Lakeview area residents explore possibility of incorporation

5 Years ago March 8, 2017: Through the Texas Forest Service’s “Helping Hands Program” firefighters in OCESD#1 in Vidor donated their former Rescue 1 fire truck and some equipment and gear to the Texas Forest Service, who in turn, gave it to the Batson Volunteer Fire Department and the Spurger...

Texas Comptroller addresses Potential Russia Divestments

For a week, we have witnessed Vladimir Putin’s vicious disregard for international law, national sovereignty and basic human rights.

Senior use of smart phones, computers and iPads is on the rise

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 28 – It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just look at how America’s seniors have adopted cellphones, computers and laptops.

Ask Rusty – I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security

Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don't know how to retire when it's time. What should I do? What am I looking for? Am I eligible for anything as of now? I'm so confused about all this that I don't even know if I can retire when it's time.

Supreme Court okays theft of Texas County

The United States Supreme Court ruled on Mar. 15, 1896 that Greer County belonged not to Texas but the recently organized Oklahoma Territory. The questionable decision raised doubts about the justices’ impartiality and stole from the Lone Star State a million acres held since the Revolution.

Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, February 28, 2022, through Sunday, March 6, 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.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.2 Billion in February

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.23 billion in February, 28.

Good neighbor, bad neighbor

Jill Maloney of Portsmouth, NH is a considerate neighbor who asked the folks living next door for their permission to build a treehouse for her eight-year-old son. Not a problem, they said.