Carson Parks steps into role of Chief of Police

Vidor’s Past 10-15-20-25-30-35-40-45-50-55 Years Ago 5 Years ago July 6, 2017: Forty-six year old Gregory Paul Goldsmith of Vidor was fatally shot on the porch of his home shortly after 8:00 on Tuesday evening in South Vidor.

Additional funding for school safety and mental health

Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead.

Looking Back 6/29/1972

"WELCOME TRICIA" reads the handprinted sign held by Mrs. Mary Musgrove, banquet manager for the Red Carpet Inn in Beaumont. Mrs.

Ask Rusty – I’m Getting Spouse Benefits– What Happens to My Own?

Dear Rusty: I was born in late 1951. When I retired 5 years ago, I was made aware that my own Social Security benefit was less than half of my husband's SS Benefit. So, I chose to take half of his. What happens to my undispensed SS dollars?

Popular public enemy hated his nickname

When bandits cleaned out the bank at Grapeland, Texas on Jul. 11, 1932, shaken employees identified the machinegun toting leader of the gang as none other than “Pretty Boy” Floyd. In their excitement the eyewitnesses may have mistaken a handsome look-alike for the popular public enemy.

My five cents...

This weekend our nation will celebrate the Fourth of July, commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in 1776. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July! Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

Developer offers rides on the “Neches Belle” to view homesites

5 Years ago June 28, 2017: Long time Orange County Vidor I.S.D.

Abortion officially illegal in Texas

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade effectively ends all legal abortions in Texas within the next 30 days, many news media outlets reported.

Looking Back 6/29/1972

Refreshing their memory on suspects at large and updating information on unsolved cases is practically a daily routine with the detectivs division of the Vidor Police Department. Sgt. Larry Franklin, seated, and Sgt.

Ask Rusty – Will Claiming Early Affect My Wife’s Survivor Benefit?

Dear Rusty: My wife will be turning 62 and eligible to collect Social Security this year. We realize it will be a reduced amount. I am 52 and have been the sole income earner for most of the last 20 years. We also have an adopted son who will be turning 14 this year.