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
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