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The Texas ‘Blue Giant Fig’ is a fig tree variety which produces extra-large figs with deep purple skin, amber flesh, and very sweet. The fruit has hints of honey and berry flavors, and is best enjoyed when fully ripened on the tree (courtesy: homesteadandchill.com).

The Texas ‘Blue Giant Fig’ is a fig tree variety which produces extra-large figs with deep purple skin, amber flesh, and very sweet. The fruit has hints of honey and berry flavors, and is best enjoyed when fully ripened on the tree (courtesy: homesteadandchill.com).

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Sun, Soil, and Sweetness – Grow Figs Successfully

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
It is my opinion that by far the easiet fruit to grow in SETX are figs! Common figs, (Ficus carica), are unique since they do not require pollinators for the fruit development. It is my yearly mission to extol the wonderous fig (in case I didn’t mention…figs my favorite fruit)!
Robert Nichols

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Senator Robert Nichols Won’t Seek Re-Election

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Texas Senator Robert Nichols announced Tuesday that he would not be seeking reelection with the following release.AUSTIN – Today, I am announcing that I will not be running again for the Texas Senate.
Workers dodge showers and downpours as work on Orange Street and drainage projects continue near Vidor High School. Vidor ISD said he had not received a recent estimate for completion of the project but he was hoping street work near the high school by the time school starts for the 2025-2026 school year.

Workers dodge showers and downpours as work on Orange Street and drainage projects continue near Vidor High School. Vidor ISD said he had not received a recent estimate for completion of the project but he was hoping street work near the high school by the time school starts for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Orange Street work continues

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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