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The Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District #1 met last Tuesday night and voted to take no action on an agenda item calling for a possible change in emergency ambulance providers. Your appointed Board of Commissioners from left to right are Commissioner Gene Domec, Commissioner Jim Morrison, Hubert Oxford, OCESD#1 attorney, Commissioner Nelda Nash, Commissioner and board president Wyatt Boyett and Commissioner Gary Biehslich.

Emergency Services District board evaluates ambulance providers

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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In last Wednesday’s The Vidorian Shopper, in a front page article entitled “Emergency Services District Board to consider firing Acadian”, this newspaper reported that the fire commissioners might be... + continue reading

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voting machine will look like when you go to the election polling place this week or next week. It’s easy enough to vote with. Simply put your ballot card in the slot on the bottom right front side of the voting machine and then follow the prompts on the touchscreen. Be sure to look at your ballot carefully after the machine gives it back to you before you put your completed ballot in the Ballot Box.

Voting time has arrived in Vidor

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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It’s that time again in Vidor, it’s time when everyone should carefully consider the candidates running for office, exercise your civic duty and express yourself by voting in the May 4, 2019... + continue reading

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VISD Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews says the Pirates will be able to practice rain or shine after Croak Field is turfed over the summer.

Turf field will benefit more than Friday night football

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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“It’s huge,” Vidor Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews said when asked about the benefits of a turf field at Pirate Stadium. While many only think of Pirate Football when they think of... + continue reading
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As the Vidor I.S.D. continues to wait for the wheels of the federal bureaucracy turn and finally make a decision on FEMA reimbursements for the flood damaged Vidor Middle School, important educational needs are not presently being met by these temporary buildings set up at the Vidor High School and the Vidor Junior High School. The Vidor I.S.D School Board has decided to add three more portables to each temporary school site to meet those needs.

Six more portables for VMS

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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The Vidor I.S.D. School Board of Trustees approved leasing six more portable buildings for the temporary Vidor Middle School to be installed, three portables per temporary school site.When Vidor... + continue reading

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The Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District met in their regular monthly meeting this week on Tuesday. From left to right, Commissioner Gene Domec, Commissioner Jim Morrison, Hubert Oxford, OCESD#1 attorney, Commissioner Nelda Nash, Commissioner and board president Wyatt Boyett and Commissioner Gary Biehslich.

Fire District Board continues to evaluate ambulance service

Thursday, April 18, 2019
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The president of the Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District tabled an agenda item to consider for discussion and possible action a change of Emergency Ambulance... + continue reading

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The Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District #1 met last Tuesday night and voted to take no action on an agenda item calling for a possible change in emergency ambulance providers. Your appointed Board of Commissioners from left to right are Commissioner Gene Domec, Commissioner Jim Morrison, Hubert Oxford, OCESD#1 attorney, Commissioner Nelda Nash, Commissioner and board president Wyatt Boyett and Commissioner Gary Biehslich.

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This is what your new

Express Vote

voting machine will look like when you go to the election polling place this week or next week. It’s easy enough to vote with. Simply put your ballot card in the slot on the bottom right front side of the voting machine and then follow the prompts on the touchscreen. Be sure to look at your ballot carefully after the machine gives it back to you before you put your completed ballot in the Ballot Box.

Photo/Randall Luker

VISD Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews says the Pirates will be able to practice rain or shine after Croak Field is turfed over the summer.
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Archive photos

As the Vidor I.S.D. continues to wait for the wheels of the federal bureaucracy turn and finally make a decision on FEMA reimbursements for the flood damaged Vidor Middle School, important educational needs are not presently being met by these temporary buildings set up at the Vidor High School and the Vidor Junior High School. The Vidor I.S.D School Board has decided to add three more portables to each temporary school site to meet those needs.

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The Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District met in their regular monthly meeting this week on Tuesday. From left to right, Commissioner Gene Domec, Commissioner Jim Morrison, Hubert Oxford, OCESD#1 attorney, Commissioner Nelda Nash, Commissioner and board president Wyatt Boyett and Commissioner Gary Biehslich.

