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Two of the three colonies started migrating to the new (temporary) hives. The Queen from each hive was relocated to the new residence. This required the assistance of a Master Beekeeper (Len VanMarion) over the course of a week. It is important to note bees release “attack” pheromones during the process and will become highly agitated for several days (image courtesy: John Green).

Two of the three colonies started migrating to the new (temporary) hives. The Queen from each hive was relocated to the new residence. This required the assistance of a Master Beekeeper (Len VanMarion) over the course of a week. It is important to note bees release “attack” pheromones during the process and will become highly agitated for several days (image courtesy: John Green).

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Understanding the Relationship: Honeybee-Flower Interaction

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
This spring, we experienced the “good fortune” of three honeybee colonies choosing to cohabitate with us- deciding to take up residence beneath our home. Approximately one hundred thousand bees were building combs and delivering nectar to their newly formed colonies.
Robbie Hood

Robbie Hood

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Hood retires, Carroll appointed interim city manager

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Vidor City Manager Robbie Hood announced his retirement earlier this month with Vidor City Council appointing Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll as interim Vidor City Manager until they select a new city manager.

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VIDOR POLICE ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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.
Congratulations to the following VHS students

Congratulations to the following VHS students

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Congratulations to the following VHS students

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Congratulations to the following VHS students on earning their Animal Science Certification. The students have to take the Ag Animal Science class their senior year learning all about animal management such as beef cattle, sheep, goats & swine.

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2025 Honor Grads

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
RANK NAME1 Reese Moree VALEDICTORIAN2 Rylee Moree SALUTATORIAN3 Keaton Hamm4 Conner Davis5 Taylor LaPray6 William Jones7 Colton Smith8 McKenna Tucker9 Eric Odom10 KyleighMontgomery11 CarterSimmons12 MatthewCase13 JordanLowe14 AustinGibbs15 SkylarStankovich16 ToddVaughn17 JoseGuerreroEvans18...
Photo by Goldbeck Company

Photo by Goldbeck Company

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Twins top the Vidor High School Class of 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Twins Reese and Rylee Moree will lead the Vidor High School Class of 2025 as they file on to the field Thursday night at the head of honor graduates as this year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
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