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Vidor under curfew

Vidor under curfew

Vidor police chief reports curfew

Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll reported that the city will be under curfew until further notice. According to the announcement, in order to safeguard lives and property, the city of Vidor is putting in place a curfew effective Wednesday, Aug. 26, as follows: 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Curfew order Orange County

Curfew order Orange County

Orange County Judge issues curfews

Orange County Judge John Gothia has issued curfews for Orange County and its municipalities.  Curfews for cities in Orange County are: City of Orange: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. City of West Orange: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. Pinehurst: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. City of Bridge City: 9 p.m. -5 a.m. City of Vidor: 8 p.m.
NHC updates warnings for Hurricane Laura

NHC updates warnings for Hurricane Laura

NHC provides key information on Hurricane Laura

The National Hurricane Center provided an update on Hurricane Laura at 10 a.m. and offered critical information about its projected impacts. NHC is warning coastal residents of "unsurvivable storm surge."
City cancels Oktoberfest due to COVID-19 concerns.

City cancels Oktoberfest due to COVID-19 concerns.

City of Beaumont cancels Oktoberfest due to COVID-19 concerns

The city of Beaumont announced Aug. 21 that it would be canceling the upcoming Oktoberfest festivities in an effort to keep the public safe and stem the spread of COVID-19. In a news release from Mayor Becky Ames, she explained the city’s decision to cancel the event.
Abbott announces procurement of devices to give students online access.

Abbott announces procurement of devices to give students online access.

Abbott announces move to connect students with online instruction

Governor Greg Abbott announced Aug. 20 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with Local Education Agencies, has procured more than 1 million personal devices and internet WiFi hotspots as part of the state's Operation Connectivity initiative.
The LSCO Gators fishing club ranks No. 1 in the nation for collegiate bass fishing.

The LSCO Gators fishing club ranks No. 1 in the nation for collegiate bass fishing.

LSCO Gators rank No. 1 in the nation

The Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) Fishing Club is celebrating after recently being ranked the No. 1 team across the nation in collegiate bass fishing, LSCO reports. According to the college, the Association of Collegiate Anglers released its all-inclusive rankings Aug.

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