Pirates show promise in Friday scrimmage versus Buna Cougars

The varsity Vidor Pirates squared off with the Buna Cougars Friday in Pirate Stadium for their first scrimmage of the season and outscored the visitors 28-7 in the live scrimmage.

2021 Pirates put in the work, ready to win

There is an air of confidence, a willingness to put in the work and a can-do attitude permeating throughout the 2021 Vidor Pirate football team. Team leaders have emerged and players are ready to answer the call to go all out on every play.

Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters Aug. 5

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 5. State waters out to nine nautical miles will remain open with a four fish daily bag limit and a 15-inch minimum.

Changes coming for 2021-22 dove hunting season

Dover hunters will have some changes this fall after hunting regulations for the 2021-22 season were recently approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Those who hunt dove in the South Zone will now have an additional two white-winged dove days during the upcoming season.

Emergency spotted seatrout regulations extended 60 days in Laguna Madre

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is extending the emergency spotted seatrout regulations in the Laguna Madre for an additional 60 days.

Lady Pirate Camp

Lady Pirate basketball Community Education camp was attended by two groups of young ladies who are looking to the future. left to right Coach Smith, Alora Hartman, Isabela Springs, Kyra Sims, Laynee Scott, Allie Williams, Chelsea Noble, Emily Smith, Coach Maines.

Invasive silver carp found in Texas waters; Anglers urged to prevent bait bucket transfers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma.

UT hired consultant for up to $1.1 million to revamp battered image of “Eyes of Texas” song

As outrage swirled among University of Texas at Austin students last fall over the school's alma mater, “The Eyes of Texas,” and its early association with campus minstrel shows, President Jay Hartzell made a classic higher education decision: He organized a committee.

Texas Game Wardens wrap up busy July 4th weekend boating safety efforts

Thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors headed to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water.

Commercial gulf shrimp season opens Thursday, July 15

The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Biologists evaluate the biological, social and economic impact when deciding the opening date to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.