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Sunday, November 30
Sunday was the last day Freda Calhoun could use a coupon at Bath & Body Works in the Victoria Mall, ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 24-year-old Victoria woman by officers Saturday on suspicion of possessing less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - The ninth-grade English teacher doesn't miss hauling materials around, as she did back when teachers shared classrooms. Read Story »
While faculty, staff and students enjoyed the weeklong Thanksgiving vacation, construction workers continued to pile on the steel at elementary ... Read Story »
Predictions on the weather are considered at best an educated guess, yet some say it is an exact science. On ... Read Story »
Gina Villegas loved Christmas. She loved decorating the tree and everything else that went along with the season. Read Story »
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Sunday marked the last day of Hurricane season. Whew! The 2008 Hurricane season was anything but fair and mild. Read Story »
A 19-year-old man was in critical condition in a Corpus Christi hospital Thursday night after he lost control of his ... Read Story »
Refugio's Jourdan Ortiz made two big touchdown catches Saturday night. But the biggest catch he made in the Class 2A, ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Cuero receiver Robert Armstrong had an idea the Gobblers were going to throw the ball against La ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Three lost fumbles and an interception in the first half put the Calhoun Sandcrabs in a 17-point ... Read Story »
George West had an answer for most of the Rice Consolidated Raiders offense on Saturday, except for running back Zacchaeus ... Read Story »
The view out Kathy Alexander's kitchen window became less painful. Read Story »
Saturday, November 29
No one was injured when a duplex caught fire Saturday night. Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria's best-paid faculty and administrators received 2007 salaries comparable to national and peer pay scales. Read Story »
Don Jank is thankful this year he finally bought a TV. He hadn't owned one since 1993. Read Story »
VICTORIA KINGS SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS: 3 p.m. today, rescheduled tryouts. USSSA 10U searching for most talented and dedicate 9 and ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - The warm lights surrounded the smiling kindergartner and he believed Saturday night. Read Story »
At the Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry's yard and bake sale Saturday morning, Alejandra Vargas wasn't concerned about helping the needy. Read Story »
Thanksgiving is over but people living along the Middle Texas Coast might still be counting their blessings as the 2008 ... Read Story »
A trio of blue-winged teal darted out of the ground fog just above the tops of a wad of cattails ... Read Story »
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Lisa Barr was recently promoted to senior business adviser at the University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center. In her ... Read Story »
Crossroads region chemical plants are feeling the squeeze of the national economy. Read Story »
GEORGETOWN - Shiner held Junction running back Dustin Stapp to 140 fewer yards than he ran for last week against ... Read Story »
BUDA - Mason head football coach Russell Joy said that playing Ganado would be like looking in the mirror. Read Story »
HOUSTON - Linebacker Josh Garcia said Brenham was the fastest team El Campo has seen this season and the Cubs' ... Read Story »
Experienced genealogists are well acquainted with U.S. Population Census Records dating from 1790 to 1930 because they are primary genealogical ... Read Story »
"He was never embarrassed about being a garbage man . . . Because he was proud of his work, I ... Read Story »
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We have now maneuvered our way through all the Victorians who died on active duty during World War II. That ... Read Story »
Q: Are there any holiday worries around my pets? Read Story »
The students rushed their way into the gymnasium at Nursery Elementary, waiting for their turn to play with the instruments ... Read Story »
Q: When does spring registration begin at The Victoria College? Read Story »
What do a substitute teacher, a moving company owner and an artist have in common? Read Story »
Friday, November 28
An effort to rebuild Sam Houston Drive might not start before 2011, but the city of Victoria is paving the ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - "Dear Soldiers," the third-grader wrote. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 40-year-old Victoria man by police Thursday on suspicion of assault. He is accused of slapping his girlfriend ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Ranging reporter Madeline Lewis spoke to Myra Heard on Tuesday afternoon at the Blue Quail Delicatessen in Goliad. ... Read Story »
A squirrel caused the power outage that left some Victoria bargain hunters, along with more than 3,000 AEP Texas customers, ... Read Story »
PREMIER SPORTS GOODS BATTING CAGES PRE-SEASON: Only $1 per round every Saturday. Call Marin Harvey at 361-550-5041 or Gary Moses ... Read Story »
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has recognized six members of the 2007-08 University of Houston-Victoria softball team for their excellence ... Read Story »
AMARILLO - Leann Nalls of Victoria was a top-10 finalist in barrel racing with Betta Easy Rebel during the Bank ... Read Story »
Refugio coach Jason Herring spent quite a bit of time this week watching the tape of the Bobcats' 21-14 Class ... Read Story »
Rice Consolidated can spot a lot of similarities between last week's Class 2A, Division I regional playoff game against Navarro ... Read Story »
Two undefeated teams remain in the Class 2A, Division II Region IV playoffs and Industrial is about to become the ... Read Story »
Cuero could not have found a more unlikely foe in their Class 3A, Division I quarterfinal game than La Feria. Read Story »
Nominations are being accepted for the Advocate's all-area football team. Coaches making nominations should include a player's position, grade classification, ... Read Story »
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The Rev. Danny P. Reeves thinks many Baptists are rediscovering the joy of Advent. Read Story »
