Orange Street drainage project expected to take seven months

The much talked about Orange Street road and drainage project is about to get underway just as the new school year kicks off.

VPD ARRESTS JULY 28-AUGUST 3

In recent weeks the Vidor Police Department responded to many calls. What follows are but a few of the incidents that required police action. Readers should remember that a person who was arrested has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing.

Safe driving tips as kids head back to school

Below are safety tips for walking or driving in school zones and driving around buses – As Texas students say goodbye to summer break and prepare to kick off a new school year, TxDOT is asking everyone to stay alert and help keep kids safe with the “Be Safe. Drive Smart” Back-to-School campaign.

MY FIVE CENT

This month Houston and the Gulf Coast were devastated by Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall Monday, July 8 near Matagorda. Thirty-six Texans died during and after the storm and 2.3 million were left without power, some for almost two weeks.

DPS Announces SafeDRIVE Enforcement

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol (THP) is increasing enforcement efforts – along with fellow law enforcement partners in bordering states – as part of the Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement or SafeDRIVE initiative.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled Nearly $4 Billion in July

( AUSTIN) —Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.99 billion in July, 0.1 percent more than in July 2023. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

AMAC Filler Files

He did itImagine how hard it can be to tow a notso- light airplane by yourself. Think about how much more difficult it can be to tow three aircraft at once.

VIDOR’S PAST

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 9-11, Marks 25th Year

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.