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Clerk pistol whipped in Orange robbery

The Orange Police Department reports a convenience store clerk was pistol whipped during a robbery where one suspect grabbed cash from the register while another beat the clerk. According to an OPD press release, on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at around 4:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to 333 N.

Poetic license

The British poet, Edward Lear, was born on May 12, 1812. Who is Edward Lear, you ask? He is known for popularizing those “short, humorous, nonsense poem” known as limericks via a book he wrote called, A Book of Nonsense, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Author, author

Your average five-year-old may be content to have mom or dad read him or her a story once in a while. But Bella-Jay Dark, who lives in the town of Weymouth, UK, not only reads her books, she writes them, as well, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Looking Back 6/12/1997

Looking Back 6/12/1997

Looking Back 6/12/1997

Work began this week on new public restrooms for the gymnasium at Vidor High School. The restrooms are being built by the VISD Maintenance Department. When work is completed, the facility will feature a foyer and restrooms for men and women. Workers install plumbing for the restroom. Archive Photo
Coach Brooklyn Sampere presents Ava Lightfoot the Offensive Player of the Year Award in Volleyball.

Coach Brooklyn Sampere presents Ava Lightfoot the Offensive Player of the Year Award in Volleyball.

VHS names top Lady Pirate athletes for 2021-2022

Vidor High School coaches named the top female athletes in their respective sports in a special award ceremony held in Pirate Gym last Tuesday.
Amelia Wright

Amelia Wright

Amelia Wright

Amelia Wright, left, and Mia Robin each participated and won awards in multiple sports this year and were named Outstanding Athletes for the Lady Pirates.