Sunday, August 31
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Although it looks like Victoria and most of the surrounding areas are out of the woods in terms of Hurricane ... Read Story »
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A three-way tie atop the championship flight sets up a strong final round today at the Labor Day Invitational at ... Read Story »
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Labor Day Tournament Read Story »
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September 1, 1908 Read Story »
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Students in the Goliad school district are saying goodbye to paper, pencils and textbooks. Read Story »
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LUBBOCK – Graham Harrell threw for 536 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for another score to lead No. ... Read Story »
Saturday, August 30
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EDNA – The Edna Cowboys scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t ... Read Story »
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EDNA – The atmosphere at Texana Raceway Park was a little different on Saturday as the American Sprint Car Series ... Read Story »
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Jorey Schroeder has a tough time defining confidence but has no problem showing it. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA –The chamber of commerce went without a director for six years. Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO – Calhoun might want to make the Alamodome its home away from home. Read Story »
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SEGUIN - The Memorial Lady Vipers dropped two games Saturday at the Seguin Tournament. Read Story »
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PALACIOS - Calhoun swept the girls and boys titles Saturday at the Palacios Cross Country Meet, while St. Joseph turned ... Read Story »
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Willie Cobb Barnes saw that Hurricane Gustav was headed toward his hometown of New Orleans again. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA –The Port Lavaca Art Guild will start art classes for adults and children on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sept. ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – Lavaca County residents called for jury duty for Lavaca County District Court at 10 a.m. Tuesday need not ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Calhoun County residents called for jury duty for district court at 10 a.m. Tuesday need not appear. ... Read Story »
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It’s time to brush off those paints and start molding that clay. The Victoria Art League Fall Show is coming ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Art League will hold a Patio and Yard sale Sept. 12-13, at the Community Art Center, 905 S. ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Art League will open its fall semester art classes beginning Tuesday. Read Story »
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Eight-year-old Leah Bishop jumped right in the kayak and glided across the water. Read Story »
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“What man can stand with autumn on a hilltop and fail to see the span of his world and the ... Read Story »
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George “Bill” Robinson and Toni Marek are immersed in Republican politics this week in Minnesota, but it’s unlikely they will ... Read Story »
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TERRYVILLE – A group of friends spotted two possible chupacabras Saturday morning in Terryville in DeWitt County. Read Story »
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It’s been a long week in South Carolina for Port Lavaca’s Mike Tidwell. Read Story »
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Labor Day Tournament Read Story »
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All six teams in the championship flight are in contention after the first round of the annual Labor Day Invitational ... Read Story »
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A hunter education course will be held in September for those hunters who are required to complete the course in ... Read Story »
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Monday I stood chest-deep in the Matagorda surf as a lazy sun eased below the dunes. Trout were bashing She ... Read Story »
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The story of Kevin Nurse, of Daniel and Cecilia Zarate, and Daniel Zarate Jr., is a story of life from ... Read Story »
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LOUISE - Scott Zimmerlie threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Danbury Panthers to a 21-8 ... Read Story »
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ALTAIR – With a strong defensive performances by both teams, Rice Consolidated won an overtime squeaker against Wharton, beating the ... Read Story »
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Gustav by advising customers that normal ... Read Story »
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In the interest of public safety, Victoria County and the City of Victoria will continue to operate as a non-shelter ... Read Story »
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Week Ending Aug. 29...51 Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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A two-tiered program for farmers and ranchers is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Victoria Officers Club, ... Read Story »
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Over time, the value of stocks can go up and down. Bond prices fluctuate with interest rates, as do other ... Read Story »
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Torin Bales Fine Jewelry recently hired Jacob Walker as its newest qualified gemologist and certified master bench jeweler. Walker has ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD – A strong defensive performance from the Sinton defense helped the Pirates beat the Goliad Tigers 35-18. Read Story »
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PALACIOS – Chris Plunkett scored on a 5-yard run and Matt Stelzel on a 6-yard run to lead the East ... Read Story »
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GANADO – The Ganado Indians dominated both sides of the ball, beating the Bloomington Bobcats 44-6. Read Story »
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CUERO -– Tyler Arndt feels like a kid in a candy store operating the Cuero offense. Read Story »
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EL CAMPO - Maverick Smith rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns to guide the El Campo Ricebirds to a ... Read Story »
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HALLETSVILLE – Stingy defense and a solid ground game gave Hallettsville Sacred Heart a 21-0 win over the Yorktown Wildcats ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM – Columbus rushed from almost 300 yards, lifting the Cardinals over the Yoakum Bulldogs 28-16. Read Story »
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PETTUS - The St. Paul Cardinals rolled up 494 yards of offense and scored in every quarter en route to ... Read Story »
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DAYTON - Dayton scored in every quarter to roll past the Bay City Blackcats 35-7. Read Story »
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Just imagine what O.J. Hughes could have accomplished if he wasn’t sick. Read Story »
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REFUGIO – Jason Herring was leery back in February when he scheduled the St. Joseph Flyers. Read Story »
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David Lopez Lopez Jr. to Patricia Martinez Solis. Read Story »
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There are many reasons adults are curious about their ancestral heritage and the DNA they inherited, but what about children? ... Read Story »
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Q: My 4-year-old daughter still has very bad tantrums. When she throws a tantrum when we are on an outing, ... Read Story »
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Editor’s Note: This column is a research project of Dr. Peter B. Riesz and the Victoria County Veterans Council. Anyone ... Read Story »
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Q: I have a Miniature Schnauzer and she has bad breath, is this from her teeth? Read Story »
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You stare at a blank piece of paper – or a blank computer screen – waiting for inspiration. Read Story »
Friday, August 29
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As Hurricane Gustav approaches, local utilities and city and county personnel are ready to handle the storm. Read Story »
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Supply specialist sounds like a safe job. Spc. Brandi Stanford’s family imagined her sitting at a desk, ordering ammo, taking ... Read Story »
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Storms have minds of their own, and it’s best to play it safe during hurricane season, said Mark Hanna, a ... Read Story »
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A: Less than it does. It’s a fleeting memory for all the money and time people put into it. You ... Read Story »
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PORT O’CONNOR – Ed Wiatt plans to hold off selling golf carts with his newly acquired EZGO dealership. He needs ... Read Story »
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Preliminary enrollment numbers show that both local higher education entities have each registered more than 3,000 students. Read Story »
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The 11 non-city agencies seeking $710,400 in tax dollars from the City of Victoria are still waiting for an answer. Read Story »
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Kaycee Hillmer and Sarah Tucker combined for 23 kills and 13 digs Friday to help the St. Joseph Lady Flyers ... Read Story »
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First Quarter Read Story »
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Ryan Epley explored the patches of lavender, rosemary and iris in his backyard as his mom worked and weeded the ... Read Story »
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A group of missionaries with Jews for Jesus, known as the Liberated Wailing Wall, will perform at 10:45 a.m. on ... Read Story »
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August 30, 1908 Read Story »
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With the memories of the incredible Beijing Olympics still fresh, this is a good time to talk about the importance ... Read Story »
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Today Read Story »
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Well, the Democratic Convention has completed its business and has rolled out of Denver. And now, the Republicans are getting ... Read Story »
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John 8:36 "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Read Story »
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Almost everyone would like to leave some kind of remembrance when they die, such as a successful business, an invention, ... Read Story »
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Drops of sweat formed a tiny stream down Matt Ocker’s arm as he pried board after board from the wall. Read Story »
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Jason Herring noticed one thing while scouting St. Joseph during its scrimmage against Edna. Read Story »
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Two of the three playoff teams from last season are no longer in Wharton’s district after realignment. Read Story »
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COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee says he’s a perfect fit for new coach Mike Sherman’s pro-style offense ... Read Story »
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Mickey Finley has been through almost everything during his 31 seasons as a head football coach. Read Story »
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A game of pickup basketball accomplished something few opponents have ever been able to do to Kier Wells – it ... Read Story »
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When a district is forced to welcome in a state finalist and a team that beat it, you know it’s ... Read Story »
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Don’t expect to see O.J. Hughes on the sidelines this season yelling at a receiver for dropping a pass or ... Read Story »
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So much for easy openers. Read Story »
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All games are non-district Read Story »
Thursday, August 28
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All the practices endured under the hot sun, the sweating and memorizing formations lead up to tonight’s big game performance. Read Story »
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The excitement and energy a local delegate felt Thursday as she attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver made her ... Read Story »
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The Lady Texans won the Southern National 14 and Under championship this summer in Gulfport, Miss. Picture are head coach ... Read Story »
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EDNA – Faith Academy came away with a split on Thursday at the Edna volleyball tournament. Read Story »
