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Yeoman turned Cougars into winners

Yeoman turned Cougars into winners

Yeoman turned Cougars into winners

The Houston Cougars put a smile on the face of their rookie coach with a road victory at Florida State on Nov. 3, 1962. Few University of Houston fans had ever heard of Bill Yeoman when he was hired as the fifth head coach of a football program that had been around only 15 years.

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.
Is Waiting until 70 Still the Best Plan to Maximize Social Security?

Is Waiting until 70 Still the Best Plan to Maximize Social Security?

Is Waiting until 70 Still the Best Plan to Maximize Social Security?

Dear Rusty: My wife started her Social Security at 62 in March 2017 and I filed a Restricted Application to collect a spouse benefit from her shortly thereafter. Our plan is for me to file for my own Social Security later this year when I turn 70.
This utility pole

This utility pole

This utility pole

This utility pole was precariously perched above Mill Street after last week’s high winds. A large oak tree in the background was blown over, pulling the wires to the ground and almost toppling the pole. Photo by Randall Luker
Congratulations to the CTE Students of the Month Cade McLeod & Bella Pruitt.

Congratulations to the CTE Students of the Month Cade McLeod & Bella Pruitt.

Congratulations to the CTE Students of the Month Cade McLeod & Bella Pruitt.

Cade shows leadership & determination in his CTE Welding class & Bella in her CTE Culinary & Health Science classes. Pictured is CTE Director Penny Singleton, Cade McLeod, & Welding Teacher Garrett Smith. Culinary Arts Teacher Leslie Sparks, Bella Pruitt, CTE Director Penny Singleton. 
Special session adjourned, maps finalized

Special session adjourned, maps finalized

Special session adjourned, maps finalized

The Legislature adjourned Sine Die for hopefully the last time this year after completing our third special session. While we accomplished many great things for the state over the past 10 months, I'm glad to be back in East Texas.
Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco

Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco

Talk To Your Kids About The Dangers Of Flavored Tobacco

It’s possible to create a better, tobacco-free future in California. You can start by talking to your kids about the dangers of flavored tobacco. It’s possible to create a better, tobacco-free future in California. You can start by talking to your kids about the dangers of flavored tobacco.
Symphony at Shangri La

Symphony at Shangri La

Symphony at Shangri La

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST), directed by Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, returns to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange for a delightful afternoon of seasonal nature and magnificent music at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14th.