Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
Hometown News For Orange County, Texas
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WITNESSING THE TRIPLE CROWN When Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973, it had been 25 years since the last winner. Affirmed was the last to win since that, 37 years ago. The odds of a horse winning the Triple Crown are very long. A special three-year-old horse must come along. After the Arkansas Derby, I predicted American Pharaoh would win the Kentucky Derby, then the Preakness, a race he finished very strong in. I then wrote it probably wouldn’t be smart to bet on him winning the Triple Crown but in my opinion, if he d...
Commissioners decided the grass wasn't necessarily greener on the other side pertaining to retiree medical insurance. The Orange County Commissioners Court approved staying with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan for county employee retirees at their regular meeting on June 8. The courtroom was packed with retirees and there were some lengthy discussions at the meeting. County Judge Brint Carlton introduced possibly going to the Silver Plan supplemental plan which has a Tier 4...
What a concept- healthy food that tastes good. Two men in West Orange are attempting to do just that by opening Healthy Habits inside of Avila's Mexican Restaurant at 2613 Western Ave. Owners Thomas Warren and Pilo Avila said Healthy Habits is health food that counts macros (proteins, carbohydrates and calories) with pre-made food meals. "It's for people who want to eat clean but have no time to cook. It's pretty tasty for being healthy," Warren said. "People can get a week's...
To members of the Sons of Mischief Motorcycle Club, Orange County chapter, an American Motorcycle Association club, many of their friends and family members are either actively serving or have served in the military. So the Flags of our Heroes Memorial at the intersection of Texas Avenue and East Roundbunch Road is sacred ground to club members, according to Ramona Hanson, that's why they take care of the memorial such as cleaning and doing yard work. President Rick Hanson,...
