September 25, 2025
/
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
November 23, 2021
/
Santa to Visit Heritage House
The Heritage House of Orange County will present Christmas with Santa at 905 W. Division Orange, Tx 77630 on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This is a free community event. Visitors are invited to new construction as they try… Keep Reading
November 22, 2021
/
OFD Hosting 6th Annual Fill the Fire Truck Campaign
The City of Orange Fire Department will be hosting the 6th annual “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign” at Central Fire Station, located at 501 N. 7th Street. “The lobby of Central Fire Station houses a vintage fire truck. The truck represents firefighters of the past, their sacrifices, and a commitment to community service. In 2016,… Keep Reading
November 18, 2021
/
Christmas Holiday 2021 Festivities
If you are a business, club, organization, school, church, or association that runs a public Christmas or holiday event, we’ll be happy to promote it here free of charge on this post. Send an email to support@orangeworthy.com with all the details. Community Food/Clothing/Toy Drives December 3 Bridge City’s Reverse Santa Program December 4 Christmas Toy Drive… Keep Reading
November 18, 2021
/
Cities Announce Holiday Closures and Trash Pickup Schedule
Orange The City of Orange will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, 2021. City offices will be closed both days to allow their employees to spend time with their family and friends. As always, the City of Orange Police and Fire departments will be on duty keeping us safe. Waste… Keep Reading
Warming Station Opens in Orange
January 15, 2024
Due to the forecasted cold weather, Orange County has partnered with the Red Cross and Orange Church of God in Orange to provide a warming station starting Monday, January 15, 2024, and Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 am at Orange Church of God Embassy of Grace, 1911 North 16th Street, Orange,
Bridge City Announces New City Manager
January 15, 2024
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Bridge City City Council unanimously appointed Christopher Baker as their next city manager. Mr. Baker was selected from twenty-four (24) applicants, including four finalists. Mr. Baker will officially start on January 15. Leading the search process was Slavin Management Consultants, Norcross, Georgia, a nationally renowned
January 2024 Adulting 101 Program to Focus on Acing the Application
January 15, 2024
Note: Program canceled to inclement weather. The presentation will be rescheduled at a later date. On the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Orange Public Library hosts “Adulting 101”, a program designed to introduce an “adulting” skill. Join Goodwill Industries on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 5:30 pm to
Southeast Texas Coaches Association Names 2023 Coaches of the Year
January 11, 2024
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association has named its 2023 coaches of the year. The list is noted below. Featured Orange County coaches include: Baseball: Tim Erickson from Orangefield Softball: Rebekah Ragsdale from Orangefield Boys’ Gold: Todd Trawhon from Orangefield Girls’ Tennis: Rebekah Newell from Orangefield Assistant Coach of the Year: Sarah Nash from Orangefield Girls’
New Executive Director Hired at Orange Housing Authority
January 10, 2024
The Orange Housing Authority announces a new chapter in its journey with the hiring of Sheryl Ford as the Executive Director of the City of Orange Housing Authority. Ford brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development that aligns perfectly with the OHA mission to provide safe, affordable housing for all. Her
Registration Opens for 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant
January 9, 2024
Registration opens for the 2024 Miss Orange County Scholarship Pageant, which will be held on April 7, 2024, at Julie Rogers Theater, 765 Pearl St. in Beaumont. In 1981, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Association hosted the first Crawfish Festival Queen Pageant as a fundraising project. It quickly became an annual tradition in conjunction with the
Leslie’s Place Opening in Mauriceville
January 9, 2024
According to Leslie’s Place owner Leslie McIntosh Rider. a new Leslie’s Place will be opening in Mauriceville in early March in the building in the old Tuffy’s Eatery building at 11261 Highway 12, Mauriceville. The last restaurant at this location was Bella’s Italian Bistro, which closed in December 2023. The new location will serve the
MLK Gala Scheduled for January 13
January 8, 2024
The MKK Gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. A mixer will be held at 5:55 PM followed by the program at 7 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. The organizers promise an extraordinary evening filled with leaders, business owners, unsung
Cajun Food 88 Opening Soon at Former Jack in the Box Location
January 8, 2024
A new restaurant, Cajun Food 88, will be opening in mid-January at the former Jack in the Box location at 2900 N 16th St. in Orange. They will offer menu items ranging from burgers and chicken to po’boys and wings. A pre-opening menu can be viewed below. For more information, contact Cajun Food 88 at
Orange Rotary Club Adopts and Cleans Up Welcome to Orange Sign
January 4, 2024
The City of Orange Adopt-a-Spot program encourages citizen and organization participation in beautification projects in Orange to make the city an attractive place in which to live, work, and play. The Orange Texas Rotary Club recently participated in the program by enhancing the “Welcome to Orange, Texas” sign on MacArthur Drive near Lion’s Den Park.