Water lines relocated for widening of North Main from I-10 to Tram Road

10 Years ago June 9, 2011: The Orange County Commissioner’s Court voted to terminate the employment of three employees of the Orange County Veterans’ Service Office for utilizing compensatory time (comp time) in violation of the County’s personnel policy.

Population gains, losses in state detailed

The U.S. Census Bureau has released is subcounty population estimates from April 2010 to July 2020. That includes population estimates for the 1,200 incorporated places in Texas.

My five cents…

With session over, there’s time to reflect on what happened toward the end of session and the new laws the legislature passed over the past 140 days. Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

From the barrio to Beverly Hills

“The Dirty Dozen” opened in movie theaters nationwide on Jun. 15, 1967 with a popular Texas-born singer in his first serious role.

Looking Back 6/2/2011

Parents, grandparents, relatives and friends of the Seniors of the Vidor High School Class of 2011 stand and look for their graduate-to-be as the Seniors march into the Beaumont Civic Center Arena on Saturday. Vidorian Archive Photo

Judge nullifies Pine Forest annexation of Wexford Park

10 Years ago June 2, 2011: Orange County is implementing a new jury management system that should make serving jury duty a bit easier.

Budget headed to governor’s desk

The Texas Legislature sent a $248 billion twoyear state budget to Gov. Greg Abbott after the House approved the measure last Thursday. The 140-day legislative session ended at midnight May 31. Senate Bill 1 is $13.

Looking Back 5/29/1996

Aaron Janise receives his diploma Saturday during the graduation ceremony for Vidor's class of '96 Saturday at the Beaumont Civic Center. Two hundred and eighty-seven seniors were awarded diplomas during the program. Vidorian Archive Photo

Condemnation gains final two parcels for Main Street widening to Tram Road

10 Years ago May 26, 2011: New Vidor ISD School Board Trustees Kimberly Mahana Crossley and Michael R. Helms took their Oaths of Office last Monday night. Vidor attorney Courtney Arkeen was sworn in as the 128th State District Court Judge in Orange on Wednesday.

Special session coming this fall

Texas lawmakers will adjourn the regular session on Monday — Memorial Day — but Gov. Greg Abbott has already indicated he will call a special session in the fall to grapple with redistricting after detailed census results are finally released.