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VPD ARRESTS JUNE 3-JUNE 16

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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.
Newly licensed cosmetologists

Newly licensed cosmetologists

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Newly licensed cosmetologists

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Congratulations to these 15 recent VHS graduates on earning their Cosmetology Texas State License. Well done to Cos teachers Callie Jordan and DeErin Gau on a 100% passing rate!
by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

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Social Security Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Ask Rusty – I'm Already Collecting Social Security - How Will My WEP Reduction be Calculated?Dear Rusty: I don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation.
Fig trees are (celeste pictured) are easy to grow and will produce figs for many years if provided full sun exposure, in a well-drained area. The fig is soft and sweet ‘fruit’ with an almost creamy texture. They are used in baking, to sweeten meats, dried as a snack, and made into preserves with an assortment of added flavors. (Courtesy: plantmegreen.com).

Fig trees are (celeste pictured) are easy to grow and will produce figs for many years if provided full sun exposure, in a well-drained area. The fig is soft and sweet ‘fruit’ with an almost creamy texture. They are used in baking, to sweeten meats, dried as a snack, and made into preserves with an assortment of added flavors. (Courtesy: plantmegreen.com).

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Harnessing Summers Flavor: Time to Harvest Figs

John Green,
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Summer is officially here! Gardeners, most of us would argue the point summer arrived in SETX more than month ago (I certainly would).
Serve Up a Summertime Spread

Serve Up a Summertime Spread

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Serve Up a Summertime Spread

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
(Family Features) Few things complement warm weather like a summer spread with everyone’s favorite foods.
TxDOT spotlights impact, loss from drunk driving

TxDOT spotlights impact, loss from drunk driving

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TxDOT spotlights impact, loss from drunk driving

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
AUSTIN – We all know that drunk driving is dangerous and yet people still choose to get behind the wheel impaired, causing on average of 65 alcohol-related crashes every day last year on Texas roadways.

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Vidor offering discounted pool rates

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tired of the hot, muggy weather or are the kids clamoring for something to do? The Vidor City Pool may be the answer. New pool rates make the excursion more affordable than ever with resident fees just two dollars and non-residents are four dollars. Pool hours are Noon-7 p.m.

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Sales tax allocations vary widely in Orange County

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June sales tax allocations varied widely in Orange County with both Pinehurst and Orange County showing an increase of more than 18 percent while the City of Orange recorded a 23 percent decrease.
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