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 16, 2020
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LCMCISD Cancels School March 17 Through April 3
From Superintendent of Schools, Stacey Brister… Out of an abundance of caution, LCM CISD will implement a Flexible Education Program (FEP) beginning Tuesday, March 17th, through Friday, April 3rd. Students will not report to school beginning tomorrow. The FEP will include a blended instructional approach with both online and paper/pencil learning tasks. This plan will… Keep Reading
March 16, 2020
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Coronavirus-Related Closures and Cancellations
If your business, organization, or association has had its services or events compromised by the COVID-19, you can send us the info at support@orangeworthy.com or message our Facebook page. Please continue to check frequently for updates. Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, numerous changes, cancellations and closures have occurred, including: Businesses Louisiana Casinos/*Restaurants/Bars/Movie Theaters –… Keep Reading
March 16, 2020
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Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency… Keep Reading
March 16, 2020
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Virtual Activities to Explore If You’re Homebound During the COVID-19 Crisis
We’ve gathered some resources you and your family might find helpful if you are practicing social isolation. Please return to this page as we add additional resources. If you know of others, drop us an email. General Activities 100 Activities to Do at Home During School Closures: Many of these activities listed will require some… Keep Reading
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
OFD’s 2019 Fill the Truck Event a Huge Success
December 16, 2019
The City of Orange Fire Department hosted the 4th annual “Fill the Truck” at Central Fire Station. The toys received have been donated to the Blue Santa program in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to distribute to families in need within the Orange community. The Orange Fire Department would like to thank all