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Thousands watch the crash at crush

Thursday, September 9, 2021

On Sep. 6, 1896 the Katy Railroad put twodollar tickets on sale for seats on excursion trains that would carry buyers to the sight of the century – a staged collision of two locomotives.

Target of U.S. Attorney’s Office Anti-Violent Crime Initiative Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur 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.

HHSC and Texas Workforce Commission Highlight Increasing Need for Personal Care Attendants to Serve People with Disabilities

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission are launching a public awareness campaign focusing on the statewide need for personal care attendants who help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes and communities.

Police Activities

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Thursday, September 9, 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.

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Fire Calls

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, August 23, 2021, through Sunday, August 29, 2021. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.

Governor Abbott Signs Election Integrity Legislation Into Law

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1 into law Tuesday, which will uphold the integrity of elections in Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces Third Special Session Date And Agenda

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation identifies 5 agenda items for the third Special Session.

Dr. Jay Killgo

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Dr. Jay Killgo was the guest speaker for the August 30 noon meeting of the Vidor Rotary Club. Dr. Killgo, Superintendent of Schools for Vidor ISD, had a photo presentation showing the construction on the two new schools being built: Oak Forest Elementary and Vidor Middle School. Courtesy Photo

Babin Calls for Biden’s Removal After Attacks in Kabul

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

After five decades of being wrong on every significant matter of American foreign policy, Joe Biden’s incompetence and terrible judgment have crossed our nation, and the world, to the point of no return.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Revenue for Fiscal 2021, August State Sales Tax Collections

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2021 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. • General Revenue-related revenue for fiscal 2021 totaled $60.5 billion, up 6.2 percent from fiscal 2020.

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