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Motorcyclists Don’t Just “Come Out of Nowhere”

AUSTIN – Motorcyclist Brendan Johnson donated his black leather jacket to TxDOT for use in motorcycle safety messages. Tragically, he never saw the campaign because he was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Austin area on April 15, 2024, when he was just 28-years-old.

Vidor man killed in UTV accident

According to the Orange County Sheriffs Department, “on May 4, 2025, at 12:17 p.m., deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of South Terry Road and Russell Road, in Vidor.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.2 Billion in April

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.24 billion in April, 7.1 percent more than in April 2024. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April.
Barkfest a success

Barkfest a success

Barkfest a success

Vidor’s 2025 Barkfest held at Conn Park was a success with hundreds of proud canine parents showing off their precious family members in all shapes and sizes from tiny toy-sized pooches to giant sized working dogs and everything in between.
Vidor ISD Trustee Position 5

Vidor ISD Trustee Position 5

Election sees most incumbents reelected

The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees and Vidor City Council will see little change as voters returned most incumbents to their seats in Saturday’s elections.In Vidor, incumbent Mayor Misty Hart handily outpolled five challengers to retain her seat.

VIDOR POLICE ARREST REPORT

In recent weeks the Vidor Police Department responded to many calls. What follows are but a few of the incidents that required police action. Readers should remember that a person who was arrested has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing.