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
August 24, 2023
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City of Orange to Host Public Hearing on FY 2024 Budget
The City of Orange is hosting a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget on August 29, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Orange City Council Chambers at 220 N. 5th Street in Orange. This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $757,305, which… Keep Reading
August 23, 2023
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Disaster Preparation in Orange County, Texas
As many of us know, here in southeast Texas, August is the time we focus on the Gulf. Many of us have experienced hurricanes, floods, tornados, and industrial disasters, and we are reminded by our county and city officials to have a plan in these cases. Materials are available online and packets are located at… Keep Reading
August 23, 2023
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West Orange-Cove CISD Unveils Innovative Mobile Classroom, Revolutionizing Learning On the Go
WOCCISD is proud to announce the launch of its innovative and fully equipped mobile learning lab, a solution funded by the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant. Pioneered by Dr. Alicia Sigee, Director of Student Services at WOCCISD, the new mobile classroom is committed to providing an adaptable learning environment for various learning needs… Keep Reading
August 22, 2023
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City of West Orange Seeks Vendors for 2023 Holiday in the Park
The City of West Orange is seeking vendors for the 2023 Holiday in the Park. Booth registrations will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, for the City of West Orange’s “Holiday in the Park” festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00… Keep Reading
Whitney Helton of At My Whit’s End Organizing Helps You Declutter
October 3, 2019
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Building Permits Offered Free of Charge for Rebuilding After Imelda
October 1, 2019
Building or RECONSTRUCTION PERMITS are REQUIRED for all residents in the unincorporated areas of Orange County. Permits should be obtained before construction begins. Permits for rebuilding will be issued by the Environmental Health & Code Compliance Department located at the Orange County Expo Center at 11475 HWY 1442, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and
Chevron-Phillips Makes $100,000 Donation to United Way
October 1, 2019
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) is pledging $100,000 to the United Way offices in the southeast Texas region to provide assistance for those residents recently impacted by the floods associated with Tropical Storm Imelda. This assistance is in addition to the company’s normal philanthropic donations and will be targeted specifically for flood
Lion Elastomers Opens at Former Firestone Site
September 30, 2019
The City of Orange would like to welcome Lion Elastomers at the former Firestone site, located at 5713 FM 1006. Lion Elastomers previously announced the purchase of an Orange, Texas production site owned and operated by Firestone Polymers. The plant manufactures polybutadiene and styrene-butadiene copolymers, produced under the Stereon™, Diene™, and Duradene™ trade names. These
Multi-Agency Resource Center Being Established with Orange County Disaster Rebuild
September 30, 2019
Orange County Office of Emergency Management, working with Orange County Disaster Rebuild will operate a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) serving as a “ONE-STOP-SHOP” for Recovery Services for ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY! You will need to bring ID and Proof of Address. The MARC will be held on October 2-3,2019 from 10 am to 7 pm
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2019
September 27, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/tanya-tucker/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/friday-night-karaoke/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/waffle-breakfast/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-6/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/saturday-adventure-series-liquid-sunshine/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/up-close-with-nature-september-28th/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/marshall-tucker-band/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/best-of-baby-month/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/chevy-all-star-open-house/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/afterschool-art-drawing-with-linear-perspective-5th-8th-grades/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/bird-watching-wednesdays-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cookies-and-coloring-3/
City of Orange to Begin Debris Removal on Monday
September 26, 2019
The City of Orange will begin removing debris due to flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda on Monday, September 30. Debris removal will begin in Hillbrook Estates, but multiple passes will be made to remove curbside debris. Please place the debris to the side of the road in a manner that is NOT blocking the road
Grand Opening Held for Circle K Kiddie Ranch
September 26, 2019
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Circle K Kiddie Ranch located at 16944 Highway 62 S in Orange. Owner Carol Daigle and Director Jana Daigle report that they started this business back in 2000, but after Hurricane Harvey they had to completely rebuild. Circle K is
Orange Lions Club Carnival Rescheduled
September 26, 2019
With every carnival the Orange Lions Club operates, it is their intention to provide you with the safest experience possible. For that reason they are adjusting the dates of this year’s carnival to allow time for any necessary repairs to rides to be made and for the State Inspector to complete his review of each
Deborah Bednar of Keep Orange County Beautiful Recycles Tires and More in Orange County
September 26, 2019
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