Lamar State College Orange broke ground on April 19, 2023, on its new, state-of-the-art academic building. When finished, the nearly $38 million building will house academic classrooms, labs, and the Information Technology department. The 87th Legislative session approved the funding and Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 52 into law in October 2021, officially granting … Keep Reading
The City of Orange Police Department received information about individuals contacting residents in the Historic District in Orange claiming to be contracted with the City’s Water Department. They are leaving door hangers soliciting business and giving false information, as they are NOT associated with the City of Orange and have NOT been given a City … Keep Reading
Road work is about to begin on SH87 between Cow Bayou and Western Ave. as a part of the construction of the Golden Triangle Polymers’ plant. The public can expect to see concrete barriers and orange barrels on Monday, April 24. 2023, reducing and modifying lanes. For your safety and the safety of others, please … Keep Reading
The Lion’s Den Park parking lot will be renovated beginning May 15, 2023. Work should be completed before the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, weather dependent. A smaller alternative parking area between the playground and Roberts Ford off Main Avenue will be available during construction. The City of Orange encourages visitors to visit with care … Keep Reading
Lamar State College Orange will be expanding and opening a campus in Hardin County in Lumberton. The Orange campus has experienced a 12 percent increase in enrollment, and when they determined the location from which their students were enrolling, Hardin County kept popping up. “Time and transportation are issues we hear about from students when it … Keep Reading