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City sets Trash Off for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Once again, the City of Vidor will sponsor a citywide trash off by offering free use of its 40 yard dumpsters at the Vidor Police Department this Saturday, April 12. Past events have been spectacular successes with residents collecting and disposing of tons of clutter.
The Vidor Public Library held Itty Bitty Storytime on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Guests from Vidor PNC bank, Debbie Brister and Sarah Cook told the audience about the “Grow Up Great” program including Sesame Street workshop materials and savings accounts. Sarah Cook read “I Love You All Day Long” by Francesca Rusackas. The children made wooden handprint signs for the craft.

The Vidor Public Library held Itty Bitty Storytime on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Guests from Vidor PNC bank, Debbie Brister and Sarah Cook told the audience about the “Grow Up Great” program including Sesame Street workshop materials and savings accounts. Sarah Cook read “I Love You All Day Long” by Francesca Rusackas. The children made wooden handprint signs for the craft.

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Itty Bitty Storytime

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
My Five Cents

My Five Cents

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MY FIVE CENTS

Sen. Robert Nichols
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only state with a flag on the moon, and now we have two!Here are five things happening around your state:1.

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Stars Turn Out For Texas Film Bill

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Texas has the opportunity to become among the best places not only to shoot movies, but also to build a world-class film industry that brings more and more productions to the state, native Texan and Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey told the Senate Finance CommitteeonMonday.

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Senate Considers Citizenship Checks For Voters, Suspected Criminals

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Richard Lee-Texas Senate News The Senate on Tuesday took up two bills, one that would require proof of citizenship for people registering to vote and another that would require local law enforcement in Texas’ largest counties to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

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Orange, Texas man guilty of federal violation in investment scheme

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange, Texas man has pleaded guilty to a federal violation related to a fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.Bradley Morgan Holts, 54, pleaded guilty on March 31, 2025, to wire fraud before U.S.
Ask Rusty – Can My Wife and I get Spouse Benefits from each other?

Ask Rusty – Can My Wife and I get Spouse Benefits from each other?

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Ask Rusty – Can My Wife and I get Spouse Benefits from each other?

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Dear Rusty: My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we get by on a tight budget.A retired friend told us about an option which allows a spouse to collect half (1/2) of the other spouse’s SS monthly income.
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