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
March 24, 2020
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Small Business Administration Offering Low-Cost Loans to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently… Keep Reading
March 23, 2020
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First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department. Quarantine procedures include persons with COVID-19 staying home for at least 14 days, monitoring their… Keep Reading
March 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Regional Call Center Opens
The COVID-19 Regional Call Center is open to take calls from people who have symptoms of the disease. This center serves Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, and Newton Counties. Individuals who meet testing criteria will be sent to a mobile testing site. If a person has the symptoms, they will be directed to a testing site…. Keep Reading
March 21, 2020
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SETX Takeout Blitz
In light of Governor Abbott’s latest press conference announcing the closing of our restaurants until April 3rd, Orange Worthy News and Local Events has compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the region who offer take out. This is a very crucial time during this unprecedented event- which is why our local businesses, especially our… Keep Reading
Texas Back in Business Program Available to Help Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
January 15, 2020
Texas Back in Business is a Hurricane Harvey Relief Program for Texas small business. Texas Back in Business is a job and economic development program that is funded by Congress in 2018. This program is designed to help small businesses damaged by Hurricane Harvey to recover. The mission of Texas Back in Business is to
Election Filing Dates Published by City of Orange
January 15, 2020
Filing dates and times to be placed on the City of Orange General Election ballot will begin January 15, 2020, through February 14, 2020, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M, closed from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. for lunch. Positions up for election include: Single Member District 3 currently occupied by Terrie
Orange EDC Hires Business Development Manager
January 14, 2020
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation announces the hiring of Megan Romero as its Business Development Manager. Megan comes to the EDC from Albanese Cormier Holdings, a progressive commercial real estate company, where she has been responsible for property management of Edison Plaza in Beaumont, a 425,000 square foot facility, as well as 24 properties
W.H. Stark House Reopens for Tours
January 13, 2020
The opening of The W.H. Stark House following a major restoration was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Friday . The home experienced a third-floor water leak in 2019. After amazing team efforts, a new, beautifully painted ceiling, and so much more, they have now reopened for 2020. The W.H. Stark House is excited to announce
Update: Petition Launched – Phelan Urges Feds To Open VA hospital in Orange or Port Arthur
January 13, 2020
Today, State Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) sent a letter to President Trump voicing his concern for the lack of reliable healthcare options for over 1.6 million veterans in Texas and asking for the Veterans Administration to consider buying or leasing two possible venues in Southeast Texas to establish a new VA Medical Inpatient Hospital. The
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Jan. 10-16, 2020
January 9, 2020
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Severe Weather Predicted For Friday Afternoon Until Early Hours Saturday
January 9, 2020
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma shows that our area should begin experiencing thunderstorm activity on Friday afternoon and continuing into the night, while a large line of thunderstorms should pass this area around 3:00 Saturday morning. Meteorologists are warning that tornadoes,
Date Night at Museum Planned at Stark Museum of Art
January 9, 2020
Make plans now for the Stark Museum of Art’s next Date Night at the Museum on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This special after-hours event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Stark Museum of Art during twilight hours. Enjoy appetizers and wine while taking in the museum’s atrium featuring breath-taking Navajo
Lutcher Theater Presents Farewell Angelina in Acclaimed Women & Wine Tour
January 9, 2020
The Lutcher Theater presents Farewell Angelina in their highly acclaimed Women & Wine Tour, Saturday, January 25, 2020, at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30 and are available now at www.lutcher.org. Named among Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need To Know” and Roughstockʼs “Ones To Watch” with a tour schedule to prove it, Farewell Angelina
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County Offering New Classes in 2020
January 9, 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.