Texan's life-long love affair with baseball

Gus Mancuso watched the seventh game of the World Series from the St. Louis dugout on Oct. 10, 1931 as his Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Athletics for the championship.

Mayor confirms city without police protection following resignation of police force

10 Years ago September 30, 2010: Move in to the new Vidor City Hall facilities is mostly complete with just a few boxes left to unpack as of Tuesday. All city departments appear to be set and operating normally.

Houston-Dallas bullet train company says it’s on fast track

Texas’ first- and third-largest cities could be in daily commuting distance from each other via the high-speed Texas Central Railroad.

My five cents…

This month Texans celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26. Hunters and anglers alike are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors and continue Texas’ long tradition of hunting and fishing.

Reminder: Waiver Still in Effect for CDLs

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that the State of Disaster Declaration in response to COVID-19 remains in effect, and includes the waiver of expiration dates for commercial driver licenses (CDL).

Generous millionaire flat broke at the end

The eccentric Texas oilman sat in a dark theater on Oct. 4, 1926 watching overpaid stagehands try to make “The Ladder,” a play about reincarnation, presentable for Broadway audiences. Edgar B. Davis, whose generosity ultimately landed him in the poorhouse, was born in Massachusetts in 1873.

Looking Back 09/23/2010

Vidorian Archive Photo The Vidor High School Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community, Leaders of America) would like to encourage the families of Vidor to celebrate Family Day by sharing a meal on Monday.

Get your flu shot, govenor says

While scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to get a flu shot. Texans need to do their part to keep moving forward the state’s recovery from the pandemic, the governor said.

DPS Celebrates Forensic Science Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to recognize the hardworking men and women of the DPS Crime Laboratory Service during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place from Sept. 20-26.

Vidor High School

Vidor High School Cross Country team had a good meet at the George Hawkins Invitational hosted by Nederland High School Saturday. They are Left to Right. Kaden Whitman 23rd, Andrew Fawcett 5th, Bowman Fawcett 10th, Kai Reed 3rd, Sofia Rodriquez 12th, Kendra Long 4th place.