Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season opens Friday, July 15

The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Friday, July 15, 2022. Biologists evaluate the biological, social and economic impact when deciding the opening date to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

Pirate football tickets on sale now

Vidor Pirate football season tickets went on sale July 5, says VISD Athletic Secretary Lori Mathews. Season ticket holders have from Tuesday July 5th – Thursday July 14th to put tickets on hold or purchase them before they go on sale to the public.

TPWD Accepting 2022-23 Drawn Hunt Permit Applications

New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.

Deadline to apply for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) is Aug. 31, 2022

Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program (HARP) will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2022.

2022 Season Pirate Football tickets go on sale Tuesday

Season ticket holders for Vidor High School Pirate Football may purchase their tickets for the 2022 season beginning Tuesday July 5 through Thursday, July 14 at the office of Lori Mathews, located in the high school gym. Tickets will be available from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Galveston Island State Park Reopens June 27 After Beachside Renovations June 22, 2022

Galveston Island State Park is reopening the beachside of the park on June 27 after completing a major redevelopment project which began in the summer of 2019. The Galveston Island State Park Beach Redevelopment project was brought to fruition thanks to $10.

Texas State Parks Share Six Tips for Staying Safe on the Trails

As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.

U-boats on the prowl in the Gulf

Buried in the back pages of a Houston newspaper in July 1942 was a brief account of the sinking on the fifth of the month of a cargo ship “somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico.” German U-boats were on the prowl off the coast of Texas, but there was no reason to get folks all riled up about it!

The record breakers

It seems that the folks at the Guinness Book of World Records are handing out awards for just about anything that anybody can think up, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Pirates endure heat, US Marines workout

Even at 7 a.m. it was already hot, but the heat was just one challenge for the 85 or so Vidor Pirate football players assembled at Pirate Stadium Monday.