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‘Cockroaches and Bulls’: The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly

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'Cockroaches and Bulls': The Best and Worst Texas State Legislators in 2019, per Texas Monthly
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How would you grade the 86th Texas Legislature?

According to Texas Monthly, the state’s two chambers (31 senators and 150 representatives) only convene for a 140-day regular legislative session every two years. This causes the stakes to be high for longtime lawmakers and those serving their first year in office.

Click here to see how Texas Monthly graded our local senators and representatives.

Hurricane Preparedness List

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Hurricane Preparedness List

Are you ready for hurricane season?  Hurricane seasons runs from June 1 – November 31. With the larger number of hurricanes that have impacted Southeast Texas since Hurricane Rita in 2005, it pays to be prepared.

The Orange County Local Emergency Planning Committee has put together a comprehensive list of things you should do to be prepared.

 

June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results

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June 2019 Orange City Council Runoff Election Results

Two new members will be joining the Orange City Council.

Caroline Mazzola Hennigan won the At-Large Position 5 by beating Bill Mello, who has been on the council for nine years. Hennigan ended up with 333 votes, or 71.61 percent, compared to Mello with 132 votes, or 28.39 percent.

For the Single-Member District 4 council seat, Mary McKenna beat Annette Pernell. McKenna had 141 votes, or 67.16 percent, with Pernell getting 68 votes, or 32.54 percent.

Learn to Carve Wood at Stark Museum of Art

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Learn to Carve Wood at Stark Museum of Art

“Intro to Wood Carving,” will be offered as an adult workshop at the Stark Museum of Art in Orange.

The three-night workshop will be conducted by Richard Spinney, a local artist who has been woodcarving for four decades.

The workshop will be on Aug. 6, 13 and 20. Cost is $35, which covers the wood and safety materials. There’s also a $70 tool fee that will provide novice carvers with a high-quality carving blade and three gouges that will be theirs to keep after the workshop.

 

Mobile Medical Day Clinic Appointments Available with TAN Healthcare

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Mobile Medical Day Clinic Appointments Available with TAN Healthcare

TAN Healthcare, a growing Southeast Texas not-for-profit primary and preventive health center, is bringing more Mobile Medical Day Clinics to under-served communities this month.

Appointments are available for the entire family’s health needs including preventive care, sick care, chronic disease management, and screenings. Call 409-550-1067 to schedule your visit or for more information. Mobile Medical Day Clinics are held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. except where indicated.

 

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