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 28, 2020
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Mandatory Self-Quarantine for Travelers From Louisiana To Be Lifted May 1
The mandatory self-quarantine order for travelers from Louisiana to Texas will be lifted on Friday. According to an executive order signed on Monday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, those travelers from the City of New Orleans or the State of Louisiana will no longer need to quarantine upon entering the state. Checkpoints have been in… Keep Reading
April 28, 2020
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Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and malls can open Friday, May 1 *BUT* with only 25% occupancy. If all goes well, that will be increased to 50% occupancy on May 18 (when phase 2 begins). Barbershops, hair salons, bars, clubs, and gyms are NOT approved to open at this… Keep Reading
April 27, 2020
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May 2020 School Lunch Distribution Schedule
Interested in getting your kids breakfast and lunches till the end of May from your school district? Here is the list of the Orange County schools that are offering food in the month of May to kids during COVID-19 pandemic: Orangefield ISD Orangefield Junior High School Breakfast/Lunch Monday-Friday 10:30am to 12:00pm West Orange CISD North… Keep Reading
April 27, 2020
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“Retail To Go” Model Starts April 24
Executive Order GA-16 authorizes the re-opening of retail businesses under a temporary “Retail-To-Go” model effective April 24, 2020 Customers may purchase items from a retail location for pickup, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer’s doorstep, but may not enter the premises. Retail To Go All payments should be done over the phone or… Keep Reading
LCMCISD to Add Air Conditioning to School Buses
August 31, 2023
The Superintendent and CFO of Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District (LCMCISD) have been working with the LCM Transportation Department for well over a year to get air conditioning (AC) put on all LCM route buses that do not currently have it. This was brought to the board last year and approved by the LCM
City of Orange Initiates Stage 2 Mandatory Water Shortage Conditions
August 30, 2023
The City of Orange has initiated Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan. Stage 2 water restrictions are MANDATORY, and expand the voluntary Stage 1 restrictions to include other non-essential water usage regarding: Washing vehicles, except for commercial car washes and service stations Filling swimming pools and operating ornamental fountains Serving water at restaurants, except
Stark Museum Announces Second Annual College Juried Art Exhibition
August 30, 2023
The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce its second Annual College Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will feature original works of art from college and university students in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The exhibition will be held November 4, 2023 – December 21, 2023, in the Community Art Gallery at the Stark
Vidor Friendly Music Jam Scheduled for September 2
August 30, 2023
The City of Vidor will hold its first Vidor Music Friendly Jam on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Conn Park, 19161 I-10 in Vidor. The gates will open at 10:00 a.m. In 2016, the Texas Music Office (TMO) created the only Music Friendly Community Program in the US, now known as Music Friendly Texas, and
City of Orange Announces Drought Contingency Plan
August 29, 2023
During a drought, the City of Orange has a Drought Contingency Plan consisting of three stages: Mild, Moderate, and Severe. The plan contains information about the conditions under which each stage of the plan is to be initiated or terminated and the drought response measures to be implemented in each stage. To view the plan
ARLANXEO Applies for Designation as Enterprise Project
August 29, 2023
The Texas Enterprise Zone Program provides incentives designed to encourage private investment, job creation, job retention, and economic growth and development in an area. ARLANXEO, a leading supplier of synthetic elastomers located at 4647 FM 1006 in Orange, has applied for the designation of an Enterprise Project. Jonathan Doyle, Site Manager for ARLANXEO Orange, presented
Roadwork Beginning on SH87N at SH62 Starting August 29
August 28, 2023
Please be aware of a scheduled lane closure on SH87 northbound at the intersection of SH62 starting the week of August 29, 2023. Northbound traffic will be re-directed into one lane. This lane closure will last approximately 2 weeks. There will be temporary traffic signals in place to stop northbound traffic, allowing traffic off of
Stark Museum Opens Registration for Newest Create Workshop
August 28, 2023
Learn how to glaze a ceramic vase at the Stark Museum of Art’s next CREATE! Workshop held on Saturday, September 23, 2024, from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. CREATE! Workshops are recommended for ages 8 and up and are designed to be multi-generational, but please note that younger children may require additional assistance from their accompanying grown-ups.
New Whataburger is Being Built on 16th St.
August 28, 2023
A new Whataburger is coming to the City of Orange. Ground has broken on the project, located at 3124 N. 16th Street near the IH-10 intersection next to Starbucks. The other two locations of Whataburger in Orange, at 2300 MacArthur Dr. and 7241 I-10, will remain open and operating. Stay tuned for more updates as
Turning Entrance in Front of Walmart Restored
August 28, 2023
After receiving feedback from the community, Golden Triangle Polymers Company has coordinated with their contractor to restripe the lanes on SH87 in front of Walmart. Southbound traffic can now flow into the center lane to turn left into the Walmart shopping center for Wendy’s, Murphy’s, Walmart, and the red light at the intersection across from