Sabine River Water Quality Training Set for October

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Sabine River, and smaller bayous within its basin, will be held from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2021.. In-person and virtual participants can earn continuing education credits for several professional fields. The free hybrid event will focus on Sabine River water quality. The … Keep Reading

OPD Hosting Spread the Love Food Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive

September is Hunger Action Month and the Orange Police Department is raising awareness by hosting the “Spread the Love” food drive. Donations of peanut butter and jelly in plastic containers may be dropped off at the Orange Police Department, located at 201 N. 8th Street in downtown Orange. All items will be donated to the … Keep Reading

OFD Awarded $100,000 Grant

The Orange Fire Department (OFD) was awarded a Fire Act Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant award will be used to replace 15 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and purchase 30 SCBA cylinders for the Orange Fire Department.

September DRSA Boat Races Canceled

The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau has made the tough decision to cancel the 2021 DSRA Boat Races, scheduled to be held on September 18 & 19. The decision to cancel the boat races was made after the staff was presented with logistic concerns and notification of damages from Hurricane Ida in areas … Keep Reading