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GOLIAD – The picture on the screen is sharp, the audio crisp and clear. Read Story »
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A Victoria taxpayer called on the city Thursday to get its house in order by cutting debt and expenditures. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Jesse J. Moreno, 28, of Houston by officers Wednesday on a warrant charging him with theft of less ... Read Story »
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The red carpet event was fit for the stars, as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and John Wayne greeted guests at ... Read Story »
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When Kim Herzinger was in college, he was searching for a writer who could speak to him in his own ... Read Story »
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In the first night of Monday Mixed play, Les Schatz bowled two great games of 247 and 244 which contributed ... Read Story »
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Labor Day Pairings Read Story »
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Once again, it seems to us, those deep thinkers in Austin have had too much idle time on their hands, ... Read Story »
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Nazareth Academy eighth graders participated in a back-to-school retreat on Aug. 19-20 at the Catholic Diocese of Victoria Spiritual Renewal ... Read Story »
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Helping to catch criminals has never been this fun. Read Story »
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August 29, 1908 Read Story »
Wednesday, August 27
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Victoria County District Judge Robert Cheshire ruled indictments against the four officials lacked detailed accusations. Read Story »
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2006: Texas Department of Public Safety begins investigation into sexual assault accusations against fomer Victoria County Sheriff Michael Ratcliff. Read Story »
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The district attorney will press on with the prosecution of four city officials, although a judge found critical flaws in ... Read Story »
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The district attorney must significantly change the indictments against four city officials, or most charges will be dropped, a judge ... Read Story »
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Experts disagree about whether South Texas is ready for a black president. Read Story »
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Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll Read Story »
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The Memorial Lady Vipers went late into the night Tuesday to come away with a split in a dual volleyball ... Read Story »
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Ticket sales for Memorial’s first football game of the season at Victoria Memorial Stadium are on sale at the VISD ... Read Story »
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When the Memorial Vipers play this season you can expect two things. They will be physical and they will be ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK – Jelena Jankovic’s leg cramped so badly, she couldn’t take another step. Read Story »
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AUSTIN – Mack Brown hears that some folks don’t expect much from his Texas Longhorns this season. Read Story »
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CUERO – Residents will have the chance to comment on a proposed property tax increase at 6 p.m. today during ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN – Texans have a chance to comment on Texas Department of Transportation plans and priorities. Read Story »
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You’ve probably never heard of Robert Trachinger. Read Story »
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CUERO – The Cuero school board will meet in special session at noon Friday to receive public comment on the ... Read Story »
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“In summer, the song sings itself.” Read Story »
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Marc Vendl with the Victoria Boys and Girls Club thinks his request to the city for $18,000 to help his ... Read Story »
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Victoria’s proposed property tax rate and $155 million budget will be up for discussion today. Read Story »
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WHARTON – Gulf Coast Medical Center’s emergency room will start using videoconferencing in mid-September to improve care given to stroke ... Read Story »
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NORTH SABINE: Trout are fair to good in the river on shad. Redfish are good in the marsh on small ... Read Story »
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BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are good on watermelon red deep diving crankbaits and soft plastics. Crappie are good on ... Read Story »
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Balloons bobbed in the warm morning breeze Tuesday as tiny tots crowded around a large blue box. Read Story »
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The 6-foot-1 inch, 250-pound New Yorker stopped mid-stride as he walked beside the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Read Story »
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The district attorney must make several changes to indictments against four city officials, or most charges will be dropped, a ... Read Story »
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Turn on the lights. Put the chalk lines down. And bring in the boys in the bright new uniforms and ... Read Story »
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Experts disagree about whether South Texas is ready for a black president. Read Story »
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August 28, 1908 Read Story »
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Landscaping plans for your garden can be as simple as something that appeals to your eye and taste, and as ... Read Story »
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I’ve been out of town for several days. As I was driving back into town today, I noticed how everything ... Read Story »
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Jennifer King of Victoria was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Texas Rental Association. She is attending the University ... Read Story »
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Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about the University of Houston-Victoria possibly becoming a four-year university, but I don’t want ... Read Story »
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It was a warm summer day. I was 17 and driving aimlessly around, radio blaring, with my best friend Misty. Read Story »
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Victoria may be setting up transfer stations for customers with too much garbage for their roll-out containers. Read Story »
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Raising livestock is more than buying a calf, feeding it and trotting it to auction. Read Story »
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The size of TAPPS Division IV, District 3 doubled over the summer with realignment, giving Hallettsville Sacred Heart and Shiner ... Read Story »
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You have to look back four seasons in the record book to see the last time St. Joseph lost a ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON – There’s no easy position in football, but playing the secondary in Conference USA can be a form of ... Read Story »
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Realignment by the University Interscholastic League can set up new rivalries for schools in an instant. It can also create ... Read Story »
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REFUGIO – Dylan Klare didn’t bat an eye when Refugio coach Jason Herring suggested the Bobcats could have the best ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Sterling Jones didn’t take long to pick up where he left off last season. Read Story »
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SHINER – Shiner coach Steven Cerny found out what kind of player Matthew Hibbs was when he was a sophomore. ... Read Story »
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CUERO – Winning is still what matters to Tyler Arndt. Read Story »
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BLOOMINGTON – Frank Kassner’s football career at Bloomington has included a wide array of experiences, but not much success. Read Story »
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Beau Trahan and Casey Horny have more in common than a friendship. Read Story »
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Lonnie Goad has been the head football coach at Bloomington for less than three months, but he’s already aware of ... Read Story »
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Cuero made its third semifinal appearance in four years last season and the Gobblers had familiar company for much of ... Read Story »
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Karnes City’s Tom Warlick hopes to turn continuity into success. Read Story »
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The plot could thicken in District 30-4A this season. Read Story »
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Pettus beat Shiner and made the playoffs in 2006. Losses to Flatonia and Louise by a combined nine points kept ... Read Story »
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Determining the toughest district in the state can be difficult, but 26-2A should be in the mix. Read Story »
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The real winner in District 27-1A could be the fans. Read Story »
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Four teams will make the playoffs for the first time in Class 4A and the impact will be felt in ... Read Story »
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Cuero fans felt a chill on a cold December night at Burger Center in Austin. Read Story »
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In just 12 years of existence the Big 12 already has produced three national champions. It could add a fourth ... Read Story »
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Friday, Aug. 29 Read Story »
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In a hard-fought contest Tuesday, the St. Joseph Lady Flyers came up just short in dropping a 21-25, 25-19, 25-22, ... Read Story »
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Tickets for Friday’s Memorial-San Antonio Taft football game at Victoria Memorial Stadium will be on sale at the VISD Athletic ... Read Story »
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If success in football starts up front, the St. Joseph Flyers look to be in good shape this season. Read Story »
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Blake Schlueter’s performance at center has allowed him to start every game but one for TCU during the last two ... Read Story »
Tuesday, August 26
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The Victoria school district adopted the 2008-09 tax rate of $1.3094 per $100 of property valuation at the special school ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – The burn ban in Lavaca County has been lifted. Read Story »
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A judge declared a mistrial in an aggravated sexual assault of a child case before testimony even began Monday. Read Story »
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A motorcyclist was hurt after hitting a median in the 9200 block of North Navarro Street early Tuesday. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 75-year-old Victoria man by officers Tuesday on suspicion of assault by threat. The man is accused of ... Read Story »
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A controversial proposal to tack a monthly fee of $2.38 onto the bills of Victoria’s residential garbage customers is dead ... Read Story »
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Effective Saturday, the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission’s Transit Operations, Victoria Transit and Rural Transportation Services will operate from its ... Read Story »
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CUERO – The two-hour small-business conference scheduled at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce’s board room today was canceled due to ... Read Story »
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“The stronger our military is, the less temptation there will be to exert ... pressure on us.” Read Story »
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The rain has brought relief from the drought this month, but it has also created a mosquito problem in Victoria. Read Story »
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Twenty photographers. Twenty ranches. Prizes totaling $160,000. Read Story »
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No matter where he goes, Michael McClanahan is never without his journals. Battered and worn though they are, they are ... Read Story »
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If Michelle Obama wanted to show voters she and her husband are regular people, she succeeded in convincing one local ... Read Story »
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Kids nowadays have it too easy. They need to go to school a whole lot earlier and get out a ... Read Story »
