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Pre-Kindergarten students at the Oak Forest Elementary School are learning the proper way to move from their classroom to the cafeteria or other locations on campus during the first day of school, last Wednesday. Although, they haven’t yet mastered how to distance themselves from each other, it will come in time. Photo Courtesy of Sally Andrews

Pre-Kindergarten students at the Oak Forest Elementary School are learning the proper way to move from their classroom to the cafeteria or other locations on campus during the first day of school, last Wednesday. Although, they haven’t yet mastered how to distance themselves from each other, it will come in time. Photo Courtesy of Sally Andrews

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First day of school adapts to Coronavirus

George Garza
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The first day of “in the classroom” instruction for Vidor I.S.D. students was different from previous year’s first days of school, but children quickly adapted to COVID-19 protocols.

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Sheriff says child death is still under investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
“We are still waiting for the preliminary result of the autopsy before we can know for sure how the child died,” said Orange County Sheriff Lane Mooney on Monday of this week. The Sheriff was referring to a tragedy that occurred on F.M. 105 North just north of F.M.

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Free COVID-19 testing at Expo Center this week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
In response to the Texas Governor’s call for more Coronavirus testing in Southeast Texas, your Orange County elected leaders have requested additional testing from the State of Texas.
Looking Back 08/12/2010

Looking Back 08/12/2010

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Looking Back 08/12/2010

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Pine Forest Mayor Danny Peno (right) and Place 4 Councilperson William "Billy" Elliot (left) are shown here shaking hands in this archive photo. Peno resigned, as Mayor of that northern city last Wednesday and Elliot, who is Mayor pre term will become the city's acting Mayor. Vidorian Archive Photo
Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

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Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
With many families stuck at home juggling working remotely, homeschooling and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it can be easy to let an otherwise active lifestyle fall by the wayside. Regardless of age, being physically active provides numerous health benefits.
JV Grand Prize Winner: Dylan Screws

JV Grand Prize Winner: Dylan Screws

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The Vidor Public Library announces the winners for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, "Imagine Your Story"

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Children that completed the reading requirements are listed below in alphabetical order: Izzy Aery, Aubrey Alvis, Emmett Alvis, Blake Asbury, Austynn Cole, Gaige Hartfield, Isabella Hartfield, Kinley Hartfield, Haley Hatton, Natalie Hatton, Rebekah Hatton, Taylor Hatton, Braxton Hester, Paislee...

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Vidor School Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
PK - 5 th Grab & Go meal pick up time is 11:45am - 12:45pm. Please fill out meal order form on VidorISD.org. Primary pick up is located at Pine Forest Elementary 4150 N.
The Vidor I.S.D. School Board is considering a possible Vidor I.S.D. Ad valorem property tax rate cut of a little more than six pennies per $100 valuation. The Board of Trustees will meet on August 17 th to make that decision. Photo by George Garza

The Vidor I.S.D. School Board is considering a possible Vidor I.S.D. Ad valorem property tax rate cut of a little more than six pennies per $100 valuation. The Board of Trustees will meet on August 17 th to make that decision. Photo by George Garza

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School Board considering tax rate decrease

George Garza
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Vidor I.S.D. School Board of Trustees was presented with a proposed 2020-2021 Vidor I.S.D. School District budget last week and with it, the possibility of decreasing the Vidor I.S.D Ad Valorem tax rate. It looks like the School Board will be presented a proposed 2020-2020 Vidor I.S.D.
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