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 February 5 about 3:32 p.m.

A pricey cigar butt

Paraphernalia of all sorts belonging to Michael Jordan is offered at auction frequently, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Not long ago a bidder paid $57,068 for a photocopy of the contract he signed with the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

Teddy Bears on Ice

The American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears used its recent game against the Hartford Wolf Pack to stage their annual Teddy Bear Toss. It was a record breaking event, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

VPD honors three with Lifesaving award

“I feel like they went above and beyond and should be recognized for their efforts”, Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll said as he introduced three current or former Vidor Police Officers whose efforts successfully revived a Vidor man.

Help for homeowners behind on their property taxes

Orange County Tax Assessor Collector Karen Fisher announced a new program designed to help homeowners stay in their homes. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed by Congress provides money to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic avoid foreclosure of their homestead.

Ask Rusty – Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?

Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my Medicare Advantage plan. Is that true?

Inflammaging: aging is mostly about inflammatory health issues—enough to make aging, itself, a disease

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS As we age we become more susceptible to inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis. Thus a new moniker for the process of growing old has emerged – inflammaging.

Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, February 7, 2022, through Sunday, February 13, 2022. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.