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
April 18, 2023
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Warrant Amnesty Program Announced
Judge Troy Johnson and Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney announce a warrant amnesty program beginning May 1 and running through the end of May 2023. If a person with an outstanding warrant out of Orange County at Law No. 2 (Judge Troy Johnson) for a misdemeanor offense shows up in person and turns themselves in at… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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April 10-14 Proclaimed Community Development Week
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed the week of April 10-14th as National Community Development Week. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in 1974 for the purpose of providing local governments with the financial resources to assist low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Orange… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 22-24
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. “While we can’t know in advance when the next… Keep Reading
April 13, 2023
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April 2023 Declared Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
In the Federal fiscal year 2022, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services confirmed 56,944 victims of child abuse or neglect, including 1,027 in Orange County. We must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable,… Keep Reading
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
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Dec. 13-19, 2019
December 13, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-from-charlie-charles-m-russell-holiday-greetings-10/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/disney-junior-holiday-party/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-strolls-community-food-drive-6/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/village-of-the-nativity-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/apf-lifting-spirits-invitational-charity-powerlifting-meet/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/try-out-week-6/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/imagineering-day/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/home-town-holidays-in-vidor-december-14th/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/west-orange-stark-elementary-merry-mustang-market/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-the-musical/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-strolls-community-food-drive-5/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/village-of-the-nativity/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/my-beautiful-disaster-returns-to-brick-barley/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/adult-studio-workshop-the-art-of-marbling/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/chris-hantz/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mi-casa-solo-acoustified-3/
Orange Chamber of Commerce Creates Interactive Orange Grove Map
December 12, 2019
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce has created an interactive map of their Orange Grove project. The Orange Grove is a new countywide project to promote pride and beautification in Orange County. This project will feature the distribution of large concrete oranges across the county. The interactive map can be viewed here. Concrete orange
Interstate 10 Widening Project Meeting Postponed
December 11, 2019
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the public hearing scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019, for the I-10 Widening Project is postponed and will be scheduled for a later date. The purpose of the public hearing was to present the proposed widening of I-10 from 0.54 mile east of FM 3247 to the Sabine River Bridge in
Christmas Open House Scheduled at Heritage House Museum
December 11, 2019
A Christmas Open House will be held at the Heritage House Museum of Orange County at 905 W. Division St. on December 14, 2019, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. and December 15, 2019, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. The community is invited to join Santa and his elves for cookies, punch, and house
Riverside Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled
December 11, 2019
Public Works Director, Jim Wolf, and Architect, Rob Clark, have announced a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, at 1 p.m., for the new Riverside Pavilion project located at the City Boat Ramp at Simmons Drive. Better Built Buildings was previously awarded the construction contract at a November City Council meeting. The public is
Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet
December 10, 2019
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Monday night, December 9, 2019, at the Shahan Center on the LSCO Campus. Award winners include: Chris Kovatch, Citizen of the Year Brad Childs and Chris Kotatch, Chairpersons of the Year Kacey Burnitt, Ambassador of the Year. Listen to our interview with Kacie here
Orange County Health Inspections September – November 2019
December 9, 2019
Orange County Health Inspector James Scales released his September – November 2019 health inspection report. Three food kitchens in Orange were inspected and given no score: Mount Siani Baptist Church at 1113 North 2nd St., Orange First Presbyterian at 902 Green Ave., Orange St. Mary Catholic Church, 912 W.Cherry St, Orange Pre-opening/post-Imelda inspections were given
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Dec. 6-12, 2019
December 5, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-from-charlie-charles-m-russell-holiday-greetings-15/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/sma-playdate-lets-make-a-print/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/breakfast-with-santa/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/beary-merry-christmas-market/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/1st-annual-toys-for-tots-toy-drive/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/pajamas-at-the-pavilion/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-strolls-community-food-drive-9/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-light-parade/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/jimmy-buffetts-escape-to-margaritaville/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/scrooge/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/adult-studio-workshop-the-art-of-marbling-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/christmas-open-house-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/brad-brinkley-at-mi-casa-in-orange-7/
Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm is Keeping Southeast Texas Clean and Healthy with Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps
December 5, 2019
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