone interested to sit and read aloud… to friends, family, library staff and other patrons. The Library will have a selection of materials available, but patrons
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2020
January 31, 2020
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Second Hearing to Be Held on Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
January 30, 2020
A public hearing was held at the Orange City Council Meeting concerning re-adoption of the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. This ordinance is considered to be an effective tool to safeguard children from being victims of crime while also discouraging juvenile crime. A second public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 9 am
25th Annual Community Trash-Off Scheduled for February 22
January 29, 2020
The 25th annual Community Trash-Off is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas. This year’s Community Trash-Off is presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in collaboration with the City
Orange County EDC Unveils New Marketing Campaign
January 28, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation has kicked off a new marketing campaign to attract new industries, businesses, and residents to Orange County. You can read more about in this article, The Reasons Why People Are Moving to this Up-and-Coming Southeast Texas County. View the new promo video below:
7th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Scheduled
January 27, 2020
The Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 7th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair on Saturday, March 14, 2020, 8 AM – 1 PM at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery and member grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, berries, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house, and