US Corps of Engineers approves wetland mitigation plan for Conn Park site

5 YEARS AGO February 28, 2018: A student was detained at the Vidor High School for making a verbal threat in a classroom. The student was removed from all classes. The Lady Pirate Powerlifters competed in Regional competion and claimed third place.

Eat the Rainbow: Pair seafood and seasonal produce for colorful, healthy recipes

Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is a key to making positive lifestyle changes. Try these Salmon Chili Bites for a quick and delicious snack option that can easily be doubled, tripled or more for a party appetizer.

Senate panel considers rural hospital shortage

The industry group that represents rural hospitals says that recent state and federal reforms have stopped the epidemic of hospital closures in rural counties but there still remain pockets of the state without access to healthcare services.

Texas Independence Day is for remembering sacrifices made

Texas Independence Day is Thursday, March 2 and should be remembered as more than a day off.

Governor Abbott, TxDOT announce record $100 billion 10-year transportation plan

Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across Texas.

Vidor AD/HC decision looms with interviews next week

A decision on Vidor’s new Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach could come as early as March 6 when the Vidor ISD Board of Trustees meet at the new Administration Building (former Capital One bank) at 1255 N. Main. As of Friday, eight applicants have submitted their applications.

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

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Woodpeckers love acorns

Exterminators were called in when the owners of a home in Sonoma County, CA started seeing maggots and mealworms coming out of a bedroom wall. At first the pest control technician assumed that a small animal may have found its way into the wall.

A funny lady with a funny story

Diana Shulman, also known as D'yan Forest, is a multi-talented performer; she sings and plays several musical instruments. But, says the Association of Mature American Citizens, the Guinness Book of Records picked her for being the world’s oldest professional comedienne.

Senate priorities align with governor's emergency items

Governor Greg Abbott laid out seven emergency items during his state of the state address on Thursday, allowing measures relating to these topics to be taken up and passed prior to the constitutional prohibition against passing legislation in the first 60 days of a session.