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Football stadium improvements include new press box, bleachers

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Vidor’s Past 10-15-20-25-30-35-40-45-50-55 Years Ago 5 Years ago June 21, 2017: Tropical storm Cindy is aiming for Orange County. TXDOT/Vidor Police Department "Click It or Ticket" campaign is working.

Comptroller releases broadband plan

State Capital Highlights

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access.

Looking Back 6/25/1992

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

From left, senior citizens Minnie Rutherford, Lou Marshall and Mary Alice Walker enjoy a little fun in the sun during senior citizen day Thursday morning at Vidor's municipal pool at Conn Park. "I wish more elderly people would come and swim," Rutherford said. "It feels so good." Archive Photo

Burned-out adventurer cashes in his chips

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Dazed, depressed and at the end of his rope, Samuel W. Jordan wandered the streets of New Orleans on Jun. 22, 1841 looking for a place to die. Like many volunteers who arrived too late to fight for Lone Star independence, Jordan found life in the peacetime military too tame for his tastes.

Ask Rusty – How Does Social Security Disability Work with Private Disability Insurance?

News Staff

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Dear Rusty: If someone is collecting longterm disability through their company and the company states the employee also must apply through Social Security, how does this work? Does the amount of Social Security decrease from the amount that the person would normally receive upon retirement?

Anti-gun violence protests and more school safety measures

State Capital Highlights

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security.

Beware the worms

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Jumping worms have invaded California much to the chagrin of gardeners, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Ask Rusty – I’m A Widower With 3 Minor Children - What About Social Security?

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Dear Rusty: My wife passed away a few days ago and I have three children - ages 15, 11, and 10. Is there anything I need to do? Signed: Suddenly Widowed Dear Suddenly Widowed: We are so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing; please accept our condolences for your loss.

Good deed gets rewarded

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Vicky Umodu of San Bernardino, CA found the living room furniture she needed for her new home on Craigslist and it didn’t cost her a dime, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But, when she brought the two couches and an armchair home, she got quite a shock.

Freddie Wolcott flew over the hurdles

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Freddie Wolcott burned up the track in the qualifying heats of the NCAA championships on Jun. 17, 1938. The sophomore sensation from Rice Institute flew over the hurdles adding two more victories to his perfect record.

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