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by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

Social Security Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Ask Rusty – I’m Working after age 65; Why Aren’t I Exempt from Medicare Part B Premium?Dear Rusty: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I - or anyone - also compelled under the threat of penalties, rate increases, etc.
House Democrats call for education special session

House Democrats call for education special session

House Democrats call for education special session

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

Congressman formally dedicates the Vidor Vietnam Memorial

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
5 years ago May 23, 2019Although no one has yet to offer specific answers to questions about the reasons for the difficulties between Orange County Emergency Services District #1 and the Acadian Ambulance Service, it appears that conflict has subsided for now.
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

County voting breaks record in 1964 election

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
5 years ago May 19, 2014 The Orange County AgriLife Extension Office will hold their annual Senior Rally Day next week, something special since it will mark the 50th consecutive year that the Extension Service has offered this senior resource event.
Small business persons of the year Jodie and Julia LaBorde, owners of LaBorde’s Lawnmower Sales in Vidor recently were honored by the Vidor Camber of Commerce as the Vidor Small Business Persons of the Year. They were honored at a banquet at the John Gray Library on the campus of Lamar University-Beaumont Thursday afternoon. Pictured with the LaBordes is First Texas Bank President Preston Rachel, who chaired the Vidor Small Business Person Committee.

Small business persons of the year Jodie and Julia LaBorde, owners of LaBorde’s Lawnmower Sales in Vidor recently were honored by the Vidor Camber of Commerce as the Vidor Small Business Persons of the Year. They were honored at a banquet at the John Gray Library on the campus of Lamar University-Beaumont Thursday afternoon. Pictured with the LaBordes is First Texas Bank President Preston Rachel, who chaired the Vidor Small Business Person Committee.

VIDOR’S PAST

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
April 29, 1969

Steve Page indicted by Grand Jury

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
5 years ago May 2, 2019 An alleged reckless driver was chased from Chambers County on I-10 nearly all the way to Orange, and might have gone further if experienced Vidor Police Officers hadn’t risked their lives to slow the driver down.
VIDOR’S PAST

VIDOR’S PAST

VIDOR’S PAST

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
April 29, 1969 AN INFERNO OF DESTRUCTION caused an estimated loss of $150,000 to Mac’s Auto Supply, 1100 N. Main in a conflagration which broke out at approximately 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Cause of the fire is still indetermined.
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