Vidor

Police, family seek missing woman

Law enforcement has joined family and friends in the search for 37-year-old Mallory Danielle Dowers, of Vidor, who has not been seen or heard from since April 12. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with the missing person case.

Man arrested for stealing tires at Beaumont store

A Vidor man was arrested for stealing tires from a local business on Jan. 26, according to a press release by the Beaumont Police Department (BPD). BPD reported that, at 10:36 a.m. on Jan. 26, officers responded to Discount Tire on Stagg Drive in reference to a theft in progress.

Woman charged with running over child’s father

A Vidor woman was indicted for aggravated assault by a Jefferson County grand jury on Jan. 25, having allegedly used her vehicle to run over the father of her child. The victim reportedly survived the attack.

Sports Shorts: Mathews retires

Jeff Mathews announced his retirement from coaching and will step down as the athletic director/head football coach from Vidor High School. Since 1999, Mathews and the Pirates have advanced to the playoffs nine times with two district titles.

Two people arrested in Vidor on drug charges

A Vidor couple was arrested Jan. 12 on multiple drug charges after the execution of a narcotics search and arrest warrant in the 700 block of Tram Road in Vidor, according to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

Man, Woman arrested after search warrant executed in Vidor

A Vidor couple was arrested Jan. 12 on multiple drug charges after the execution of a narcotics search and arrest warrant in the 700 block of Tram Road in Vidor, according to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).

Firearms sends Vidor felon back to prison

Jan. 5, Job Allen Smith, 49, of Vidor, pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. According to court documents, on Nov.

Juvenile in custody over school threat

A 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody after allegedly posting a threat on social media. According to a Jan. 6 announcement by Vidor ISD officials, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was made aware of the juvenile’s threat on Snapchat.

Vidor grad is member of Texas Rangers dance team

Baylie Bradley, a 2019 graduate of Vidor High School, was selected by Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers as a member on their 2023 Six Shooters Pro Dance Team.

Man arrested in Vidor girl’s disappearance

A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teenage girl, according to a news release by Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll. Dec. 8, at 11:15 a.m.