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
April 17, 2020
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Governor Abbott Closes Schools for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that public and private school classrooms will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to avoid quickening the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. The decision, made with the advice of doctors and health officials, came alongside a series of executive orders intended to… Keep Reading
April 17, 2020
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Convention and Visitors Bureau Plan Virtual Acoustic Series
The Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the April Acoustic Series. This virtual event will be held on April 23 and 30 from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on the Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau Facebook page. Enjoy LIVE music from the comfort of your home while staying safe and abiding by… Keep Reading
April 15, 2020
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Landfill Fees Waived Through May 12
All fees are waived at the Orange County Citizens Collection Station (Landfill) until May 12. You can view the list of materials accepted as well as the hours of operation at the landfill in the image below.
April 13, 2020
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Orange County School Lunch Distribution Schedule for April 2020
Are you interested in getting your kids’ breakfast and lunches till the end of April from your school district? Here is the list of the Orange County schools that are offering food in the month of April to kids during COVID19 pandemic: Orangefield ISD Orangefield Junior High School Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm… Keep Reading
Orange County Schools Receive More Than $2 Million from Rebuild Texas Fund
July 18, 2019
According to 12NewsNow and the Rebuild Texas Fund, the Rebuild Texas Fund awarded more than $2.2 million in grants to several Orange County school districts. As seen in its mission statement, the Rebuild Texas Fund has committed to helping areas of Texas hit by Hurricane Harvey to recover but focuses on smaller communities. Little Cypress-Mauriceville
Local Anglers in Top Contests
July 18, 2019
One of the biggest events in professional bass fishing, FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Forest Wood Cup, is happening next month in Hot Springs, AR. Some have called it “The Superbowl of Bass Fishing.” Orange native Tommy Dickerson is one of the anglers that has fished his way to the top and qualified for this event
Back to School Orange County Underway
July 18, 2019
Back to School Orange County will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Lamar State College-Orange Student Center. This event provides school supplies and immunizations on a first-come, first-serve basis. All parents or legal guardians must be present with children and must bring proof of the child’s enrollment in
Pinehurst Police Department Seeking Help with Burglary at Triple L Powersports
July 17, 2019
According to KFDM News and Crimestoppers, the Pinehurst Police Department is seeking the public’s help with a burglary that occurred at Triple L Powersports, which is located at 1800 Strickland Drive in Pinehurst. Unknown persons entered the business between 3 PM Monday and 8 AM Tuesday and removed 2-2019 Honda CRF110 dirt bikes, 1-2019 Honda
Lamar State College Orange Tuition Capped by TSUS Board of Regents
July 17, 2019
Students at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur will pay substantially lower tuition and fees starting this fall. Officials from the Texas State University System announced the tuition cut today during a news conference at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont. Last week, the TSUS Board
Orange County Awarded $51,171 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
July 16, 2019
According to KOGT Radio, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program have awarded Orange County $51,171 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can
Coloring for Adults Offered at Orange Public Library
July 15, 2019
Coloring for Adults is being offered free of charge at the Orange Public Library to anyone ages 17 and up who would like to attend. The library requests that no children be in the coloring room; however, kids over the age of 12 are welcome to enjoy the Library while adults color their cares away.
Orange County Health Inspections July 2019
July 15, 2019
As reported by Orange County Health Inspector James Scales in his July 2019 health inspection report, he gave a low score of 81 to the Exxon Food Mart at 7120 We. Interstate 10 in McLewis for mold in the drink dispensers and no handwashing sink in the kitchen. Perfect scores went to The Star and
Upcoming Orange Area Events July 12-18, 2019
July 12, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/brunch/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-2019-doodle-days-5/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/music-review-auditions/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/classic-movie-nights-singin-in-the-rain/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/billy-currington-h2o-concert-series/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-17/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/teacher-appreciation-event/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/opening-reception-insights-lecture/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/cancer-is-a-drag-a-night-of-fun-for-a-great-cause/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/98-degrees/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/sunrise-ministries/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-kids-2-college/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/wild-wednesday-the-very-clumsy-click-beetle/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-reading-club-2/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-maritime-day/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/lsco-homeschool-informational-meeting/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/instant-teller-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/
WOCCISD Summer Programs for Children
July 12, 2019
West Orange – Cove CISD Child Nutrition Services is providing breakfast and lunch for free Monday through Thursday to all children 18 and under through the Summer Feeding Program. Meals are available at WOS Elementary through August 8. Breakfast is served from 8 – 8:30 a.m. and lunch is served from 11 a.m. to noon.