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The city budget anticipates general fund revenue of $6.7 million dollars and a total revenue total of $17.3 million, with $8.9 million of that coming in the form of grants going to the Special Revenue Fund. The city’s new fiscal year begins October 1.

The city budget anticipates general fund revenue of $6.7 million dollars and a total revenue total of $17.3 million, with $8.9 million of that coming in the form of grants going to the Special Revenue Fund. The city’s new fiscal year begins October 1.

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Council set to adopt budget Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Vidor City Council will consider a number of items Thursday when they meet at Vidor City Hall Thursday evening. Council members are set to adopt the 2020- 2021 budget and set the tax rate for the coming fiscal year.
Vidor Rotary Club hosts a successful food drive

Vidor Rotary Club hosts a successful food drive

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Vidor Rotary Club hosts a successful food drive

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Vidor Rotary Club hosted a food drive beginning on Tuesday, September 15 and continuing through Saturday, September 19, wherethe green bus and some trailers collected at Brookshire Brothers, WalMart and Market Basket.
Texas Star Music Festival set for October 9

Texas Star Music Festival set for October 9

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Texas Star Music Festival set for October 9

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Shake off those cooped up Covid blues and join the Vidor Chamber of Commerce for two days of fun and entertainment at the Texas Star Music Festival at the Oaks Event Center located at 2110 South Main in Vidor, "Where Music Matters".

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Homecoming Court Named

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The 2020 VHS Homecoming Court has been named. The following duchesses will represent their respective classes whiel one of the senior princesses will be chosen as the 2020 Homecoming Queen Friday, October 9 during the halftime festivities at Pirate Stadium.
Capt. Rodney Johnson

Capt. Rodney Johnson

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Capt. Rodney Johnson

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Capt. Rodney Johnson, Detective Cody Banken, Detective James Blankenship Chloe Sands, Lauren Taylor, Kasilyn Bingham, Logan Thompson Girl Scout Troop #130458 delivered the Girl Scout cookies to the police station that Girl Scout Troop #130458 delivered the Girl Scout cookies to the police station...
The night Brenham went up in flames

The night Brenham went up in flames

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The night Brenham went up in flames

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
On Sep. 26, 1866, a special joint committee of the Texas House and Senate submitted its official report on the recent tragedy in Brenham to the governor. Brenham was spared the hard times that the Civil War brought to communities across the South.
Baritones Hunter Davis

Baritones Hunter Davis

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Baritones Hunter Davis

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Baritones Hunter Davis, front right, and Camryn Collier, rear, perform at halftime with the Mighty Pirate Marching Band, Friday September 11 at Pirate Stadium.

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Williamson Ward Church holds formal dedication

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Vidor’s Past 10-15-20-25-30-35-40-45-50-55 Years Ago 10 Years ago September 16, 2010: The Orange County Mosquito Control District (OCMCD) airplane is repaired and back in the air flying spray missions again.
Looking Back 09/16/2010

Looking Back 09/16/2010

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Looking Back 09/16/2010

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Lillian Myers, McKenzi Hillin and Kason Bends were happy to have some quiet time reading during the first day of ACE at Vidor Elementary,left photo. The ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) program began on Tuesday, September 8 in Vidor schools.
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