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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Pumpkin Spice season approaches; try these inspired indulgences

The yearly Culinary Thrill Seeking Pumpkin Updates begin with a mud mask. Then get a peek at plant-filled…

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AND NOW YOU KNOW — Hygieostatic bat roost? Orange has one.

Between 1900 and 1910, Dr. Charles A. R. Campbell of San Antonio constructed Hygieostatic Bat Towers, which he…

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HEALTHY LIVING — Can air fryers be healthy option?

We all know fried foods are certainly on the “naughty” list. Although it’s well understood foods fried in…

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KATHIE’S KORNER — Practice is important in fight for no more bad days in 2022

As I reflect on 2021, I had some uncomfortable days and nights regarding storms of all kinds. So…

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FILM REVIEW: “Bodies Bodies Bodies” rises above genre expectations

A24 Films Directed by Halina Rejin Starring Amandla Stenberg, Marie Bakalova, Lee Pace, Pete Davidson, Myha’la Herrold and…

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MASTER GARDENER — Rain gardens are repository for storm water runoff

Fellow gardeners, good news! According to local weather experts, our weather pattern has finally shifted from one of…

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VAN WADE — Orange County football players look great heading into 1st scrimmages

It’s time to get real for Orange County gridders this week. Players from across the area were able…

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Cutluxe is a cut above ordinary 

I know people are always complaining about their home knives. Once I tried good ones, I understood all…

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ASK A COP — Authorities update the public on school safety rules to follow on the roads

Are You Ready? It is time for our local school districts first day for students to return to…

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HEALTHY LIVING — Take these steps in August, which is National Eye Health & Safety Month

When we talk about healthy living, one part of the body that is often overlooked, no pun intended,…