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Aleta Cappen presents an overview of a planned retention pond flood control project off West Circuit Drive. The project will require a buyout of seven properties at an estimated cost of $2.5 million, construction of a retention pond and bird habitat. The city is seeking GLO CDBG grant funding to complete the proposed project. Photo by Randall Luker

Aleta Cappen presents an overview of a planned retention pond flood control project off West Circuit Drive. The project will require a buyout of seven properties at an estimated cost of $2.5 million, construction of a retention pond and bird habitat. The city is seeking GLO CDBG grant funding to complete the proposed project. Photo by Randall Luker

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Vidor council members eye zoning changes

Randall Luker
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Vidor City Council members opted to personally review a number of properties that were reclassified and presented in the Vidor Zoning Commission’s Final Report presented Thursday.

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A very, very pricey taste

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The rare, fragrant, flavorful and extremely expensive white truffles that grow in Alba, Italy can put you back nearly $7,000 a pound.
* Costs about $35 per year to operate. ** Can save an average of 2,000 gallons of water over its lifetime.

* Costs about $35 per year to operate. ** Can save an average of 2,000 gallons of water over its lifetime.

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Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR Products Set for May 27-29

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR sales tax holidays.
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

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House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
A key House educ ation committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Vidor seats new council members

Randall Luker
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The City of Vidor seated new council members following the canvass of the May 6 municipal election and bade farewell to two that retired.
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