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VIDOR’S PAST

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VIDOR’S PAST

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

There is no visible fire damage to the exterior of Building #2 of the American Village Apartments on South Denver Street that can be seen from the ground. The visible fire damage is all on the roof.

Special session likely to

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Special session likely to end with no voucher deal

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American- Statesman reported. In a social media post, Lt. Gov.

Abbott, House deadlocked

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Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.

October 29, 1963 FROM THE COURT OF JUNIOR HIGH WESTERN DAY FESTIVITIES are (l to r) Jenny Giblin, seventh grade princess; Queen Rhonda Frederick, ninth grade; and Gloria Williams, eighth- grade princess. Western Day Activities were held last Thursday and the coronation of the queen climaxed the day’s events.

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VIDOR’S PAST

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

My Five Cents

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

On October 25, 1886, the Texas State Fair opened in Dallas. For 137 years, the Fair has operated in Dallas. During the first State Fair, a rival organization opened the Dallas Exposition at the same time. Both fairs were successful and drew crowds of over 35,000 people a day at the time.

The Dealey Whose Name Is On Dallas Plaza

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The Dealey Whose Name Is On Dallas Plaza

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Nov. 4, 1940 was “Dealey Day” at the University of Texas as “Mr. G.B.,” founder and guiding genius of the Dallas Morning News, was honored with a testimonial banquet by the journalism department.

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HISTORY MATTERS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.

Early voting now underway

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Early voting now underway

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000.

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Vidor’s Past 5-10-15-20-25-30-35-40-45-50 Years Ago

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

5 YEARS AGO October 24, 2008 Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt announced to the Orange County Commissioners’ Court that his office would be acquiring a $19,000 segmented, tracked, camera equipped device to add to the Sheriff’s Office arsenal of crime fighting tools.

Taft Believed Texas Might Go Republican

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Taft Believed Texas Might Go Republican

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

As the presidential special sped him back to Washington on Oct. 26, 1909, William Howard Taft dared to dream of carrying the Lone Star State in 1912. Six months after taking office in March 1909, the new chief executive embarked on a grueling 12,000-mile cross-country tour.

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