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VMS Open House set for May 2

VMS Open House set for May 2

VMS Open House set for May 2

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
This view of the east side of Vidor Middle School gives an indication of the size of the new school building located on State Highway 12 next door to Oak Forest Elementary. Outside, workers are cleaning up and leveling the ground and installing canopies over sidewalks and entryways.

Home deemed total loss after fire

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
On the morning of March 27, 2024, at approximately 3:45 PM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a fire in a structure. Fire crews arrived on scene in the 200 Block of Cameo, to find a single-story residential structure with heavy smoke and flames showing.
Workers have been installing metal awnings over sidewalks and at entranceways at Vidor Middle School as the final stages of construction are in full swing. The VISD plans a Community Open House at the new facility May 2.

Workers have been installing metal awnings over sidewalks and at entranceways at Vidor Middle School as the final stages of construction are in full swing. The VISD plans a Community Open House at the new facility May 2.

Work continues

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

VPD arrests - March 17-23

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 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.
1st place Kelly Shivers Audrey Flores Mia LaPraynd

1st place Kelly Shivers Audrey Flores Mia LaPraynd

Culinary Arts Easter Bunny Cake Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Mrs. Spell’s Culinary Arts class held an Easter Bunny Cake Contest. These masterful culinary creations were crafted with care. Congrats to the following students.
State FFA officers visit

State FFA officers visit

State FFA officers visit

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Texas State FFA Officers is a team of twelve FFA State Officers representing each of the twelve area associations within Texas FFA.
For many SETX gardeners, grasshoppers are problematic during our growing season. Grasshoppers are known to have voracious appetites and can decimate plants if left unchecked (image courtesy: extensionentomology.tamu. edu).

For many SETX gardeners, grasshoppers are problematic during our growing season. Grasshoppers are known to have voracious appetites and can decimate plants if left unchecked (image courtesy: extensionentomology.tamu. edu).

Keep a Watchful Eye: Detrimental Garden Pests

John Green, Certified Texas Expert Gardener
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Today’s topic is directly associated with last weeks’ discussion regarding the management of insect populations and is the beginning of a three part series where we will review a few of the most common garden pests that affect SETX gardens.
Tuesday, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas’ new location at 2266 MacArthur Dr. Orange, TX.

Tuesday, the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas’ new location at 2266 MacArthur Dr. Orange, TX.

Workforce Ribbon Cutting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Amistad Reservoir ‘Infested’ with Invasive Zebra Mussels

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated the International Amistad Reservoir in the Rio Grande basin along the Texas-Mexico border near Del Rio as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels, signifying that an established, reproducing population is present in the lake.
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