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 13, 2020
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COVID Testing Offered Wednesday and Thursday in Orange
Orange County will be offering two more days of the Military Mobile COVID-19 Testing. It will be on Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2020, from 8 am -4 pm located at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center; 11475 FM 1442 in Orange. You do not have to make an appointment. Just show… Keep Reading
July 13, 2020
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Starbucks Opens Today in Orange
Starbucks has opened in Orange. The Orange location will be open for drive-thru and grab & go service Monday through Sunday from 5 A.M. to 9 P.M. To facilitate traffic in Starbucks Drive-Thru and Grab & Go, please see the following directions in an effort to ensure safe traffic flow: Driving south on Hwy 87/16th… Keep Reading
July 9, 2020
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USDA Holding Farmers to Families Food Giveaway July 11
USDA will be hosting a Farmers to Families Food Box Giveaway on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 2 P.M. This Food Box Giveaway will be held at Orange Church of God, located at 1911 N. 16th Street. Food boxes will include pinto beans, potatoes, onions, apples, carrots, and oranges, and gallon jugs of milk. Food… Keep Reading
July 8, 2020
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TEA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for a Safe Return to On-Campus Instruction for the 2020-21 School Year
The Texas Education Agency today announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their health and safety while ensuring that students receive quality instruction, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely. “Both as Commissioner and as a public school parent, my number one priority is the health and… Keep Reading
KidzZone Coming to Mauriceville
January 4, 2024
KidzZone is a new indoor playground and party center coming to Mauriceville, located at 11701 Hwy 62-N in Mauriceville. They are a birthday play party venue and indoor playground with open play for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children up to age 13. They are currently hiring, and no opening date has been announced at this
City of Orange Poised for Growth in 2024
January 3, 2024
The City of Orange is about to bring a wave of exciting changes that promise to make Orange an even better place to live, work, and play in 2024. The city’s leaders have been hard at work planning and implementing various projects to accommodate the growing population and improve our community. One of the most
Workforce Solutions Seeking Mentors for Local Youth
January 2, 2024
Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is committed to providing the next generation with a chance to acquire valuable knowledge and skills that will be essential for their future career. The organization has launched the Summer Earn and Learn (S.E.A.L) program to achieve this goal. This program is designed explicitly for young adults aged between 16-24 interested
Art in the Park 2024 Seeks Vendors
January 2, 2024
Mark your calendars for April 6, 2024, for the 22nd Annual Art in the Park & 5th Annual Car Show at Stark Park in Downtown Orange. Registration for Art in the Park retail vendors is open now. Applications may be found at the Explore Orange CVB office inside City Hall or downloaded online here. For
New Texas Laws Take Effect in 2024
January 1, 2024
Many bills passed during the 88th legislative session, from the regular session in spring to several subsequent special monthlong sessions, will go into effect starting January 1, 2024. Here’s a review of some of them: Diversity, equity, and inclusion ban at Texas colleges: A state ban on programs and policies “designed or implemented in reference
Golden Triangle Polymers Announces Upcoming Heavy Haul Schedule
January 1, 2024
Heavy Haul transports for Golden Triangle Polymers will occur during the following dates and times. SH87 northbound lane will be closed from SH62 to Orange County Airport. Jan. 2, 2024: 9AM – 1PM Jan. 8, 2024: 9AM – 1PM Jan. 15, 2024: 9AM – 1PM Jan. 19, 2024: 9AM – 1PM
New Year’s Eve Events in Orange County (and SETX)
December 30, 2023
Orange County New Year’s Eve with Cajun Harmony Brick And Barley 2614 Lutcher Drive, Orange 9 pm – 1 am Kicking out The Old and Bringing in the New!! Ring in the New Year with Brick and Barley and Cajun Harmony. NYE party with Jarrod Meehan Live Cotton’s Cay 8379 TX-87, Orange 9 pm –
OFD Battalion Chief Joel Gilbert Graduates From LIT Regional Police Academy
December 28, 2023
The City of Orange Fire Department’s Battalion Chief Joel Gilbert has graduated from the Lamar Institute of Technology Regional Police Academy. The Orange Fire Department sponsored Chief Gilbert to acquire a Texas Commission of Fire Protection Arson Investigator certification. This makes him only one of five firefighters in the Orange Fire Department who are certified
Do Well Be Well with Diabetes Class Starting January 11
December 28, 2023
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will hold free Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes. Join them in learning how to prevent and control your type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and much more to control your diabetes. The series will last for 5 classes on January 11, 18, 25, and February 1
Orange County Disaster Rebuild Gives Man a Home for the Holidays
December 27, 2023
On December 21, 2023, Orange County Disaster Rebuild (OCDR) handed over the keys to Steve Norwood to his brand-new home. Norwood’s home was impacted by the 2016 floods, Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Hurricane Laura in 2020, Hurricane Delta in 2020, and the Texas winter storm in 2021. The home was being condemned by the City