Maddox selected as Vidor police chief

5 Years ago January 20, 2011: Toxicology report on blood taken from Amanda Lewis after she was involved in a double fatality traffic accident last November indicates that she had a combination of drugs in her blood at the time of the accident.

My five cents…

The Legislature has ended its first week of session. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Senate has decided to recess until January 26th. However, we will still be working hard in the meantime on legislation for Senate District 3. Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

Jailbreak killing leads to manhunt

A trivial incident onboard a Central Texas passenger train on Jan. 20, 1894 set in motion a series of violent events that led to a three-week manhunt and five fresh graves in the cemetery.

New House speaker lays out challenges

The 87th session of the Texas Legislature opened Tuesday with COVID-19 encompassing every aspect of what the lawmakers do, according to new House Speaker Dade Phelan. “COVID, obviously, it will be a blanket over the entire session,” Phelan told his hometown TV station, KFDM Channel 6, in Beaumont.

New location for Vidor Public Libary set on East Bolivar

10 Years ago January 13, 2011: Wednesday, the Vidor ISD announced that the district would undergo a reduction in staff as of Monday, January 31st. Employees were told that all other efforts to reduce a $3.

My five cents…

With the beginning of the 87th legislative session fast approaching, my staff and I are gearing up to do the work of the people at your Texas Capitol. Though this session will certainly look different than past sessions, we are prepared to do this important work on behalf of Senate District 3.

Cranking up the savings through energy efficiency

While winter weather is in the forecast for parts of southeast Texas, it doesn’t have to add a chill to your bill. Instead of cranking up the thermostat during the cold weather months, take some free or low-cost steps to make your home more energy-efficient to help save money on your utility bill.

Big Spring loses aristocratic life of party

The people of Big Spring mourned the passing on Jan. 13, 1885 of the English earl who had been their boozy benefactor for the past year and a half. Thirty-six years earlier, Joseph Heneage Finch was born into the good life of the English aristocracy.

New year can’t yet shake focus from COVID-19

It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on COVID-19. Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted last week that “a significant portion of vaccines distributed across Texas might be sitting on hospital shelves as opposed to being given to vulnerable Texans.

Low of 18 degrees in 1976 shatters record

5 Years ago January 6, 2011: An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy is being commended for his selfless act of courage in the line of duty for his actions while responding to a major traffic accident last week near Pine Forest.