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 31, 2020
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CARES Act and SBA Provide Assistance for Small Business
Small Business Owners are eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) due to COVID-19 through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Business owners should make every attempt to apply online here. Businesses may be eligible to receive up to $2 million with no payments for 12 months at a 3.75% interest rate for small… Keep Reading
March 31, 2020
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City of Orange Mayor Mandates Fines for Social Distancing Violators
The City of Orange Mayor has issued the First Amended Emergency Order effective Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. In the mandate, City of Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. authorized the Orange Police Department to enforce the mandates for social distancing, Violators will face a fine of up to $1,000 with 180 days in… Keep Reading
March 30, 2020
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Governor Abbott Extends Quarantine to 10 States, Including Louisiana
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded previous travel-related executive orders to include more states and cities within the United States. On March 26, Gov. Greg Abbott had instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States. Under the original executive orders, airline travelers from… Keep Reading
March 27, 2020
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School Districts Set Tentative Return Dates
Tentative return to school dates have been set by local school districts. Please know that these dates are subject to change at any time. Dates for returning are tentatively scheduled as follows: WO-C: Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 14. LC-M: Classes will resume after the spring break, scheduled April 10-April 17. Orangefield: Classes will… Keep Reading
WOCCISD Sets Important Back-to-School Dates for 2019-20
August 6, 2019
Meet the Teacher and Student Orientation dates for 2019-2020 have been announced by WOCCISD. Campuses will also provide computers for on-line registration West Orange – Cove CISD is currently conducting on-line registration for all current students. The primary parent/guardian of every enrolled student must complete this process by Friday, Aug. 9. On-line registration is accessible
Project Safe Graduation at WO-S to Hold Golf Tournament
August 6, 2019
West Orange-Stark’s Project Safe Graduation will be hosting a golf tournament as one of their fundraisers. It will be held Aug. 17 at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. It will be a four-man scramble “best
How Did Your Restaurant Rate? Restaurant Report Card for July 16-31, 2019
August 2, 2019
Here’s how some of your fav Orange eateries scored for the last half of July: First Baptist Church, 7637 MLK Drive, Orange, 100 Pizza Hut #2716, 1720 Lutcher Drive Orange, 98 Danny’s Super Foods, 2003 Western Avenue, 94 Subway #3353 2809 MacArthur Drive, Orange, 94 Southern Charm Restaurant, 1627 Strickland Dr., Orange, 93 Tuffy’s Eatery, 11261 Highway 12,
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events Aug 2-8, 2019
August 2, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-mavericks/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/ocarc-fishing-tournament/2019-08-02/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/the-good-dudes-unplugged-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-14/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/in-studio-registration/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/caleb-april-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/hot-summer-nights-car-show/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/ron-white/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/my-beautiful-disaster-at-brick-barley/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/sunshine-sundays-at-bcm-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/adult-studio-workshop-intro-to-wood-carving-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-the-very-hungry-caterpillar/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/reel-cajun-solo-acoustified/
Second Annual Lemonade and Cookie Fundraiser for Traci’s Texas Tails
July 30, 2019
The Second Second Annual Lemonade and Cookie Fundraiser for Traci’s Texas Tails is being held Tuesday, July 30, 2019, from 10 AM – 4 PM at 602 W. Pine Ave. in Orange. Local pet rescuer Traci James is always spending hundreds of dollars of her own family’s money to help these animals through her selfless
Registration for Returning WOS Students Opens July 29
July 29, 2019
Online registration for ALL returning WOS students for the 2019-2020 school year will open Monday, July 29 and continue through August 9. The primary parent/guardian of every currently enrolled student must complete the online process for their student or students before the school year begins in order for the student to receive a classroom teacher
First United Methodist and Orange Community Players Co-Hosting Dinner Theatre
July 29, 2019
First United Methodist Church and the Orange Community Players will join forces to produce to elegant evenings of fine dining and theatrical entertainment on Thursday and Friday, August 8th and 9th at 6:30 p.m. Codie Vasquez and Paul Burch, members of both the First United Methodist Church and Orange Community Players Board of Directors, will
West Point Plaza Shops Holding Customer Appreciation Event
July 26, 2019
Liz Hogan-Allstate Insurance will be holding a Customer Appreciation Event on July 31, 2019, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free snow cones will be available for all customers. As part of their Summer Customer Appreciation Day, they will be doing a Louis Vuitton Purse Giveaway at 3:00 pm. Please send them a private message
Upcoming Orange Area Weekend Events July 26-Aug 1
July 26, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/classic-movie-nights-grease-sing-along/ Seether https://orangeworthy.com/event/tire-scrap-metal-clean-up/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cumulus-baby-family-expo/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-15/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/national-ice-cream-day/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/full-steam-ahead/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/up-close-with-nature-july-27th/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/hurricane-pro-wrestling/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/america/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/larry-tillery-blues-band/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/orange-county-disaster-rebuild/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/camp-noah-in-orange-tx/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-one-fish-two-fish-red-fish-blue-fish/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/matt-ash-at-brick-barley/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/grand-event-coming-in-august/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/mi-casa-solo-acoustified/
New Emergency Care Center Opens in Orange
July 25, 2019
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Exceptional Emergency Center – Orange, located at 1321 N. 16th Street in Orange, Texas. Exceptional Emergency Center is a fully equipped 24-hour emergency room and is staffed by nurses and board-certified physicians whose highest priority is patient satisfaction. The facilities are equipped to handle injury care, cardiology and emergency