Looking Back 1/16/1992

Third grade Pine Forest teacher, Penny Singleton, has a pet pig she often takes to school with her. According to Singleton, the students in her class have learned a lot from the pig as far as the general care of animals is concerned, as well as misconceptions about pigs in general.

Ask Rusty – How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?

Dear Rusty: If I work and take Social Security before my full retirement age, how can I find out how I will be paid back the money withheld after I pass the earnings limit?

City employees, police department moves into new City Hall

5 Years ago January 11, 2017: Senior beauty nominees for the upcoming Pirates Escapades are Kristen Davis, Karen Hudson, Cierra Singleton, and Jenna Smith. 10 Years ago January 12, 2012: Due to the success of the first one, Vidor Police Chief Dave Shows will hold his second “Town Hall Meeting”...

Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

Looking Back 1/16/1997

This tree fell in the yard of a house on Park Street, landing on power lines and uprooting a fence.

Karen Fisher sworn in as Orange County Tax Assessor

5 Years ago January 4, 2017: County examines the loss of Baptist Orange ER.

Twenty-nine new laws in effect in January

More than 20 new state laws went into effect as Texans rang in the New Year, with another half-dozen to go on the books on Jan. 18, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.

Looking Back 1/3/2002

A new billboard along eastbound IH-10 near Denver Street offers a $10,000 reward for information that solves the 1991 strangulation murder of Kathy Fulton Page. The Fulton family says they hope it will lead to more evidence. Archive Photo

State steps up DUI enforcement during the holiday season

The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its statewide “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention program for the holidays.

Ask Rusty – Should I Take Social Security Even If I Don’t Need It?

Dear Rusty: I am 66 years plus 8 months old, am still working making six figures, and can support myself. I’m a healthy, self-employed single woman and have a State Pension (from a divorce settlement). I will work part time, probably through next year and until I am 70 years old or more.