Vidor’s Hometown Holidays weekend features three days of holiday events

With three days of festive events planned, even the Grinch might be humming a holiday tune this weekend at Hometown Holidays in Vidor, with activities set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 1-3.

Representative Dade Phelan to seek 6th term

Beaumont, Texas - Speaker Dade Phelan announced Wednesday that he will seek a sixth term as state representative to Texas House District 21, a seat he has held since 2015.

Heat Up the Holidays with Gift Ideas for Grillers

(Family Features) Give a gift the whole family can enjoy this holiday season with a new tool for grilling, smoking and searing favorite meals.

Ask Rusty – Can I Voluntarily Suspend My Social Security Payments?

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security. I am past my full retirement age, and I still work.

Texas Courtroom Scene Of Historic Trial

On Nov. 24, 1923, a Fort Worth jury came back with a verdict in the federal fraud trial of disgraced explorer, Dr. Frederick Albert Cook. A decade and a half earlier, scientists and the public alike were forced to choose between the competing claims of Dr.

5 Tips to Keep Kids Healthy During the Holidays

(Family Features) As the year comes to a close, the weather gets colder and indoor festivities ramp up. Keeping children and their families healthy during the holidays should be a priority for everyone.

Early morning fire leaves home heavily damaged

ESD#1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith reports an early morning fire resulted in heavy damage to a residence on Osteen, “On the morning of November 19, 2023, at approximately 4:37 AM, OCESD#1 was requested for service due to a structure fire.

Three Cs for Coping with Grief

For those who are grieving, special days such as holidays and anniversaries associated with the deceased can be especially hard.

Quick, Easy Recipes to Add to Your Dinner Rotation

(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.