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In recent weeks the Vidor Police Department responded to many calls. What follows are but a few of the incidents that required police action. Readers should remember that a person who was arrested has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. At a future date a court, a jury or a judge, may convict the person or acquit the person on the charges for which they are arrest- ed. A person charged may plead guilty or choose not to contest the charge, or the charge may be dimissed by a judge or no billed by a grand jury.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirms the arrests of 214 illegal immigrants on state rioting charges in connection with the March 21, 2024, incident near Gate 36 in El Paso. The illegal immigrants attempted to breach the concertina wire and make illegal entry into the United States. The group had been in federal custody for improper entry and has now been rebooked on state rioting charges, a class B misdemeanor. All 214 will be held until they can be taken by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). The group is made up of adult males and females from Venezuela, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador.

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

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Vidor High School’s senior career classes hosted guest speakers from ABC Construction Training School and Mason Construction Company. These reps spoke to the students about attending ABC for construction training and participating in internships at different companies such as Mason. The reps gave them many ideas about getting prepared for careers in construction. Pictured are CCMR students & teachers with the Mason & ABC Representatives.

by John Grimaldi, editorial contributor, The Association of Mature American Citizens April 2, 2024 Natalie had a little lamb Natalie Renot, of Wiggins, MS, known for rescuing animals in need, has a new patient to care for—a lamb born with five legs who she calls Spider-Lamb. When she found her lamb he was in dire need but he has been responding to the care she and local veterinarians have provided.

Monday evening, we returned to SETX from our family visit in North Alabama, and as is typical for us, created a hectic week. How is it that in four days, things go sideways in the garden, lawn and around the house in general? Our lawn looked as if it hadn’t been mowed in a month, the vegetable garden and flower beds have become weed patches, but here is the kicker. Returning home from work late Tuesday afternoon (exhausted from the recent trip), I noticed a swarm of bees near the house and decided to investigate- albeit from a distance. Bees were making themselves at home, taking up residence beneath our house. Sadly, this is not the first time this has occurred. A friend (Master Gardener & Master Beekeeper) graciously removed the bees over the course of several days. There were 12 honeycombs associated with the removal of this one colony. Fortunately, the bees were unharmed during the removal process and relocated so they can continue pollinating plants! This is the time of year bees swarm as they look to create new colonies, so please consider contacting local beekeepers who often are glad to assist gardeners. Always remember, bees are ‘the good guys’ meaning they are beneficial insects!