In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Vidor City Hall will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025.
The Vidor Sanitation Department will run as scheduled. Customers are advised to have their cans out by 6:00 a.m.
the rear parking lot of City Hall.
Dear Valued Customer,
We are reaching out to inform you about an important update regarding our sanitation services.
As you may know, the costs associated with providing sanitation services have risen due to various factors, including increased operational expenses, inflation, and changes in regulatory requirements. As a result, we will be adjusting our service rates, effective November 1, 2024. New rates per container are as follows:
• Residential Inside - $ 22.49
• Residential Outside - $ 27.96
• Senior Rate - $ 16.83
• Churches - $22.17
• 90 Gallon Commercial- Inside - $ 24.00
• 90 Gallon Commercial- Outside - $ 29.95
• 3 Yard Commercial Dumpster- Inside - $92.01
• 3 Yard Commercial Dumpster- Outside - $ 96.08
• 6 Yard Commercial Dumpster- Inside - $ 108.25
• 6 Yard Commercial Dumpster- Outside - $ 112.10
Each addition weekly pickup of dumpster service will incur 50% charge of the monthly service fee.
We understand that any increase in costs can be challenging, and we want to assure you that we are committed to maintaining the highest quality of service while keeping our prices as competitive as possible. This adjustment will help us continue to provide you with reliable and efficient sanitation services.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate these changes.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service team at 409-769-5473.
Thank you for being a valued customer.
Misty Songe, Mayor
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We suspect that this is an information phishing scam, and have reported it to local law enforcement.
The City Of Vidor will NEVER ask you for a password, account information, or payments on Facebook Messenger.
We suggest that you do not interact with this page and report it on sight.
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Please see the attached Notice Of Deadline For Filing For A Place On The 2024 General Election Ballot.
This notice addresses the election to be held on May 4, 2024 where voters will elect three new City Council members to fill the expiring terms for Wards 2, 3 and 5.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2023-2024 CITY OF VIDOR BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Vidor will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed budget for the City of Vidor, Texas, a copy of which can be obtained from the City Secretary, 1395 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas 77662 or from the City's website.
Said proposed budget is for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2023. All citizens and other interested persons are invited to attend and give their views. Said hearing will be held at the Vidor Council Chambers at Vidor City Hall, 1395 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas, on the 24th day of August, 2023, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
This budget will increase total property taxes from last year's budget by $442,525, or 14.892%, and of that amount $13,232.54 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the roll this year.
Issued this 31st day of July, 2023.
MISTY SONGE MAYOR, CITY OF VIDOR
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 23rd, 24th, and Friday, December 31st. If you need to make a payment, please use the available online methods or the drop box located in the back parking area of City Hall.
Sanitation trucks will run as scheduled.
The roll-off dumpsters at 355 Watts Street will be closed on Saturday December 25th and Saturday January 1st.
The City of Vidor will pick up roadside debris from this weeks storm starting Monday, November 1st.
All debris must be from this weeks storm and separated at the roadside, not blocking any drainage.
If it is not separated/sorted or not actually storm related, it will not be picked up.
If you are capable you may immediately bring your limbs to the lot on Watts St. across from Animal Control.
The lot will be unlocked all weekend and all next week for your convenience.
If you have a small amount of limbs you may burn them in a controlled area, without a permit, if the wind allows.
UPDATE 10/29/21 - The deadline for pick up will be November 12 at noon.
The roll-off dumpsters at 155 Watts street will be closed Thursday October 28th, Saturday October 30th and Thursday November 4th for much needed safety-oriented repairs to the ramps leading up to the dumpsters.
UPDATE 11/3/21 - Due to recent tornado activity and inclement weather during the last couple of weeks, opening day has been postponed until Saturday, November 13th.
The railroad crossing at Dogwood will be closed for repair Thursday 6am-12pm And South Main crossing will be closed 8am-6pm Thursday for repair.
While we understand it is inconvenient, It's going to be a mild headache but a great thing!
Please be considerate and courteous.
One day of reroutes is going to be worth it to have some much needed repairs done!
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Vidor, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music business-related economic development in Texas cities and communities.
