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In this issue:
✅ List of Orange County Events
✅ Orange County Property Tax Bills Are Out — And Your Mortgage Company May Owe You an Explanation
✅ Heads Up, Orange County: No Outdoor Burning Through October 30
✅ Tiles, Tinsel, and a Historic Home — The W.H. Stark House Hosts a Very Merry Mahjong Night
Orange County Local Events
Monday, October 26
Envision Orange 2050 Open House: 7:30 AM–7:30 PM at the Neighborhood Facility Building. A second session runs Wednesday, Oct. 28, same hours. Link →
Tuesday, October 27
City Council Meeting (Orange): 5:30 PM. Link →
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat: 5:00–7:00 PM at the Orange Public Library, Police Department and Fire Department. Link →
The Rocky Horror Show Live at the Hattman: 7:37 PM at the Jeff Hattman Center. Link →
W.H. Stark House Guided Tours: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Link →
Cigars After Dark: 6:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars. Link →
Caleb and April: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, Orange. Link →
80s Horror Movie Night: Poltergeist: After dark, about 6:45–7:00 PM at Free State Cellars. Link →
Here Come the Mummies: 8:30 PM at Golden Nugget, Lake Charles. 21+. Link →
Saturday, October 31
Orange County Property Tax Bills Are Out — And Your Mortgage Company May Owe You an Explanation
Orange County property tax bills are now available online, with paper copies being printed and mailed soon, Tax Assessor-Collector Octavia Guzman announced to Commissioners Court. County Judge John Gothia urged all homeowners with mortgages to pull up their bill and compare it to last year’s — and to scrutinize any increase in their monthly mortgage payment. Gothia said mortgage companies have been telling customers their payments are rising because of property tax increases, when the real driver is skyrocketing property and flood insurance premiums — a trend that has accelerated over 20 years of hurricanes and storms hitting Orange County.
Heads Up, Orange County: No Outdoor Burning Through October 30
A burn ban is now in effect for all unincorporated areas of Orange County, issued by County Judge John Gothia and effective as of 3:00 PM on Friday, October 23. The order will remain in place for seven days, through October 30, unless lifted sooner. The ban was put in place due to the risk that debris fires could spread out of control. Violating the order is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. Exemptions include prescribed burns by Texas Parks and Wildlife and TCEQ-authorized burns for firefighter training and utility work.
Tiles, Tinsel, and a Historic Home — The W.H. Stark House Hosts a Very Merry Mahjong Night
This holiday season, The W.H. Stark House is inviting mahjong players to an elegant evening of open-play mahjong and seasonal merriment. Guests will first get a festive look at the historic Stark House beautifully decorated for the holidays, then head to the Carriage House for friendly competition, refreshments, and cheer — all presented in partnership with Southeast Texas Mahjong. Note: this is for players who already know the game; beginner instruction will not be provided. Check the registration link for the date and to secure your spot.
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