Football season tickets on sale to public Monday

Thursday is the last day for Pirate football season 3cket holders to purchase their 3ckets for the 2023 season at Pirate Gym unless they act now to purchase their 3ckets or put them on hold.

Pirate football season tickets on sale Wednesday

Beginning Wednesday, Pirate football season 4cket holders may purchase their 4ckets for the 2023 season at Pirate Gym. VISD Athle4c Secretary Lori Mathews noted “this year there will be four home games so season 4ckets will be $28 per seat.

Hyena does the dog paddle-- backwards

Hyenas look a lot like a dog but they are not canines; they are of a species all their own, known as Hyaenidae. You can find lots of them on a visit to Kruger National Park, in South Africa. All you have to do is to stand by a waterhole and you are likely to see a hyena waiting for prey.

Super Buck Moon is Wednesday

The next full moon is the “Super Buck Moon” on July 5, 2023. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon that we see in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (aka bucks) reach their peak growth this time of the year.

Game Wardens help keep public safe during Memorial Day Weekend

This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease in accidents this year but noted an increase in citations issued, warnings and arrests.

Meeting announced to consider condemning property including Fairfield Lake State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced Friday it will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 10 to consider acquiring through condemnation a 5,000-acre property in Freestone County that includes Fairfield Lake and Fairfield Lake State Park.

2023 Vidor Pirate football season tickets go on sale July 5

Vidor Pirate football fans, mark your calendar, 2023 season tickets go on sale July 5. Vidor Athletic Department secretary Lori Mathews noted “this year there will be four home games so season tickets will be $28 per seat. I will be returning to work on Wednesday July 5, 2023.

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

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

Pirates fall 2-0 in Area Round

The Vidor Pirates’ playoff run ended in Lufkin Friday with their second loss to Bullard, ending the 2 out of 3 series. In Game 1 Thursday, Bullard took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. After Vidor took a 2-1 lead in the third, Bullard scored in the bottom of the third to tie the game.