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Ask Rusty – Canadian Expat Angry About His Reduced U.S. Social Security

Ask Rusty – Canadian Expat Angry About His Reduced U.S. Social Security

Ask Rusty – Canadian Expat Angry About His Reduced U.S. Social Security

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Dear Rusty: I am a 62-year old Canadian expat who has lived in the U.S. for the last 30-years. I worked in both Canada and the U.S. throughout my career. I came to this country, worked hard and contributed faithfully to the tax base, but I am being cheated for what is rightfully owed to me.

ESD#1 firefighter battler trailer fire on Ricky Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OCESD#1 Fire Chief Robert Smith reported firefighters responded to a trailer fire on Ricky Street Wednesday. 'On the afternoon of February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:20 PM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene in the 1700 Block of Ricky St.
Vidor Public Library held Story Time for the Wonder Readers on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out” by Suzanne Lang. Jim Panzee learns in this book that not everything about Valentine’s Day is hearts and kisses. Guest Chef Glenda Shaw taught the class how to decorate Valentine’s cookies. Courtesy Photo

Vidor Public Library held Story Time for the Wonder Readers on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out” by Suzanne Lang. Jim Panzee learns in this book that not everything about Valentine’s Day is hearts and kisses. Guest Chef Glenda Shaw taught the class how to decorate Valentine’s cookies. Courtesy Photo

Wonder Readers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Vidor Public Library held Story Time for the Wonder Readers on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out” by Suzanne Lang. Jim Panzee learns in this book that not everything about Valentine’s Day is hearts and kisses.

More cities in Orange County see sales decline

Randall Luker
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Last month, Vidor was the lone municipality in Orange County to register a smaller sales tax allocation in Orange County. This month, Bridge City, Pine Forest and Pinehurst also saw smaller monthly allocations as Vidor again recorded a monthly decline.

Texas schools to see enrollment decline

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
After years of blockbuster student growth, Texas public school enrollment rates are forecast to go down for the next ten years, according to testimony offered by the state commissioner of education before the Senate Finance Committee on Monday.
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