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Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners at 2019 Banquet

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

Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

May 14, 2025

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Celebrating Shirley Marshall: A Lifelong Advocate for Children and Books

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the Stark Museum of Art proudly celebrates Orange, Texas native and retired teacher Shirley Marshall, a dedicated educator, a passionate supporter of the Museum, and a lifelong champion for young readers. Shirley Marshall spent 20 years in the classroom, with 15 of those years devoted to teaching second grade. Throughout her… Keep Reading

Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

May 13, 2025

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Kotoyama Restaurant in Pinehurst Officially Closes Following Recent Inspection

After more than a decade of serving the Pinehurst community, Kotoyama Restaurant, located at 2226 MacArthur Drive, has officially closed its doors. The closure follows a recent inspection that shut down the establishment and ordered it not to reopen until specific repairs were completed. The restaurant, which first opened in 2010, has faced previous shutdowns… Keep Reading

Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

May 13, 2025

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Stark Museum of Art Wins Prestigious TAMMIE Award

The Stark Museum of Art proudly announces that the Texas Association of Museums has awarded its exhibition team the TAMMIE Silver Award for In-Museum Experience. The honor recognizes the museum’s Reindeer Trail Mobile Scavenger Hunt, an engaging and interactive digital experience that brought a festive twist to in-gallery exploration. The Texas Association of Museums Media… Keep Reading

Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

May 13, 2025

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Shangri La Botanical Gardens to Host Whimsical “Mad Hatter Tea Party” Sip and Stroll

Step into a storybook world on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., as Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to an enchanting evening with its Mad Hatter Tea Party-themed Sip and Stroll. Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, this free-admission event promises a magical fusion of… Keep Reading

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Tractor Supply Expands in Orange County with Two New Store Openings

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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