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
November 19, 2020
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Shangri La Botanical Gardens Has Reopened to Public
The staff at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invite local residents to explore the beauty of the gardens, enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, and experience the wonderful seasonal changes in Southeast Texas late in the year. The center is open Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is free… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Tacos “La Shula” Moving to Former Pizza Hut Location
Tacos “La Shula” has found a new home at the former Pizza Hut location at 1720 Lutcher Dr. in Orange. Formerly located on West Park Ave., the restaurant closed as a result of roof damages incurred in Hurricane Laura. Renovation updates and construction are being completed on the building currently. A reopening date has not… Keep Reading
November 18, 2020
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Lamar State College Orange Growing
Great things are happening at Lamar State College Orange! Today the college took a step toward growth with the first phase of new construction on campus. Campus president, Dr. Thomas Johnson, sat in the driver’s seat of the excavator bulldozer and began the demolition on a portion of the former Capital One Bank building in… Keep Reading
November 17, 2020
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Santa is Coming to Orange Train Depot
Santa is coming to the Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4-6 PM. Visitors will see Santa and his masked elves and Orange Community Players singing Christmas Carols. Candy will be given and as well as special prizes if visitors wear a Santa hat! Children can also bring… 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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