Baytown man guilty of cocaine trafficking

A Baytown, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.

Pandemic funding provides career training opportunity at LSCPA

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly grinds towards its inevitable end, the world of business and industry are cranking back to life. And, with that fact also comes the reality that a reinvigorated workforce is needed to get the country back moving forward quickly.

Senate bill would put business closures in hands of legislature

The governor would no longer be able to categorically close businesses during state emergencies without legislative approval - even during the 19 month interim period - under a bill approved by the Senate this week.

Looking Back 4/17/1986

Young paper airplane enthusiasts warm up for the paper airplane contest to be held at the Beaumont Art Museum's creative arts festival, Kaleidoscope, May 10 and 11. Vidorian Archive Photo

Demolition of 1930 two story school building ends era on Vidor Elementary campus

10 Years ago April 14, 2011: Texas Governor Rick Perry has appointed Courtney Burch-Arkeen of Orange as judge of the 128th District Court in Orange County for a term to expire at the next general election.

Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” requirement. In addition, organizations that receive public funds are prohibited from requiring consumers to prove they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Looking Back 4/3/1986

These Vidor Elementary students are working on a hall mural to celebrate Texas' 150th birthday. Pictured are John Brasher, Jamie Parker, Michael Bobot, Dustin Rowe, and Beau Courts. They are members of Bob Sanford's third grade class. Vidorian Archive Photo

Record number of voters turnout for city election

10 Years ago April 7, 2011: The City Council of Pine Forest is facing a deadline to find someone to fill the City’s police chief position.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 children in Texas died in fiscal year 2020 due to abuse and neglect.

Bedridden LBJ wins first election

As voters in ten Texas counties went to the polls on Apr. 10, 1937 to pick a new congressman, the youngest candidate on the ballot spent the day in a hospital bed.