Vidor ISD denies deannexation request

5 Years ago June 7, 2017: For the third year in a row rain showers and otherwise inclement weather kept some Vidorians away from the 2017 Bar-B-Q Festival this past weekend.

TEA directed to make schools safer

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

Looking Back 6/13/2012

Children from Kids Castle Day Care of Bridge City line up to pick up goodies and meet with Vidor Police Officer Sgt. Aleta Cappen and Rose City Marshal Raleigh Dow during the 18th Annual Orange County Sheriff's Office Cops 'N Kids Picnic at Claiborne-West Park last Friday. Archive Photo

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I just want to say a few things about my brother, Ronnie Herrera , who is in a run-off for city council Ward 3 of the city of Vidor. We moved here in 1963 so yes, he is a long time resident. We have always been involved in the community one way or another.

Ask Rusty - Can My In-laws Get Supplemental Security Income?

Dear Rusty: I am wondering what the income limit is for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. My in-laws are in their 70’s. both drawing Social Security, and each has a pension from jobs they retired from. I am wondering if they are eligible to collect SSI.

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HARDIN COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 96, at the intersection of Walton Road, that occurred on Friday, June 3, 2022. The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 10:15 p.m.

Record turnouts for FDR’s Texas tour

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt mixed politics and pleasure on a reelection campaign swing through Texas on Jun. 11-12, 1936. The first stop on FDR’s Lone Star itinerary was Houston, where the mayor proclaimed a holiday in eager anticipation of the unprecedented visit.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

As most of you know, Ronnie Herrera is in a runoff for the Vidor City Council Ward 3. Early voting started Mon. & runs June 6-10 & again June 13 & 14. Election Day is Sat., June 18. Those of you that live in the City, please go VOTE. I have known Ronnie for many years, he is my very best friend.

VISD Supt. proposes new high school, new elementary or additions to facilities

Vidor’s Past 10-15-20-25-30- 35-40-45-50-55 Years Ago 5 Years ago May 31, 2017: The 37th annual Texas Bar-B-Q Festival was held at Conn Park on Friday, June 2nd. City tightens regulations on game rooms and amusement redemption machines.

Looking Back 5/29/2002

Workers from Brystar Construction fill in a hole excavated to place a 12-inch waterline under Highway 12. Archive Photo