4 Tips to Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay

(Family Features) It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life.

Spring Garden Success: Planning Begins Now

If you haven’t started reviewing seed catalogues, make the effort to do so soon!

Hometown Holidays events draws crowds in spite of inclement weather

Vidor 3-day Hometown Holidays was hampered by wet weather, but organizers, vendors and entertainment adapted and improvised to carry on through Sunday.Friday’s events at Vidor City Hall were held as usual except for a few activities moving inside.

Smith County man sentenced for producing counterfeit identification documents

TYLER, Te x a s – A Tyler man has been sentenced to federal prison for counterfeit documents scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Sr., 50, pleaded guilty to fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other documents and was sentenced...

Punch Up Your Holiday Beverage Menu

This time of year is all about food and sweet desserts, but don’t forget to quench guests’ thirst with a seasonal sip. This Christmas Cranberry Punch offers a slightly less sweet take on traditional punch so you can add a touch of tart to the beverage cart.

Vidor FFA Excels at Area IX LDE Contest: Junior Skills Team Advances to State!

On November 22nd, the Vidor FFA proudly showcased its talent with seven teams competing in the Area IX Leadership Development Event (LDE) Contest.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Transfer of $5.5 Billion to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $5.48 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”).

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.3 Billion in November

AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in November, 4.7 percent more than in November 2023.