Ask Rusty – How Do I Avoid Pitfalls and Get Maximum Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I turned 70 in June of this year and want to start receiving benefits. I am currently working full time as well. I want to set things up and get started in the most advantageous way so that my benefit is maximized even when I stop working.

Hunters reminded to report their harvest during upcoming Antlerless Season

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters to report their harvest during the upcoming antlerless deer season, Nov. 24-27.

Shangri La Gardens Christmas Strolls and Community Food Drive

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will once again usher in the holiday season with the 2022 Christmas Strolls and Community Food Drive event.

Men posing as women have the edge in women’s sports

'In terms of absolute strength – that is, without regard for body size, weight or composition – the average man tends to be considerably stronger than the average woman.

Looking Back 11-21-2002

Sporting new jackets, Vidor High School Brigadette officers Ashley Rutledge, Tiffany James, Ashley Muñoz, Kelli Pierce, Trisha Myers, Kyndal Williams and social officer Missy Marlow are preparing to leave for New York, where they will perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Making Christmas Dreams a Reality

The Angel Tree Program, along with The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, is one of The Salvation Army’s best-known Christmas efforts.

Seasons Greetings: Scenes from Stark Family Life Fence Banner Display

November 4 – December 17, 2022, The W.H. Stark House fence line 'Tis the season to share family photos! Drive or walk along The W.H. Stark House’s 6th Street fence line to check out our exterior display of photos featuring candid scenes from Stark family life.

Fifteen Pirates selected to District 10-4A All-District Football Team!

The 2022 Vidor Pirates took second place in district, advanced to the bidistrict round and last week, placed 15 players were selected for District 10 -4A All-District honors. Sophomore running back Daigan Venable was named Newcomer of the Year on O.ense.! Named to the .rst team o.

The wizard behind the curtain

On Nov. 24, 1911, Woodrow Wilson met the obscure kingmaker from the Lone Star State who would make him the 28th president of the United States.

A big, thick and heavy book

You don’t want a judge throwing this book at you; it’s the world’s biggest book ever -- 7 feet tall, 11 feet wide and weighing in at 496 pounds, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].