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
February 25, 2021
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Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans Available to Orange County Businesses and Residents
Low-interest federal disaster loans (SBA) are now available to Orange County businesses and residents as a result of the disaster declaration. Funds can be used to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with… Keep Reading
February 25, 2021
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Orange County Residents Eligible for Individual Disaster Assistance
Orange County has been declared to receive FEMA Individual Assistance (Households). Individuals who sustained losses due to the winter storm and DO NOT have insurance can now apply for federal assistance. If your property was damaged and you don’t have insurance, apply for assistance now, You can apply in one of three ways: Visit: www.disasterassistance.gov… Keep Reading
February 24, 2021
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Orange County Residents Urged to Self-Report Damages to Homes and Businesses
Following Winter Storm Uri, the Orange County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents in Orange County and the entire Southeast Texas area to self-report any damages to their homes and/or businesses via the portal and website below. If you sustained damage to your home or business as a result of Uri, please utilize… Keep Reading
February 24, 2021
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26th Annual Community Trash-Off to Be Held Feb. 27
The 26th Annual Community Trash-Off for Orange, Texas, and surrounding communities will take place VIRTUALLY on Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Community Trash-Off is organized by the staff of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and conducted by volunteers from Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst, and other surrounding communities…. Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
December 20, 2019
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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
December 18, 2019
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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
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
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