Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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WEST ORANGE, TX - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $48 million in the state of Texas to help it prepare for natural disasters and promote economic resiliency and business growth. The EDA grants, some of which are to be located in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zones, are expected to be matched with $13.2 million in local funds, help create 7,487 jobs, retain 225 jobs, and generate $6 billion in private investment. ...
Service League of Orange representatives, Rita Ballard and Tricia Stroud, visited Little Cypress Mauriceville School District to deliver a check for $500 to be used for students in need of clothing. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce announcement that they were giving $500 to each school district, specifically for students needing clothing. The Service League of Orange voted to match the Chamber’s gift and are delivering checks to districts throughout the County. A...