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Women concerned about panhandler

Dianne Boehm said,

"Donald, there is no ordinance against *panhandling* in Victoria. So what good would that do?....I suggest someone in Victoria go before the *city council* and get an ordinance started." - 43 minutes ago



Women concerned about panhandler

Dianne Boehm said,

"~ Why do people do certain things? Because it works for them.....Don't give him money and he will stop asking for it sooner or later." - 49 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Alonzo Salazar said,

"i didn't address or coach you sweetie" - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

Kevin McNary said,

"They are dead on you suspect. Your opinion or maybe you are clairvoyant.. " - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

Brian Vandale said,

"The Victoria Advocate's editorial board, has the right to their opinion and the way they view things.Just as anyone of us.Sometimes you like what they have to say, and sometimes you don't.But as far as this subject is concerned, they are dead on.From what I've seen watching Tuesday's meeting." - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago



DeLeon Elementary teacher injured by fifth-grade student

Diana Harding said,

"This is not an issue of a "perfect" teacher - teachers are human just like you. But they have chosen a job in education that may entail outbursts from students. Teachers have to be able to handle these situations and it is not the fun part of the job though extremely important. " - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Brian Vandale said,

"Let's see we have 1 that can't remember anything. 1 that can't decide if he did or didn't. 1 that needed help to research, but had all the answers at the meeting. And 1 that needed 30 minutes to ask for a copy of the Texas election code.They all seemed pretty clear about the election codes during the meeting. Sounds like there needs to be an investigation." - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago



UHV designated Hispanic-Serving Institution

Fidela Hernandez said,

"That's right let's thank president Obama kudos to him ." - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago



Women concerned about panhandler

Jaime Courtois said,

"really Scott with what is being talked about here you are concerned with Fidela not using punctuations Get over it pal no one asked for the grammar or the punctuation police to arrive You will notice I left out even though it did bother me to do so all punctuation from my post just so you would have something to grind on about There is a man dragging around and most likely endangering a small child using the child as a ruse to get money for drugs and you sir are worried about peoples lack of a comma or a period for shame sir for shame!!!! (the exclamations i put in because they were needed)" - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago



Reader disagrees with using term 'immigrants'

Fidela Hernandez said,

"We'll I pray our black president Mr Obama makes it real easy for the immigrants to migrate over here before he gets out the white house that's what he was working on but that white looking crazy Bommer and those other crazy white looking people killing at school he has to stop what he's doing .because of them crazies.the immigrants they are welcome to live where ever they choose to live in this great u.s.a live and let live " - 3 hours, 1 minute ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Clara Ramos said,

"Attorney General is next. Can't take the advice from a one-sided city attorney. Alonzo Salazar, It's not about Paul Polasek being our next mayor, It's about how they are doing it. Study the charter and the election code. And I surely don't need to be coached or told what to do by anyone. Never have and never will." - 3 hours, 6 minutes ago



Sacrifices honored in Port O'Connor

Greg Dash said,

"I just want to thank all of the staff and volunteers at Warrior's Weekend that made is so memorable. It was a real adventure that I will not ever forget. I am and will always be forever thankful. I only wish that all of our Korean and Vietnam Veterans could have had the support and thanks that we Soldiers have now! To all past Veteran's that made it possible for me to serve...Thank you, and you will never ever be forgotten by me and my family!" - 3 hours, 48 minutes ago



Women concerned about panhandler

Aphton Taylor said,

"When he approached me I saw him drive off and there was not a child or wife in the car like he had told me." - 4 hours, 3 minutes ago



VC professor provides steely devotion to education for 48 years (Video)

Sharon Timme said,

"Congratulations and enjoy your retirement with your lovely wife. " - 5 hours, 4 minutes ago



VC professor provides steely devotion to education for 48 years (Video)

Rebecca Atherton said,

"One of my favorite professors." - 5 hours, 6 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Fidela Hernandez said,

"I'll put a period when and if I feel like it you know where it goes just pretend you see it that wasn't the point. And yes again how in the world you can sleep at night knowing hundreds of people die trying to come over here to work to feed there family you'll think they can just get a job just like that and when they do you try saving and eating with 10 dollers a week because that's there reality over in Mexico when they see their family hungry you think they are worried a about a piece of paper these people are human there not dogs you'll worry more about a neglected dog dieing than a human across the border ... Everybody is going to die one day so don't worry if they got the green piece of paper you just keep eating your steak and let them come over to get theirs...if it was up to me I would open them gates and let freedom ring ." - 5 hours, 11 minutes ago



