My five cents...

The first few bills have made it to the Governor’s desk for his signature, which signals the end of session is fast approaching. Of the over 8,000 bills filed this session, just over 100 bills and joint resolutions have been sent to the governor and four have been signed into law.

Losing Vidor City Council candidate threatens lawsuit over opponents qualifications

5 YEARS AGO May 17, 2018: Mauriceville gaming room on Highway 12 wasraided and had items of evidence associated with possible was seized. 10 YEARS AGO May 10, 2013: Orange County frist responders attended a regional mass casualty exercise held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

Looking Back 5/15/2018

Ask Rusty – About “Survivor” Benefits vs. “Spousal” Benefits

Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in August and will file my application for benefits in May. I know I’ll get my maximum possible amount at age 70, but I need you to clarify things I have read.

My five Cents...

This week we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! On May 5, 1862, Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French expeditionary forces at Puebla, Mexico. Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

SSgt. Donald J. Sweat, 1959 VHS grad, becomes sixth Vidorian killed in Vietnam

5 YEARS AGO May 10, 2018: Residents of a home that escaped the ravages of Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters narrowly escaped a dangerous fire. 10 YEARS AGO May 9, 2013: The remains of a body were discovered in the Neches River near the Port of Beaumont dock on the Or- ange County side.

HISTORY MATTERS

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.

Ask Rusty – About Social Security Benefits for My Minor Children

Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in 2024 and am considering starting benefits at that time. I will have two children under the age of 18. One of them will be 10 and the other 15. Will they be able to draw benefits in addition to my benefits?

My Five Cents

May is right around the corner which means we only have a month left in this Legislative session. Deadlines are looming for bills to reach certain benchmarks. It’s a race to the finish!

Soon to open YMCA pool is filled using Vidor Volunter Fire Department tanker

5 YEARS AGO May 3, 2018: Election Day is Saturday for Vidor municipal election and port district. The Vidor Chamber of Commerce has recently re-orga- nized and elected officers. Hal LaPray is president, John Nickum is vice-president and Johnnie Brown is secretary.