{ "city": "Orange Grove", "state": "Texas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/orangetexas.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "EDC to discuss Grove Retail Center project in closed session", "summary": "The Orange Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports. The main business is a closed executive session to deliberate on three real estate development project proposals, including an update on The Grove Retail Center at 3814 IH 10 W, followed by possible action in open session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-593", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to award $80,000 sewer repair, renew employee benefits", "summary": "The Orange City Council will consider awarding an $80,000 contract to repair a collapsed sewer line on Red Oak Drive, renew several city policies, and approve employee benefit plan renewals. The council will also enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with police and fire unions, as well as pending litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-592", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "P&Z to consider preliminary plat for Tex*La Business Park subdivision", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a preliminary plat for the Tex*La Business Park subdivision, a proposed 18-lot commercial development near Interstate 10. The plat does not currently meet ordinance requirements, and the commission may make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes citizen comments and approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-591", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Tex*La Business Park plat and FY2027 budget", "summary": "The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution conditionally approving a preliminary plat for the Tex*La Business Park subdivision, a 45.10-acre parcel with Lots 1-18. They will also hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-590", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to weigh historic district boundary changes and 'light' district", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending to the City Council amendments to historic district boundaries, including a new 'light historic district' with lighter regulations. They will also discuss possible historic preservation projects, maintenance of historical sites, and a social media marker selection. The meeting includes public comments and approval of the July 14, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-589", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "Agenda contains only page markers, no items", "summary": "This agenda for the Orange Grove, Texas Economic Development Corporation meeting on 2026-08-11 contains only page-number markers and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-588", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on tax rate, $150K festival funds, and Grove retail incentives", "summary": "The Orange City Council will consider approving the proposed tax rate, allocating $150,000 from hotel occupancy tax reserves for the Orangetober Festival, and approving sales and property tax rebate agreements for The Grove retail project. They will also consider a $5,000 grant for the fire department and a debris monitoring contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-587", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on FY2027 street priorities, disaster contracts, and $70K grant", "summary": "The Orange City Council will consider final readings of ordinances and resolutions, including a $70,000 infrastructure grant to Autery Weir Financial Services, agreements for disaster recovery and debris monitoring, and a new tree cutting permit fee. They will also discuss and potentially adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Street Rehabilitation Priorities, hear presentations on data centers and street priorities, and receive reports on property values and employee health insurance. The meeting includes a closed executive session for real estate and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-585", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-585", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board", "headline": "Firemen's Relief Board to review audit, GASB 67 report", "summary": "The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss retirement benefits. They will also review the December 31, 2025 annual audit and GASB 67 report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-584", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to decide on cemetery sign variance at St. Mary's", "summary": "The Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Celeste Williams for a variance to build a 17.01 sq ft brick, mortar, and granite sign at St. Mary's Cemetery, 4300 Meeks Drive. The sign exceeds the R-1 district's 6 sq ft limit. The board will also approve minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting and take citizen comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-583", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on street abandonments, fees, grants, and insurance payments", "summary": "The Orange City Council will hold final readings on ordinances to abandon and vacate Juniper Drive, Evergreen Drive, and a utility/drainage easement in Broadmoor Terrace, plus first readings on new tree-cutting permit fees and school zone regulations on FM 105. They will also consider resolutions for an EDC infrastructure grant, vehicle purchases, a CDBG handbook, and several motions including insurance payments, demolition bids, and appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-581", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-581", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "Agenda contains only page markers, no items", "summary": "The provided agenda text for the Orange Grove, Texas Economic Development Corporation meeting on 2026-07-14 contains only page numbers (Page 1 of 85 through Page 85 of 85) and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder document with no substantive content to report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-582", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on two accessory building permits and historic district boundary changes", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for accessory buildings at 901 and 704 10th Street, one of which was built without a permit. They will also discuss recommending changes to historic district boundaries, which would require public hearings and City Council approval. Other items include recommendations on preservation projects, maintenance of historical sites, and a social media marker.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-580", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-580", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board", "headline": "Firemen's Relief Board to review finances, audit, and eligibility", "summary": "The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review the monthly financial report, approve bills, and approve minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting. They will also receive status updates on PRB reports, the December 31, 2025 annual audit, and the actuarial valuation, and will handle annual affidavits of continued eligibility. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-579", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider vacating streets, leasing Vactor truck, and roof repair", "summary": "The Orange City Council will consider first readings of ordinances to abandon and vacate public street right-of-ways and easements (Juniper Drive, Evergreen Drive, and a utility/drainage easement) in the Broadmoor Terrace Subdivision. They will also vote on resolutions for a five-year Vactor truck lease, a roof replacement contract for the Council Chambers, and emergency repairs at 11th Street and Cordrey Avenue. The agenda includes appointments, discussions on tree permit fees and renaming Simmons Drive, and a closed session on annexation law.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-577", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-577", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "EDC to discuss real estate proposals, including The Grove project", "summary": "The Orange Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a project update, and then enter closed session to deliberate on two real estate development project proposals, including an update on The Grove project. After reconvening, the board may take action on those items. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items occurring in executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-578", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-578", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on carport permit and historic district boundary changes", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport at 411 W. Cherry Avenue and discuss recommending changes to historic district boundaries to the City Council. They will also discuss potential projects like historic home tours, a photo book, and a tree recognition program, plus maintenance of historical sites and markers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-576", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-576", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to award $40,743 Sunset Park parking lot contract, lease Vactor truck", "summary": "The Orange City Council will consider awarding a $40,743 contract to Triangle Civil Services for a parking lot, curbing, and sidewalk at Sunset Park, and authorizing a five-year lease with annual payments of $111,653.37 for a replacement Vactor truck. The council will also discuss a timeline extension for the Bowling Village Apartments development and enter closed session to consult with the city attorney about pending litigation from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-574", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-574", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Economic Development Corporation", "headline": "Agenda contains only page markers, no items", "summary": "The provided agenda text consists solely of page number markers (Page 1 of 23 through Page 23 of 23) with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. This appears to be procedural boilerplate or an incomplete document, so no substantive actions can be reported.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-575", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-575", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to weigh Park Place abandonment, Envision 2050 projects", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the Envision Orange 2050 master plan, consider recommending the abandonment of Park Place Street, and review staff-proposed capital projects for the next five years. The meeting includes citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-573", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to decide on contractor business at 1034/1042 Henderson Ave", "summary": "The Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Raul Cortez for a special exception to operate a building general contractor business at 1034 and 1042 Henderson Avenue. The properties are zoned C-2 Commercial, and this use requires a special exception. The board will also consider minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-572", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-572", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board", "headline": "Firemen's Relief Board May 27 meeting cancelled", "summary": "The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees has cancelled its regular meeting previously scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-570", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $937,729.78 wastewater treatment plant repair", "summary": "The Orange City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, then consider final readings of ordinances requiring permits for tree cutting/trimming services and related fees, and resolutions approving an EDC grant and a $937,729.78 contract for wastewater treatment plant UV basin repairs. The council will also discuss the process for selecting EDC council members and enter closed session for legal matters including a prospective gift, a wastewater claim, and union negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-571", "minutes_url": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-571", "source": "https://www.orangetexas.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }