Ask Rusty – Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium So High?

Dear Rusty: Social Security is deducting $297 per month for my Medicare Part B coverage. I have what's called a "Windfall Elimination Provision" because I receive a pension from my former State employer.

Truth or fiction: tales of pioneer pilots

A death-defying air show on Nov. 19, 1911 inspired a Midland blacksmith to plunge ahead with his bold plan to conquer the clouds. By no means the first Texan to get hooked on flying, John Pliska would certainly not be the last. Texas is well remembered as the birthplace of military aviation.

Vidor YMCA directors plan fundraiser for Olympic style pool

5 Years ago November 10, 2016: Trump takes Orange County in a landslide in Presidential Election. Nine year-old Nole Enderle of Vidor was honored by the County with proclamation and gifts for his unselfish concerns about children who are less fortunate than him.

Young appointed to Texas Supreme Court

Evan Young, a former clerk to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has been appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Gov. Greg Abbott. He will replace Justice Eva Guzman, who resigned in June to run for Texas attorney general.

Looking Back 11/7/1991

Making history this year in the Vidor High School Homecoming Queen's Court is from left, Priscilla, Rebecca and Elizabeth Packard. This is the first time that three sisters have been in the Queen's Court at the same time.

Carter carries Orange County by 62 percent

5 Years ago November 3, 2016: A burn ban that was issued last week for all of the territory encompassed by Orange County Emergency Services District #1 will most likely be extended today.

Rare human case of rabies under investigation

A Medina County child is being treated for rabies in a Texas hospital, the Department of State Health Services reported last week. It is the first case of rabies in a human reported in the state since 2009. The child was bitten by a bat, according to DSHS.

’73 VHS grad Abby Daigle boots OSU over Oklahoma

5 Years ago "October 26, 2016: Orange County early voters set new record as they lined up at some early voting polling places on Monday as soon as those polls opened to cast their votes.

Gas prices topping $3 across state

The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.03 per gallon on Sunday as crude oil prices continue to creep up, closing above $80 per barrel.

Looking Back 10/26/2017

Although he can look straight through the studs on both sides of his office and the floor has no carpet or tiles, just the bare concrete foundation and bits and pieces of tile glue, Sheriff Keith Merritt is very happy to have the Sheriff's Office in Orange back up and running from the damage caused...