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A one-vehicle motorcycle crash in northern Newton County last Friday has sent a Vidor man to the hospital with serious injuries.There are few details about the crash but Texas Department of Public Safety highway patrol troopers are still investigating the cause of the one vehicle upset.According to Sgt. Stephanie Davis of the Beaumont District... + continue reading

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Early voting in the May 4, 2019 Municipal and School Board elections begins on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Raymond Gould Community Center for all Vidor area registered voters. On the ballot for the Vidor I.S.D. School Board of Trustee Election are the following candidates. V.I.S.D. Trustee Position 3 David Camp (I) V.I.S.D. Trustee Position 4... + continue reading

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The Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District met in their regular monthly meeting this week on Tuesday. From left to right, Commissioner Gene Domec, Commissioner Jim Morrison, Hubert Oxford, OCESD#1 attorney, Commissioner Nelda Nash, Commissioner and board president Wyatt Boyett and Commissioner Gary Biehslich.

Fire District Board continues to evaluate ambulance service

04/18/2019
The president of the Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District tabled an agenda item to consider for discussion and possible action a change of Emergency Ambulance provider during Tuesday night’s Board meeting.ESD#1 Commissioner Wyatt Boyett, as presiding officer of the Board told board members, “The board is going... + continue reading

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Chilton, Quirante advance to Regionals

04/18/2019
Lady Pirates Mallory Chilton and Chriseline Quirante will advance to the Region III 5-A Regional Track Meet to be held Friday and Saturday in Clear Creek’s Challenger Columbia Stadium in Webster.Both qualified for Regionals after placing in the top four finishers in their event at the Area Track and Field Meet held Thursday at Barbers Hill.Chilton... + continue reading

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Former Lady Pirate Keeli Milligan selected in draft

04/18/2019
Former Lady Pirate and Texas Aggie, Keeli Milligan was selected during the 2019 National Pro Fastpitch Draft Monday in Nashville.Milligan, now a senior at LSU, transferred from Texas A&M after three years and is now a member of the 10th-ranked Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Softball team.Milligan was the 25th pick overall in the NPF Draft and was... + continue reading

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Sports

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VISD Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews says the Pirates will be able to practice rain or shine after Croak Field is turfed over the summer.

Turf field will benefit more than Friday night football

04/24/2019
“It’s huge,” Vidor Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Mathews said when asked about the benefits of a turf field at Pirate Stadium. While many only think of Pirate Football when they think of... + continue reading

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Mallory Chilton

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Chriseline Quirante

Chilton, Quirante advance to Regionals

18/04/19

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Keeli Milligan

Former Lady Pirate Keeli Milligan selected in draft

18/04/19

Pirates come from behind to beat Lumberton 13-8

18/04/19

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Top officeholders join together in push for funding solution

04/18/2019
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen on April 10 released a joint statement promoting a twofold method for the 86th Texas Legislature to curb property tax... + continue reading

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House passes legislation to reform school finance, property taxes

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“The Whirlwind” rid Rio Grande of raiders

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Story Time was held on Thursday, April 04, 2019 at the Vidor Public Library. Library Clerk Sarah Screws read “We’re Going On An Egg Hunt” by Laura Hughes to the children as they went on an egg hunt in the library. The children made a bunny pop-up for the craft.

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04/17/2019
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These members of the LCM Education Foundation fundraising committee are meeting to plan for the organization’s first ever Legacy 5K Color Run/Walk. The race will begin and end in Legacy Park by the LCM Administration Building. From left, Dale Carlton, Amberly Craft, Melissa Loupe, “The Bear” Stacey Nichols, Amy McIlwain and Julie Barton.

LCM Foundation announces first-ever 5K

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Auto Teacher AL Waits, senior Daryl Evans, CTE Director Penny Singleton

CTE Students of the Month

20/03/19

Angie Eikenhorst surrounded by Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and District administrators.

LCM student and teacher named Chamber “Of the Month” persons

06/03/19

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