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The Texas ‘Blue Giant Fig’ is a fig tree variety which produces extra-large figs with deep purple skin, amber flesh, and very sweet. The fruit has hints of honey and berry flavors, and is best enjoyed when fully ripened on the tree (courtesy: homesteadandchill.com).

The Texas ‘Blue Giant Fig’ is a fig tree variety which produces extra-large figs with deep purple skin, amber flesh, and very sweet. The fruit has hints of honey and berry flavors, and is best enjoyed when fully ripened on the tree (courtesy: homesteadandchill.com).

Sun, Soil, and Sweetness – Grow Figs Successfully

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
It is my opinion that by far the easiet fruit to grow in SETX are figs! Common figs, (Ficus carica), are unique since they do not require pollinators for the fruit development. It is my yearly mission to extol the wonderous fig (in case I didn’t mention…figs my favorite fruit)!
Rod Carroll

Rod Carroll

VPD Chief Carroll headed to Nederland

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Rod Carroll, Vidor Police Chief since 2017 is headed too Nederland. Vidor Police Chief and interim City Manager Rod Carroll was unanimously elected by Nederland City Council to serve as the new police chief. this week.
Vidor Hosts World Checkers Festival June 26-July 6

Vidor Hosts World Checkers Festival June 26-July 6

Vidor Hosts World Checkers Festival June 26-July 6

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The City of Vidor will host the World Checkers Festival June 26-July 6 at Vidor City Hall with four exciting major event competitions. The Festival includes 11 Days of Checkers, with 4 major events: 1) International Match USA vs SA, 3 days, Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28.
Robert Nichols

Robert Nichols

Senator Robert Nichols Won’t Seek Re-Election

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Texas Senator Robert Nichols announced Tuesday that he would not be seeking reelection with the following release.AUSTIN – Today, I am announcing that I will not be running again for the Texas Senate.
Workers dodge showers and downpours as work on Orange Street and drainage projects continue near Vidor High School. Vidor ISD said he had not received a recent estimate for completion of the project but he was hoping street work near the high school by the time school starts for the 2025-2026 school year.

Workers dodge showers and downpours as work on Orange Street and drainage projects continue near Vidor High School. Vidor ISD said he had not received a recent estimate for completion of the project but he was hoping street work near the high school by the time school starts for the 2025-2026 school year.

Orange Street work continues

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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