Developer offers rides on the “Neches Belle” to view homesites

10 Years ago June 28, 2012: A collapse of possibly 800 feet of sewer line in Wexford Park has prompted the Orange County Water Control and Improvement District #1 to declare an emergency in order to speed up the necessary repairs.

Democrats sue over defunding of legislative branch

House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch.

Looking Back 6/26/1996

The Vidor Little League A's were the Rookie League Co-Champions with a record of 14-2-1. Left to right, Coach Glen Parker, Manager Phillip Bailey, Coach Jeff Jagneaux. Not pictured Coach Paul Bailey.

Football stadium improvements include new press box, bleachers

10 Years ago June 21, 2012: Donald Lee Fontenot, 42, and Jolene Fabriguze, 43, from Vidor, were both arrested on possession charges after an Orange County Area SWAT team raided their house in North Vidor Thursday.

Heat wave prompts conservation call

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas urged Texans to cut back on power usage last week when an unusually large number of power plants shut down for unexpected repairs as temperatures soared. ERCOT officials announced Friday that Texans could resume normal levels of electricity use, however.

Jackson urges Houston to take care in Texas

In a letter dated Jun. 23, 1829, Andrew Jackson warned Sam Houston to watch his step in Texas and to avoid doing anything that would embarrass his homeland or tarnish his reputation. Houston’s bizarre behavior had the rumor mill working overtime.

Looking Back 6/10/1976

Trey Yahne, 10, alternates between pushing his brother Kary, 2, at left, and his sister Ashley, 4, right, Monday on swings at Claiborne West Park.

VISD trustees agree to complete stalled athletic fieldhouse construction on split vote

10 Years ago June 16, 2011: The Orange County Water Control and Improvement District #1 is asking its customers to curtail their lawn and garden watering so that its freshwater supply system doesn’t run dangerously low because of the extreme drought conditions that our area is suffering from right...

Texas congressman took up veterans' cause

On Jun. 16, 1932, the U.S. House of Representatives echoed a Texas member’s call for cash compensation for veterans of the First World War, but a bloody disappointment was in store for the “bonus army” that had invaded Washington.

Looking Back 6/10/1976

This scene will be repeated Thursday evening, July 1, when a 1976 Vidor Jubilee King and Queen will be announced at a pageant staged on the portico of Vidor State Bank. Last year's queen Brenda Woolwine will be present to crown her successor.