’75 VHS grad pens book of Vidor, Galveston stories

Forest Riggs, a 1975 Vidor High School has authored a book sharing some of his youthful memories and stories of growing up in Vidor and Galveston experiences. In Riggs own words, “my book, GALVESTON Memories and Related Stories, was released by OutSkirts Press on February 24th.

Texas Senate unanimously approves electric grid reform

Energy companies would be required to weatherize critical facilities or face steep fines under a bill passed without objection by the Senate on Monday.

VISD trustees initiate hiring freeze to address dwindling fund balance

10 Years ago March 24, 2011: Vidor ISD Trustees delayed taking action to terminate contracts of some seven probationary professional educators for a week.

Fire Calls

The Orange County Emergency Services District #1 responded to the following calls from Tuesday, October 15, 2021, through Tuesday, March 21, 2021. ‘MVC’ indicates a ‘Motor Vehicle Collision.’ ‘UTL’ means firefighters were ‘Unable To Locate’ the call.

Game Warden Field Notes

Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines regarding a capsized vessel. Several fishermen close to the incident rescued an 80-yearold male and his son and transported them to a boat ramp.

VHS Criminal Justice Competition

Saturday, March 6 the Criminal Justice team competed in the Southeast Texas Criminal Justice Competition. Izzy Jones placed 3rd in Misdemeanor Traffic Stop. Dora Rohrback placed 1st in the Female Law Enforcement Agility Course.

March brings another run of ShareLunkers, including a Triple Crown from O.H. Ivie and Milestone ShareLunker 600

The Legacy Lunkers continue to roll in with a run of five over last weekend, including three from O.H. Ivie, giving the lake nine during the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season. The program had a run of eight in just over a week’s time to close out February, with six being landed at O.H. Ivie.