City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds

City Offices to Close for Thanksgiving

The City of Orange will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020. City offices will be closed both days to allow employees to spend time with their family and friends. As always, the City of Orange Police and Fire departments will be on duty keeping us safe. Waste Management will … Keep Reading

72nd Annual Christmas Parade Scheduled

Orange Christmas Parade Canceled for First Time in 72 Years

Due to lack of participation, for the first time in 72 years, the Orange Kiwanis Club is postponing the Christmas Parade until 2021. “We wanted to be able to host this long-standing tradition to provide a distraction and a bit of Christmas Spirit for our community. However, we have had very few applications submitted, several … Keep Reading

FEMA Proposes New Flood Risk Maps

FEMA Proposes New Flood Risk Maps

FEMA has proposed new flood risk maps, dated March 31, 2020, that could affect some citizens in the City of Orange. The 90-day appeal period began October 21, 2020, through January 19, 2021. The Neighborhood Facility at 303 N. 8th Street in Orange has flood risk maps available for citizens to view until January 19th, … Keep Reading

Shangri La Botanical Gardens Has Reopened to Public

Shangri La Botanical Gardens Has Reopened to Public

The staff at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invite local residents to explore the beauty of the gardens, enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, and experience the wonderful seasonal changes in Southeast Texas late in the year. The center is open Tuesdays – Fridays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is free … Keep Reading

Tacos "La Shula" Moving to Former Pizza Hut Location

Tacos “La Shula” Moving to Former Pizza Hut Location

Tacos “La Shula” has found a new home at the former Pizza Hut location at 1720 Lutcher Dr. in Orange. Formerly located on West Park Ave., the restaurant closed as a result of roof damages incurred in Hurricane Laura. Renovation updates and construction are being completed on the building currently. A reopening date has not … Keep Reading