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City awards more than $80,000 in HOT tax funds

Randall Luker
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It was Christmas in September for this year’s HOT tax applicants as almost everyone got what they asked for. /with requests ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 Vidor City Council awarded $81,000 of the $90,000 requested by 10 groups to promote tourism and overnight stays in the city.
The Vidor Public Library held “Itty Bitty Story Time” on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “How Rocket Learned to Read” by Tad Hills to the audience. Starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Rocket mastered the alphabet, sounded out words, and finally learned to read all on his own! The children made a dog out of popsicle sticks for the craft. Courtesy photo Vidor Public Library

The Vidor Public Library held “Itty Bitty Story Time” on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “How Rocket Learned to Read” by Tad Hills to the audience. Starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Rocket mastered the alphabet, sounded out words, and finally learned to read all on his own! The children made a dog out of popsicle sticks for the craft. Courtesy photo Vidor Public Library

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Itty Bitty Story Time

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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Police Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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.

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Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
More than threefourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.
The Pirates take the field Thursday at Freeport Madlynn Magnuson photo courtesy of VISD

The Pirates take the field Thursday at Freeport Madlynn Magnuson photo courtesy of VISD

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Pirate’s costly mistakes continue as Exporters win 34-12

Randall Luker
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Vidor Pirates traveled to Freeport Thursday for a non-district match with the Brazosport Exporters with a sizable group of Vidorian’s making the 2 hour trip to support them. Unfortunately, the Pirates also brought unwanted baggage from earlier games, turnovers and penalties along too.

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Riding the wake

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The first time around, “ Wakesurfer” Lori Keeton set the Guinness world Wakesurfing record for going at it for 8 hours straight; that was in 2021, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
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