Texas Travel Information Center - Orange

05/26/2026

As summer kicks off, our Texas Travel Information Centers will now be open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, giving you even more time to stop in, plan your route, and discover hidden gems across the state. Whether you are road tripping to a state park, visiting historic sites, or simply enjoying the open road, we are here to help you make the most of your Texas adventure.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is a time to reflect, honor and celebrate the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our country. It’s a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and, of course, celebration. And what better way to cap off such an important day than with a stunning fireworks display? This year, we welcome vacationers, visitors and families to join us in celebrating this special occasion with an unforgettable South Padre Island Memorial Day fireworks show over the bay.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on South Padre Island! We will be hosting a fireworks display over the bay on May 24. For the best viewing spots check out the restaurants and bars at the Entertainment District! (Rain Date: May 25)

05/10/2026

The Texas Travel Information Center in Orange wishes all moms a very Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are hitting the road for a family adventure or enjoying a peaceful getaway, we hope your day is filled with relaxation, joy, and unforgettable moments. Thank you for all you do, you make every journey a little brighter.

05/05/2026

🎉💃🏽Happy Cinco de Mayo!🌮🎶

Today we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a day that honors Mexican heritage and culture. Texas is especially known for its rich Mexican influence—from lively Tejano music to flavorful Tex‑Mex cuisine.

Communities across the state are marking the occasion with colorful art, traditional music, and festive celebrations that highlight the history and traditions behind the day.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

03/22/2026

Water, water everywhere. Only in Texas can you celebrate World Water Day in so many ways. With 624 miles of shoreline on the Gulf, over 7,000 different lakes with over 5,600 square miles of inland water, 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams adding up to 191,000 miles of waterways it’s safe to say we can get you wet while in Texas!

03/17/2026

Green, green and more green. Add in a shamrock or two and everyone already know what time of year it is. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and may the luck of the Irish always be with you.

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day, sorry not the kind you can eat, but the kind that drives even the seasoned mathematician crazy. Remember from school that number that never ends, 3.14159265368979…………………………………..

03/08/2026

Have you been wishing for more daylight to have even more fun? Your wish is granted. Sunday March 8th is when Daylight Savings Time begins. While the idea was first suggested by Benjamin Franklin back in 1784 to save on candles it would not be implemented until 1918. Some people like it while others hate it, I for one am glad to give up an hours sleep later in the year to get my extra hour of daylight heading into the summer. Enjoy.

02/02/2026

Monday, February 2nd is Groundhog Day. While most places look to a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil to find out what kind of weather is coming, Texas has an armadillo: Bee Cave Bob. We are wishing Phil AND Bob a cloudy day today. Legend says if it is a sunny day, and they see a shadow they go back to their dens and wait out the remaining six weeks of winter weather. Sorry Phil and Bob, we are ready for Spring so here’s hoping for clouds today. https://texashighways.com/culture/armadillo-day/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year Day. Hoping everyone had a great holiday season, received exactly what you wanted in your Christmas gifts, had great holiday meals and enjoyed time with family and friends and are ready for an even better 2026.