Nigerian “Prince” Sentenced for Federal Fraud Violations

SHERMAN, Texas – A Nigerian man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, pleaded guilty on Oct.

Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, March 28, 2022, through Sunday, April 3, 2022. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.

Police Activities

The following is a list of recent arrests made by Vidor Police; a person arrested has not been found guilty. Later, a court or judge may acquit or convict the person, or the person may plead guilty or choose not to contest the charge, or the case may be dismissed. On March 22 about 9:52 p.m.

Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters to Register by April 7 to Vote in May 7 Constitutional Amendment, Local Elections

Secretary of State John Scott today is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not already done so to register to vote by Thursday, April 7 to vote in the May 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment election, as well as local elections for municipalities, school districts and other local entities...

Earth Space Science classes

Mr. Eric Rees's VHS Earth Space Science classes have been studying marine animals. The students researched each animal's length, weight, average life span, and habitat, and added some interesting facts. Then they created the creatures as life-sized drawings, which line the upstairs walls at VHS.

16 year old Vidor teen murdered as she slept

Two suspects in the murder of Katelynn Nicole Stone, 16, of Vidor have been arrested and charged with murder. Stone was found shot to death in western Jefferson County on Sunday, March 27, after Brandy Moon, an acquaintance of the suspects, reported the crime.

Vidor ISD administrators cancel VMS classes due to smoke-filled buildings

5 Years ago March 29, 2017: Vidor Legend, Robert J. Lyons, passed away last week. He was one of the dwindling numbers of the "Greatest Generation" that lived through the Great Depression and World War II. He was best known for his tireless efforts on behalf of our veterans.

A tasty misspelling

The world celebrated International Waffle Day in March but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge yourself when the urge strikes, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.