Vidorians glued to TV as Glenn makes America’s first manned orbital flight

5 Years ago February 27, 2017: Kelvin Roy, now serving a 75-year prison sentence after having been found guilty of murder in May 2014, has won an appeal for a new trial. He was accused of speeding through Vidor on Main St.

Early voting ends Friday

Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

Looking Back 2/20/2002

Vidor Brigadettes prepare a high kick routine for the upcoming Spring Revue set for Monday, March 11. Archive Photo

Cal farley saved boys at bottom of barrel

Cal Farley’s huge heart suddenly gave out on Feb. 19, 1967, while the founder of Boys Ranch attended chapel with his “cowboys.” The homespun humanitarian knew all about broken homes. Cal was just a boy himself, when his father walked out on his wife and six children.

Rose City buys house and land for city hall

5 Years ago February 15, 2017: James Adrian McClelland, one of the suspects in the fatal shooting of Chris Nicolasora of Vidor, was stopped by a Vidor police officer and arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

More than 1,400 petititioners seek legalized bingo

5 Years ago February 9, 2017: Vidor Police car was struck by a freeway driver. The officer was out of the vehicle and escaped injury.

Early primary voting starts on Valentine’s Day

Early voting in the March 1 primary begins on Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 25. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18.

Vidor Middle School marks anniversary of Challenger explosion with silence

5 Years ago February 1, 2017: Reverend George Gau, known for his humanitarism efforts in our community, was named 2017 Citizen of Year by the Vidor Chamber of Commerce.

Two proposed amendments on May ballot

Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order last week for the two proposed amendments, both dealing with property taxes.