Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare

Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into it. I’m currently covered by my wife’s health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare.

Kyle Rote takes over for Doak Walker

The vote for the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the best college football player in the land, was announced on Dec. 5, 1950, and Kyle Rote of SMU did himself proud by coming in second.

Changes urged in funding community colleges

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.

Expansion at Eastex paper mill in

Vidor’s Past 10-15-20-25-3035-40-45-50-55 Years Ago 5 Years ago November 29, 2017: Twentytwo year old Diego Gomez of Monroe, N.C. wanted for aggravated kidnapping tried to flee from authorities and was stopped by Vidor Police Offi cers and Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers.

Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

Study shows drainage, water, sewer and streets in Vidor will take 5 years, $8.69 mil

5 Years ago November 22, 2017: The body of 37 year old Vidor man, Justin Daniele Hake, was found in the woods in South Vidor.

Ask Rusty – When Is My Wife Eligible for Full Survivor Benefits?

Dear Rusty: I heard my spouse will get 100% of my Social Security when I pass if she is at her full retirement age (FRA), which is 66 years and 8 months. But I also heard that full widow benefits for those born in 1958 are available at 66 years and 4 months. Which is correct?

Vidor Police officers get raises averaging $11.09 per hour in 1991

5 YEARS AGO November 16, 2017: Vidor City Council approved proposed changes to a city ordinance that tightens restristiction on where sex offenders may reside.

Turnout drops in recent election

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8.

Teacher and students

Mrs. Janet Hagler works with one of her first grade students as they participate in the Pine Forest Elementary computer lab.