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 28, 2020
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Mandatory Self-Quarantine for Travelers From Louisiana To Be Lifted May 1
The mandatory self-quarantine order for travelers from Louisiana to Texas will be lifted on Friday. According to an executive order signed on Monday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, those travelers from the City of New Orleans or the State of Louisiana will no longer need to quarantine upon entering the state. Checkpoints have been in… Keep Reading
April 28, 2020
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Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and malls can open Friday, May 1 *BUT* with only 25% occupancy. If all goes well, that will be increased to 50% occupancy on May 18 (when phase 2 begins). Barbershops, hair salons, bars, clubs, and gyms are NOT approved to open at this… Keep Reading
April 27, 2020
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May 2020 School Lunch Distribution Schedule
Interested in getting your kids breakfast and lunches till the end of May from your school district? Here is the list of the Orange County schools that are offering food in the month of May to kids during COVID-19 pandemic: Orangefield ISD Orangefield Junior High School Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday 10:30am to 12:00pm West Orange CISD North… Keep Reading
April 27, 2020
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“Retail To Go” Model Starts April 24
Executive Order GA-16 authorizes the re-opening of retail businesses under a temporary “Retail-To-Go” model effective April 24, 2020 Customers may purchase items from a retail location for pickup, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer’s doorstep, but may not enter the premises. Retail To Go All payments should be done over the phone or… Keep Reading
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
Local Author Reveals How Local Business Owners Can Transform Their Businesses with the Most Powerful Marketing Tool in the World
June 26, 2019
On a recent episode of The My Future Business Show with host Rick Nuske, Orange, Texas author Donna Gunter, Business Fame Maker, discussed how local business owners can transform their businesses with the most powerful marketing tool in the world while increasing their reach, revenue, and reputation with their own published book. According to Gunter, a
‘Cockroaches and Bulls’: The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly
June 20, 2019
How would you grade the 86th Texas Legislature? According to Texas Monthly, the state’s two chambers (31 senators and 150 representatives) only convene for a 140-day regular legislative session every two years. This causes the stakes to be high for longtime lawmakers and those serving their first year in office. Click here to see how
Hurricane Preparedness List
June 19, 2019
Are you ready for hurricane season? Hurricane seasons runs from June 1 – November 31. With the larger number of hurricanes that have impacted Southeast Texas since Hurricane Rita in 2005, it pays to be prepared. The Orange County Local Emergency Planning Committee has put together a comprehensive list of things you should do to
June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results
June 17, 2019
Two new members will be joining the Orange City Council. Caroline Mazzola Hennigan won the At-Large Position 5 by beating Bill Mello, who has been on the council for nine years. Hennigan ended up with 333 votes, or 71.61 percent, compared to Mello with 132 votes, or 28.39 percent. For the Single-Member District 4 council
Learn to Carve Wood at Stark Museum of Art
June 14, 2019
“Intro to Wood Carving,” will be offered as an adult workshop at the Stark Museum of Art in Orange. The three-night workshop will be conducted by Richard Spinney, a local artist who has been woodcarving for four decades. The workshop will be on Aug. 6, 13 and 20. Cost is $35, which covers the wood
Mobile Medical Day Clinic Appointments Available with TAN Healthcare
June 12, 2019
TAN Healthcare, a growing Southeast Texas not-for-profit primary and preventive health center, is bringing more Mobile Medical Day Clinics to under-served communities this month. Appointments are available for the entire family’s health needs including preventive care, sick care, chronic disease management, and screenings. Call 409-550-1067 to schedule your visit or for more information. Mobile Medical
First-Ever Beaumont Comic Con at Ford Park This Fall
June 11, 2019
It’s time for local nerds to unite! Beaumont’s first comic con is coming in November. If you’re tired of driving to bigger cities to show off your cosplay, Beaumont’s first Comic Con is coming this November to Ford Park November 9-10, Spectra Venue Management spokesperson Jamie Nielsen said in a news release. The event will