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
December 17, 2020
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City of Orange Announces Holiday Hours
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Orange will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25. Much like Santa, the City of Orange Police and Fire Departments will be working to see who is being naughty or nice. Waste Management will not service its Friday route on December 25. Residents with… Keep Reading
December 16, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange Master Plan Approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents
Lamar State College Orange’s Campus Master Plan was approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents. The plan includes a new Industrial Technology Building behind the Shahan Center, a new Welcome Center that will serve as a one-stop enrollment center for Testing, Advising, Financial Aid, etc. between the Shahan Center and the Student… Keep Reading
December 16, 2020
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FCC Grants Orange County Bidders $1.5 Million for Rural Broadband Expansion
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that an estimated 675,000 rural Americans living and working in Texas will gain access to high-speed broadband through the Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, according to auction results released today. In Texas, the auction allocated $362,662,934.10 in support to expand broadband to 310,962 unserved homes and… Keep Reading
December 15, 2020
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Judice’s Cajun Cafe Reopens in Bridge City
Judice’s Cajun Cafe has reopened for business on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 2045 Texas Ave. Their new hours will be from 11 am to 9 pm. Judice’s Cajun Cafe suffered damages from Hurricane Laura. Because of this, they have been doing some remodeling and updates and are now ready to show off the remodeled… 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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