"With support from the Texas Music Office, in 2019 the Texas music industry created more than 210,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs in communities all across the Lone Star State and generated $27.3 billion in economic activity," said Governor Abbott. "Music Friendly Communities certified by the Texas Music Office are serious about attracting and developing the local music industry to spur job creation and economic growth. I congratulate Vidor on earning the Music Friendly Community designation, and I look forward to amplifying their continued success."
"Southeast Texas has an extensive history of producing talented musicians; with famous musicians such as George Jones, Tracy Bird, and Clay Walker, Vidor in particular has had an outsized influence on the country and western music genre," said Speaker Dade Phelan. "I am proud to represent the people of Vidor and look forward to seeing the impact the city's status as a Texas Friendly Community will have on House District 21."
"I'd like to congratulate the City of Vidor for becoming a Music Friendly Community," said Senator Robert Nichols. "This designation is an honor and emphasizes the importance of music education and industry partnerships that foster community development. Encouraging the growth of the music industry in southeast Texas sends a clear message to industry professionals that Vidor is open for business."
The City of Vidor and the Texas Music Office invite the community to celebrate the designation on Tuesday, August 24 at Vidor City Hall from 3-6 pm. TMO Community Relations & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will present the Music Friendly designation to Vidor Mayor Misty Songe.
According to the City of Vidor event organizers: "There will be cake, cookies, refreshments, and, of course, music. Plus, attendees can take a personal tour given by a member of the Band of Bands, the VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band, around City Hall and the 'Walk of Fame' row of stars."
Vidor joins more than 20 other Texas cities that have received the official Music Friendly Community designation. These cities include Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Denton, Lindale, Stephenville, Conroe, San Angelo, Nacogdoches, Abilene, McKinney, Waxahachie, Waco, Alpine, Bastrop, New Braunfels, Victoria, Lubbock, Denison, Arlington, Brenham, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, El Paso, and Odessa. Cities that are currently working through the certification process include Houston and Dallas.
About the Texas Music Friendly Community program: https://gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities
The City Of Vidor would like to thank our sponsors for their support to Vidor's Texas Music Friendly Certification Ceremony.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2021-2022 CITY OF VIDOR BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Vidor will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed budget for the City of Vidor, Texas, a copy of which can be obtained from the City Secretary, Vicki Watson, 1395 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas 77662 or from the City's website.
Said proposed budget is for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2020.All citizens and other interested persons are invited to attend and give their views.Said hearing will be held at the Vidor Council Chambers at Vidor City Hall, 1395 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas, on the 26th day of August, 2021, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
This budget will increase total property taxes from last year's budget by $195,966, or 7.609%, and of that amount $76,760 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the roll this year.
Issued this 4th day of August, 2021.
MISTY SONGE
MAYOR, CITY OF VIDOR
Vidor Public Library Summer Reading Program 2021
3 detention ponds will be constructed (exact locations TBD):
Anderson Gully – near Tram Rd.
Anderson Gully – at Conn Park
Schoolhouse Ditch – at Orange St.
2 Crossings will be replaced:
Tiger Creek Crossing at Ferndale
Lat 5 Crossing at Orange St.
Ditch/Channel/Culvert/Storm Sewer Improvements:
Concord St./Lexington St. – South St. (feeder road) to Orange St.; Orange St. to S. Timberline
Lamar East – from feeder road to Jackson Dr.
Heritage – all of subdivision, including channel west to outfall
Maplecrest (Lyndale) – from Woodlawn to end
Orange St. - from Main St. to Woodland St.
We also have sand bags available at 155 Watts Street across from the Animal Shelter. You'll need to bring your own shovel.
Starting May 17, 2021 we will be using a different processing company for payments. There will be a 3.5% charge to use your credit/debit cards. There is still no charge for cash, checks, or drafts.
The City of Vidor is switching to a different network. Below are some of the changes that we would like to inform you about.
1. There will be a 3.5% charge added to your total amount if you pay your bill with a credit/debit card. There is no charge to pay with cash, check, or by draft.
