Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 26-28

(AUSTIN) — As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 28.

OCESD#1 responds to two residential fires with one fatality

OCESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith reported OCESD#1 firefighters responded to two residential fires last week with one fatality reported.On Thursday, April 17, at approximately 9:02 a.m., OCESD#1 received a call for service due to a structure fire in the 100 block of West Circle Drive.

Early voting underway in May 3 city and school elections

Early voting got underway Tuesday in the May 3 Vidor municipal and Vidor ISD school trustee elections at four locations across Orange County. Early voting will continue through April 29.

Will My Social Security Increase if I Keep Working After Applying?

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two.

Orange County man sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping attorney

BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations related to a kidnapping in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Tyler tax preparer sentenced to federal prison for role in tax refund fraud scheme

TYLER, Texas – A Tyler tax preparer has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in a tax refund fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Texarkana federal inmate sentenced in prison meth conspiracy

TEXARKANA, Texas – A federal inmate man has been sentenced to additional time in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

What are the Benefits of Planting Native Plants?

Our spring season is off to a wonderful start with warm and pleasant weather, including enough rainfall to satisfy plants’ moisture requirements.

Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2025“Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government...