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Texas GLO Offers Harvey Disaster Recovery Funds

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) allocated $100 million in Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to reimburse homeowners for up to $50,000 in out-of-pocket expenses to repair their Hurricane Harvey damaged homes. 

To be eligible for this program, the home must be the owner's primary residence and eligible repairs must have been completed prior to the application launch date of Feb. 28, 2019. Please read the attached flyer to see how to apply. 

Applications are anticipated to outnumber available funds, so apply quickly!

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KCS Railroad Replacing Crossing @ 1132 & Old Hwy 90

Don Moorman with the City of Vidor points to the railroad crossing on FM 1132 that will be replaced by KCS Railroad

On Monday, February 11, 2019, Kansas City Southern Railroad will be replacing the railroad crossing at FM 1132 in the vicinity of Old Highway 90 and East Railroad. This crossing will be closed from 7 am- 7 pm, so drivers will need to take an alternate route. KCS anticipates this project only taking one day, but as with all projects of this type, it is subject to change especially if the weather is uncooperative.​

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TCCA Seeks 25 Career Candidates

Applicants Looking For Careers in Construction Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply!

 The Texas Construction Career Academy (TCCA) is looking for 25 highly motivated candidates interested in pursuing a career in the heavy highway construction industry to apply for its upcoming training sessions in Houston, March 18-29, 2019.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online before the March 3, 2019 deadline! Apply Today!

All participants who complete the entire two-week training receive their OSHA-10 certification, Work Zone and Flagger certification (Valid 4 yrs), First Aid/CPR certification (Valid 2 yrs), Estimating and Blueprint Reading knowledge, Preventative Maintenance knowledge and 40 Hours hands on training for the heavy equipment. Job placement assistance will be offered to all those who successfully complete the program

For more information about training requirements and other program details, contact JJG Development at jobtrainingtx@gmail.com.

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Jefferson Energy Companies Day

L to R: Orange County Precinct #4 Constable Lane Mooney, Orange County Precinct #3 Commissioner John Gothia, Orange County Emergency Services District #1 Chief Robert Smith, Vidor Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo, City of Pinehurst City Administrator Robbie Hood, Jefferson Energy Companies Mark Viator, City of Vidor Mayor Kimberly Stiebig, Vidor Chamber of Commerce President and Orange County Drainage District Board member Hal LaPray, Orange County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Hill, Orange County Precinct #4 Commissioner Robert Viator, and City of Orange Council member Brad Childs
from left to right: Council member Jane Hill, Mark Viator, Mayor Kimberly Stiebig, Mayor Pro-tem Angela Jordan, Council member Bob Turner, and Council member Misty Songe Garrett.

Friday, March 1, 2019 was Jefferson Energy Companies Day in the City of Vidor. At the Vidor City Council meeting on Thursday, February 28th, Mayor Kimberly Stiebig read the proclamation recognizing Jefferson Energy Companies contribution to the Vidor community. Jefferson Energy Companies' terminal, located on the Orange County side of the Port of Beaumont, has been a major provider of jobs and tax revenue, resulting in a stronger Vidor. Mark Viator of Jefferson Energy Companies was on hand to accept the proclamation.

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Clean Up Day at Pirate Pride Park - March 23

 Pirate Pride Park will be getting some TLC on Saturday, March 23 starting at 9 am. Derrick Barber invites the public to join members of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church as they clean up and freshen up Pirate Pride Park. Barber cautions the public that the use of some of the playground equipment and tables may be restricted as to allow any new paint to dry. Mayor Kimberly Stiebig stated, "I appreciate Eastgate organizing this clean-up. This is what the City's Pride and Progress campaign is all about, making our city a better place to live."

So, if you have some time Saturday morning, come on out and lend a hand. Pirate Pride Park is adjacent to the Vidor Public Library, 440 East Bolivar. Just look for the water tower.

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