2. You will no longer pay through The PaymentGroup.com. We do not have a specific date that we will start accepting payments on the new web site, but it will be before the 17th of the month. The new website to pay through is WWW.FASTGOVPAY.COM
3. Your bill will no longer look as it does now. The bill will be sent to you in an envelope with a statement inside. Please tear on perforated line and attach to your payment If you are paying by mail or in the night drop box.
4. Your payment will need to be turned in to our office by the last day of the month. The sanitation department will check the night drop box & online payments the next business day at 8AM. If your payment is not in by that time you will receive a $15 late fee that will not be removed for any reason.
5. If you would like to set your account up on draft, we will need either a voided check or a signed imprinted letter from your bank/credit union. Your payments will then be drafted on the 10th of each month,
6. Please remember that your container needs to be out by the road by 6AM on your pickup days. If the container is not out by 6am your address is marked, and the sanitation trucks will not go back to empty your containers.
7. The sanitation trucks run every holiday but Christmas. Keep in mind that even if City Hall is closed the sanitation trucks will still be running. If your pickup day falls on Christmas, you will be picked up the following day. Again, make sure your container is out by 6AM.
8. Any trash on top of or next to your container will not be picked up. All your trash needs to be inside the container and in trash bags. No building material, mattresses, furniture, appliances, scrap metal, paint, or tree limbs are allowed in your container. If any of these items are in your container at time of pick up everything will be left inside of your container until those items are removed & the sanitation trucks will not return to empty your container until the following week on your pickup day.
9. The City of Vidor does not have a truck to pick up large items or green age from the side of the road.
10. The roll off dumpster is available on Thursdays & Saturdays from 7AM-3PM. at 155 Watts Street (located behind the police department). The cost to dump is $20.00 per cubic yard. If you bring your sanitation bill, it will cost you $10.00 per cubic yard. The roll off dumpster does not accept spoiled food, tires, or hazardous items. Make sure to bring your drivers license as well as cash. No checks or credit/debit cards accepted.
The City Of Vidor Sanitation Department will start running routes on Thursday February 18, 2021. We will make every effort to ensure that all residents receive Sanitation Service in the timeliest manner possible.
The updated service schedule is as follows:
Thursday 2/18 - Thursday & Monday Routes
Friday 2/19 - Friday & Tuesday Routes
Saturday 2/20 - Saturday Commercial & Wednesday Routes
The City Of Vidor appreciates our citizens and their patience while enduring this difficult time together.
City Hall will be closed December 24th, 25th, and January 1st. If you need to make a payment, please use the available online methods or the drop box located near the back door of city hall.
The sanitation trucks will run on Christmas Eve, but will NOT run on Christmas Day.
If your regular pickup day is Friday, your cans will be picked up on Saturday, December 26th.
The sanitation trucks will also be running on New Years Day, Friday January 1st.
Please have your containers out by 6am.
The roll-off dumpsters at 355 Watts Street will be closed December 24th & 25th, but will reopen on December 26th from 7am until 3pm. Closed 12-12:30 for lunch.
The facility will resume normal business hours on the following week.
Vidor City Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving day. If you need to pay a bill or a fine, please use the drop box near the rear entrance.
The roll-off dumpsters located at 155 Watts St will be also be closed on Thanksgiving day, but will re-open Friday 7 AM until 3 PM to accommodate Vidor citizens. The roll-off dumpsters will also be open on their regular day, Saturday from 7 AM Until 3 PM.
City Sanitation Trash Service will run as normally scheduled on Thanksgiving day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Vidor Police Department Blue Santa Program is now accepting applications online! Click or tap the link below to get started.
Generators – Various Locations
The City of Vidor will soon start its 2020 Drainage Improvement project on the west side of Lamar, south of Lowe Street.
You will soon see equipment and street barricades in your area.
Ditch and driveway Construction is expected to start Mid October and last through late November 2020.
During the Construction, roads will be intermittently closed to traffic during the day.
Additionally, driveways will be intermittently inaccessible to accommodate the replacement of drainage culverts.
Please note, the project schedule and road closures are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Your cooperation and patience with this effort is greatly appreciated!!!
City of Vidor