November 29, 1908 Read Story »
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We are officially in the Christmas season now, which means that for many people the next few weeks will be ... Read Story »
I want to introduce a radical new concept in church choiring, choiring, as it's known in America today. The concept, ... Read Story »
Q: Please give a brief history of the parish. Read Story »
Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created man in his own image. Actually, the idea goes much deeper than just ... Read Story »
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IRVING - The Dallas Cowboys are ready for December. Read Story »
Thursday, November 27
With their tummies still full of turkey and dressing, Victoria shoppers will be waking at 4 a.m. (or even earlier) ... Read Story »
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Landon McDonald usually spends Thanksgiving eating turkey and relaxing and not doing much else. But this year, he decided things ... Read Story »
Eighth-graders Marian Howard and Charles Holloway took on a topic they thought might change not only Victoria, but the world. Read Story »
Before Mary Will died of cancer in 1986, she had a final request for her children. She wanted them to ... Read Story »
SHINER - There aren't too many running backs in the state that have rushed for 2,000 yards this season, but ... Read Story »
Sterling Jones can't shake your hand with his right hand, but he can still run over you. Read Story »
GANADO - Some teams and players take making it to the playoffs for granted. The Indians from Ganado don't fall ... Read Story »
The secret to El Campo's success is no secret. Read Story »
Close playoff wins are nothing new for Beeville coach Chris Soza, and last Friday's 30-28 Class 4A, Division II area ... Read Story »
The St. Joseph Tigers of Yoakum compiled a 7-1 record in the winning the Victoria Diocese 8-man football league championship. Read Story »
November 28, 1908 Read Story »
So once Thanksgiving is over, what's a person to do with the leftovers? Read Story »
There must be something in the water. The students in the jazz and guitar ensembles at The Victoria College this ... Read Story »
As a special gift to the city this holiday season, musical ensemble Conspirare has invited one of the most influential ... Read Story »
With the holidays rolling around, the Museum of the Coastal Bend will present its second annual Holiday Artisan's Market on ... Read Story »
Wednesday, November 26
PORT LAVACA - A 19-year-old inmate tried to return home after escaping from custody Tuesday night, but his parents turned ... Read Story »
The Thanksgiving Day schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
About 7,500 miles from Victoria, Army communications personnel in Iraq connect Army Master Sgt. Pete O. Garza to his hometown ... Read Story »
Victoria County officials identified the man who died after falling onto a stake Tuesday afternoon as 35-year-old Ashley Lehmann of ... Read Story »
AUSTWELL - With the last few cold fronts, biologists sighted whooping cranes totaling last year's record numbers at the Aransas ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - When Goliad students return to school after Thanksgiving break, Resource Officer Joseph Stephens will not be there. Read Story »
In the early morning of Jan. 2, a bus traveling on U.S. 59 near Victoria swerved off the road and ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 42-year-old California man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of burglary of a habitation and use of fraudulent ... Read Story »
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Of the 15 troubled youths housed as of Monday at the Crossroads Youth & Family Services' emergency shelter, only eight ... Read Story »
Thank you to all of our readers who shared their special memories. Happy Thanksgiving. Read Story »
Thanksgiving for Katherine Vargas and her family could rival a Norman Rockwell painting. Read Story »
John Gilley isn't Texas State's primary receiver, but the senior tight end from St. Joseph made one of the biggest ... Read Story »
SHINER - Most girlfriends can hold forgetting an anniversary or even acknowledging a haircut over your head for weeks, if ... Read Story »
The competitive spirit displayed by the St. Mary's Lady Rattlers was the biggest drawing card for Shiner senior Heather Haas. Read Story »
Arkeith Brown was on the El Campo sideline last week for the Ricebirds' area playoff win over Houston Yates and ... Read Story »
VICTORIA YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration continues through the end of December. Ages 5-14. For information, call Justin Bernal at 361-575-0511, ... Read Story »
Two Victoria teams claimed division titles in the Crossroads Youth Football League on Saturday. Read Story »
The weekly high score was a battle between two Steves, with Steve Zeplin and Steve Dickinson waging competition for the ... Read Story »
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Growing up in the '60s, we assumed that the American Dream was our birthright. We all believed we could achieve ... Read Story »
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Despite all the bad things in the world, we find many things we can be thankful for. Read Story »
Mason Johnson, 7, shot his first deer on Nov. 9 with an H&R .243 single shot. Read Story »
Lori Etheridge of Victoria killed this 10-point buck in Colorado County on Nov. 8. The buck had a 15 3/4-inch ... Read Story »
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Cole Brannan bagged his first deer, downing this 9-pointer with a 19 1/2-inch spread. Read Story »
Reese Bludau killed this 9-point buck with a 17-inch spread on Nov. 16 at the John Gibbs Ranch. Read Story »
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EDNA - Grants totaling more than $20,000 could be the key to getting more young children reading library books. Read Story »
EDNA - Getting active and staying fit will mean lower healthcare costs for county employees. And this, in turn, will ... Read Story »
A 35-year-old Houston man died Tuesday afternoon after falling from his truck onto a stake. Read Story »
Now that the temperatures are starting to feel more like fall than spring, let's think about freeze protection for the ... Read Story »
