Del Papa donates $100,000 for SE Texas Food Bank

Del Papa Distributing Company recently presented the Southeast Texas Food Bank with a $100,000 match grant to support their ongoing efforts to provide easy access to nutritional foods to those facing food insecurity in their eightcounty service area.

TxDOT urges teens to buckle up to save lives

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers, which is why TxDOT is urging teens to make one simple click to save their lives and the lives of others.

Invasive Zebra Mussels found in aquarium “moss ball” product in pet and aquarium supply stores

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and other wildlife agencies around the country are urging stores who sell aquarium products to remove a “moss ball” aquarium plant product from their shelves and for customers to dispose of the contaminated product after invasive zebra mussels have...

Public fishing, paddling access expands on Brazos, San Marcos, and Llano Rivers

Anglers and paddlers have some new options for their next fishing and paddling trips. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is pleased to announce two new opportunities to hit the water on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers while reopening public access at a former leased site on the Llano River.

Vidor Businessman Bob Parker laid to rest

Whether at his business, Freeway Auto Parts, a Rotary Club meeting, or just hanging around town visiting his friends in various businesses, Bob Parker was a man-about-town in this community for many years. He passed away on February 22 in Longview, Texas at the age of 88.

The Oaks featuring weekend entertainment

The Oaks is hosting some big name entertainment this weekend with Britt Godwin, John Conlee and Damon Troy scheduled to appear Saturday night. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Oaks, 2110 South Main in Vidor. Britt Godwin has been entertaining the region for many years.

Increased reward offered in Mason County cold case

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 2001 homicide of James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler.

Help Texans affected by winter storms: Donate blood, donate money

To make the most of your contributions, consider these tips for donating and volunteering responsibly. Cash is the most efficient method of donating. Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating.