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
July 18, 2022
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Orange County Master Gardener Classes Begin in August
The Orange County Master Gardener training classes will begin Thursday, August 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Expo Center at 11475 FM1442 in Orange. The requirements for the certification are 50 hours of education and 50 hours of volunteer time. The classes will meet on Thursdays with speakers and programs about gardening that count… Keep Reading
July 14, 2022
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Hotel Motel Tax Funds Available For Grants to Non-Profits
The City of Orange Hotel/Motel Tax Committee has released applications for non-profit entities within the City of Orange to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Any 501 (C) organization in the City of Orange that attracts visitors to the City of Orange, Texas can submit applications to the committee. Under Section… Keep Reading
July 14, 2022
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TWC Presents $208,000 Jet Grant Check to LSCO
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) held a press conference on July 13, 2022, at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) to announce the funding of a $208,741 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant for LSCO’s Nursing and Health-related Programs. The JET Grant funds are supporting the training of over 250 students in the Registered Nursing,… Keep Reading
July 13, 2022
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Vidor Sunday Market Planned for July 17
Two local women are kicking off a new event in Vidor, the Vidor Sunday Market. The Vidor Sunday market is an artisan-driven open-air vendor market featuring local creative vendors, small businesses, food, and entertainment. The Sunday Market Vidor location is 1140 N Main St. in Vidor next to Hushpuppy! April Garcia and Buffie Scott Champagne… 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