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Seven tips to stay safe during the summer heat

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets.

Evadale Little League Coach guilty of federal child

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
A Lumberton man has pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Adam Dale Isaacks, 40, pleaded guilty to four counts of transporting a minor for purposes of sexual activity today before U.S.
My Five Cents...

My Five Cents...

My Five Cents...

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Next week, the nation will celebrate Independence Day. The Fourth of July commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, establishing the United States of America.
Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Staking trees is an often-over-looked gardening task but necessary to maintain a tree’s structural growth and root stability. The recommendation is to allow stakes to remain attached to the tree for two years of growth, and the preferred method to protect your investment of time, money, and energy (image courtesy: cheyennegardengossip.wordpress.com). Courtesy Photo

Staking trees is an often-over-looked gardening task but necessary to maintain a tree’s structural growth and root stability. The recommendation is to allow stakes to remain attached to the tree for two years of growth, and the preferred method to protect your investment of time, money, and energy (image courtesy: cheyennegardengossip.wordpress.com). Courtesy Photo

Transplanting Trees: When It’s Hot It’s Not

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Wow, can you believe how rapidly this year is advancing? Half the year is already behind us, and we have now celebrated our 247th Independence Day! Hopefully each of you celebrated with neighbors, family, and friends, utilizing the traditions your families have created for such a momentous occasion.
Contractors brave the sweltering heat to install the metal roofing on the Vidor Middle School Monday. Some of the rooftop HVAC units have been placed on previously completed areas of the structure. VISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo said he receives construction updates weekly. “Things seem to be moving along well on the project and we are hoping for a mid-year move in.'

Contractors brave the sweltering heat to install the metal roofing on the Vidor Middle School Monday. Some of the rooftop HVAC units have been placed on previously completed areas of the structure. VISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo said he receives construction updates weekly. “Things seem to be moving along well on the project and we are hoping for a mid-year move in.'

Contractors brave the sweltering heat to install the metal roofing on the Vidor Middle School Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Contractors brave the sweltering heat to install the metal roofing on the Vidor Middle School Monday. Some of the rooftop HVAC units have been placed on previously completed areas of the structure. VISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo said he receives construction updates weekly.

Operation Lone Star cracks down on criminal trespassing

Randall Luker
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of...

One dead after deputies respond to disturbance

Randall Luker
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Orange County deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Lakeviw Cutoff in Pine Forest Thursday in response to a 911 call by a woman reporting a disturbance. Orange County Sheriffs Department Captain Joey Jacobs said deputies responded to the reported disturbance call at 5:04 p.m.

Vidor hosting Music Friendly Jam at Conn Park in September

Randall Luker
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
There will be a little something for everyone at Vidor’s Music Friendly Jam Saturday September 2 at Conn Park with a music competition, Kidzone, vendors and food trucks and even a beer garden, all capped with an evening performance by headliner Donice Morace. Gates open at 10 a.m.
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