Stories for August 30, 2008
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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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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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Labor Day Tournament 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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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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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, The Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: 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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Editor, the Advocate: 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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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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YOAKUM – Columbus rushed from almost 300 yards, lifting the Cardinals over the Yoakum Bulldogs 28-16. 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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GANADO – The Ganado Indians dominated both sides of the ball, beating the Bloomington Bobcats 44-6. 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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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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CUERO -– Tyler Arndt feels like a kid in a candy store operating the Cuero offense. 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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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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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: I have a Miniature Schnauzer and she has bad breath, is this from her teeth? 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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You stare at a blank piece of paper – or a blank computer screen – waiting for inspiration. Read Story »