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Louis Sturns, an attorney from Fort Worth, Texas, has been named to a seat on the Texas Racing Commission. His term will run through Feb. 1, 2007. . . . Robert Krembil, co-owner of Chiefswood Stable in Ontario, has been named a members of the Order of Canada. The order honors achievement and service by Canadians. . . . Betty Moran, owner of the Pennsylvania-based racing and breeding operation Brushwood Stable, has been named to the board of Thoroughbred Charities of America. The organization distributes grants to Thoroughbred rescue, retirement, research, education, backstretch, and handicap riding programs.