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The turkey, that huge, ungainly bird of the oak woodlands and barnyards, has become a common symbol of Thanksgiving. No ... Read Story »
Tuesday, November 25
Kevin Daniels, St. Joseph - Was 19 for 30 passing for 223 yards with touchdown tosses of 19 and 26 ... Read Story »
Victoria firefighters spent 15 minutes Tuesday night getting a fire under control at Riverside Park. Read Story »
EL CAMPO - El Campo's Bob Gillis has been coaching long enough to know better than to get in the ... Read Story »
A jury is considering whether an Edna man will be executed for his role in a 2005 triple slaying. Read Story »
Teens behaved so badly they're being kicked out even on the eve of Thanksgiving. Read Story »
Week 13 is the final week of the regular season in many fantasy football teams, and there are plenty of ... Read Story »
Profit Magnet High School's name was misspelled in a headline on Page B1 on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Read Story »
SCHERTZ - The Memorial Vipers couldn't overcome a 17-point halftime deficit and suffered their first loss of the season on ... Read Story »
EL CAMPO - The Memorial Lady Vipers came up short in coach Sandra Jimenez's first bid for career win No. ... Read Story »
RUNGE - Faith Academy had four scorers in double figures and cruised to an 88-51 non-district win over Runge on ... Read Story »
RUNGE - Kayla Escalante led Faith Academy with 18 points and Stormy Clark put in 16 as the Lady Cougars ... Read Story »
Shiner seniors Ieisha Flowers and Alyssa Strauss were among six Advocate-area players to be selected to the Texas Girls Coaches ... Read Story »
On Thursday night you might find Margaret Sanchez helping with the after-Thanksgiving dishes, chatting with family and resting after a ... Read Story »
The Thanksgiving Day schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
CUERO - A 44-year-old Victoria man wanted on an aggravated stalking warrant out of Missouri was arrested by Cuero Police ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - The ban on outdoor burning in Lavaca County has been lifted. Read Story »
CUERO - Marie Gelles may soon be able to remove the "interim" from her title as Cuero city manager. Read Story »
GOLIAD - Pete Salmon was glad to be in Goliad. Read Story »
A teenage boy might be tried as an adult for a beating death a detective called the worst he's worked. Read Story »
BLOOMINGTON - A 26-year-old Bloomington woman by a male acquaintance in her home on the 100 block of North Shepley ... Read Story »
Is positive thinking these days for the birds? Read Story »
WHARTON - A late-night joyride may cost someone time in a state prison. Read Story »
VICTORIA YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration continues through the end of December. Ages 5-14. For information, call Justin Bernal at 361-575-0511, ... Read Story »
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Travelers might have to dodge rain showers over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, with severe weather possible Thursday in Southeast Texas. Read Story »
"What's good for General Motors is good for America." Read Story »
These are exciting times for the Victoria Independent School District. Read Story »
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In reference to James: Poor Obama, getting blamed for our economy problems. If I am correct, I think that Bush ... Read Story »
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Tori Garcia and Ansley Murphy, third graders, waited patiently along the fence for their turn to enter the petting zoo. Read Story »
GOLIAD - To better assist clientele in their management of beef cattle and pastures Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Bee, ... Read Story »
REFUGIO - Fifteen alleged drug dealers were arrested and indicted in Refugio County on Thursday and Friday, stemming from an ... Read Story »
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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KENEDY - Louis Baldaramos was talking to a friend on April 14 when he suddenly felt strange. Read Story »
Q: My mother recently passed away and had suffered from Alzheimer's for years. I keep hearing about aluminum and that ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - Lavaca County has been awarded grants to finance several projects including courthouse restoration and emergency responder equipment. Read Story »
PLACEDO - Firefighters found a woman's body Sunday inside a home they suspect burned to the ground about a week ... Read Story »
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The University of Houston-Victoria baseball team will open its second season on Saturday, Jan. 24, against Wiley College at Riverside ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Aaron Franklin scored 25 points as Goliad opened the season Monday night with a 61-45 win over St. ... Read Story »
St. Joseph rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit and captured a 50-45 win over Palacios on Monday at the St. ... Read Story »
Memorial High School girls basketball coach Sandra Read Story »
Memorial's Quinton Porter received District 27-5A first-team honors as a cornerback for the Vipers in his senior season. Read Story »
A proposed reservoir adjacent to the reservoir that would supply Exelon Nuclear with water could provide water for the International ... Read Story »
A possible Exelon Corp. takeover of another leading energy generation company would not affect the proposed Victoria nuclear plant project, ... Read Story »
It didn't take long for Victoria County's new fire marshal to get a baptism by fire. Read Story »
Monday, November 24
VICTORIA YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration continues through the end of December. Ages 5-14. For information, call Justin Bernal at 361-575-0511, ... Read Story »
Nannie Hargrove prepared the trays for the green beans and corn while volunteers teamed up to open the cans of ... Read Story »
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A: We need to fulfill the requests the Border Patrol asks for, like helicopters and other equipment. Accommodate them before ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 36-year-old Victoria man by officers Friday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence. Read Story »
CRIME: Arson at Patti Welder Intermediate School campus. Read Story »
EL CAMPO - Downtown El Campo businesses were set aglow Monday with Christmas lights. Read Story »
