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AND NOW YOU KNOW — Willis Carrier invention leads to an Orange air-conditioned church
In 1902, one year after he graduated from Cornell University, a young engineer named Willis Haviland Carrier invented…
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CHRIS MOORE — School districts could benefit from more local collaboration
Bridge City Independent School District Superintendent Mike Kelly is getting a unique opportunity to collaborate with several school…
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MASTER GARDENER — Important tips for turfgrass management and weed control (Part 1 of 3)
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, 2022 fall season has arrived (though it doesn’t feel like it to me)…
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VAN WADE — It’s time for West Orange-Stark fans to rise up for Mustangs student-athletes
It was a tough couple days of football watching for me, starting Friday night into Saturday. On Friday,…
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ASK A COP — Can police officers hide to catch speeders?
Cy asks: Is it legal for police officers to be HIDING behind buildings or trees to catch vehicles…
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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — When friends bring basil, try this. Also, enjoy Milkboy Swiss Chocolate.
When friends bring the basil, we make the pesto. I was thrilled when a friend brought a tall…
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STEPHEN HEMELT — Bridge City musician returns to SETX for special concert
Bobby Orozco, a Bridge City native, has been in the Dallas-area writing original music compositions and recording for…
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HEALTHY LIVING — Maintaining strong bones as you mature
As we achieve “senior status” in life just one of the many changes in our bodies is bone…
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KATHIE’S KORNER — Writing down all the things to look forward to this Fall
As I am an author and columnist for our local paper, I so look forward to writing, hopefully,…
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PASTOR MOFFETT — Lack of knowledge shows in lives of our children
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. I believe this to be true, not because of a…