The Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday to advance the proposed Loop 299 project from the alternate list to the approval list with the Texas Highway Commission.  Commissioner Jody Crump admitted he is an advocate of the so called Vidor Loop, but added Tuesday’s action does not commit the county spending any funds on building the proposed TxDOT roadway.  Crump wants to see the economic impact study before making a final decision on the project, and this will advance the project forward for the purpose of such a study without it being binding to the county.                        … [Read more...] about OCC Puts 299 Loop On Approval List

Vidor Mayor Robert Viator successfully urged the Orange City Council to oppose the county spending money on building a highway called "The Vidor Loop." Viator said citizens in cities pay full county taxes but do not get as many services. If the county needs to pay for the proposed loop, city residents will pay even more in county property taxes, he said. Orange County for several years has been considering getting financing to help pay for a farm-to-market road known as Loop 299. The 6.5 mile loop is proposed to link FM 105, or Main Street in Vidor, to Interstate 10 at the north and … [Read more...] about Orange Council Joins Vidor In Not Supporting Loop

The Pinehurst City Council reappointed Debbie Cormier as the city secretary Tuesday night. Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels said Cormier is a great asset for the city. Runnels praised Cormier as going above and beyond in the performance of her duties as city secretary. She was unanimously reappointed for another year. Cormier has served as the city secretary since 2007. The council re-adopted an ordinance concerning the tax abatement guideline policy. City Administrator Robbie Hood explained that the policy was adopted in 1999 and needs to be renewed every two years. Hood then requested the … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Council Meets