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I am calling about the picture of the painting of the U.N. ceiling at Geneva that they paid $23 million ... Read Story »
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With a lot of help from friends he didn't even know he had, Philip Orvan Kneifl is back home safely ... Read Story »
Area Football Pairings Read Story »
November 25, 1908 Read Story »
Deploying American troops to fight the drug cartels at the U.S.-Mexico border is a long overdue must. Read Story »
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VICTORIA YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration continues through the end of December. Ages 5-14. For information, call Justin Bernal at 361-575-0511, ... Read Story »
Sunday, November 23
CUERO - More than 100 holiday scenes and thousands of twinkling lights will greet visitors to the ninth addition of ... Read Story »
Johnnie Lee Gayda has been going to the Reeves Ranch Thanksgiving celebration for 20 years - at least. Read Story »
NORDHEIM - A man blacked out while he was driving in Nordheim on Sunday morning and hit a utility pole. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 33-year old Victoria woman by officers Saturday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and ... Read Story »
Deploying American soldiers to fight the drug cartels at the U.S.-Mexico border is a ludicrous notion. Read Story »
To raise two sets of twins all under the age of 2, it takes a lot of love, a lot ... Read Story »
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Ever since the "iron horse" first made tracks across an America just emerging from its infancy, the railroads have sometimes ... Read Story »
A friend knocked on the door of the cozy Victoria home. Read Story »
The Texas Chapter of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps is composed of a broad cross section of Texans from all ... Read Story »
I am a lawyer and have been practicing immigration law in San Antonio since 1976. I have been board certified ... Read Story »
MISSION - Joe McClellan sped along Military Highway. He braked at a dirt road and climbed south in his truck ... Read Story »
Ahhhh! It's finally here! The "Twilight" movie is finally here! And now that it's here after all those months of ... Read Story »
SEGUIN - Matt Anderson made sure Industrial's drive through the Class 2A, Division II playoffs hardly hit a speed bump ... Read Story »
Saturday, November 22
WHARTON - One man was killed and four men were injured, all from Veracruz, Mexico, in a rollover in Wharton ... Read Story »
One 9-year-old didn't let missing pectoral muscles stop her from excelling in the art of the bo staff. Read Story »
Editor's Note: An indictment is not an indication of guilt. It is a finding by a grand jury that enough ... Read Story »
CUERO - Five homes, decorated in Christmas splendor, highlight the 2008 Cuero Christmas home tour from 10 a.m. to 6 ... Read Story »
CUERO - The decision to hire a permanent city manager for the city of Cuero could come Monday. Read Story »
CUERO - The 9th annual Jingle Bell 5k walk/run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Cuero Municipal Park. Read Story »
CUERO - Plans are in the works to build a multi-million dollar assisted living facility in Cuero. Read Story »
It is not often that we have the opportunity in Victoria to see two award winners of any type perform ... Read Story »
"I look forward to an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty." Read Story »
EDNA - Thanks to a tip from the Wharton County Sheriff's Department, Jackson County deputies arrested a suspect who might ... Read Story »
FLORENCE - The St. Joseph Lady Flyers split a pair of games at the Florence Tournament on Saturday. Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Carmen Stallcup had 24 kills and 13 digs Saturday to lead Windthorst past Iola for the Class ... Read Story »
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With what many call the busiest Christmas shopping day of the year coming up Friday, I just hope you don't ... Read Story »
Myles Dumont and Zacchaeus Foster combined from 351 yards Saturday to lead the Rice Consolidated Raiders to a 31-21 win ... Read Story »
Five Memorial Lady Vipers earned all-District 27-5A volleyball honors with senior Samantha Alvarez leading the way on the first team. Read Story »
KATY - A strong second-half comeback effort came up just short for the Memorial Lady Vipers on Saturday at the ... Read Story »
NAVASOTA - The Ganado Indians advanced with a 21-6 victory over the Chilton Pirates in the Class 1A, Division II ... Read Story »
The economy is weak, budgets are crunched and many folks with stock market retirement accounts are suffering. I realize today ... Read Story »
HOUSTON - Landon Appling and Maverick Smith combined to run for 277 yards, while Bryan Skow scored twice to lead ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Memorial Vipers improved 11 strokes on their opening-round score Saturday, but dropped a spot to finish ... 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 »
Now that the elections are over, it is time to identify tax benefits that could reduce 2008 tax bills and ... Read Story »
Margaret Rice, chief of staff at the University of Houston-Victoria, was one of only 100 women leaders statewide to be ... Read Story »
The death of a 46-year-old woman after a traffic accident on U.S. Highway 77 offered eerie similarities to a different ... Read Story »
KINGSVILLE - After two years of being eliminated in the area playoffs, the Port Lavaca Calhoun Sandcrabs have finally broke ... Read Story »
Zachry Construction Corporation will reduce its number of contract workers at Victoria's Invista plant by an undisclosed amount. Read Story »
Preston Turner grabbed his iPhone after football practice, looking attentively at the phone's screen. Read Story »
EL CAMPO - Tyler Arndt has had a number of chances to display his arm strength, but he finally got ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Down 28-0 early in the third quarter, no one would have blamed Yoakum for beginning to think about ... Read Story »
In the digital era, newspapers increasingly are challenged with new ethical questions. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Efficient in the air, on the ground and with a solid defense performance, East Bernard shutout the Karnes ... Read Story »
