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Providing crepe myrtles require minimal pruning and provide stunning curb appeal when proper pruning techniques are utilized. Removing the tree’s canopy each season as a pruning technique creates gnarled lobes where weak sprouts will grow that cannot support the weight of flowers(courtesy: greenthumbsgarden. com).

Providing crepe myrtles require minimal pruning and provide stunning curb appeal when proper pruning techniques are utilized. Removing the tree’s canopy each season as a pruning technique creates gnarled lobes where weak sprouts will grow that cannot support the weight of flowers(courtesy: greenthumbsgarden. com).

Crepe Myrtles- Pruning The Right Way

John Green,
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Over the past couple of weeks fellow gardeners have asked that I explain how to prune crepe myrtles, as I often complain (to anyone that will listen) about “neighbors following neighbors” poor pruning behaviors.
This month Tanner Conn is the VHS Career & Technology Student of the Month.Tanner is a class leader in the CTE classes of Building/ Construction trades as well as Welding and CCMR. Congratulations Tanner, keep up the good work! Pictured is CCMR Teacher Kim LeJeune, Tanner Conn & CTE Director Penny Singleton

This month Tanner Conn is the VHS Career & Technology Student of the Month.Tanner is a class leader in the CTE classes of Building/ Construction trades as well as Welding and CCMR. Congratulations Tanner, keep up the good work! Pictured is CCMR Teacher Kim LeJeune, Tanner Conn & CTE Director Penny Singleton

CTE Student of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

HISTORY MATTERS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
February 1 to February 15 On February 1, 1790, Chief Justice John Jay opened the Supreme Court’s inaugural meeting on Broad Street in New York. According to History.com, “The... Court later grew into arguably the most powerful judicial body in the world in terms of its central place in the U.S.
Former VHS student Aiden Ochoa owner of Haircuts By Aiden Ochoa in Beaumont was a guest speaker in the Cosmetology classes this week. Aiden demonstrated to the Cos students how to do the different “Fade” techniques & Mens cuts. Mr. Ochoa also answered student questions about careers in Cosmetology. A special thanks to Aiden & the 2 student models Branson Healey & Tanner Jordan.

Former VHS student Aiden Ochoa owner of Haircuts By Aiden Ochoa in Beaumont was a guest speaker in the Cosmetology classes this week. Aiden demonstrated to the Cos students how to do the different “Fade” techniques & Mens cuts. Mr. Ochoa also answered student questions about careers in Cosmetology. A special thanks to Aiden & the 2 student models Branson Healey & Tanner Jordan.

VHS Alumni demonstrates technique

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

AMAC Filler Files

John Grimaldi, Editorial Contributor,
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Party In The Potty How do you attract a crowd in a convenience store? Easy! Throw a party in the potty. The HOP Shops chain of stores in Kentucky recently installed big red buttons in its bathrooms warning customers with a sign warning, “Do Not Push This Button.

My Five Cents

Senator Robert Nichols
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
One hundred and eightyfive years ago this month, the Republic of Texas passed a piece of legislation that set the framework for education funding to this day. On January 26, 1839, a bill passed that set aside land for public schools in Texas and two public universities.
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