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OCESD#1 firefighters respond to two structure fires

Randall Luker
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Firefighters with OCESD#1 were called out for two structure fires last week Fire Chief Robert Smith reported. “On the afternoon of July 11, 2023, at approximately 5:23 PM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a structure fire.

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Sales tax allocations improve across Orange County

Randall Luker
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 7.5 percent more than in July 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly.
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Accident on IH 10 backs up traffic to Neches River

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Minor injuries were reported Friday afternoon following a wreck involving a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler that overturned on eastbound IH-10 near Conn Traffic was bumper to bumper on eastbound IH 10 and the frontage road in Vidor Friday after a passenger vehicle struck an 18-wheeler that...
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

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House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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Crime Stoppers of SETX hosts “50 GUNS for 50 DAYS” fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas is hosting the Top Gun shootout July 17 in Beaumont at new indoor gun range Freedom Firearms and Defense. Are you a crack shot or not, or just want to help our local Crime Stoppers in their efforts to get criminals off the street?

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An Irish tribute for Dolly Parton

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
In an interview during a visit to Ireland some time ago Dolly Parton declared that she has a love for Ireland. In return, an Irish gathering recently in the town of Listowel in County Kerry drew more than 1,100 participants, all of them dressed up and looking like Dolly.
Ask Rusty – Why Can't I Collect Surv ivor Benefits from My Deceased Wife?

Ask Rusty – Why Can't I Collect Surv ivor Benefits from My Deceased Wife?

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Ask Rusty – Why Can't I Collect Surv ivor Benefits from My Deceased Wife?

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old widower that is still working full time. While my late spouse was in hospice, I was able to get her to apply for Social Security disability and she received one payment before she passed away two years ago.
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