Dallas Christian has ended football seasons seven times as state champions, and finished as the TAPPS Division II runner-up last ... Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Lonnie Jordan kicked a 25-yard field goal in the final seconds Friday night to lift the Beeville ... Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Most times it hard to beat experience and the Shiner Lady Comanches found out just how tough ... Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Two first-time finalists will meet Saturday in the UIL State Class 3A volleyball finals. Read Story »
With five players scoring in double figures, the Memorial Vipers strolled past Austin McCallum 87-44 on Friday. Read Story »
KATY - The Memorial Lady Vipers split a pair of games Friday in the Fort Bend tournament. Read Story »
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SEGUIN - Blanco took the opening kickoff and scored and never looked back Friday en route to a 28-9 win ... Read Story »
FLATONIA - Three Faith Academy players scored in double figures Friday as the Cougars downed the Flatonia bulldogs 76-59. Read Story »
CORPUS CHRISTI - Cameron Gomez carded an 87 Friday to lead the Memorial vipers in the first round of the ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Refugio's offense generated almost 600 yards of total offense, and its defense kept the Dilley Wolves to ... Read Story »
With each passing year, we seem to lose focus on what Christmas really means. Between shopping and attending parties, it ... Read Story »
WACO - Richardson Canyon Creek's fullback Rett Miller dominated Hallettsville Sacred Heart, sending the Indians out of the playoffs with ... Read Story »
Friday, November 21
WACO - Shiner St. Paul went for the win Friday with 30 seconds to play, but came up short dropping ... Read Story »
Christie Koonce stood behind a small table, adjusting the orange and black merchandise for sale. Read Story »
PFLUGERVILLE - Shiner's strong ground game was too much for the Goldthwaite Eagles, lifting the Comanches to a 33-7 1A ... Read Story »
VICTORIA KINGS SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Sunday, USSSA 10U searching for most talented and dedicate 9 and 10 year olds in ... Read Story »
Because injection wells pose a threat to groundwater, the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District will come up with procedures for ... Read Story »
Parents and community officials made their way into the crowded gymnasium at Our Lady of Victory School on Friday to ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Nicholas Ybarra, 19, of Port Lavaca, by deputies Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to register ... Read Story »
Industrial brought some encouraging signs and some discouraging signals into the dressing room at haftime of its Class 2A, Division ... Read Story »
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Q:Please give a brief history of the church. Read Story »
November 22, 1908 Read Story »
The spirit of man and the soul of man are confusing ideas to many of us, probably because the meanings ... Read Story »
A lot of wonderful things can happen when two people come together in a relationship. But it's also true that ... Read Story »
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I don't know if you've heard, but we have a new president. You may have voted for him . or ... Read Story »
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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Even a last-minute surge of holiday travelers probably won't provide Victoria's airport with enough enplanements to keep it from losing ... Read Story »
Thursday, November 20
Police believe a Wednesday night shooting had gang ties and was directly linked to a night-club stabbing Saturday. Read Story »
Suggestions from the community on the naming of the new schools in Victoria are more than welcome, Ray Walden, school ... Read Story »
Writer Antonya Nelson is a literary multitasker. An author, a celebrated short story writer and an essayist, she can do ... Read Story »
Residents can breathe easy. This past ozone season in Victoria didn't exceed new federal standards. Read Story »
The entrance road to Brentwood Manor subdivision will close from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today for improvements, according to ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - An 18-year-old Victoria man by deputies Wednesday on suspicion of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Read Story »
The drought plaguing the Crossroads region this year could continue at least through the winter, which isn't good news for ... Read Story »
YOAKUM - Trey Hights doesn't want the Yoakum Bulldogs' turnaround season to end. Read Story »
Scores tend to tighten in the playoffs and running up statistics isn't as easy. Read Story »
SHINER - After falling twice in the last three years in the regional finals Shiner coach Michelle Winkenwerder decided to ... Read Story »
CUERO - Senior Jake Rangnow was a freshman the last time Cuero played Sealy, but he's aware of the history. Read Story »
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SUGAR LAND - Amy Torres hit a 3-pointer with 2 second remaining to give Memorial a 55-52 win over Houston ... Read Story »
FLORENCE - Thorndale ran away with a 77-37 win over St. Joseph on Thursday on the opening day of the ... Read Story »
ROBSTOWN - The Memorial wrestling team opened the season Wednesday night by splitting a pair of District 30-5A matches. The ... Read Story »
YOAKUM - St. Joseph improved to 2-5 with a 36-31 basketball win Thursday over Yoakum. Read Story »
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VICTORIA KINGS SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Sunday, USSSA 10U searching for most talented and dedicate 9 and 10 year olds in ... Read Story »
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Building a nuclear plant in Victoria County would mean big things for the community, Texas economist Ray Perryman said. Read Story »
I would like to respond to Mark in Victoria who made the comment that Obama is going to destroy the ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Police Department is fortunate to have two new officers whose loyalty, steadfastness and courage are beyond question. Read Story »
SAN MARCOS - Christina Steinkruger slammed 16 kills and added 10 assists as defending state champion Bushland defeated Pottsboro 25-23, ... Read Story »
