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Phelan Censured By Republican Party of Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Republican Party of Texas officially censured Representative Dade Phelan today (Feb. 10), imposing the full set of penalties allowed by the rules, for lack of fidelity to Republican principles and priorities.
For details on February sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

For details on February sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports

Orange County February sales tax allocations vary widely across county

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
February sales allocations across Orange County varied widely with monthly comparisons from 2024 to 2023 ranging from a 20 percent increase in Rose City to a 20 percent decrease in Orange.

Trailer "total loss" after Saturday fire

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OCESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith reported a mobile home on North Tram was a complete loss following a fire Satruday. “On the evening of February 10, 2024, at approximately 9:50 PM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a fire in a structure.
Pictured is Mayor Misty Songe presenting CTE Director Penny Singleton with a signed Proclamation Document.

Pictured is Mayor Misty Songe presenting CTE Director Penny Singleton with a signed Proclamation Document.

Vidor ISD Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Students and faculty at VHS will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. This year ’s theme is “Celebrate Today - Own Tomorrow.

DPS Launches Violent Offender Database

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce that the Violent Offender Database is now available. This new database launched on December 29, 2023 officially going live ahead of its required Jan. 1, 2024, deadline.
The Vidor Public Library held Itty Bitty Storytime on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Library Clerk Sarah Screws read “How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?” by Jane Yolen. “Read along and laugh as little ones make friends and stay friends ... the dinosaur way!” The children painted their own dino race cars.

The Vidor Public Library held Itty Bitty Storytime on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Library Clerk Sarah Screws read “How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?” by Jane Yolen. “Read along and laugh as little ones make friends and stay friends ... the dinosaur way!” The children painted their own dino race cars.

How Dinosaurs Stay Friends

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Tiger Creek Detention Pond Project Funded With $31 Million Grant

Tiger Creek Detention Pond Project Funded With $31 Million Grant

Tiger Creek Detention Pond Project Funded With $31 Million Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Texas General Land Office has announced $31 million dollars in funding for the Tiger Creek Detention Pond Project. The Orange County Drainage District applied for CDBGMIT Funding to build a 3,600 ac/ft capacity detention pond at the northern reaches of Tiger Creek (Vidor/Rose City Area).

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion in January

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
( AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.02 billion in January, 2 percent less than in January 2023. The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.
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