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After seven long years, Vidor Middle School is rebuilt and ready to welcome students next Monday, May 6, but first, the public is invited to attend an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday May 2 to get a first hand look at Vidor’s newest school.

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BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange, Texas convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M.

In recent weeks the Vidor Police Department responded to many calls. What follows are but a few of the incidents that required police action. Readers should remember that a person who was arrested has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. At a future date a court, a jury or a judge, may convict the person or acquit the person on the charges for which they are arrested. A person charged may plead guilty or choose not to contest the charge, or the charge may be dismissed by a judge or no billed by a grand jury.

This past weekend was pleasant, though a bit muggy at the beginning but by Sunday morning a cool snap greeted us all, which was enjoyable-while I did mutter a few indiscernible grumblings… something about having to wear a jacket to feed livestock! Honestly, this gardener enjoys our temperature shifts during spring, as they help to motivate me into working outdoors, getting things in order before the ‘blistering’ begins. There is always something requiring my focused attention outdoors, due to my varied gardening interests that necessitate time commitments, such as lawn maintenance, flower bed and vegetable garden amendments, weed removal, harvesting vegetables, greenhouse, and numerous other tasks. Most days, and almost every weekend requires dedication and failure to spend time outdoors, for example to travel to see family or for a much needed vacation) will ensure pangs of guilt…mine! Self-imposed guilt from gardening? Gardeners, who knew this could ever happen to us! Perhaps I’m over-reaching by saying this and I’m going out on a limb here (pun intended), but I’m certain I’m not the only gardener who feels this way (hahahaha), and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security. My wife will be 65 in January of 2025. Our hope was to start paying off some credit card expense by her receiving SS when she turns 65, however it appears there would be a substantial reduction to her benefits. Her work income is $37,500 a year, and she wasn’t planning on retiring from work at age 65. Because I am 11 years older, we felt it makes sense to use her Social Security as a means to lower our debt. We have $27,000 in credit card debt, and I don’t really want to use my 401(k) funds due to taxes. We pretty much live on my Social Security and pension. Signed: Seeking Suggestions