Every year for the annual Victoria Ballet Theatre production of "The Nutcracker," I write a story. When it is, where ... Read Story »
Artist Jesse Lott has such a unique approach to his work, he coined a new term to describe it: Urban ... Read Story »
It was one of the first places they played when they were getting their start and this weekend, they will ... Read Story »
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Elizabeth Tuttle was watching television Wednesday night when she heard a sound outside her apartment at the Fox Run Apartment ... Read Story »
Brittany Hollas, once a teacher, knows how difficult it can be to purchase items for projects in the classroom. Read Story »
About six acres and several abandoned cars burned Wednesday in a grass fire in the 6500 block of Coletoville Road. Read Story »
There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother. Read Story »
Major Ernest Lozano, commanding officer of the local Salvation Army, expects a large crowd for the organization's annual community Thanksgiving ... Read Story »
A jury sentenced a 16-year-old boy to the Texas Youth Commission after finding he burglarized a store in September. Read Story »
The billowing steam rising from the Nucoastal Power Corp. plant in downtown Victoria Wednesday is part of the plant's start-up ... Read Story »
Victoria County residents called for jury duty at 8:30 a.m. today for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 court need ... Read Story »
Wednesday, November 19
A draft permit issued by the state for the Coleto Creek 2 unit's coal plant will limit the amount of ... Read Story »
Four fighters from Garcia's Outreach Club in Victoria won their bouts at the Second Chance Boxing Club tournament Saturday at ... Read Story »
John Michael Szilagyi found the lanes to his liking starting Red River League play when he started the first game ... Read Story »
Garett Manning isn't sure if he's ready to sell insurance quite yet. Read Story »
Jacob Gonzales felt pretty good after St. Joseph's 24-6 TAPPS Division II bi-district win over Tomball Concordia Lutheran last Friday. Read Story »
SHINER - All one has to do is look at the patches of Ieisha Flowers' letterman jacket to see how ... Read Story »
My dad, God rest his soul, frequently talked about the time he told me Tony Oliva was going to be ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - As Chris Harper walked in the pasture, fire followed his feet. Read Story »
YOAKUM - Are you smarter than.? Read Story »
The Victoria community is generous and caring, particularly those in the workplace, and it is showing in the 2008-09 United ... Read Story »
HOCHHEIM - The holiday season kicks off in DeWitt County with Saturday's Night in Old Pearl City celebration. Read Story »
VICTORIA KINGS SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Sunday, USSSA 10U searching for most talented and dedicate 9 and 10 year olds in ... Read Story »
The 14th annual Thanksgiving Classic Tennis Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Memorial senior campus tennis courts. ... Read Story »
Superbowl V matchups are set for the Crossroads Youth Football League. Read Story »
Sub-Varsity Basketball Read Story »
The negative news regarding the state of the American economy is daunting. Read Story »
Shiner Big Buck Contest Read Story »
Colton Mundy bagged his first buck, downing this 8-pointer from 132 yards with a 342 H&R at his family's lease ... Read Story »
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MALLARD MANAGEMENT UNIT Read Story »
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General Motors workers getting $71 an hour? Now we know what has it on the verge of bankruptcy, besides the ... Read Story »
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After five to seven years, people in the United States still don't understand the horrors of genocide. That's how long ... Read Story »
The official local kick-off for the Salvation Army of Victoria Red Kettle campaign will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at ... Read Story »
Betty and I, along with friends from Del Rio, recently spent two weeks in Mexico, mostly in the state of ... Read Story »
It's that time of the year again, when you are probably thinking about the upcoming holidays and starting to think ... Read Story »
Editor's note: This is Part II of a two-part series. Read Story »
Now is the time to start planting your flower bulbs. Daffodils are among some of the easiest bulbs to grow. Read Story »
A new water supply in north Victoria County could improve fire protection and might lower homeowners' insurance premiums. Read Story »
The inaugural San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon took place over the weekend. Close to 25,000 runners ... Read Story »
Memorial head basketball coach John Grammer is in a situation he's never been before and one he would prefer not ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - Calhoun fans consider 2006 a dream season, but it ended in a nightmare. Read Story »
Ron Walker thinks state Rep. Geanie Morrison is a particularly distinctive member of the Crossroads community. Read Story »
We were moved by the inspirational story of Gloria Candelaria (Wednesday, Nov. 12 Advocate, page 2E), a 69-year-old great-grandmother who ... Read Story »
A 67-year-old man wandered into Mexico twice before he was found about 400 miles from the Texas border on Sunday. Read Story »
Tuesday, November 18
A woman was injured and a truck was engulfed in flames after a two-truck wreck Tuesday. Read Story »
Wording on a petition to force the city of Victoria to have a charter revision election may cause problems for ... Read Story »
A: It's making my car dirty and messing up my tires, but I'm glad it's being done. Read Story »
The three new members were sworn into office on the Bloomington School board Monday night. Read Story »
Ieisha Flowers, Shiner - Slapped down 42 kills with 29 digs, 13 service points, four assists and three blocks in ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - When Anna Lee Estrada visited a Houston dog park several months ago, she was impressed by the response ... Read Story »
Clark Pantel led St. Joseph with nine points but it wasn't enough as Flatonia came away with a 53-34 win ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The Memorial Vipers opened the season Tuesday night with a 77-55 win over San Antonio Cornerstone Christian. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Julian Ramirez, 41, of Victoria, by officers Monday on warrants charging him with engaging in organized criminal activity ... Read Story »
The Memorial Lady Vipers finished ninth Saturday at the Smithson Valley Invitational played at River Crossing Golf Club. Read Story »
Victoria Sanchez hit two 3-pointers and scored 15 points as the St. Joseph Lady Flyers downed Bloomington 42-39 on Tuesday. Read Story »
ALICE - Krysta Martinez scored 28 points to lead the Memorial Lady Vipers to their first win of the season, ... Read Story »
FLATONIA - Stormy Clark scored 28 points and the Faith Academy Lady Cougars ran away with a 63-33 non-district win ... Read Story »
Victoria's baseball fans could be getting a glimpse of college players headed for the big leagues. Read Story »
Swimmers Jon Walden and Kimi Carrier received the TAAF 2008 Local Athlete of the Year Award from Parks and Recreation ... Read Story »
TAPPS Division II Regional Read Story »
Faith Academy outscored Kenedy 37-16 in the third quarter Tuesday night and went on to a 98-62 win at the ... Read Story »
The Victoria College Concert Band performance on Thursday will be a little bit different than their concerts in the past. ... Read Story »
Well, it happened again. We blinked and suddenly Christmas is here. Oops, I mean Thanksgiving. Sorry. That constant stream of ... Read Story »
VICTORIA KINGS SELECT BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Sunday, USSSA 10U searching for most talented and dedicate 9 and 10 year olds in ... Read Story »
Michelle King, Jerry McCaskill and Dawn Tadlock sat in the back of the room sipping on coffee and discussed future ... Read Story »
Several residents have approached the Victoria school board about names for the new schools and on Thursday the board will ... Read Story »
Luis Guerra has been appointed to the Victoria College board of trustees to replace Mark E. Zafereo, who resigned on ... Read Story »
Juan Diego Martinez, 25 years old, needed to take a Spanish class to fulfill his foreign language credits and thought ... Read Story »
Q: My daughter is the first member of our family to go to college. I'm very proud of her. I've ... Read Story »
GONZALES - A tri-county beef cattle program, sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Services of DeWitt, Lavaca and Gonzales counties, ... Read Story »
Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of our friends and family for their love and ... Read Story »
Obama making Hillary Secretary of State? I think there is more in it for Hillary than the position and money. ... Read Story »
We commend Lara Bucek, the 18-year-old who saved an elderly man who was having an apparent heart attack in a ... Read Story »
As the financial sector continues its tailspin despite efforts to bail out Wall Street, among the few gainers in recent ... Read Story »
Someone once told me that the best thing to do when you're upset is to sleep on it. That's pretty ... Read Story »
Complaints are being received at the Victoria Police Department and at City Hall regarding smokers who are ignoring the city's ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
Q: I have been suffering from really bad breath lately and I am perplexed. I have tried several different brands ... Read Story »
The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Nov. 24-28. Low-fat milk and wheat bread are ... Read Story »
I was talking to my sister Cindy last week and we were reminiscing about our childhood and my mother's cooking. ... Read Story »
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A 67-year-old man wandered into Mexico twice before he was found about 400 miles from the Texas border Sunday. Read Story »
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Firefighters carried a pregnant woman and her aunt from a house Monday after carbon monoxide from a faulty heater made ... Read Story »
Mark Spivey and Daryl Hammond claimed the championship flight Sunday, while Larry Oates and Jimmy Rouse won the first flight ... Read Story »
Industrial senior Jordan Chovanec is looking forward to becoming part of the baseball tradition at Delta State University. Read Story »
The high school football regular season ended just over a week ago, but there is already a coaching vacancy in ... Read Story »
Monday, November 17
CUERO - Four undocumented immigrants were detained Monday morning following a traffic stop that began on U.S. Highway 183 north ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 32-year-old Victoria woman by officers Saturday on suspicion of theft of property valued between $500 and $1,500. Read Story »
Midway Road in east Victoria County will be closed to traffic at the railroad tracks near U.S. 59 beginning today ... Read Story »
A: I just started two days ago because I was on Ebay and found some gifts there. Read Story »
WHARTON - A Wharton man driving on County Road 130, about two to three miles outside of Wharton, called deputies ... Read Story »
Joy Sixtos, who owns Joy's Expressions, lives in Yorktown. A story on Page H1 on Sunday, Nov. 16, listed the ... Read Story »
The annoying and sometimes dangerous construction zone on Victoria's Laurent Street isn't going away soon. Read Story »
An emergency escape route for the Brentwood subdivision east of Victoria should be ready before trains begin making regular runs ... Read Story »
Semi-professional baseball could be coming to Victoria next year. Read Story »
Victoria's two newest cops are in training now and won't hit the streets until December, but they are already being ... Read Story »
A group charged with proposing changes to Victoria's city charter will have its inaugural meeting today. Read Story »
WHARTON - A community-based organization will find out today whether its dream of opening a community resource center will become ... Read Story »
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School Menus for Nov 24 - Nov. 28, 2008. Read Story »
For unique Christmas gift items, Saturday's Christmas in November arts and crafts show at the Victoria County Senior Citizens Center ... Read Story »
November 18, 1908 Read Story »
O holy night, Read Story »
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Christmas lights and seasonal tunes might seem a bit premature to some when they start early, but retailers have their ... Read Story »
