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 24, 2020
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Small Business Administration Offering Low-Cost Loans to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently… Keep Reading
March 23, 2020
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First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department. Quarantine procedures include persons with COVID-19 staying home for at least 14 days, monitoring their… Keep Reading
March 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Regional Call Center Opens
The COVID-19 Regional Call Center is open to take calls from people who have symptoms of the disease. This center serves Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, and Newton Counties. Individuals who meet testing criteria will be sent to a mobile testing site. If a person has the symptoms, they will be directed to a testing site…. Keep Reading
March 21, 2020
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SETX Takeout Blitz
In light of Governor Abbott’s latest press conference announcing the closing of our restaurants until April 3rd, Orange Worthy News and Local Events has compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the region who offer take out. This is a very crucial time during this unprecedented event- which is why our local businesses, especially our… 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