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PLANO, Texas – Bringing an end to domestic violence is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Justice. Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in Texas, where, in 2023, 205 Texans were killed by their intimate partners across 64 counties.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Camp County man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine in East Texas
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TYLER, Texas – A Leesburg, Texas, man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Port Arthur man sentenced to federal prison in connection with stolen mail
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BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison in connection with a mail theft scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Abbott Issues Executive Order Protecting Critical Infrastructure From The Chinese Communist Party
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Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order to protect Texas’ critical infrastructure from threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Itty Bitty Storytime features “The Turkey Ball”
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The Vidor Public Library held Itty Bitty Storytime on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “The Turkey Ball” by David Steinberg. “Spend the evening with some stylish turkeys at the Turkey Ball as they get ready for the social event of the season.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Rio Grande seen through dense brush near the Starr-Camargo bridge in Starr County. The state recently purchased a ranch in Starr County that it’s now offering to the federal government for a migrant detention center. Credit: Meghan Dhaliwal for The Texas Tribune
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2024
“Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Pirate Escapades set for December 14
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The Vidor High School Pirate Escapades is set for December 14 with tons of talent acts, and performances scheduled that showcase the talents of Vidor students. Of course, the VHS Class Beauties will also be named with nominees announced this week.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
VIDOR POLICE ARREST REPORT
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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.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ESD #1 firefighters battle East Tram house fire Sunday
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A two-story wood frame home on East Tram received extensive damage Sunday as ESD #1 firefighters, with assistance from ESD #4, fought the blaze while searching for victims in the smoke filled structure.According to ESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Former VHS student Aiden Ochoa owner of Haircuts By Aiden Ochoa in Beaumont was a guest speaker in the Cosmetology classes last week. Aiden demonstrated to the Cos students how to do the different “Fade” techniques & mens cuts. Mr. Ochoa also answered student questions about careers in Cosmetology. A special thanks to Aiden for sharing his time with our students!
Ochoa demonstrates barber techniques to VHS students
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024