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Orange County extends application deadline for HOT tax funds

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Due to the effects of Hurricane Laura, the deadline for HOT Tax Applications has been extended to Friday September, 25th at 5 PM. Applications may be submitted via email to mromero@orangecountyedc.com or delivered by mail or in person to 123 S.
Young Texas ranger solves

Young Texas ranger solves

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Young Texas ranger solves quadruple murder

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
While the sheriff was putting the finishing touches on preparations for the first ever hanging in Maverick County on Sep. 18, 1891, four devious schoolboys came up with a clever plan to watch the private execution in person.
The high winds of Hurricane Laura picked up one entire section of bleacher seats at the Vidor Junior High football field, flipped it over and tossed them onto the playing turf. At the temporary Oak Forest Elementary School campus Laura’s fury ripped off a whole section of center walkway awning that workmen have already replaced. Photo by George Garza

The high winds of Hurricane Laura picked up one entire section of bleacher seats at the Vidor Junior High football field, flipped it over and tossed them onto the playing turf. At the temporary Oak Forest Elementary School campus Laura’s fury ripped off a whole section of center walkway awning that workmen have already replaced. Photo by George Garza

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Vidor survives Laura’s fury

George Garza
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Hurricane Laura took aim at Vidor and missed.
Hurricane Laura snapped this tree in half and threw it on top of this house on Wilson Street in Vidor. Photo by George Garza

Hurricane Laura snapped this tree in half and threw it on top of this house on Wilson Street in Vidor. Photo by George Garza

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Laura damage survey is important to you

George Garza
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Your Orange County government is asking every property owner in the county who suffered even minor damage during Hurricane Laura to complete the county’s damage survey located on the web at https:///arcg.is/uOrOb. (Yes, the three forward slashes in web address is correct.

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County Courthouse closed due to recent storm damage

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Orange County Courthouse will be closed until further notice due to damages from Hurricane Laura. The following offices in the courthouse will be closed to the public but may be accessible by phone and/or internet : District Clerk’s Office?County Clerk’s Office?District Attorney’s Office?
These two men were arrested on two different days and two separate locations for drug possession in Vidor. Troy Hebert, age 57 (top or left) was arrested for felony drug possession and an outstanding parole warrant and Tyler Ezell, age 28, (bottom or right) was arrested for felony drug possession. Photos courtesy Vidor Police Department

These two men were arrested on two different days and two separate locations for drug possession in Vidor. Troy Hebert, age 57 (top or left) was arrested for felony drug possession and an outstanding parole warrant and Tyler Ezell, age 28, (bottom or right) was arrested for felony drug possession. Photos courtesy Vidor Police Department

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Vidor Police arrest two men for drug possession

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Vidor police officers arrested two men in Vidor for controlled substance drug possession on two different days, but similar locations. According to Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll, “On Friday, September 4 th , 2020, around 12:15 a.m.

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Prepare to temporarily live without power

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Plan ahead so that if the power goes out you will know other ways to cook, foods to select, how to get light, how to communicate, how to keep cool (or warm), how to get water, and how to live without a sewer or septic system.
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