Women concerned about panhandler

Susan Hudeck said,

"I have contacted CPS but we have to find him. Please call also!" - 5 hours, 21 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Dee Aupperle said,

"Our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Joe Long and family. Paula was an intricate part of Dr. Long's practice and there were many times that her kindness and wisdom made me feel better just knowing that she was on the cause. I have survived the last many years largely due a huge part to both Joe and Paula's devotion to their patients. Paula, you will be missed as you are cherished. Joe, for you a huge bear hug and all the positive energy I can muster up. My husband, daughter and son all send their well wishes also." - 5 hours, 35 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Liz Soester said,

"See even Victoria City Council has major drama going on But our City Council are great Leaders for our city --Not!" - 6 hours, 19 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Julio C. Hernandez said,

"Wow...... Last time I checked the Bahamas were their own country....The point is they've done it illegally. I don't have a problem if they go through the proper procedure to be able to work here or even to become a true Legal Resident. And to grant Amnesty to illegal immigrants now would be a kick in the face to all people who worked hard and took the time to come here legally." - 6 hours, 29 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

James Dolan said,

"Accusing fellow council members of spending like drunken sailors? Oh, lord, the horror!" - 7 hours, 10 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Jo Ann Chandler Winston said,

"My prayers go out to Dr. Joe and Chelsea and his family. I've known them since I taught Chelsea in 5th grade. Paula was a wonderful woman who truly did "live to give". She and Dr. Joe helped me so much when I took in my niece and nephews. She was a blessing to all she touched. She was so excited to be able to give the 8th grade commencement speech at Trinity Episcopal School this coming Thursday. I only wish she were still here to do so. Much love to you Joe and Chelsea." - 7 hours, 19 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Scott Hanson said,

"Again.. Fidela, Use punctuation. End your sentences with a Period (.) Without it you are just making one long run-on rambling non-stop sentence which makes it difficult to track what you are trying to say." - 7 hours, 20 minutes ago



Women concerned about panhandler

Scott Hanson said,

"One word for you Fidela. PUNCTUATION. Use it." - 7 hours, 25 minutes ago



UHV graduates earn among highest first-year paychecks in Texas

Than Nguyen said,

"Living in Texas for over 30 years, I've always known Texas public universities provide paths to good jobs. I know that technology companies are planning to hire more people in the next six months as many key positions continue to remain vacant due to shortage of skilled IT professionals. Here’s a list of IT jobs in the DFW area if anyone is interested: http://www.insourcegroup.com/fort-worth-it-jobs http://www.insourcegroup.com/plano-it-jobs" - 7 hours, 51 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Allison Vinson said,

"Mrs. Paula was nothing short of an amazing woman. She was a long time family friend and mentor to many inclusing myself. My love and prayers goes out to her and her family. " - 8 hours, 1 minute ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Rhonda Hooper said,

"Mr. Hernandez, I agree wholeheartedly with you. I grant that this is a tragedy for both families. But, I do wonder how it would be being handled had the accident been reversed. Would the lady's "mug shot" be plastered in the paper in an article supposedly paying tribute to the young man and his family? " - 8 hours, 50 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Tamyra Fox said,

"My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Long and his family. Both she and Dr. Long were so good to me while I was in the hospital for a period of time. They helped saved my life. She was an amazing woman, and will truly be missed. I just can't believe this. I just saw her. Many blessings to the Long family." - 8 hours, 51 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Fidela Hernandez said,

"The ones that bring drugs over the border take them to prison but the rest let them get emnesty they don't all want to settle here in Victoria maybe they want to settle in Hollywood the Bahamas Seattle orChicago milwaukee Wisconsin this world is to big as long as they don't move in your house who cares where they going to live and they don't care about food stamps they don't know what they are the food got more flavor when you buy it with money is probably what they will say they are hispanics 100 percent they like to cook it homemade when there children and husbands come home after a long day from work and school at dinner time they will be we'll served by the woman of the house so what if there skin skittle darker blood flowing threw there veins cause it ain't water did God make you'll better than them hispanics do you'll got gold flowing throw them veins we'll then case closed and we all going to die one day so why be so stingy with the united states of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God inadvisable with liberty and justice for all amen" - 9 hours, 36 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Jonathan Williams said,

