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VPD ARRESTS APRIL 22-28

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In recent weeks the Vidor Police Department responded to many calls. What follows are but a few of the incidents that required police action. Readers should remember that a person who was arrested has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing.
Vidor High School student Elyse Walker is the 2024 Stark Reading Declamation winner for Orange County, and is the recipient of scholarships totaling $7000 from the Stark Foundation.

Vidor High School student Elyse Walker is the 2024 Stark Reading Declamation winner for Orange County, and is the recipient of scholarships totaling $7000 from the Stark Foundation.

WALKER IS A WINNER

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Hardin County man guilty of selling firearms without a license

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Sour Lake man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Robin Lee Detwiler, 69, pleaded guilty to engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license before U.S.

Wreck victim identified

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On Monday, April 29th, 2024, deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1500 block of Texla Road in Vidor in reference to a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a Jeep rolled over onto the passenger side of the vehicle.
Ask Rusty – Minister Wants to Maximize Social Security Benefit

Ask Rusty – Minister Wants to Maximize Social Security Benefit

Ask Rusty – Minister Wants to

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Dear Rusty: I want to apply for Social Security, but I want to make sure I get all the benefits I have earned. I am a veteran with a 10% disability rating (not sure if that matters). I am 68 years old.
This map depicts 61 soil types within the state of Texas. Many SETX gardeners have Gulf Coast Prairie soil type which can be beneficial to plants due clay soils nutrient density but is difficult to manage and allow plants maximum nutrient benefit (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service).

This map depicts 61 soil types within the state of Texas. Many SETX gardeners have Gulf Coast Prairie soil type which can be beneficial to plants due clay soils nutrient density but is difficult to manage and allow plants maximum nutrient benefit (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service).

Soil Conditioning: Heavy Clay to Friable Soil

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By John Green, Orange’s Certified Texas Expert Gardener Gardeners, most of you are aware the principal soil type in the majority of SETX locations (Orange & Jefferson counties) is termed ‘Gulf Coast Prairie’ appearing darkgray and consisting of slightly acid clay loam with mixtures of clay.
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