Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Committee recommends Vidor issue $4 million in bonds for citywide water and sewer

5 YEARS AGO September 28, 2017: The Orange County Economic Development Corporation to offer grants to businesses recovering from the floods of Tropical Storm Harvey. 10 YEARS AGO September 27 2012: Coach Jeff Mathews, VISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, has been named Honorary Home ...

Texas sheriff embraces life of crime

After 13 months on the run, a former small-town police chief wanted for murder and armed robbery was captured in Tennessee on Sep. 20, 1929. Had Tom Shook always been a crooked cop concealing his crimes behind a badge?

Political pundit Tim Young says ‘Good morning to everyone except Liz Cheney’

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS Political commentators, for the most part, are born without a funny bone. Comedian Tim Young is a different story – he has the ability to make people laugh, think and make choices.

Ask Rusty – About the “Restricted Application for Spousal Benefits Only”

Dear Rusty: You wrote an article about a man who was collecting spouse benefits but was applying for his own benefit at age 70, under an old law. What are the circumstances surrounding that gentleman’s ability to collect spousal benefits? Why was he eligible?

Ask Rusty – Younger Widow Asks About Collecting Survivor Benefits

Dear Rusty: My husband died several years ago in 2019. It is my understanding that I should be receiving some portion of his Social Security payments. However, when I called to notify Social Security that he passed, they told me not to touch his last check because it would be taken back.

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

Trip ends too soon for “King of the Road”

NBC gave Roger Miller, the hottest solo act in show business, an hour a week of prime-time television on Sep. 12, 1966. The Depression baby was still in diapers, when his father died in his twenties from spinal meningitis.

Ask Rusty Military Wife Turning 65 Seeks Information About Medicare

Dear Rusty: My husband is 63 and I will be 65 in a few months. He’s retired from the Air Force, so we currently have Tricare Select. As I understand it, I only need to sign up for Medicare Part B, which I think I can do now. Can I do this online, or do I need to go somewhere to enroll?

Political pressures and improperly followed policies citing in city secretary’s resignation

5 YEARS AGO August 31, 2017: No newspaper was printed this week due to Hurricane Harvey. 20 YEARS AGO August 29, 2002: “Big Buc Salutes America, Land of the Free and Home of the Brave,” is the theme of the 2002 edition of the Vidor High School annual Homecoming Parade.