Plant Distinctions: Native vs Perennial

In past articles, I have discussed selecting plants based upon the ‘characteristics’ of the location within your landscape, garden, and flower bed. Today we’re going to discuss native and perennial plants. People often confuse them thinking they are the same but often this is not the case.

Zapata fought for the forgotten peasants of Mexico

To keep Emiliano Zapata and his peasant army out of Mexico City, troops loyal to a rival revolutionary occupied the capital on Aug. 13, 1914. Texans, especially those living along the Rio Grande, were more than curious spectators for the ten-year long bloodbath known as the Mexican Revolution.

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave

As temperatures rise, so should the care of your yard’s lawn and landscape. However, it’s important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits. “The healthier your grass, trees, and shrubs, the more resistant it will be to summer’s extreme temperatures.

Hurricane Season 2023 - Planning steps for people who may need extra help

Hurricanes are becoming more intense and more destructive as these storms bring increased rainfall and higher storm surges due to the worsening climate crisis. Of the 10 most costly weather disasters in U.S. history, eight are hurricanes.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11-13

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

Armed, masked group escorted out of town

Vidor Police reported that on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at approximately 12:08 PM, the Vidor Police Department Dispatch Center received numerous calls of a disturbance at the intersection of N. Main and East Tram.

State sales tax revenue totals nearly $4 Billion in July

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported state sales tax revenue totaled $3.99 billion in July, 2.7 percent more than in July 2022. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

Vidor zoning ordinance set for approval

After tabling action two weeks ago for a final review of the enforcement and penalty sections, Vidor City Council is ready to vote Thursday on an ordinance that will establish zoning in the city.

Orange County issues request for Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund applications

Orange County, Texas (August 01, 2023)—The Orange County Hotel/ Motel Tax committee has released applications for non-profit entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds.

Vidor ISD again offering free lunch and breakfast to students

The Vidor Independent School District (VISD) announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023 - 2024 school year.