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Vidor I.S.D. School Superintendent reads his letter of resignation to the School District's Board of Trustees during a special called meeting of the Board on Monday evening. Archive Photo

Looking Back 6/5/2008

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

West Texas singer soars to stardom

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Number 1 single on the pop-music chart for the week ending Jun. 11, 1961 was “Running Scared” by the West Texas balladeer Elvis Presley once called “the greatest singer in the world.” The year was 1936 and the place was Vernon just this side of the Red River.

HISTORY MATTERS

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future. By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West: ‘Afghanistan will go down as the greatest debacle in United States military history’

News Staff

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

President Biden’s abrupt, mismanaged withdrawal from Afghanistan in September of 2021 -- just eight months after he assumed the presidency -- continues to have a dire, negative and dangerous impact on U.S. military recruitment.

Ask Rusty – I’m Approaching 65 – Should I Claim Social Security?

Rusty – I'm

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Dear Rusty: I am fast approaching 65 (in August) and plan to continue working full time. I would like to know the implications of that, and about drawing Social Security. Same question for my husband who is past his full retirement age (he will be 67 this year) and he continues to work full time.

My five cents...

News Staff

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

It’s that time. Only a few days left before Sine Die and wrapping up the 88th Legislative Session! Here are five things happening around your state: This past week, the Senate approved our version of House Bill 3, the school safety bill.

Ask Rusty

News Staff

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

- Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a 401K only...no other benefits. We saved, we invested through our financial advisor and have done okay watching our investments grow (except for the last 3 years).

My Five Cents...

News Staff

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

On May 18, 1912 the USS Texas, also known as Battleship Texas, launched and quickly became one of the most powerful weapons in the world. It is credited with the introduction and innovation of advances in gunnery, aviation, and radar.

Jerrod Williamson, Meghin Crawford, VJ Bunner and Emalee Kennon took top honors at the Vidor's Athletic Banquet. Williamson and Crawford were named Top All-Around Athletes and Bnner and Kennon took home the Leadership Awards. Archive Photo

Looking Back 5/22/2008

News Staff

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Looking Back 5/22/2008

Booze at center of 1916 “Culture War”

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Democrats gathered in San Antonio on May 23, 1917 for their biennial state convention, where once again booze was the biggest bone of contention. The prohibition movement took root in Texas soon after independence.

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