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 27, 2020
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City of Orange Issues Declaration of Disaster and Emergency Orders
A Declaration of Disaster and accompanying Emergency Orders have been signed by Mayor Larry Spears Jr. which will become effective at 11:59 pm, March 26, 2020. The City of Orange feels fortunate that there are minimal positive cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Texas, but believes this declaration and emergency orders will assist in the area-wide… Keep Reading
March 26, 2020
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Work Safe, Play Safe Initiative Instituted
The implementation of a Work Safe, Play Safe, Stay Safe Initiative has been instituted by County Judges in Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, and Tyler counties. This Initiative provides guidance to the public and retail service industry in areas such as what is, and is not, allowed during the COVID-19 crisis. Financial institutions will continue… Keep Reading
March 25, 2020
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Chik-fil-A to Open Drive-Thru Only on April 9
Mr. Eric Sienko, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Orange, spoke at the Orange City Council Meeting held Tuesday, March 24. Sienko thanked the City of Orange for the amazing support and assistance during the construction phase leading to the opening scheduled for Thursday, April 9. “At this time, the plan is for drive-thru only and mobile app… Keep Reading
March 24, 2020
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Testing Center Opens at Airport
Starting Tuesday, the public drive-thru testing site will be conducted at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Mid Jefferson County serving 5 County Region. Please do not just show up. You must call the hotline 409 550-2536 for a screening. Nurses are answering the lines and taking questions from people about symptoms they have that… 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