Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, December 6, 2021, through Sunday, December 12, 2021. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.

10 Most Wanted Fugitives from Marble Falls, Pearsall, Mt. Pleasant Captured

Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives are back in custody following their arrests. Marshall Willard Brown was arrested Dec. 1 in Austin. Richard Anthony Banda was arrested Dec. 2 in Dilley. Christopher Wayne Davis II was arrested Dec. 6 in Longview. No rewards will be paid in their arrests.

Brigadette ribbon winners

Brigadette ribbon winners for football season were: Week 1 and 2 Best Memory- McKenzie Alverson, Jaci Stevenson Most Spirited-Ayeana Morse, Lanie Jones Best Marcher- Rori Welborn, Lily Hebert Best Dancer-Taryn Marks,Grace Ann Herford Best Smile- Tamra Harris, Rori Welborn Most Motivated-Lorianne...

The VHS Brigadettes

The VHS Brigadettes entered into a virtual halftime contest with American Dance Drill team performing their prop dance with chairs. The girls were awarded a Division I on their dance, and were also awarded the judges award for "Best Prop". VISD Courtesy Photo

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.6 Billion in November

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.56 billion in November, 19.4 percent more than in November 2020. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.

State Highway and Rainy Day Funds gets $2.9 billion in funding

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of more than $2.91 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”). Each fund received nearly $1.46 billion, or 50 percent of the total transfer.

Hometown Holidays in Vidor deemed best in years

The 2021 Hometown Holidays in Vidor was a huge success according to organizers.