Looking Back 1/31/1992

Legatha Angele congratulates Robert "Tiger" Lyons on being chosen as Vidor Chamber of Commerce's Top Citizen. Archive Photo

Vidor’s first “town hall” meeting in 1977 reveals citizens’ wants for city

5 Years ago January 25, 2017: Some incumbents throw their hats in the ring for the May 6, 2017 City Council or School Board election.

Registration form shortage as deadline nears

Less than a week remains before the Jan. 31 deadline to register to vote in the March 1 primary.

Looking Back 1/30/1992

The 1992 Chamber of Commerce officer are, from left, Charles Pierce, secretary; Legatha Angele, vice president; Ronnie Hale, 1991 president; Ronnie Burns, 1992 president; Ann Freasier, president-elect and Preston Rachal, treasurer.

Ask Rusty – Is My Analysis of my Wife’s Social Security Correct?

Dear Rusty: I am 63 and my wife is exactly 4 ½ years younger than me to the day. I plan to file for Social Security when I turn 70. My earnings history is considerably higher than my wife’s.

Who bushwhacked the bandit queen?

When Belle Starr retired for the night on Feb. 2, 1889, she had no way of knowing that the twilight ride planned for the next day would be her last. Myra Belle Shirley never blamed her life of crime on an impoverished childhood. Her folks were, in fact, quite well-to-do.

Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!

North Carolina State University entomologist Matt Bertone was studying bark beetle larvae when he made a surprising find: the little creatures are quite the gymnasts.

The impact of exercise on the body and brain health of America’s seniors

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS Every year at this time there is a call for seniors to establish an exercise routine. The holidays are over and so is the copious feasting that goes with the season. It’s time to lose a few pounds.

Vidor firefighters say lack of funds may force suspension of operations

5 Years ago January 18, 2017:A Vidor police officer captured a murder suspect, James Adrian McClelland, in Vidor on Friday night. Vidor City Council opted to not adopt hospital district resolution. because of too many uncertainties.

Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks

Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday.