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06/30/2022

ORANGE COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED

Due to the recent rainfall and the updated weather forecast, Orange County Judge John Gothia is lifting the burn ban immediately for Orange County. Judge Gothia is still asking county residents to exercise caution with any burning activity.

News Release from Chief Rod CarrollSubject: Timothy Bryan Claypool – Wanted FugitiveDate: June 13, 2022 The Vidor Poli...
06/13/2022

News Release from Chief Rod Carroll

Subject: Timothy Bryan Claypool – Wanted Fugitive

Date: June 13, 2022





The Vidor Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous wanted fugitive, Timothy Bryan Claypool age 31. Mr. Claypool is wanted out of Hardin County for a Failure to Appear warrant in a controlled substance investigation and a Bond revocation out of Jefferson County for Theft.



On Friday, June 10, 2022, Officers from the Vidor Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the 2300 block of N. Main that was borrowed by Mr. Claypool from a family member and not returned. Inside the vehicle, officers found an AK-47 rifle, Short barrel Savage Shotgun, a 9mm HW Arms Pistol and a Point Blank Ballistic Vest. Officers believe these weapon s and ballistic vest are stolen. Mr. Claypool is a convicted felon and registered s*x offender. He should not be in possession of a firearm or ballistic vest. Timothy Claypool has an extensive criminal record including robbery, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and aggravated s*xual assault of a child.

If you have information about this crime or any other crime, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas by calling 833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3TIPS App. You WILL remain anonymous and MAY be eligible for a cash reward. Crimestoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for the location and arrest of Timothy Claypool or any other wanted fugitive.

Timothy Claypool should be considered armed and dangerous; no attempt should be made to detain him. Police should be notified immediately if his location is known.

05/26/2022

Our 2022 VHS Academic Achievement tab will be published and distributed June 1st! Ad space is limited!! If you want to congratulate your grad or get your business name in front of the public, here's your chance to be seen. Our most popular sizes are 2x3 ($62.90), 2x4 ($77.20), 2x5 ($96.50) Act now! Previous years' are available to view at thevidorian.com under the archives tab

LET'S GO PIRATES!! Vidor Pirate varsity baseball bi-district game versus the Livingston Lions is Friday at 6:30 in Crosb...
05/05/2022

LET'S GO PIRATES!! Vidor Pirate varsity baseball bi-district game versus the Livingston Lions is Friday at 6:30 in Crosby. Come out and cheer the Pirates to victory.

Wondering where to vote Saturday? Check your voter registration card for your voting precinct and match it with the foll...
05/04/2022

Wondering where to vote Saturday? Check your voter registration card for your voting precinct and match it with the following list. Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7p.m.
Vidor City Council, Vidor ISD Board of Trustees and Texas Constitutional Amendments are on the ballot

05/03/2021

Close election results in Mayor runoff, Ward 1 too close to call-

VIDOR May 1 Municipal Election unofficial results

Early vote total in parenthesis

Mayor
Misty Songe 339 (239)
Seth LaPray 145 (88)
Ronnie Herrera 227 (158)
Council Ward 1
Joseph Webb 341 (235)
Kelly Carder 343 (228)*
Mayor runoff will be held June 12.

Some 200 mail ballots in county races remain to be tabulated with the possibility of others arriving today, according to Vidor city officials. It is currently unknown how many of those outstanding ballots were cast in the Vidor municipal election but with such a close race, just two ballots could also send the Ward 1 race into a runoff.

IT"S A SCAM-Orange County Sheriff deputies not demanding payments-The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has received inform...
01/20/2021

IT"S A SCAM-Orange County Sheriff deputies not demanding payments-
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has received information about phone calls made to citizens by a person or persons claiming to be a Deputy with the Orange County Sheriffs Office. This person is informing the victim that they owe money and the payment is to be made in gift cards.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office would not call demanding payments in any circumstance. If you receive a call similar to this, notify the authorities.

01/03/2021

Wreck update--At approximately 8:30p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers received a report of a multiple vehicle crash on FM 105 in Orange County. The crash occurred near Turning Point Church in Vidor and involved an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy.

The preliminary DPS crash investigation indicates that an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy was traveling northbound on FM 105 and responding to a dispatched call. A Chevrolet passenger vehicle was pulling out from a convenience store parking lot and pulled into the path of the Deputy’s patrol unit. The Deputy was unable to avoid colliding with the Chevrolet. Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Chevrolet, 31-year-old Kimmie Chandler of Vidor, and her 7-year-old son were both transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries did not appear to be life threatening.

The second passenger in the Chevrolet, Chandler’s 4-year-old daughter, was transported by medical helicopter to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston with serious injuries.

The Deputy sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

At this time, all lanes of FM 105 are closed between Spoonmore and Lakeview Cutoff as DPS Troopers complete the crash investigation. Motorists should expect delays.

All information is preliminary and there are no additional details available at this time.

01/03/2021

FM 105 wreck in Pine Forest-At approximately 8:30p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers received a report of a multiple vehicle crash on FM 105 in Orange County. The crash occurred near Turning Point Church in Vidor.

DPS Troopers and other emergency personnel are at the scene of the crash where injuries have been reported. This is an active crash scene; therefore, details are limited at this time.

Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling in the area and to stay alert for stopped or slow moving vehicles. Traffic on FM 105 could be stopped temporarily for emergency vehicles entering and exiting the crash scene.

NWS predicting strong storms Thursday late followed by sunny weekend.
12/30/2020

NWS predicting strong storms Thursday late followed by sunny weekend.

Lady Pirate Soccer scrimmage vs Kelly 12/18/20
12/25/2020

Lady Pirate Soccer scrimmage vs Kelly 12/18/20

Varsity Lady Pirate basketball vs Lumberton 12-18-2020
12/23/2020

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