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
January 8, 2020
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Mardi Gras Comes to Orange in 2020
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Weekend – February 14 & 15, 2020. Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, the Flashback Friday Parade will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are… Keep Reading
January 7, 2020
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HarvestCall Arrives to Help Orange County Homeowners Rebuild
Orange County Disaster Rebuild and North Orange Baptist Church welcome HarvestCall to Orange. The volunteers from this organization will be in our community for three months rebuilding and repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey in Orange County. Volunteers will be housed at North Orange Baptist Church. HarvestCall is an outreach of the Apostolic Christian… Keep Reading
January 6, 2020
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GovernmentLocal RoundupSchools
WOCCISD Allocated Federal Grant to Rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will receive a $1,823,500.38 federal grant to rebuild West Orange-Stark Middle School after damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Robert T. Stafford Act, which grants authority for… Keep Reading
December 20, 2019
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Pinehurst Police Department Officer Makes Traffic Stops Memorable This Holiday Season
Pinehurst Police Officer Joshua Lockett made several traffic stops in Pinehurst this week. Usually, that is not news, but Thursday, December 19 was a little bit different. Instead of issuing citations, he issued gift certificates provided by Pinehurst businesses who decided to give back to the community and spread holiday cheer. Chief Fred R. Hanauer… 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