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Your editorial dated Aug. 16 in support of the expansion of UHV to a four-year school should act as a ... Read Story »
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Until definitive evidence is produced that traffic cameras make streets safer, the city should not spend money to install such ... Read Story »
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The sound of “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the room as John Linch, 26, rode his electric wheelchair in to receive ... Read Story »
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The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for the 2008-2009 Leadership Victoria Class. The class is limited to 15 ... Read Story »
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August 29, 1908 Read Story »
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Landowners, well users, or anyone who uses water needs to pay attention to the new draft plan, one small well-owner ... Read Story »
Monday, August 25
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Michele Booth worked the previous eight years in the Victoria school district as a secretary and paraprofessional. Read Story »
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County clerks are scratching their heads as the deadline approaches for a state law change that affects marriage licenses. Read Story »
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Clifford Crump and Theresa Phillips look forward to spending their lives together after getting married Sept. 27. Read Story »
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BLOOMINGTON – Lonnie Goad has dealt with a shortage of coaches, less than ideal student participation and problems with field ... Read Story »
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Texas author Donald Barthelme fiddled with the American short story’s structure with cool, ironic wit. Read Story »
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GOLIAD – County commissioner Ted Long wants more dialogue between the Goliad County commissioners court and Uranium Energy Corp. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 51-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated three times or more. Read Story »
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Taxpayers will save about $7,500 a year because of a new employee alcohol and drug testing program. Read Story »
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Only one person showed Monday for Victoria County’s public hearing on the proposed $50 million budget and property tax rate. Read Story »
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Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department are seeking information about three persons involved in a case of identity ... Read Story »
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The first day of the Democratic National Convention was almost overwhelming for a first-time local delegate. Read Story »
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CUERO – Need help launching a business? Read Story »
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August 26, 1908 Read Story »
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With store shelves devoid of pencils and folders, lunch boxes packed and the tell-tale yellow buses chugging by, it’s no ... Read Story »
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The early start-up is a good thing, said Tobesha Kitchens, a Victoria sales associate. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Nothing gets the Calhoun defense going better than a long drive by its offense. Read Story »
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Cowboy hats, rugged ranch land, elusive criminals. Sounds like an old Western movie. Read Story »
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Three Advocate-area high school football teams will open the season in the Associated Press Top 10. Read Story »
Sunday, August 24
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BEIJING – With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of ... Read Story »
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The Parks and Recreation Department staff has been busy preparing several fall activities for all to enjoy. Read Story »
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HOUSTON – The Texans placed Harry Williams on injured reserve Sunday after he suffered a severe neck injury in Friday’s ... Read Story »
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As a father, Chris Soza feels a sense of pride as he watches his son Eric prepare to start his ... Read Story »
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Tuesday‘s Games Read Story »
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Art Briles doesn’t want to talk about the past at Baylor, which still hasn’t had a winning season since the ... Read Story »
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Seventeen volunteers will study if and how to make the University of Houston-Victoria a four-year school. Read Story »
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August 25, 1908 Read Story »
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The Victoria City Council made the right move in approving up to $3.2 million in funding for many infrastructure improvements ... Read Story »
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FORT WORTH – Victoria’s Casey Morris rode Wilds My Thing to the championship title of the John Deere Division of ... Read Story »
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Royce Gregory has been named the new director of baseball operations at the Shiner Starplex. Read Story »
Saturday, August 23
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BEIJING – Lisa Leslie and the U.S. women’s basketball team were once again too good for Australia at the Olympics. Read Story »
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It appeared to be just the right matchup for the conclusion for the annual Victoria ISD Spikefest - Hallettsville, ranked ... Read Story »
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EL CAMPO – El Campo coach Bob Gillis has the numbers down pat. Read Story »
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n In today’s story, Border Star: Organizing against organized crime, pages E4 and E5, the name Steve McCraw, director of ... Read Story »
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Water Research Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Victoria Electric Co-op, 102 S. Ben Jordan St. Read Story »
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Last year, more than 2,000 Victoria Independent School District students couldn’t afford all the supplies they needed for class. Read Story »
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If you miss the train I’m on, Read Story »
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With some schools already in session and Victoria public schools starting Monday, drivers are reminded to watch out for children ... Read Story »
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Jury duty for Monday for Goliad District Court has been cancelled, according to a news release from the County and ... Read Story »
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Kevin Nurse fumbled with his keys, trying to unlock the door of the two-family house he rented in the Manhattan ... Read Story »
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With the 2008 Ryder Cup less than a month away, some of the biggest decisions that await U.S. team captain ... Read Story »
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Hello, anglers, Read Story »
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Cloud cover and light north winds this week teased us with autumn-like conditions. It has been awhile since daytime highs ... Read Story »
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Texas lawmen should be commended for taking on a fight the U.S. government continues to dodge. Read Story »
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A constant flow of money, guns and illegal immigrants spill across the Texas border. Read Story »
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Tony Ramos, sales analyst, was recently promoted to bank officer by First Victoria. Ramos holds a bachelor of business administration ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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RIG COUNT Read Story »
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Michael J. Kellett to Eileen Savoy Kirk Read Story »
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No free pretzels, $2 for a bottle of water or a cup of coffee, $15 to check one piece of ... Read Story »
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Q: I saw an ad in a dog magazine for blood donor dogs. What does this consist of? Read Story »
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Q:Why are the schools so insistent on wanting to register students before the first day of school? Read Story »
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School menus for Aug. 25-29. Milk and bread are served with each meal. Read Story »
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The social significance of Barack Obama’s campaign for president is not lost on Shawn Woods and neither is what’s happening ... Read Story »
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Ashley Tyau slammed down eight kills and Neva Bowers had five to lead the Faith Acadmey Lady Cougars to a ... Read Story »
Friday, August 22
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Victoria might not be the only city getting a rail bypass. Read Story »
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Victoria is on the verge of getting a railroad bypass, but not before the train company builds temporary tracks through ... Read Story »
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A Victoria Police officer was acquitted of official oppression last year and a judge wiped his record clean, but an ... Read Story »
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A man who escaped from Goliad County jail and led authorities on a four-hour chase has been sentenced to 50 ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM – Debbie Rollins’ philosophy of life and how she feels about painting mirror each other. On Sunday a reception ... Read Story »
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A woman who lost her insurance license for making phony claims now faces criminal charges. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 19-year-old Victoria man by officers Friday on suspicion of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana ... Read Story »
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YORKTOWN – Burglars struck two businesses Thursday taking firearms and computers at one, but coming up mostly empty-handed in the ... Read Story »
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BEEVILLE – A crackdown on illegal 8-liner game rooms in Beeville last week resulted in 13 arrests and the seizing ... Read Story »
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Calls to many AT&T customers in Victoria went unanswered Friday. Read Story »
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Looking back, Keisha Smith, 21, said she first became excited about Sen. Barack Obama six years ago. Read Story »
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BY APRILL BRANDONABRANDON@VICAD.COM Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – One of the area’s biggest parish picnics is set for Sunday, Aug. 31, as Sacred Heart Catholic Church ... Read Story »
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The word dignity comes from the Latin word dignitus, which means worthy. Especially does it indicate nobility of manner or ... Read Story »
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“And it came to pass....” – Luke 2:1 Read Story »
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One of the strongest desires we humans have is the desire to be free of illness and to get better ... Read Story »
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The beauty of the Gospel is that God says to everyone of us, “I’ve got a plan and purpose for ... Read Story »
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HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark.–Centennial Baptist Church sits silently on a downtown street, its doors locked and window panes so clouded light ... Read Story »
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ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia – Todd Bentley, the Canadian revivalist whose tactics drew protest from some fellow Pentecostals, has resigned from ... Read Story »
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SHINER – Shiner Catholic church will hold its annual fall parish picnic, known for its country auction, at the American ... Read Story »
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August 23, 1908 Read Story »
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Police trained in CPR sat only half a mile away when a woman found her husband unconscious in the couple’s ... Read Story »
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Even though one team failed to show it didn’t put a damper on the annual Victoria ISD Spikefest volleyball tournament. Read Story »
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Memorial will see its first and only scrimmage action of the season at 5 p.m. today at Corpus Christi Calallen. Read Story »
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The Victoria school district has dropped about 200 students in enrollment. Read Story »
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BEIJING – Tyson Gay stuck his left hand behind him, waiting to feel the red baton’s cool metal make contact. Read Story »
