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TxDOT Campaign Asks People to be Cautious and Alert During Deadliest Month for Pedestrians

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

AUSTIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe.

DPS Bolsters One Pill Kills Campaign During Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

AUSTIN –Beginning today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing its One Pill Kills public awareness efforts as part of Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.

The House floor at the Capitol on Sept. 23, 2021. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count

Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024“Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.

Stats vs LCM

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Offense: Rushing Total: 296 yardsPassing: 46 yards Rushing:Landon Jones: 5 rush- 24 yards Daigan Venable: 14 rush- 88 yards Skylar Stankovich: 13 rush- 110 yards 1TD Ethan Copeland: 7 Rush - 41 yards Brody Bloss: 2 rush- 9 yards Marcus Harris: 6 rush- 24 yardsPassing: Daigan Venable: 1/3 46 yards 1...

Monday is last day to register to vote in Nov. 5 election

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election. Early voting begins October 21 and runs through November 1. Local voters have numerous choices on the ballot from the federal level to local choices.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in September

( Austin)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled nearly $3.85 billion in September, 1.5 percent more than in September 2023. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

Vidor Middle School evacuated due to gas odor

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Vidor Middle School was evacuated and classes were cancelled Tuesday morning after students and teachers noticed a gas odor in the building. Students were evacuated to the Vidor High School Gymnasium and parents were notified and given the option of picking up their children.

Resident hospitalized, home receives major damage

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

“On Sept. 29, 2024, at approximately 11:40 pm, we were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Strickland Street,” said OCESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith “ Rescue 1 and Tanker 1 quickly responded with a 4-minute response time.

Nichols meets with local superintendents

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Bridge City, TX-- Last week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) met with local superintendents from Orange County. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss education issues in preparation for the 89th Legislature which convenes in January.

Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front

Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2024

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

“Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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