Lady Pirates hold year-end Athletic Awards Day

The Vidor Lady Pirates held their year-end Athletics Awards Program in Pirate Gym last week with volleyball. basketball, soccer, softball and track and field teams and athletes being recognized.Coach Jones made the presentations for Volleyball.

Free Fishing Opportunities Saturday

Free Fishing Day: Saturday, June 1, 2024 On the first Saturday in June of each year, everyone can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsements. This opportunity exists so that more people can try fishing for the first time. If you already have your license, thank you for your support!

Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month

AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water.

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged.

Public Comment Sought on Proposed

Austin — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on amendments to disease detection and responses within deer breeding facilities.

Gulf Shrimp Season

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters closed 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15, until a still-to-be determined date in July.

Displaced Wildlife May be Found in Unlikely Places as Flooding Recedes

AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people’s yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground.

Stephenson and Richards place 5th and 6th at State Track meet

Vidor High School’s Raegan Stephenson and Blake Richards place 5th and 6th in their respective events at the UIL 4A State Track meet held in Austin Thursday.