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FFVP at Oak Forest Elementary has the team of Wendy Mitchell and Laura Rich delivering fresh fruit and veggies to students.

Vidor ISD receives Pear-fection Award

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

In an announcement from the Texas Department of Agriculture, Vidor ISD was named as one of only five districts across the entire state to receive the Pearfection Award for outstanding achievement in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

Focus shifts to redistricting as senate passes most of governor's agenda

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

In the first week of the third called special session, the Senate passed bills related to most of the non-redistricting items placed on the agenda by Governor Greg Abbott.

Babin Supports Articles of Impeachment Against Biden

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after cosponsoring Rep.

Volunteers help clean up a beach near the U.S.S Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. Courtesy Photo

Volunteers collect over 58,000 pounds of trash at adopt-a-beach coastwide cleanup

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Biennial cleanup event hosted more than 3,500 volunteers to beautify 136 miles of Texas coastline Contact: Matt Atwood, Press Secretary Texas General Land Office • matthew.atwood@glo.texas.

Jim Ferguson fought to bitter end

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

His fate was already sealed when Gov. James Edward Ferguson rose to speak on Sep. 24, 1917. The defiant defendant aimed his parting shot not at the 28 jurors, whose minds were already made up, nor the hostile gallery but at the people of Texas.

Legislature set to draw new political maps in 3rd special session

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Returning to Austin Monday for their third extra session of the year, lawmakers will attempt to draw new district lines for Congress and state House and Senate districts in the face of a rapidly approaching primary season.

Armed Beaumont Ice Cream Man Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei today.

Austin Man Charged with Throwing Molotov Cocktail

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

AUSTIN – The man wanted for throwing a Molotov cocktail at a church near the Capitol Complex on Aug. 31 has been arrested. Eleazar Dushimimana, 21, of Austin, was arrested Sept. 8. His arrest is the result of two Crime Stoppers tips, and multiple rewards will be paid.

Police Activities

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The following is a list of recent arrests made by Vidor Police; a person arrested has not been found guilty. Later, a court or judge may acquit or convict the person, or the person may plead guilty or choose not to contest the charge, or the case may be dismissed.

Fire Calls

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, September 13, 2021, through Sunday, September 19, 2021. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.

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