Vidor NewsLocal news for Vidor, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Behind the COVER-UP: Vidor assistant principal under investigation- June 22, 2008 By Jerry Jordan, The Examiner Danny Ray Reynolds Jr., an assistant principal at Vidor High School who has been suspended with pay since Feb. 6, is under criminal investigation and facing possible charges for a complaint of improper sexual conduct levied by a female student, The Examiner has confirmed during a two-month investigation. When questioned about the matter Tuesday, June 17, Kimbrough said he could not discuss the matter further. "It is our policy that we do not discuss ongoing...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/behind-the-cover-up-vidor-assistant-principal-u... Parents of soldier Army says was murdered want to know why abuse wasn't taken more seriously- June 22, 2008 By: KYLE PEVETO, The Enterprise 06192008 Jerry and Jane Block repeat it over and over: The U.S. Army failed their daughter. After Kamisha Block, 20, of Vidor died last August in Iraq, her family was told she was a victim of friendly fire, shot in the chest in a non-combat incident. A few days after the Army notified the family, they told the Blocks some of the truth - Spc. Block had been murdered. It took the family another six months to find out the details of her slaying, including the real...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/parents-of-soldier-army-says-was-murdered-want-... A Vidor Man Loses 30 lbs In 3 Weeks And Saves Hundreds Of Dollars- June 14, 2008 The average price of gasoline across the nation has now reached its highest level ever, averaging $4.06. The skyrocketing prices have prompted a Vidor man to look for a cheaper way to get around. What started out as a joke is now a reality for 22 year old Herman Lee as he leaves his work in downtown Beaumont and bikes home to Vidor. "I told a couple of friends of mine a while back when it reaches $3.50 I'm going to start riding a bike. I took it a little bit to the extreme," said Herman Lee....http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/a-vidor-man-loses-30-lbs-in-3-weeks-and-saves-h... Vidor Residents Remember Longest Serving Mayor in History; Services Set- June 14, 2008 He served as a leader during some of Vidor's most controversial times, and handled adversity withequal poise. The city of Vidor loses mayor Joe Hopkins who was serving his 5th consecutive term. Our Diane Dean talks with some "remembering Joe" the longest serving mayor in Vidor history. Funeral services are set for Vidor mayor Joe Hopkins. Visitation will be held from 6 - 8pm on Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Vidor. The burial will follow at.http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/vidor-residents-remember-longest-serving-mayor-... Vidor Mayor Joe Hopkins Dies at Age 64- June 14, 2008 The city of Vidor is in mourning Thursday night after their mayor of almost a decade passed away overnight. Joe Hopkins died at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital while in the intensive care unit. Loved ones say Mayor Joe Hopkins had intestinal complications that came upon him suddenly, before he passed away. His wife, Judy Hopkins, said her husband was a noble person, who was spiritual and loved the Lord and his city. Many say Mayor Hopkins stood up for his city. One occasion was in 2006, when...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/vidor-mayor-joe-hopkins-dies-at-age-64?fromrss=... Vidor ISD not taxed by TAKS- June 11, 2008 VIDOR - Preliminary scores from the 2008 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills are in and the Vidor Independent School District looks to be in good shape. According to information provided by Debbie Gier, testing coordinator for Vidor ISD, scores remained consistent in reading, math and writing from 2007 at Oak Forest, Pine Forest and Vidor Elementary schools. "We've seen some sizable increases in subject areas in many grade levels," Gier said. Third grade reading scores remained at 98...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/vidor-isd-not-taxed-by-taks?fromrss=1 Fire in Vidor Clears the Way for a New Church- June 9, 2008 Firefighters in Orange County say they were on standby while a contracting crew burned massive piles of logs at Highway 105 and Lakeview Cutoff Road. The fire started burning around 7:00p.m. Friday night and fire crews were on the scene until just after 11:00 while contractors used heavy machinery to manage the blaze. Fire crews tell us the contractor is working to clear a stretch of land where a new church is set to be built.http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/fire-in-vidor-clears-the-way-for-a-new-church?f... Area school district cooking up summer camp fun- June 5, 2008 VIDOR - Children from across Orange County and the Golden Triangle are invited to participate in one or more of the numerous programs designed to entertain youth for the upcoming summer break. The Community Education department of the Vidor Independent School District will offer 13 programs this summer which have been designed to amuse or educate children from not only Vidor, but from across Southeast Texas. The program, which has been in existence for at least six years, originally focused on..http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/area-school-district-cooking-up-summer-camp-fun... TxDOT will open new lanes Friday; traffic delays possible- June 5, 2008 The Texas Department of Transportation will open a new section of Interstate 10 Friday in Orange County. And motorists traveling through the area could encounter some delays. TxDOT recently announced it would open its newest completed segment of Interstate 10 to motorists Friday. The portion being opened for use by vehicles stretches westbound from Cow Bayou to the KCS Railroad Overpass in Vidor. "What the work crews are planning on doing Friday is moving traffic from its current westbound...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/txdot-will-open-new-lanes-friday-traffic-delays... Vidor man shot following bar fight- June 1, 2008 BEAUMONT - A Crockett Street bar brawl escalated into a fight over a loaded gun Thursday morning. According to Beaumont Police officers Pamela Elliot and Crystal Holmes, the initial fight - which reportedly involved a 26-year-old Vidor man - began sometime around 2 a.m. at a bar on Beaumont's Crockett Street. All parties involved in the altercation were forced to leave the premises. BPD first became involved in incident a little before 3 a.m., when officers were dispatched to the 600 block of...http://www.topix.net/city/vidor-tx/2008/06/vidor-man-shot-following-bar-fight?fromrss=1 |