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GOLIAD – Deputies nabbed an Austin man who thought he swapped sexually explicit e-mails with a 14-year-old girl and planned ... Read Story »
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Mark Garretson is fed up with the ear-piercing horns of trains winding their way through Victoria. Read Story »
Thursday, August 21
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CUERO – Elvis will be in the building along with hundreds of sock-hoppers and doo-woppers at the 15th annual Cuero ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Zachary Ryan Bracknell, 20, of Victoria by deputies Wednesday on warrants charging him with theft of property valued ... Read Story »
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More than a year after tales of a chupacabra in Cuero made headlines across the country, sightings of strange quadrupeds ... Read Story »
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I do not believe schools should bring back corporal punishment. And if I signed a waver telling a school not ... Read Story »
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Without much fanfare, the judge came, made his ruling and went. We are referring to the Michael Ratcliff perjury case, ... Read Story »
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August 22, 1908 Read Story »
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BUBBA-CLYDE’S TAVERN Read Story »
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The new Trinity Episcopal Middle School has students excited about returning to school. Read Story »
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While national statistics regarding occupational fatalities are down, Texas had 38 more fatalities in 2007 than 2006, according to the ... Read Story »
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Pack your umbrella, because it’s going to be a rainy weekend. Read Story »
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The Bloomington school board has called for a special election to decide the fate of $8 million bond project. Read Story »
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As the Victoria school district prepares for the return to school on Monday, the school board will discuss bus transportation ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM - After suffering through a year of growing pains and barely knowing their head coach, the Yoakum Bulldogs are ... Read Story »
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Even though high fuel prices have caused a few teams to drop out of the tournament, the annual Victoria ISD ... Read Story »
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I’m still not sure why I called my dad. Read Story »
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FANNIN – A curious animal trotting across Farm-to-Market Road 2987 makes a family think chupacabras have expanded their South Texas ... Read Story »
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Victoria County’s burn ban was lifted Wednesday after the rain this week reduced the chance of wildfires. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 24-year-old Houston man by deputies Tuesday on suspicion of possession of less than 1 gram of a ... Read Story »
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BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are good on minnows and white ... Read Story »
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CUERO – The Cuero Country Opry will feature 10-year-old Ally Cancetti of Woodsboro during its monthly show tonight at the ... Read Story »
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The last day for Memorial High School 2009 seniors and early graduates to take senior photos for the yearbook is ... Read Story »
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Doctors expected to move Carol Paul, wife of Congressman Ron Paul, before the week’s end, marking the beginning of her ... Read Story »
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EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good on the deep reefs on the incoming tide. Trout are fair to good around ... Read Story »
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It’s a history of Victoria through the eyes of everyday people. Beginning in the 1800’s and going up through the ... Read Story »
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Mamma Mia, here they go again. Read Story »
Wednesday, August 20
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BEIJING – Usain Bolt’s eyes darted to check the numbers on the trackside clock once, twice, three times, more. Read Story »
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Charges of conspiracy and theft of trade secrets have three chemical industry heavyweights heading to court. Read Story »
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Les Schatz hammered the pins for an excellent 278 high game to rule the weekly top score. Schatz was on ... Read Story »
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL LATE SKATE AT SKATEWORLD: Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., open to anyone. For information, call Raymond ... Read Story »
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Victoria’s Saxet Lakes could tell many stories if they could speak. The dark side holds a sad history of drownings, ... Read Story »
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Ten members of the Science and Spanish Club in Port Lavaca gave up a day of summer vacation and gathered ... Read Story »
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When I first became a master gardener, and overheard others talking about their ginger plants, I thought that they must ... Read Story »
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Signs of our hot, dry weather are showing up in yards all over the area. The forecast for rain most ... Read Story »
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August 21, 1908 Read Story »
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Big universities are branching out in order to expand access to education. Read Story »
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This week’s rain may help parched lawns, but it’s not something cotton farmers in the Victoria area need. Read Story »
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Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series. Read Story »
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Up to $3.2 million in city money is available to make street, sidewalk and other improvements to complement the school ... Read Story »
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Memorial’s Jennifer King will continue her golf career at the University of Texas-Tyler. Read Story »
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CUERO – Cuero made its third semifinal appearance in four years last season, but defensive back Jennings Boothe can’t forget ... Read Story »
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Lou Barefield signed to play basketball at Beeville’s Coastal Bend Community College on Tuesday. Read Story »
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Ask any fantasy football player what the most prized commodity in any league is, and most will point to the ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – Haley Leopold had 16 digs and Kelly Hairell 13 kills as Hallettsville swept Memorial 26-24, 25-22, 26-24 on ... Read Story »
Tuesday, August 19
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Homeowners and business owners in Victoria might be a little more cautious in the coming months about turning on the ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Christopher George Vega, 26, of Victoria by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily ... Read Story »
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The ceremonial groundbreakings for the high school and middle school located on the west site and the high school on ... Read Story »
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Head Start family orientations are scheduled for today, according to an Advocate for Children and Families, Inc news release. The ... Read Story »
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James Dunnell loves to collect antiques. So when his great aunt gave him some original sheet music published in 1911 ... Read Story »
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Q: My wife and I are driving our son to college. I want to drop him off at the gate ... Read Story »
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August 20, 1908 Read Story »
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Editor’s note: First of a three-part series. Read Story »
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The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
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A Quinceañera and Head Start were in the future for 13-year-old Alisha Alvarado and 3-year-old Skyler Mendosa, their grandfather Gilbert ... Read Story »
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It could cost more to water the grass and flush the toilets in Victoria. Read Story »
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Up to $3.2 million in city tax money may be devoted to street and other improvements to complement the school ... Read Story »
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PALACIOS – Eric Rojas didn’t have to earn all-state honors to realize how special last season was for Palacios. Read Story »
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Season tickets for the Memorial Vipers football team are on sale through Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Jimmy Lee Suniga, 24, of Victoria, by officers Saturday on a warrant charging him with violation of probation ... Read Story »
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Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand Read Story »
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An early-morning burglary Monday crippled a local business and may force it to close. Read Story »
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Three jurors have been selected to hear a Jackson County capital murder case. Read Story »
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Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking information about the person responsible for two burglaries in Victoria in July. Read Story »
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A citizen water researcher warned county commissioners Monday to beware of a possible water grab in Victoria County. Read Story »
Monday, August 18
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Fast food has been under the scrutiny of consumer nutrition experts for quite some time now, especially when fast food ... Read Story »
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The reason that Saxet Lake has a bad name is that there is no park ranger to enforce gun enforcement. Read Story »
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We’ve heard how the value of the dollar affects gas prices — and indeed the price of everything. I was ... Read Story »
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YORKTOWN – Downtown Yorktown looks different than it did just 18 months ago. Read Story »
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August 19, 1908 Read Story »
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W.R. Nichols isn’t worried about the possibility of Victoria installing cameras to catch drivers running red lights. Read Story »
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Cummerbunds and bow ties are a thing of the past for the groom of today. Read Story »
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Navy Seaman Recruit Kurt M. Rowland, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Rowland ... Read Story »
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High teacher turnover and construction is to blame at Woodsboro High School for low test scores, say administrators. Read Story »
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Andy Startz doesn’t mind saying what’s on his mind, which is why he has no qualms about opposing red-light cameras. Read Story »
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Q:. Is it possible to watch the new City TV channel on my satellite television system? Read Story »
Sunday, August 17
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August 18, 1908 Read Story »
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The term coined in this summer of astronomically high fuel prices is “staycation,” short for a stay-near-home vacation. Read Story »
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Cuero sophomore Kelsey Washington may have had an omen Saturday before the championship game of the St. Joseph Lady Flyers ... Read Story »
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GOLIAD - After back-to-back 2-8 seasons, the Goliad Tigers feel they are in position to compete for a playoff berth ... Read Story »
Saturday, August 16
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Ready to eat pie on the first day of school? Read Story »
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LOUISE – A year of double doses of math and science helped Louise High School jump two levels in the ... Read Story »
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Compact cars and minivans inched their way around the Texas Drive Inn restaurant recently, waiting on to-go orders as the ... Read Story »
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It’s been eight years since the August 2000 car accident which left outdoor enthusiast Joey Ornelas without use of his ... Read Story »
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A 25-year-old Victoria man by officers Friday on a warrant for federal charges. Read Story »
