For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Jazer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea. Isaiah 16:8 more >>
Maybe Horatio Caine (actor David Caruso) and his “CSI: Miami” crew weren’t there, but the forensic science used to solve a pretend crime at the University of Houston-Victoria was the real thing. Becky Cleugh, a student herself at the Sugar Land campus, arranged a “crime scene” to give students at UHV a challenge to their skills, with the dummy of a red-headed woman lying on the floor with clues to her killer’s identity all around her. more >>
Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen. Isaiah 16:9 more >>
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. Isaiah 16:7 more >>
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul is a rarity in politics. While many politicians face crisis of hypocrisy and questionable personal or political ethics, media attention surrounding Paul focuses on the merits of his ideas. Whether you agree or disagree with Paul’s views, it cannot be argued that the man has a strong sense of public ethics. He is honest and keeps his word, makes himself available to his constituents, and there has never been even a whiff of corruption from his office. more >>
We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so. Isaiah 16:6 more >>
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. Isaiah 16:5 more >>
Despite its popularity, Grand Theft Auto is a video game that glamorizes sex, theft, prostitution and other crimes. And left high and dry on their video-game island, young gamers learn to accept such acts as the norm, just like coconuts falling from a palm tree. Grand Theft Auto IV was the latest release at the end of April of this popular video game (see Victoria Advocate front page, April 30). more >>
Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. Isaiah 16:4 more >>
Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth. Isaiah 16:3 more >>
The Victoria school district has not addressed satisfactorily the class search at Howell Middle School that occurred April 11. The school district’s policy clearly states that, “School officials may search a student or student’s property … if they have reasonable suspicion to believe that the student has violated a school rule or possesses contraband….”
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s school safety guide is more specific although Victoria school district uses the singular “student” in its policy. Here is the state’s guide: more >>