"Wow it is like Hagan has Jodi Arias memory lapses." - 9 hours, 58 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Rhonda Russell Cann said,

"OMG! I know Dr Long used to be my family dr! My prayer are with him and her family !!!" - 10 hours, 25 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Matt Vandervoort said,

"This is terrible for Paula to have died like this. I am so sorry for Dr. Long and his family. Peace be with you during this time." - 10 hours, 50 minutes ago



Parkway grows church body using live stream church services

Callee Jo Thomas said,

"So nice to be a part of what God is doing through Parkway and the lives He is changing!! " - 11 hours, 9 minutes ago



VC professor provides steely devotion to education for 48 years (Video)

Bruce Verdecanna said,

"ALL THE BEST TO YOU, SIR! See you at the symphony!" - 11 hours, 16 minutes ago



Two accused of robbing Walgreens

Marie Jeremiah Gonzales said,

"All Yall Need To Shut The Fuck Up If Yall Don't Know The Facts Don't Be Talking Bout Anyone Just Because He Was In The Car Doesn't Mean He Knew What The Fuck Dumb Ass Was Doin So Don't Be Calling Anyone Names How Old Fuckin Are Yall Get Yall Facts Straight Before Opening Ur Mouth " - 11 hours, 33 minutes ago



A&M-Kingsville advances at regional tournament

Teresa Diefenbach said,

"Go Hogs!!!" - 11 hours, 43 minutes ago



VC professor provides steely devotion to education for 48 years (Video)

Bob Woodman said,

"Mike. Have a great and enjoyable retirement. Best to you and Cora Jo." - 11 hours, 55 minutes ago



Fox Run hosts job fair

Mike Henry said,

"Irony" - 13 hours, 18 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Robin Hare said,

"We worked with Dr Long for a period of time while he was practiving at Twin Fountains. Paula used to bring us cookies and was such a nice and loving person who loved her family very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Long and the rest of her family." - 13 hours, 20 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Alonzo Salazar said,

"So a dude that quit the race and one who's going on vacation might be forced into a runoff in which either one will get creamed? Come on folk, cut out the B.S. before somebody gets indicted. Hazy memories and suspicious walking quorums give the appearance a trip to the ole grand jury might be in order. And we all know how that can work out. Paul Polasek is our next mayor and hopefully Omar Rachid can knock him off next go around." - 14 hours, 45 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Dale Zuck said,

"Yes, 37% is a majority of the votes. Let, the majority rule! Not really the ideal way to start a mayor's term of office. Before Tuesday, think about it my friend. Finally, what is the Legacy going to be now? "He quit to avoid a run-off he thought he might not win."" - 14 hours, 47 minutes ago



4 Victoria City Council members may have violated open meetings law

Brad Mitchell said,

"Oh my goodness ! Really ?!" - 14 hours, 48 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Dominic Gale said,

"illegal undocumented aliens. any loss of life is horrible worse when used to promote a political agenda." - 15 hours, 12 minutes ago



Victoria woman killed in collision 'lived to give'

Julio C. Hernandez said,

"That's exactly what I had expected, but instead J.R. Ortega seems to have some ulterior motive" - 15 hours, 14 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

Michele Perez Kuester said,

"Victoria has such a "good ol' boy" mentality. Hard to know what to believe. " - 15 hours, 25 minutes ago



Community remembers loss of 19 immigrant lives

Ray Torres said,

"Julio if it wasn't for them half of the shit here in texas won't get done.cause all from here are lazy and want to work tops not knowing wat all doing." - 15 hours, 28 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

Nick Stewart said,

"It makes one wonder if the Advocate didn't instigate the "circus" to get a story? They have done so before," - 15 hours, 37 minutes ago



Police identify those involved in Main Street crash

Pat McDonald said,

"Never is your answer. " - 15 hours, 52 minutes ago



Advocate Editorial Board opinion: City leaders need to respect will of voters

Vanessa Medrano Guardiola said,

"Editorials are one sided. But yes something very fishy was happening there." - 15 hours, 56 minutes ago