HISTORY MATTERS
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A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Columns/Opinions
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege
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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American- Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ask Rusty Retired Public Servant Feels Government Pension Offset is “Unjust”
Ask Rusty Retired Public Servant Feels Government Pension Offset is “Unjust”
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Dear Rusty: I'm a retired firefighter and live in Ohio. I earned Social Security from my side employ - ment, but the Wind - fall Elimination Pro - vision (WEP) hit my Social Security very hard. My wife worked in the school sys- tem and earned a state "SERS" pen sion.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
My five cents...
My five cents...
News Staff
Easter is around the corner. I hope you take the time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and the miracle of the Resurrection. From my family to yours, have a blessed and happy Easter.
Here are five things happening around your state: 1.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Pictured are VMS staffers, front, Lori Matthews, Debbie Rhodes, Shanna Granger, Susan Richards, Cheryl DuPuy: back, Dana Bourque and Kim Isom. In April, Vidor Middle School Students and staff put a 'CAP ON CANCER'. The $1 donation helps support the VMS Relay for Life Team. Archive Photo
Looking Back 4/10/2008
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Feuding families fight for a half century
Feuding families fight for a half century
Texas History By Bartee Haile
The death of Bill Mitchell sometime in April 1928 closed the book on an epic Texas feud that lasted more than 50 years.
The trouble between the Mitchells and the Truitts started with an act of Christian charity.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Entergy Texas and Monarch Energy collaborate to advance Southeast Texas energy infrastructure
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Companies sign MOU on the development of renewable energy resources to serve Monarch’s green hydrogen facilities
Entergy Texas and Monarch Energy, a company known for its green hydrogen and electro-fuels projects, have signed a memorandum of understanding to help advance the energy infrastructure...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
HISTORY MATTERS
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The Civil War was started by the Confederates at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Featured performers for the 2008 Texas Bar-BQ Festival are Wade Hayes and Richochet
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5 YEARS AGO
April 11, 2018: Former police Sergeant Aleta Cappen was pinned with captain's bars belonging to her firefighter son during a ceremony in Vidor City Hall on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
My five cents...
My five cents...
News Staff
We have passed the halfway point in session this week, but most of the work is before us. It is full speed ahead for the next two months until Memorial Day.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023