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NFPA encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Saying goodbye to your Christmas tree may not be easy, but here’s a compelling reason to remove it as soon as possible: Nearly one-third (31 percent) of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occurs in January.
Armed robbers strike Vidor convenience store

Armed robbers strike Vidor convenience store

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Armed robbers strike Vidor convenience store

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Armed robbers struck the Super Stop #1 Sunday and held the clerk and customers at gunpoint before escaping with an undetermined amount of cash.

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4-year old airlifted following Pine Forest crash

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Multiple injuries were reported, including a 4-year old that was airlifted to a Galveston hospital with serious injuries following a wreck involving an Orange County deputy that was responding to a call. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

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Commissioners approve Optimus abatement

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Orange County Commissioners approved a tax abatement agreement with Optimus Steel after a public hearing on Dec. 22. The steel mill near Rose City is planning a $40 million expansion that will create up to 65 permanent jobs at a new steel wire product line.
Mom appeals to community for special needs transport

Mom appeals to community for special needs transport

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Mom appeals to community for special needs transport

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
A local mother is seeking the community’s support as she seeks a wheelchair accessible van to transport her daughter, a growing six year old trying to live as normal life as possible. Overcoming numerous medical issues since birth, Grace continues to thrive but has limited mobility.
TX Glo announces 2021 "Treasures of the Texas coast" children's art contest

TX Glo announces 2021 "Treasures of the Texas coast" children's art contest

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TX Glo announces 2021 "Treasures of the Texas coast" children's art contest

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the 2021 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest” is open for entries. All Texas students (public, private, and home-schooled) in grades K-6 are encouraged to participate.

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40-year-old man dies in an ATV crash in Jasper County

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
On December 25, at approximately 8:15p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Chris Street and Parker Street in Jasper County. The crash involved an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

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Cause of Austin Street fatality fire undetermined

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
State Fire Marshals investigating the November 30 residential fire on Austin Street that claimed the life of 11-year old Vidor Middle School student, Noah Randell, remains undetermined.

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County records 46 COVID deaths, vaccine due

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
At last Tuesday’s Orange County Commissioners’ Court meeting, Joel Ardoin, Emergency Management Coordinator, stated as of December 22, Orange County has recorded 4,999 total cases with 1,425 active, 3,528 recovered and 46 deaths.
State Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, held a press conference at the Capitol in early November to declare that he had enough votes to become speaker of the House. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, held a press conference at the Capitol in early November to declare that he had enough votes to become speaker of the House. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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In Dade Phelan's bid for Texas House speaker, trust was key

Cassandra Pollock
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
When Dade Phelan rolled out a list this month of Texas House members backing his bid to become the next speaker, the chamber’s wide and oftentimes complicated ideological spectrum was on full display.
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