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 18, 2023
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Warrant Amnesty Program Announced
Judge Troy Johnson and Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney announce a warrant amnesty program beginning May 1 and running through the end of May 2023. If a person with an outstanding warrant out of Orange County at Law No. 2 (Judge Troy Johnson) for a misdemeanor offense shows up in person and turns themselves in at… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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April 10-14 Proclaimed Community Development Week
Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed the week of April 10-14th as National Community Development Week. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development implemented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in 1974 for the purpose of providing local governments with the financial resources to assist low- and moderate-income persons. The City of Orange… Keep Reading
April 17, 2023
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Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 22-24
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. “While we can’t know in advance when the next… Keep Reading
April 13, 2023
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April 2023 Declared Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
In the Federal fiscal year 2022, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services confirmed 56,944 victims of child abuse or neglect, including 1,027 in Orange County. We must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable,… Keep Reading
Tractor Supply Expands in Orange County with Two New Store Openings
November 12, 2024
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is expanding its footprint in Orange County with two new store openings: Petsense by Tractor Supply in Pinehurst and a new Tractor Supply store in Vidor. Petsense, a specialty pet retailer and subsidiary of Tractor Supply, will be opening its doors on MacArthur
“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” Swings into the Lutcher Theater
November 12, 2024
The Lutcher Theater is thrilled to announce the celebrated holiday spectacle “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” will return to the Lutcher Theater for two performances on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. As the longest-running cirque holiday theatrical event, “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” wraps the wonder of the season in a Broadway-style production filled
Hands-On Orchid Repotting Workshop at Shangri La Nature Center
November 11, 2024
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites plant enthusiasts to join a hands-on Orchid Repotting Workshop led by the Director of Horticulture, Jennifer Buckner. This engaging session, perfect for both beginners and seasoned orchid growers, will take place at the NDC Lab at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Participants will learn the
Family Movie Day at Orange Public Library
November 11, 2024
The Orange Public Library invites families to join a fun-filled movie day on Thursday, November 14, 2024! Come enjoy the greatest turkey movie of all time, “Free Birds,” with two showings scheduled at 10:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. “Free Birds” follows the comedic adventure of two
LSCO Sets Record Enrollment
November 7, 2024
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is setting a new record for enrollment, with 3,437 students in the Fall 2024 class, representing a 9% increase over the certified headcount for Fall 2023, according to Daniel McLemore, Director of Marketing. Current projections indicate total enrollment will surpass 3,600 students by the close of the second 8-week term,
City of West Orange to Host Fall Clean-Up
November 7, 2024
The City of West Orange invites residents to participate in its annual Fall Clean-Up event on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted items from their homes by bringing them to the drop-off location behind the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department (WOFD). Participants should come prepared to unload and
Burn Ban Lifted
November 6, 2024
On November 5, 2024, Orange County Judge John Gothia released the following: Due to the recent rainfall, Orange County Judge John Gothia announced he is lifting the burn ban today. Judge Gothia encourages citizens to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning activity. Officials will continue to monitor the drought situation and rainfall totals.
VFW Post 2775 Hosts Winter Wonderland Vendor Market
November 6, 2024
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the Winter Wonderland Vendor Market hosted by VFW Post 2775 in Orange, Texas! Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024,, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day of shopping, entertainment, and community camaraderie. The Winter Wonderland Vendor Market promises to be an event for
Heritage Environmental Services Secures Commercial Permit Status for Orange, TX Incinerator
November 6, 2024
Heritage Environmental Services (HES) is pleased to announce that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued its commercial operating permit for its Orange, Texas hazardous waste incineration facility. The facility can now receive direct shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from its customers. Achieving this significant milestone demonstrates HES’s continued commitment to responsible waste
Sunset Grove County Club Removes Pool and Adds Mural
November 5, 2024
The Sunset Grove Country Club has officially closed its pool for good, transitioning from its traditional summer amenity to a reimagined space for community enjoyment. Last week, workers began filling in the pool with dirt, marking the start of a project that will see the space repurposed into a vibrant patio area. Trey Smith, Manager