New Details Released in Unsolved Samuel Little Murders

AUSTIN – The Texas Rangers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and the United States Department of Justice are releasing new details in more than a dozen unsolved murders committed by serial killer Samuel ​Little, AKA Samuel ​McDowell, in hopes of bringing...

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.

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.

Nearly 100,000 Americans set to lose over $800 million to romance scams this year

I’m so pleased we met. I love you. I can’t wait to see you. I’ve scheduled a flight for next month. Finally, you’ve found your dream match. But then… I’ve had an accident. Can you help me with my medical bills? My luggage is stuck in customs. Can you submit some paperwork and payments for me?

Hometown Holidays in Vidor is Saturday

Hometown Holidays in Vidor 2021 features something for almost everyone, cruisin’ classic cars, vendors selling a multitude of items from food to gifts.

Vidor Council sets workshop, public meeting Thursday

Ward boundaries, tax abatements and Walk of Fame nominees are all on the Vidor City Council agenda for Thursday’s regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Vidor City Hall.

“The cat” runs out of lives

Herbert Noble buried his wife on Dec. 4, 1949 four days after she was killed by a car bomb meant for the notorious gambler. Mildred Noble was the latest casualty of an underworld feud involving her husband and Benny Binion, the “boss” of gambling in Dallas.

Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Monday, November 22, 2021, through Sunday, November 28, 2021. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.