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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

May 14, 2025

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Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Stark Museum of Art proudly celebrates Orange, Texas native and retired teacher Shirley Marshall, a dedicated educator, a passionate supporter of the Museum, and a lifelong champion for young readers. Shirley Marshall spent 20 years in the classroom, with 15 of those years devoted to teaching second grade. Throughout her… Keep Reading

Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

May 13, 2025

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Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

After more than a decade of serving the Pinehurst community, Kotoyama Restaurant, located at 2226 MacArthur Drive, has officially closed its doors. The closure follows a recent inspection that shut down the establishment and ordered it not to reopen until specific repairs were completed. The restaurant, which first opened in 2010, has faced previous shutdowns… Keep Reading

Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

May 13, 2025

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Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces that the Texas Association of Museums has awarded its exhibition team the TAMMIE Silver Award for In-Museum Experience. The honor recognizes the museum’s Reindeer Trail Mobile Scavenger Hunt, an engaging and interactive digital experience that brought a festive twist to in-gallery exploration. The Texas Association of Museums Media… Keep Reading

Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

May 13, 2025

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Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

Step into a storybook world on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., as Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to an enchanting evening with its Mad Hatter Tea Party-themed Sip and Stroll. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, this free-admission event promises a magical fusion of… Keep Reading

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Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020

Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020

January 8, 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

HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild

HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild

January 7, 2020

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

WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School

January 6, 2020

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

Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season

Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season

December 20, 2019

Pinehurst Police Officer Joshua Lockett made several traffic stops in Pinehurst this week. Usually, that is not news, but Thursday, December 19 was a little bit different. Instead of issuing citations, he issued gift certificates provided by Pinehurst businesses who decided to give back to the community and spread holiday cheer. Chief Fred R. Hanauer

Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Dec. 20-26, 2019

Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Dec. 20-26, 2019

December 20, 2019

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Community Christian School Hosts “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” Program

Community Christian School Hosts “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” Program

December 19, 2019

Community Christian School recently held “The Greatest Christmas Blessing” where students bought gifts to be given to students on local campuses. Students learned that Christmas is not so much about receiving but the blessing is in giving. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade bought gifts to be distributed. The school was able to distribute

Southeast Texas REALTOR®  Angie Lane of Coldwell Banker Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze

Southeast Texas REALTOR® Angie Lane of Coldwell Banker Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze

December 18, 2019

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City of Orange Holiday Closures

City of Orange Holiday Closures

December 18, 2019

In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. There will be NO sanitation service on Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day, with the exception of the Orange Police and Fire Departments. Residents with Wednesday and/or Thursday service are asked to place their containers

Ribbon Cutting Held For New Offices of Congressman Brian Babin

Ribbon Cutting Held For New Offices of Congressman Brian Babin

December 17, 2019

A Holiday Open House and Ribbon Cutting were held on Monday, December 16, 2019, for the new District Office of Congressman Brian Babin. The Orange District Office of Congressman Brian Babin is located inside Orange City Hall at 812 N. 16th Street; Orange, TX. Brian Babin is a life-long resident of East Texas. He was

LSCO Community and Workforce Education Sponsoring Several Upcoming Training Programs

LSCO Community and Workforce Education Sponsoring Several Upcoming Training Programs

December 16, 2019

The Community and Workforce Education department at Lamar State College Orange provides non-credit learning opportunities for the community as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of local businesses and industry. Their classes are open to everyone and their commitment is to increase their students’ knowledge and skills needed for their current jobs

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