Bluebird Street raid nets heroin, methamphetamine

A months long investigation and a cooperative effort among county law enforcement resulted in a successful drug raid Thursday that resulted in several felony arrests and the seizure of a quantity of heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone at home in central Vidor.

VPD rescues kidnap victim and charges kidnapper

On Sunday, July 11, 2021, at approximately 11:51 PM, the Vidor Police Department Dispatch Center received a call of a disturbance in the 300 block of Hebert Street, Vidor, TX. Upon arrival officers were advised that an individual had broken into a residence and kidnapped his ex-girlfriend.

Faske among three Governor Abbott Appoints to TSUS Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sheila Faske and Stephen Lee and reappointed Alan Tinsley to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. Sheila Faske of Rose City is the owner of American Office Liquidators LLC in Beaumont.

Texas Comptroller Hegar projects a FY 2022-23 ending balance of $7.85 billion

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar provided an estimate of revenue available for the 87th Legislature, First Called Session, and now projects 2022-23 revenue available for generalpurpose spending to be $123.02 billion. Hegar projects a 2022-23 ending balance in General Revenue-Related (GRR) funds of $7.

Governor Abbott identifies Special Session agenda

"The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success for the people of Texas, but we have unfinished business to ensure that Texas remains the most exceptional state in America,” said Governor Abbott.

Opening reception for The West as Home

Join us on Friday, July 23, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. for an Opening Reception celebrating our new exhibition The West as Home. Be one of the first to visit our new exhibition, featuring over 100 works of art, including recent acquisitions and works on view for the first time.

Committees work through weekend on Special Session Agenda

Holding unusual Saturday and Sunday hearings, Senate committees continued considering topics Governor Greg Abbott placed on the agenda for the special session that began last Thursday. Saturday saw the Senate State Affairs Committee consider the session's marquee issue - elections.