Oak Forest Elementary is now dried in and work inside can continue rain or shine. Expected completion date is June 1, 2022. Photo by Randall Luker
Next door to Oak Forest Elementary on Highway 12, work on the Vidor Middle School site has visibly accelerated over the past few weeks as work is now above ground. Beams, far left, are being poured on top of the underground piers and soon the foundation pours will begin by section. February 2023 is the target date for completion. Photo by Randall Luker
Motorists frequently travelling Highway 12 have seen the progress being made rebuilding Oak Forest Elementary School and Vidor Middle School since the original buildings were demolishing due to flood damage sustained during Hurricane Harvey in late August 2017.
Since then, school officials have dealt with FEMA regarding reimbursements and costs, with the bidding process, architects and contractors …