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HOUSTON – Family and friends remember her as the smiling grandmother. Read Story »
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The Jan. 2 bus crash in Victoria County that killed one and injured 46 others is still under investigation. Read Story »
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Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me; Read Story »
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Residents don’t have to travel far for quality healthcare. Read Story »
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In 1893 George H. Hauschild built a magnificent opera house at the corner of Forrest and Liberty streets. It was ... Read Story »
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Victoria’s two country clubs will pay tribute to America’s Armed Forces over Labor Day weekend. Read Story »
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Following are the results from the 2008 State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo as of Aug. 4: Read Story »
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Monday’s Games Read Story »
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The University of Houston System gets a C for recently forming a commission to study the future of its Victoria ... Read Story »
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Q. I owe more money on my car than I can afford. One friend told me that if I return ... Read Story »
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As we get closer to the upcoming presidential election, you may see or hear news stories about how the stock ... Read Story »
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Financial Advisor Kenneth French recently received the Edward D. Jones Sr. Memorial Award for sales and service efforts during the ... Read Story »
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“The Red Lotus” publisher Kathryn Weber will speak at the American Advertising Federation – Victoria’s August luncheon. Read Story »
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This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from July 4-16 for new commercial, commercial ... Read Story »
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Robert Hinojosa slung a large shopping bag over his shoulder, smiling as his two daughters snaked their way around J.C. ... Read Story »
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Michael Lewis Ratcliff shook the prosecutor’s hand, hugged his lawyers and walked to community corrections, where he started 10 years’ ... Read Story »
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If the Department of Public Safety’s investigation into Michael Ratcliff continued longer, prosecutors could have built a better case, Victoria’s ... Read Story »
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The case against Michael Ratliff is over, but related indictments against four city officials remain in limbo. Read Story »
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Although a judge provided a final answer Friday, questions remain about Michael Lewis Ratcliff and his October indictments. Read Story »
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ROUND ROCK - After going 3-3 in pool play Thursday and Friday, the Memorial Lady Vipers find themselves in the ... Read Story »
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Students aren’t the only ones gearing up this week as the new school year approaches. On Friday, the Victoria school ... Read Story »
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A few tears formed in Glenn Crisp’s eyes Friday, but not because the swelling from the vibrio bacteria had spread ... Read Story »
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Growing up, Brenda O’Bannion’s aunt Doris inspired her in many ways. She was one of the reasons O’Bannion wanted to ... Read Story »
Friday, August 15
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State representative Geanie Morrison began a campaign Friday to raise local awareness about infant abandonment and the alternative available to ... Read Story »
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Corina Alfaro was excited about this Bible. Read Story »
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There are many amazing verses in the Bible, but here’s one that I’m guessing you have not read recently. It’s ... Read Story »
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Seat belts don’t do any good on buses. They really can’t make them to not tear loose in a roll ... Read Story »
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If anyone wants to follow in my footsteps he must give up all rights to himself, take up his cross ... Read Story »
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In 1967, Paul Little, associated with Campus Crusade for Christ, published a book titled, “Know Why You Believe.” Read Story »
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“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity and passeth by the transgression, because He delighteth in mercy? ... Read Story »
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August 16, 1908 Read Story »
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REFUGIO – A 49-year-old Tivoli man, caught stealing irrigation tubing, is believed to have been involved with stealing more than ... Read Story »
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A case that started as sex assault and morphed into aggravated perjury might be resolved today. Read Story »
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St. Joseph nearly took an early exit from its own tournament Thursday. Read Story »
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Athletes at Patti Welder Middle School will need to hand in their athletic forms Monday and Tuesday from 4:15 p.m. ... Read Story »
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REFUGIO – Dylan Klare has high expectations for Refugio’s offensive and defensive lines. Read Story »
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Covey Morrow did his best this summer to make up for lost time. Read Story »
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Spectators surrendered their cell phones and cameras at the courthouse door during Michael Lewis Ratcliff’s last court date. Outside, armed ... Read Story »
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Some call it Blue Waters, some Deep Waters and others Ski Lake. Read Story »
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Three generations of the Martinez family have been taking picnic and fishing trips to Victoria County’s Saxet Lake Park. Read Story »
Thursday, August 14
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The longer Alzheimer's patients stray from caregivers, the more danger they are in. Read Story »
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A Victoria woman left her granddaughter at summer school on Aug. 7 and hasn’t seen her since. Read Story »
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Carol Paul, wife of U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, continued to improve Thursday. Read Story »
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For its 23rd anniversary, the Victoria Country Opry is coming back home. Tonight, the long-running show will take place in ... Read Story »
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A fire forced a family of five from their garage apartment Wednesday night. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Elmorris Foley III, 27, of Kennedy by officers Thursday on a warrant charging him with theft from a ... Read Story »
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It all started with a group of musicians taking a weekend off together to head out to the country. They ... Read Story »
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Students in grades 1-8 can now register for Theatre Victoria’s School of Performing Arts Acting Academy. Beginning Sept. 13, classes ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Symphony is planning to celebrate its 35th anniversary this year in harmonious style. Read Story »
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Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Read Story »
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The saltwater marsh mosquito can be controlled, but it has to be sprayed for almost every day for four or ... Read Story »
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U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is showing quick reaction time and genuine caring for her constituency in the wake of ... Read Story »
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My brother has terminal brain cancer and a seizure disorder. He is also in jail for non-payment of child support. Read Story »
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August 15, 1908 Read Story »
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COLLEGE STATION (AP) – Stephen McGee will be Texas A&M’s starting quarterback for the Aggies’ opener against Arkansas State on ... Read Story »
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Peek inside the Victoria Mall’s J.C. Penney store and you’ll probably find employees moving more quickly than usual. Read Story »
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BLOOMINGTON – With two tires lifted above his head, senior running back Ricky Reyes ran laps after practice on Tuesday. Read Story »
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BEIJING – Michael Phelps finally seems to be grasping what it all means. Read Story »
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Rome McNary has been hired as head softball coach and Tim Eaton will return as the boys head soccer coach ... Read Story »
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“Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.” Read Story »
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I remember the smirk. Read Story »
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YOAKUM – Highway department jobs in the Yoakum district should be mostly unaffected as the Texas Department of Transportation studies ... Read Story »
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First it was supposed to be television. Then it was going to be video. Read Story »
Wednesday, August 13
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Late summer revelers are likely to get caught if they drive drunk, police said. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Rufino Saldana Jr., 32, of Victoria by deputies Wednesday on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily ... Read Story »
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The state insurance commission yanked a local agent’s license because she used a phony company to collect fake claims. Read Story »
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Last year’s championship match up will not materialize in this year’s final at the annual St. Joseph Lady Flyers volleyball ... Read Story »
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BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are good on minnows and white ... Read Story »
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NORTH SABINE: Rain and wind has muddied the middle of the lake and the river. Redfish are good in the ... Read Story »
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Michael Whitehead will be out for his third consecutive championship when the 2008 Advocate Charity Fantasy Football League starts play ... Read Story »
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Mike Osterson slammed the pins for two tremendous games to garner the high weekly score among local league bowlers. Read Story »
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August 14, 1908 Read Story »
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SOUTH TEXAS BREEZE SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS & REGISTRATION: Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m., Rippamonti Field in Riverside Park. Ages 15U, ... Read Story »
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INDUSTRIAL LITTLE LEAGUE: Sunday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Fire Hall. For information, contact Lynn Sparkman at 361-648-4615. Read Story »
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL LATE SKATE AT SKATEWORLD: Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., open to anyone. For information, call Raymond ... Read Story »
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The Victoria College’s continuing education program is a real plus for Victoria, the businesses in the area and individual advancement. Read Story »
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Victoria’s New Public Access Channel: Read Story »
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Four year college? No. Tech college? Yes. We are going to have all these different plants coming in, and we’ve ... Read Story »
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Many of us read with alarm news reports this month about shocking electric bills going to some of our Valley ... Read Story »
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Landscape edging is used to separate lawn from plantings or to outline various elements of the landscape like driveways and ... Read Story »
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Descendants of Heinrich and Katharine Langrebe will hold their 35th annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Weesatche Community ... Read Story »
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Winners of the Victoria Duplicate Bridge Club games were: Read Story »
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It is again time to watch the skies for the abundant raptors that pass through South Texas en route to ... Read Story »
