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KATHIE’S KORNER — Independence Day beginning July 4

As you all know, “Independence Day (The 4th of July) is a federal holiday in the United States…

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PASTOR MOFFETT — Principle of responsibility needed to confront abortion

Responsible: having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of…

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AND NOW YOU KNOW — Echo is the Orange County town that never was

The settlement north of Orange, east of Highway 87, along the Southern Pacific railroad tracks has been populated…

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VAN WADE — High School athletes should play for love, not money

There has already been such a great debate over NCAA athletes making money and getting involved with endorsement…

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MASTER GARDENER — Check out flowers that can handle our hot and humid summers

Spring’s now past, a pleasant but hazy memory with summer officially arriving June 21. So, for the next…

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Sun catchers capture smiles, too

Mom was legendary for her crafting. Who else goes to yard sales ASKING for broken jewelry? She made…

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ASK A COP — Can someone have vehicle insurance without a driver’s license?

REMINDER! Law enforcement agencies will be out in force to keep our roads safe as you travel. AAA…

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Hickory Cove Marsh in Orange County requries federal support

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber announced the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies approved…

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HEALTHY LIVING — Stay easy on the salt, please

“Pass the salt.” Who hears that anymore? Salt has been nearly banished from the table, and rightly so.…

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FILM REVIEW — Glorious mess of an “Elvis” biopic

“Elvis” Warner Brothers Directed by Baz Luhrmann Starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Helen Thompson and Olivia De Jonge…