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HISTORY MATTERS

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 16 to April 30 On April 18, 1775-the eve of the start of the Revolutionary War--the Redcoats uncovered a stockpile of Patriot artillery in Concord. They dispatched troops to scoop up the cache, and arrest the Loyalist leaders, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are perennials which thrive in most USDA zones, including ours (zones 9A & 9B). The plants are hardy and can manage SETX blistering summers and require only slight maintenance once established (image courtesy: onlyfoods.net).

Daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are perennials which thrive in most USDA zones, including ours (zones 9A & 9B). The plants are hardy and can manage SETX blistering summers and require only slight maintenance once established (image courtesy: onlyfoods.net).

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Sustainable Gardening: Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

John Green,
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As most of you know, I’m a Texas transplant and moved to SETX as an adult! Growing up in little North Alabama town (Boaz), I don’t have too many plant-related memories, but the remaining are vivid, such as witnessing roadside daylilies burst into bloom.
CTE Director Penny Singleton, Jordan Lowe & Culinary Teacher Misti Spell

CTE Director Penny Singleton, Jordan Lowe & Culinary Teacher Misti Spell

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CTE Students of the Month

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Congratulations to the CTE Students of the Month Jordan Lowe & Jay Wright. Jordan is in the CTE Culinary Arts Program of Study and Jay Wright is in the Medical Program of Study. Both young men have earned the certification for their program area.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, listens as President Joe Biden receives a briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, USCIS and ICE during a visit to Brownsville on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Credit: Eli Hartman/ The Texas Tribune

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, listens as President Joe Biden receives a briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, USCIS and ICE during a visit to Brownsville on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Credit: Eli Hartman/ The Texas Tribune

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Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
“Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial” 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.
Comptroller Distributes $1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

Comptroller Distributes $1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

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Comptroller Distributes $1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
More cities in Orange County recorded lower retail sales in February than increases and that was reflected in the just released April sales tax allocations but the City of Vidor’s latest sales tax allocation showed a healthy 8.79 percent increase over April 2023 and year to date figures were a...

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VPD ARRESTS

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Wednesday, April 10, 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.
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