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The Victoria County Veterans Council met on July 30 in the VFW Hall. Chairman Rene Reyes of the VFW called ... Read Story »
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Even though, weather-wise, this is the worst time to be in the garden, there are many garden chores to be ... Read Story »
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The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
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I love chocolate. As a child, I looked forward to holidays when my parents would relax the “no candy rule” ... Read Story »
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I pulled up the UHV Web site yesterday and, boy, did it look different. Why the change? Read Story »
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CUERO – Ellie Carter could barely contain herself. Read Story »
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It was a one in 10,000 chance that Alexis Cooper would become pregnant with Monoamniotic twins, one of the rarest ... Read Story »
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Victoria County is having growing pains and they’re leaving transportation planners feeling overwhelmed. Read Story »
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If you have never run a road race before, training for a 5K (3.1 miles) is the perfect place to ... Read Story »
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VANDERBILT – Ryan Richter has his Thursday dinner plans set for the rest of the football season. He also knows ... Read Story »
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BEIJING – Tied no more. Michael Phelps swam into history as the winningest Olympic athlete ever with his 10th career ... Read Story »
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Memorial found the right combinations when it needed them Tuesday and opened the 2008 volleyball season with wins over Corpus ... Read Story »
Tuesday, August 12
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Arnold Road in Victoria County between Ohrt Road and Farm-to-Market Road 236 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 ... Read Story »
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The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
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All Victoria County residents summoned to appear at 8:30 a.m., Thursday for jury duty in Justice of the Peace Precinct ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Loan Pham walked to the statue of the La Vang Mary where her grandmother would pray for ... Read Story »
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Glenn Crisp, his left leg covered in bandages, got up and walked around in his Citizens Medical Center room Tuesday. Read Story »
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A proposal to lower Victoria’s property tax rate drew only one comment from the public Tuesday. Read Story »
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A: “Water quality is in good shape. I traveled a long way to come down here and fish and it ... Read Story »
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Carol Paul, who was admitted to a Houston hospital Thursday, underwent her third surgery in five days Tuesday, according to ... Read Story »
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There comes a time in the life of 20-somethings when they have to ask themselves a question that is vital ... Read Story »
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BLOOMINGTON – A 26-year-old Bloomington woman in a parking lot on the 9200 block of state Highway 185 on Saturday, ... Read Story »
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Many technological advances in the work place have some employees scrambling to keep up with new technology. Read Story »
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August 13, 1908 Read Story »
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With O.J. Hughes at the controls of the offense, Memorial opened practice Monday looking to perfect a new scheme. Read Story »
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Mike Ramirez didn’t have to wait long to find out how badly Kenedy wants a winning football team. Read Story »
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Glenn Crisp loves riding his long board on the waves at Port Aransas. Read Story »
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The time is now for the community to speak up about whether to expand the University of Houston-Victoria. Read Story »
Monday, August 11
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CUERO – A 35-year-old Cuero man is in DeWitt County Jail facing attempted murder charges and seven additional felonies. Read Story »
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Many people never call police unless they become crime victims. Read Story »
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Cram 4,500 people into Victoria’s Riverside Park in a single day to compete in athletic activities and you might just ... Read Story »
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Victoria’s property tax rate could be going down if the city council agrees to a staff proposal today. Read Story »
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Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department need information about two people who committed a theft on Feb. 13. ... Read Story »
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A county judge has a message for Victoria County residents: Don’t burn (again). Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 17-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of unauthorized use of a motorized vehicle and driving ... Read Story »
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Congressman Ron Paul canceled his Monday trip to Victoria to stay with his wife, who was in a Houston hospital ... Read Story »
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What do you think about the student-teacher ratio in the Victoria school system? I think teachers are overworked and have ... Read Story »
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We were pleased to see a reading phenomenon occurring in our community last week (“A literary obsession,” Page 1, Aug. ... Read Story »
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Recently Congress passed the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act., also known as the Housing Bill. Its passage was ... Read Story »
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August 12, 1908 Read Story »
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One psychology major seamlessly transitioned from Victoria College to the University of Houston-Victoria, she said. Read Story »
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Thousands of dead, scaly bodies line the water’s edge. Read Story »
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The wreck killed one man, injured a 5-year-old boy, left a suspected drunken driver catatonic and dissolved families. Read Story »
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While a dress code is policy enough for most schools, Victoria school district is considering moving to something stricter – ... Read Story »
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Calhoun student Crystal Cuellar disapproved of schools implementing stricter dress codes. Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – Dr. Barbara Conner, who has practiced medicine in Lavaca County for more than 30 years, will be honored ... Read Story »
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Neighbors in an east Victoria neighborhood are worlds apart when it comes to a drainage project under way near their ... Read Story »
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A Gonzales man who stopped a runaway vehicle that ran over its owner in Victoria Sunday morning said he was ... Read Story »
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Army PFC McLean Raybon currently stationed at Fort Bragg N.C. recently received an Army Achievement Medal for Operation Jaded Thunder. ... Read Story »
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n VICTORIA – A 40-year-old Victoria woman in the 2100 block of East Red River Street by police Saturday on ... Read Story »
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Q: What types of jobs are available at the Parks and Recreation Department? Read Story »
Sunday, August 10
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Memorial Stadium’s turf was replaced this summer, but the foundation of the Vipers season is being set today. Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – He’s no Billy Joel on the piano, but Hallettsville’s Colby Schindler has been honing his skills on the ... Read Story »
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Transition is never easy, but for Memorial senior Samantha Alvarez it’s become a deal made in heaven for her. Read Story »
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In a perfect world, all the football teams I cover this season would go undefeated and win a state championship. Read Story »
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August 11, 1908 Read Story »
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Saturday, August 9
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Hello Anglers! Read Story »
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BEIJING – Michael Phelps got one of his toughest races out of the way, and it couldn’t have been any ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – For the past several years, the Calhoun Sandies have been a team filled with talent surrounded by ... Read Story »
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Hurling my Top Dog as far as the spool allowed, I eagerly awaited the first bang of the morning. Commotion ... Read Story »
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Reports of the demise of option football are not only premature, they’re completely false in Fayette County. Read Story »
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Burning trash got out of control and resulted in the destruction of approximately 30 acres of land north of Telferner, ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE – Don’t call them out yet. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 46-year-old Victoria man at the 3000 block of East North Street by police Friday on suspicion of ... Read Story »
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WOODSBORO – The five brothers and sisters didn’t expect their vacation to last this long. Read Story »
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Tex Ritter’s gone and Disney’s dead Read Story »
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Jackson County Judge Harrison Stafford’s love for travel abroad began when he he was in college. Read Story »
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Two years ago Victoria Country Club assistant pro Joe Mitchell Jr. made a commitment to improve his game. Read Story »
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Following are the results from the 2008 State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo as of Aug. 4: Read Story »
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Sam Hernandez is a lot of things: a father, an entrepreneur, an artist. Read Story »
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It happens every time the stock market drops: Investors question their strategy, their luck and their timing. But if you, ... Read Story »
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The Lone Star State has received numerous accolades through the years in recognition of its prominence in a wide variety ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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Rig Count Read Story »
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With the current cost of gasoline, traveling to counties and cities of our ancestors to view original documents, and then ... Read Story »
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Drove to the nearby convenience store a while back, when regular unleaded gasoline was $3.99-plus, and filled up with premium. ... Read Story »
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Bryan Philip Hahn to Karen Zuniga Read Story »
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Editor’s Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local ... Read Story »
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Q: My dog is getting older. What do I need to do for her? Read Story »
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Editor’s Note: This column is a research project of Dr. Peter B. Riesz and the Victoria County Veterans Council. Anyone ... Read Story »
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Memories are usually triggered by an event that makes you recall certain times in your life. Read Story »
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Sitting in a movie theater seat and watching an action-packed movie on a 30-foot wide, 15-foot tall screen is one ... Read Story »
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After staying away from competitions for six months, member of Stringo’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu were ready to put their hard work ... Read Story »
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Fayetteville at Louise, 5 p.m. Read Story »
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The Memorial Lady Vipers got a little taste of action Friday when they hosted Calhoun and Goliad in a volleyball ... Read Story »
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EDNA - Very few fans may ever notice Edna’s Sha’Rae Runnels as she quietly goes about doing her job. Read Story »
