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
March 17, 2020
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All Stark Cultural Venues Closed and Events Canceled
After careful consideration, the Stark Museum of Art, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and the W.H. Stark House are to close beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. This includes general admission and all venue offices including The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. All special programming… Keep Reading
March 17, 2020
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Updated: Lutcher Theater Closed Until Further Notice
The Lutcher is closed until further notice and has temporarily suspended all public performances and events beginning today, March 17 through April 30, 2020, in compliance with orders and recommendations regarding the coronavirus and social gatherings declared by the Center for Disease Control and our federal, state and local governments. The impacted events are: Beautiful… Keep Reading
March 17, 2020
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Orange County Issues Disaster Declaration and Emergency Order
Orange County Judge John Gothia has issued a disaster declaration for Orange County effective immediately for the next 30 days.. Provisions within the declaration: Any event sponsored by Orange County will cease No gatherings of events of greater than 50 people Limit visitation in nursing homes and senior centers 24 Hour curfew in place for… Keep Reading
March 16, 2020
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OISD Cancels School Beginning March 23-April 3
In anticipation of a Disaster Declaration of Emergency by Orange County, Orangefield ISD will close its schools out of an abundance of caution beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Our district will reassess this closing on or before Friday, April 3, 2020. Our goal is to return on Monday, April 6, 2020. In the near… 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