Mr. Tommy Harrington and Mr. Bill Keller of The Vidor Masonic Lodge visited Mrs. Parker's first grade class this morning. They were given a toothbrush kit to use at home. The Lodge supplied the entire first grade toothbrush kits as well.

Children at Oak Forest Elementary collected food for the United Christian Care Center. Pictured in no certain order: Arham Ali, Kane Dugas, Lyla Hutchinson, Tyler Laprocina, Parker Tinkle, Addaleigh White, Ridleigh White..

VHS Band awarded Sweepstakes-Going to State! UIL State Military Championships will be at Pine Tree High School in Longview December 9th. They are performing a State send-off on December 8, 6 p.m. in Pirate Stadium. The community is invited and masks are required.

Because most people are spending more time at home than usual, ensuring your living spaces are clean and uncluttered can make being home more comfortable and enjoyable. However, not everyone has the time, or desire, to devote to constant maintenance.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Servings: 6 - 6 sweet potatoes (8 ounces each) - nonstick cooking spray - salt & pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 2 pounds ground chuck - 2 yellow onions, diced - 2 tablespoons garlic, minced - 3 tablespoons chili powder - 2 tablespoons ground cumin - 1 tablespoon dried oregano - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper - 3 cups low-sodium beef broth - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped - 1 Anaheim chile, minced - 1 teaspoon sea salt - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves - 1/4 cup red onion, minced Heat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet or pan with parchment paper.

Vidorian Archive Photo Girls, Grades 6th-8th, learned the basics of passing, setting, blocking, serving and hitting at the Girls' Summer Volleyball Camp this week at the Vidor High School gym. Girls in Grades 3rd-5th also have a class earlier in the day..