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WOODSBORO – Woodsboro won’t have to travel as far to play this season, but hopes to go a much greater ... Read Story »
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Myles Dumont’s first varsity experience at quarterback came sooner than he expected. Read Story »
Friday, August 8
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VICTORIA – Pedram Taghikani, 21, of Victoria, by deputies Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of less than ... Read Story »
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Carol Delay thinks it’s nothing short of divine intervention that she found a new home in Victoria’s recently completed senior ... Read Story »
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A: Yeah, I’m going to watch. You got to follow that basketball. Read Story »
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August 9, 1908 Read Story »
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God is omnitemporal, that is, His presence exists in every point in time at the same time. Any attempt to ... Read Story »
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To a psychologist, personality is an area of study that deals with complex human behavior, including emotions, actions, and thought ... Read Story »
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“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ... Read Story »
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WOODSBORO – It is early in the afternoon and Guadalupe York sits in her rocking chair taking in the breeze. ... Read Story »
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I was fascinated by the results from a recent survey conducted by the famous Gallup organization. Read Story »
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Football has all the alluring qualities the average high school boy could ever imagine. Read Story »
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Vic, ... install cameras to catch drug dealers? You got to be joking. This is Victoria. Read Story »
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Drivers run red lights in Victoria. That’s a fact very few would dispute. Read Story »
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I witnessed another dog-related issue last week that made my skin crawl. I was outside visiting with a neighbor when ... Read Story »
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Soaring energy costs are taxing our economy and leaving us dangerously dependent on foreign energy sources. The U.S. Department of ... Read Story »
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It’s Wednesday night at the Downtown Bar & Grill. The regulars are already there, drinks in hand, all gathered together ... Read Story »
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The nuclear debate shifted into overdrive Thursday night. Read Story »
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SHINER – The “grand lady” is getting a makeover. Read Story »
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Q:Will we have enough water? Read Story »
Thursday, August 7
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SHINER – Broadway will come to Lavaca County in November, when the Gaslight Theatre board of directors presents a gala ... Read Story »
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REFUGIO –Refugio’s Jason Herring is looking forward to coaching Wayne Frazier this season and watching him play on the college ... Read Story »
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CRESCENT VALLEY – Deputies arrested six people suspected of cooking meth, after someone complained fumes around the house smelled like ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 25-year-old Victoria woman in a home in the 1600 block of E. Brazos Street on Wednesday, according ... Read Story »
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“If a picture wasn’t going very well, I’d put a puppy in it.” Read Story »
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SHINER - Speed, size and experience are what the Shiner Coamnches are counting on this season, especially in the defensive ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - Growing up, Callie Herrington didn’t even know what a volleyball was. Read Story »
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YORKTOWN – Kerry Huddleston remembers the exact moment he was convinced moving away from friends and relatives and pulling his ... Read Story »
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The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts has long been known for its collection of contemporary ceramics. But thanks to ... Read Story »
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Victoria’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) got scolded at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Some council members argued for bringing the ... Read Story »
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Exelon Nuclear contends that its plan to build two new nuclear reactors will benefit Victoria County. The reactors will generate ... Read Story »
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LOUISE - Just looking at Amber Bain’s accomplishments last year as a sophomore, one would think she was just another ... Read Story »
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Terry Puhl is not afraid to speak his mind. Read Story »
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LOUISE – If everyone loves a parade, this Jackson County town knows how to celebrate. Read Story »
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GANADO – The news delivered on a cold morning in February has made the heat of August much easier to ... Read Story »
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There is only one thing Robert Hillyer of Victoria loves more than baseball. OK, well maybe two things (he seems ... Read Story »
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Richard Hogue considers himself lucky. Read Story »
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A nuclear company official says ads mischaracterize nuclear power and Exelon. An ad creator says they work. Read Story »
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The gold shovels and pile of dirt setup for the board members and superintendent were just a part of the ... Read Story »
Wednesday, August 6
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Overhead lights shot a brilliant glare off the sparkling steel drums that lined the stage Wednesday night. And as the ... Read Story »
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Area Dairy Queens are taking part in the third-annual Miracle Treat Day today. Read Story »
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CUERO – The seven citizens named to review the city’s Home Rule Charter got organized during their initial meeting Tuesday ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 31-year-old Victoria man in a parking lot in the 1700 block of Port Lavaca Drive on Monday, ... Read Story »
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Victoria County’s taxpayers are poised to have more deputies on the streets, an additional prosecutor and easier access to public ... Read Story »
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EL CAMPO – A 20-year-old Wharton woman fell asleep at the wheel of her sports utility vehicle, clipped a telephone ... Read Story »
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WHARTON – A van filled with military veterans headed for the VA hospital in Houston crashed on U.S. Highway 59 ... Read Story »
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GANADO – Groundbreaking plans are being finalized on a new nursing and rehabilitation center in downtown Ganado. Read Story »
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Once again we’ve been spared damaging effects from a substantial storm. Read Story »
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The Texas Mid Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors and the ABC Texas Mid Coast Construction Education Foundation (CEF) ... Read Story »
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I served on a jury, and I learned a lot. Read Story »
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Very soon, South Texas will experience one of Mother Nature’s most exciting events, millions of ruby-throated hummingbirds pouring through our ... Read Story »
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Last week, I wrote about how important earthworms are for your garden. Well, this week let’s see how we can ... Read Story »
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My last article published on Valentine’s morning and was about fragrant flowers for late winter and early spring. Each season ... Read Story »
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Our government works because of a marvelously constructed system of checks and balances. Read Story »
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As journalists, we never want to be part of the story. Rather, we want to report the news from the ... Read Story »
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A natural and healthy tension exists between district attorneys and law enforcement. They play different roles in our criminal justice ... Read Story »
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SHINER - When Gil Hodges last walked off a field wearing a Shiner St. Paul uniform he was celebrating a ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - You’re not going to see many teams turn their center from the previous year into their starting quarterback, ... Read Story »
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Doug Pharr won all-around cowboy at the Dodge City Round Up on Monday in Dodge City, Kan. Read Story »
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Just watching the team walk off the floor after last year’s TAPPS Class 5A bi-district loss, you could easily tell ... Read Story »
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YMCA YOUTH SOCCER: Now through Aug. 18, ages 3-14. Late registration Aug. 19-Sept. 1. For information, call the YMCA at ... Read Story »
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INDUSTRIAL LITTLE LEAGUE MEETING: Sunday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Fire Hall. For information, contact Lynn Sparkman at ... Read Story »
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OXNARD, Calif. – Tank Johnson casually strolls off the practice field, shirtless and sporting a wide-brimmed straw hat he had ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA’S BEST MARTIAL ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA: Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. For information, phone Dawn Kabela-Jimenez at ... Read Story »
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Memorial’s Kaelynn Reyes can now call herself an all-American basketball player. Reyes, an incoming senior guard for the Lady Vipers, ... Read Story »
Tuesday, August 5
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So the process starts. The first public Nuclear Regulatory Commission meeting about Exelon’s license application is Thursday. Read Story »
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A nuclear plant wouldn’t come to town without the assurance of a water supply, Exelon Nuclear staffers said. Read Story »
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The possibility of red light cameras in Victoria drew a flurry of opposition from the public Tuesday, including the city’s ... Read Story »
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Picking a death-penalty case jury typically takes longer than the trial itself. Read Story »
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The Victoria area is expected to see high temperature in the mid-90s today, according to the National Weather Service. The ... Read Story »
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A weak economy is making it tough for people to pay bills and the Victoria City Council needs to give ... Read Story »
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A busy start to this year’s hurricane season could carry over into August. Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 20-year-old Victoria man by officers Monday on suspicion of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Read Story »
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The Victoria Convention and Visitors Bureau came under fire from the city council Tuesday, which is considering taking over the ... Read Story »
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The Alliance for I-69 Texas and U.S.-owned company Zachry American Infrastruture have partnered up and are traveling across the state ... Read Story »
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Too many TV ads are transparent and annoying and too many channels air too many of ‘em. Read Story »
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I think that your viewpoints yesterday, Aug. 4, are correct. Callus Street case should be closed. This case should be ... Read Story »
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A Perryman Group 65-page report released July 31 clearly shows that an Exelon nuclear plant in Victoria County would boost ... Read Story »
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COST – A badly decomposed body has been found on a farm-to-market road about three miles west of this rural ... Read Story »
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Most people have heard of the effort to pass a Shield Law in Congress. The federal law, if passed by ... Read Story »
Monday, August 4
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Three-a-days didn’t sneak up on any of the St. Joseph Flyers football players. Read Story »
