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
December 28, 2020
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Lions Den Park Playground 75% Complete
Jim Wolf, Public Works Director, spoke at the Orange City Council meeting concerning the progress of the Lions Den Park playground. Wolf stated the playground is approximately 75% complete and the estimated completion date of the playground is January 31, 2021. The pavilion at the park is scheduled to be removed in early February 2021… Keep Reading
December 22, 2020
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Vidor Chamber Selects Shafer as New Director
Vidor Chamber of Commerce has selected Crystal Shafer as its new director. Crystal is the co-owner of Texas Built Cabinets along with her husband Michael, where she serves as the President of the company. She has lived in Vidor for 38 years, is a graduate of Vidor High School and her children attend Vidor schools… Keep Reading
December 22, 2020
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Rollbacks Likely for SETX
According to KFDM News, Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and the six other counties in Trauma Service Area R must roll back business capacity to 50% and bars may have to close due to the region exceeding the 15% threshold for COVID patients in all hospital beds for 7 straight days. The order takes effect at 8… Keep Reading
December 22, 2020
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Orange Chamber Cancels 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Orange regretfully have decided to cancel the Friday Mardi Gras Motor Parade scheduled for February 5, 2021, and the Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Mardi Gras Parade scheduled for February 6, 2021. Due to lack of participation and the COVID – 19 pandemic, they feel… Keep Reading
Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce Offering New Beautification Program
July 10, 2019
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday a new countywide project to promote pride and beautification in Orange County. The name of the project is The Orange Grove and will feature the distribution of large concrete oranges across the county.
Training Class Planned for Naturalist Volunteers
July 9, 2019
A round-up for all prospective trainees for the Texas Master Naturalist, Sabine-Neches Chapter, serving Orange, Hardin and Jefferson counties will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 25 at the Big Thicket Association Office, 700 North St., Beaumont. The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist program is “to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide
Category One Hurricane Headed for Southeast Texas
July 9, 2019
At 12:30 pm Monday the National Weather Service released information about a disturbance in the Gulf. The Hurricane Center has a high 80 percent chance for tropical development in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Upcoming Orange Area Events July 5-11, 2019
July 5, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/bryce-shaver-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/classic-movie-nights-top-gun/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/free-community-workout/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-18/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/brad-brinkley-band-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-reading-club-3/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/brad-brinkley-at-mi-casa-in-orange/
2019-2020 WOCCISD School Supply Lists Available
July 2, 2019
Check to see what your child needs for school supplies from Pre-K through eighth grade. Read more on WOCCISD.net.
WOCCISD Teachers Receive a Raise
July 2, 2019
The West Orange-Cove CISD Board of Trustees has approved a $3,000 minimum pay increase for teachers. The 2019-2020 teacher pay scale increases starting teacher salaries from $43,000 to $46,000. Individual step increases also reflect a minimum $3,000 increase, with some steps receiving a $3,500 increase. Read more on WOCCISD.net.
2019 High School Football Schedules Announced
July 1, 2019
The 2019 football schedules have been announced. WO-S MUSTANGS Aug. 30: at Nederland Sept. 6: LC-M Sept. 13: at Newton Sept. 20: Crosby Sept. 27: at Bridge City Oct. 4: Jasper Oct. 11: at Silsbee Oct. 18: Open Oct. 25: Hardin-Jefferson Nov. 1: at Liberty Nov. 8: Hamshire-Fannett LC-M BEARS Aug. 30: Woodville Sept. 6:
Celebrate Independence Day in Orange
July 1, 2019
The City of Orange is excited to announce the 2019 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration. This event will open to the public at 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 4, at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. The celebration will begin with live entertainment by Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings from 7 P.M. to
Upcoming Orange Area Events June 28-July 4, 2019
June 28, 2019
https://orangeworthy.com/event/summer-sales-event/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/reagan-woodside-at-mi-casa-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/put-your-party-pants-on-this-friday-june-28th/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/pistolettes-meet-greet/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/aaron-mindy-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/neches-river-adventures-saturday-public-tours-19/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/rodney-randle-jr-youth-football-skills-camp/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/tim-burge-kory-prince-at-reel-cajun-seafood-in-orange/ https://orangeworthy.com/event/orange-4th-of-july-concert-and-fireworks/
Annual Cops ‘N Kids Event Will Be Held Friday
June 27, 2019
The annual Cops N Kids event will be held Friday, June 28, 2019. This will be the 24th annual Cops N Kids sponsored by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Rain postponed the event earlier this month. Sheriff Keith Merritt announced Wednesday that the weather has cleared and his department will hold the event Friday at