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The shocking events of Jun. 30, 1903 may have left most Texans at a loss for words but not an East Texas editor, who wrote, “The tragedy is the first of its kind in the history of the state and is the most appalling in the annals of the South.”Col.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
EPA Reclassifies Three Ozone Nonattainment Areas
From Moderate To Serious
Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria & San Antonio will be reclassified DALLAS, TEXAS (June 26, 2024) – The U.S.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Soil contains a collection of ‘living’ microorganisms (microbiome) which includes bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. These diminutive organisms perform a critical role in soil health: assist in breaking down organic matter, releasing ‘entrained’ nutrients, and suppressing plant diseases (image courtesy: myselectlawn.com).
Back to Basics: Fostering the Microbiome
John Green,
Our ‘typical’ summer weather pattern seems to have returned…hot and humid, intermixed with periods of afternoon showers every few days. What a difference a year makes! All plants but most of all, trees need this “return to normalcy” and hopefully the typical summer weather pattern will remain!
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
40 in 4: The Southeast Texas energy challenge... and the solution
News Staff
The old saying goes “everything is bigger in Texas.” The saying is true when it comes to the surge in the demand for power, too. Because of extraordinary growth throughout the state, specifically in Southeast Texas, we need more electricity, and we need it fast.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Vidor man arrested for possession of child pornography
News Staff
On June 20th, 2024, around 11:15 A.M. Investigators with the Vidor Police Department Child Exploitation Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Vidor, in reference to an active criminal investigation.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
VPD officer, others injured in freeway collision Monday night
News Staff
Several people were injured, including a Vidor Police Department officer and her passenger when another vehicle crashed into her stopped patrol vehicle while redirecting traffic following an earlier crash.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
VISD seeking public’s input on proposed facility improvements before seeking bond election
News Staff
Public opinion could be the deciding factor on whether the VISD calls for a bond election in November or May with options ranging from $98.4 million for an all-inclusive option, $45 million for only Middle School/Elementary school options or $37.7 million for high school options only.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Statewide Deer Carcass Disposal Regulations
News Staff
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across the state.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The number for each county represents the number of deer received in the county from a CWD-positive deer breeding facility since 2018.
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Trinity County Deer Breeding Facility
Austin
— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Trinity County deer breeding facility, marking the first detection in the county.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Cajun Blackened Catfish Tacos
News Staff
Ingredients• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper• 2 Tablespoons Blackened seasoning• 1 teaspoon kosher salt• 4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned• ¾ cup olive oil• TortillasInstructionsIn a bowl, mix together the black pepper, kosher salt and blackened seasoning until thoroughly combined.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024