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BLOOMINGTON – Frank Kassner not only began football practice Monday morning, he also met head coach Lonnie Goad for the ... Read Story »
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Flames rose from a compost heap at the City of Cuero Landfill on Monday night as about 25 volunteers with ... Read Story »
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Sonya Caballero has mixed thoughts about the possibility of Victoria installing cameras to catch people running red lights. Read Story »
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Victoria officials do not expect a direct hit from Tropical Storm Edouard, Public Information Officer O.C. Garza said. Read Story »
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YORKTOWN – Tom Kortz had a glass of iced tea about 10 p.m. Sunday. Read Story »
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After negotiating and making contract adjustments, the Victoria school district is ready to break ground on the two new elementary ... Read Story »
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EDNA – A 41-year-old man from Mexico died after he was struck while walking on the shoulder of U.S. Highway ... Read Story »
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Taxpayers from three counties will chip in up to $30,000 total for a consultant to help find funding to study ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 40-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of assaulting a public servant, theft with two or ... Read Story »
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Just remember, once you’re over the hill, you begin to pick up speed. Read Story »
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Victoria County’s homeowners would get a property tax break under a proposal made Monday by the leader of a citizens ... Read Story »
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Downtown Victoria could be taking on a new appearance beginning as early as April 2009. Read Story »
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Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Victoria Police Department are seeking information about the theft of a wallet on May 8. Read Story »
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“One. Two. Three,” shouted head coach Mike Pierce before he blew his whistle to stop a conditioning drill. Read Story »
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If a hurricane hits this area, perhaps one of the safest places you can be is in the hospital. Read Story »
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Now it comes in what a Lolita girl is. No wonder I couldn’t get a date with a girl. I ... Read Story »
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EDNA –City Manager Ken Pryor is planning to retire in October – again. Read Story »
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CUERO – Voters in Cuero first approved a Home Rule Charter in November 1944 with a mayor-council form of government. ... Read Story »
Sunday, August 3
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Larry Carroll spends the morning outside his home with his pet Charlie. “He draws a pretty good crowd,” said Carroll. Read Story »
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Mariachi music filled the Victoria Community Center Sunday afternoon as swarms of people milled around playing games, munching on barbecue ... Read Story »
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Army Pvt. Aaron Nicholas Staten graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in July and will continue his ... Read Story »
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Readers should be aware that effective today, the City Human Resources Office has moved from City Hall to its new ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN – Colt McCoy sat in a chair, surrounded by reporters peppering him with questions about the upcoming football season, ... Read Story »
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Calhoun will begin preseason drills a week earlier than it has the last two years, and that won’t be the ... Read Story »
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With school still not in session there will be some students in Victoria who sleep until 3 p.m. today. Read Story »
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Who will she choose: vampire or werewolf? That’s the question on every reader’s mind. Read Story »
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What do you get when you cross poor performances with inflated paychecks? Read Story »
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GONZALES - No one ever said life is easy for cowgirls and cowboys on the Texas Youth Rodeo Association circuit. ... Read Story »
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Cross country practice for the Memorial Vipers and Lady Vipers will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday at the senior ... Read Story »
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OXNARD, Calif. – Tony Romo was still an obscure backup quarterback who had never thrown a pass in a real ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) – Lance Berkman raced home when Darin Erstad lined out to left in the 10th inning and the ... Read Story »
Saturday, August 2
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A police scanner sat in the corner of Jerry’s Wrecker Service’s dark, blue office Monday, quietly broadcasting news of accidents ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Calhoun County law enforcement will start doling out citations at the end of August for people using ... Read Story »
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A caller from the Harris County Jail told Michele Wagner an inmate needed to talk to her about an emergency. Read Story »
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Thirsty for words? Expand your minds by spending time with nationally recognized writers. Read Story »
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A 25-year-old Victoria man and a 21-year-old Victoria man by police Saturday on suspicion of possession of marijuana greater than ... Read Story »
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“There is hope for the future because God has a sense of humor and we are funny to God.” Read Story »
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The city will close Laurent Street between Red River Street and Airline Road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in ... Read Story »
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Stalled, sitting motionless in the middle of the 15-mile Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, I asked myself why I didn’t fly. The ... Read Story »
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Following are the results from Class “AA” 1st Place: Danny Webb (San Antonio) (hit 126 out of 135 targets) Class ... Read Story »
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In any sport, the rules of the game may be the most important part of the game and that is ... Read Story »
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First Victoria has promoted Elizabeth Killebrew Freyer, Compliance/Risk Management Department manager, to senior vice president. Freyer has 30 years of ... Read Story »
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While it is always important to maintain a diversified portfolio, it is especially vital to remain diversified during volatile market ... Read Story »
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It’s a fair statement to say the wind really blows in Texas - especially out west where I live and ... Read Story »
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Q. Last weekend, I went to a grocery store. I parked and ran into the store. There was an employee ... Read Story »
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Editor’s Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local ... Read Story »
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Q: We recently had a hurricane threat. What should I do for my pets? Read Story »
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Would you like to join the Texas Tracers for a January genealogy research trip to the Family History Library in ... Read Story »
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Along with the rest of Texas, Victoria County school districts saw an increase in its accountability rating with the Victoria ... Read Story »
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Shiner Superintendent Trey Lawrence waited for 1 o’clock, a moment he thought would be exciting and a little disappointing. Read Story »
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A judge deciding on the indictments of four Victoria city officials didn’t meet his own deadline Friday. Read Story »
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The University of Houston-Victoria Jaguars baseball team will now get the chance to control its own destiny. Read Story »
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Clothes matching those worn by a suspected robber sitting in the truck seen speeding away from the crime scene led ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – A 24-year-old Victoria man by officers Friday on a warrant charging him with possession of less than 28 ... Read Story »
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Thesis - Any society functions smoothly when Laws are properly practiced. – John 13:35 Read Story »
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Editor’s Note: Today, is the 25th anniversary of “Oceans for Emotions” by Elaine Wheat. As I do every year at ... Read Story »
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We live in an age of technological advances and are captivated by things new and strange. However, as King Solomon ... Read Story »
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It’s not always easy to face things honestly. Sometimes we get an idea or a plan in our heads that ... Read Story »
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GONZALES – Violating Gonzales High School’s dress code is not a crime, but some of the offenders are about to ... Read Story »
Friday, August 1
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Minorities in the Victoria school district made big strides by improving in all areas of the 2008 Texas Assessment of ... Read Story »
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Two-thirds of area students who failed the 2008 standardized test were economically disadvantaged, according to data released Friday. Read Story »
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About one-quarter of the Memorial High School class of 2007 didn’t complete their senior year, according to data released Friday ... Read Story »
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LAVACA COUNTY – Leaders of the Crossroads region’s smallest schools think they know the key ingredient for excelling on standardized ... Read Story »
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OXNARD, Calif. – Michael Strahan was on the field with the Dallas Cowboys at training camp Friday. Read Story »
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BAY CITY – An evening of fishing on the Matagorda beaches turned into a life or death struggle for one ... Read Story »
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New vehicles and personnel are in the future for the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, the commissioners court announced Friday. Read Story »
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The University of Houston-Victoria announced Friday that it will host the first NAIA Independent Championship baseball tournament at Riverside Stadium ... Read Story »
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A steel drum orchestra from the Virgin Islands will perform an hour-long concert Wednesday at Faith Family Church, 2002 Mockingbird ... Read Story »
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Christian Multi-Ethnic Baptist Church, 601 E. Red River, hired a new pastor July 1. Read Story »
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Elder Aaron Grow knocks on doors, helps his neighbors and performs community service. Read Story »
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KINGSVILLE - Texas A&M-Kingsville athletics director Scott Gines has selected current McNeese State assistant coach Jason Gonzales as the new ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA – Jason Collins Coppedge, 38, of Cuero, on Wednesday with property theft of between $20,000 and $100,000. Read Story »
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A: "I believe it’s a normal time period where old Mother Earth goes through a cycle. I just believe it’s ... Read Story »
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TIVOLI – Learning about the environment fascinates teacher Sonya Mata. Read Story »
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GONZALES - For most of his life, Matt Rich was competing in rodeos and heard his name over the speakers ... Read Story »
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D-O-N-T. Send. Read Story »
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Some homeowners might be able to shave a little of their tax bills by signing up for the homestead exemption. Read Story »
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Victoria County’s property tax rate will remain the same this year, but most property owners will still be paying more. Read Story »
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Manny’s on the move. Junior, too. Read Story »
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Mannequins sit in the window at Laurent Street’s Professional Uniform Center, modeling brightly colored scrubs with flowery prints. Read Story »
