Monroe, with Easy Day Sports, took a gamble of sorts by obtaining conditional approval from the city of Coronado and securing equipment for the event weeks before it was guaranteed the state would reopen on June 15.
He’s thrilled the burden has been lifted and he’s able to reconnect with race associates who helped stage the event after being out of work for 15 months.
Meanwhile, the return of outdoor racing events is just as important for people who consider the running events as part of their lifestyle.
“We’re absolutely thrilled that we’ve got a live race to run tomorrow,” said Richard Williams, 85, of Coronado.
Community members are protesting for accountability following last weekend's controversial high school basketball game between Coronado High and Orange Glen High.
Detectives with the Orange Police Department are investigating a double homicide. Police were
called to a home in the 2300 block of Coronado Saturday morning and found the body of 23-year
old Thalamus Livings. 19-year old Aalyah Gradnigo was transported to the hospital where she
died. Both had been shot. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Orange Police
Department or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS.