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VHS Seniors explore careers at Youth Career Expo

VHS Seniors explore careers at Youth Career Expo

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VHS Seniors explore careers at Youth Career Expo

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Over 100 seniors from VHS attended the annual Youth Career Expo with the CTE Dept., an event designed to introduce high school students to a wide range of career paths and opportunities.

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Orange County felon sentenced for federal gun violation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Vidor convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.Dennis Lee Kelley, 32, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm was sentenced to 46 months in...

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Jasper County felon guilty of federal firearms and drug trafficking crimes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Buna man has been convicted of federal firearms and drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.Leotis Cornelius McMahon, 48, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of...
Pictured is Mayor Misty Hart presenting CTE Director Penny Singleton with a signed Proclamation Document

Pictured is Mayor Misty Hart presenting CTE Director Penny Singleton with a signed Proclamation Document

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Vidor ISD Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Students and faculty at VHS will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
Canada Geese and other wildlife utilize the sea pickle as an important food source, but did you know that when cattle graze a salt marsh, consuming the sea pickle plant adds salt and mineral content to satisfy nutrient requirements (courtesy: friendsofrachelcarsonnwr.org).

Canada Geese and other wildlife utilize the sea pickle as an important food source, but did you know that when cattle graze a salt marsh, consuming the sea pickle plant adds salt and mineral content to satisfy nutrient requirements (courtesy: friendsofrachelcarsonnwr.org).

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Gardening Q & A: Reader Questions Answered

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Spring officially begins (in the Northern hemisphere) on March 20th lasting through June 20th as noted by numerous publications, such as The Farmer’s Almanac, a personal favorite.
VHS Stark Reading Contest winners

VHS Stark Reading Contest winners

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Two VHS students earn top spots and scholarships at Stark Reading Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Pirates are taking home $15,000 in combined scholarships!Vidor High School has two 2025 Stark Reading Contest County Final Winners in the 121st Annual Stark Reading Competition.Declamation Category 1st Place – Alexia White $9,000Interpretive Category 2nd Place – Piper McGee $6,000 A huge thank you...
SGT. ETHAN MANSFIELD

SGT. ETHAN MANSFIELD

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Officers to be honored in City Hall ceremony Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
VPD Sgt. Ethan Mansfield will be honored Thursday at Vidor City Hall for his recent lifesaving actions along with several other VPD officers and dispatchers that have saved lives in the performance of their duty.On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at approximately 11:49 AM, the Vidor Police Department...
Contractors are making steady progress on Vidor’s $2.2 million Tractor Supply being built at 1550 North Main Street. Although wet weather has hampered construction work lately, the facility is expected to be completed in May.

Contractors are making steady progress on Vidor’s $2.2 million Tractor Supply being built at 1550 North Main Street. Although wet weather has hampered construction work lately, the facility is expected to be completed in May.

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Weather permitting

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Senate committee advances property tax cut

Richard Lee
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Senate Committee on Local Government on Tuesday unanimously approved measures that would further increase the homestead exemption, the amount of property value a homeowner can write off before assessment.
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