Not everybody is prepared for Christmas in July. Read Story »
One was expected. The other shouldn't have been a surprise. Read Story »
Faith Academy finished second in the boys and girls sides of the Cougar Classic on Saturday. Read Story »
FLORESVILLE - An outstanding performance by Aaron Franklin was not enough to get Goliad its first playoff win since 1997. Read Story »
Sunday, November 16
Elementary 2 on Mallette Drive has started with the placement of the structural steel. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Jay Brady Collums, 37, of Victoria, by deputies Saturday on a warrant. He is suspected of driving while ... Read Story »
CUERO - DeWitt County residents called for jury duty at 9 a.m. today in county court do not need to ... Read Story »
This season children and adults can learn how to prepare a healthy meal at the Holiday Cooking Extravaganza for Families. Read Story »
The common rule for aspiring writers is to write what you know. Read Story »
GOLIAD - Goliad sheriff-elect Kirby Brumby wants to make the county safer, from the courtrooms to the highways and country ... Read Story »
Kinky Friedman and Ann Richards are looking for loving homes. Read Story »
Q: When will the Youth Sports Complex be completed? Read Story »
YOAKUM ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Fall league forming. For information, contact Mike at 361-293-7278 or 361-655-2909. Read Story »
November 17, 1908 Read Story »
A newspaper's most precious commodity is its readers' trust. Read Story »
TAPPS Division II Regional Read Story »
The color guard cut the worn-out American flag in four pieces, readying it for retirement. Read Story »
Calhoun quickly ended the suspense and made sure the outcome was no mystery. Read Story »
Pantera Trahan eats, looks around, smiles and sleeps - a lot. Read Story »
Saturday, November 15
Alan Elliott and Terry Koehler battled breezy conditions but found a way to share the first-round lead Saturday at Victoria ... Read Story »
HOUSTON - St. Joseph finished fourth in its bracket in the Houston Christian tournament on Saturday after losing 46-30 to ... Read Story »
Hello Anglers! Read Story »
TAPPS Division II Regional Read Story »
The Victoria County Sheriff's Department sent out a Silver Alert to law enforcement agencies statewide on Friday to locate a ... Read Story »
PLACEDO - Firefighters battled three grass fires in Placedo, starting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Read Story »
First, Lara Bucek saw a man running into a Sack N Pack convenience store in Luling. Then she saw a ... Read Story »
Having been in the Boy Scouts since he was 5 years old, Alex Mansker is one of the first to ... Read Story »
Weber Road will be closed from Nagel Road to Farm-to-Market Road 236 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday due ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Shooting the second-best score of the day Saturday the Memorial Vipers made a statement in the closing ... Read Story »
ROUND ROCK - Calhoun's Cory Barrientos finished 49th Saturday, while Bloomington's Mikey Baladez placed 55th at the UIL State Cross ... Read Story »
She tees up the little white ball and sends it soaring down the lush, green fairway. Read Story »
Showers of blessing fell across the coast in buckets Monday and Tuesday. Dry, parched, cracked earth came back to life ... Read Story »
One year ago, San Antonio Clark was eliminated in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Read Story »
One year ago, San Antonio Clark was eliminated in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - A strong northwest wind made its way to Farris Stadium on Friday night, but it was Cuero ... Read Story »
SHINER - Gil Hodges and the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals turned out the lights of Galveston O'Connell, literally. Read Story »
SEGUIN - Rice Consolidated remained unbeaten after defeating the Salado Eagles 31-7 in a 2A Divsion I bi-district playoff game. Read Story »
EL CAMPO - Bellville scored 17-unanswered points and then coasted to a 31-6 victory over the Wharton Tigers in a ... Read Story »
FREEPORT - El Campo came from behind to squeak by Brazosport 21-19 in a 4A Division II bi-district playoff game. Read Story »
REFUGIO - Industrial's ground attack was too much for Banquete, with the Cobras gobbling up 400 yards rushing in their ... Read Story »
No one was injured when a pickup flipped over on Laurent Street a short time after 5 p.m. Friday. Read Story »
FLORESVILLE - Six Beeville runners combined for 256 yards and four touchdowns as the Trojans down the Medina Valley Panthers ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Karnes City fought off a valiant effort from Randolph, but a first-quarter onslaught helped lift the Badgers ... Read Story »
NEW BRAUNFELS - Trey Hights ran for 149 yards and a touchdown, and William Markert ran for one and threw ... Read Story »
BRYAN - East Bernard scored 35 second-quarter points as the Brahmas rolled past Little River Academy 56-21 in a Class ... Read Story »
HUTTO - With strong winds keeping the ball on the ground, Hallettsville was able to slug it out against Rogers, ... Read Story »
Friday, November 14
PORT LAVACA - A professor at Texas A&M University told Sonny Benefield never to stay in one place for more ... Read Story »
FLORESVILLE - Sean Hawes shot an 75 Friday and was tied for the individual lead, while the Memorial Vipers found ... Read Story »
The Faith Academy Cougars rolled to a 76-41 win Thursday, while the St. Joseph Flyers fell 90-36 to Fort Bend ... Read Story »
The petition against genocide grew as students and community members signed their names. Read Story »
CUERO - Isabel Patton is passionate about keeping up the tradition started by her grandmother, Carrie Liendo Ruiz, of providing ... Read Story »
Keep Victoria Beautiful just got a little richer. Read Story »
Maria Pineda guided her daughter, Martha Pineda, as she went into labor Thursday afternoon at Citizens Medical Center. Read Story »
Habitat for Humanity plans next year to undertake its first full-fledged residential subdivision in Victoria on land donated by two ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 16, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
Local golf Read Story »
Sub-Varsity Golf Read Story »
The Strutters Dance and Drill Team of Victoria is collecting school supplies to help students at Central Middle School in ... Read Story »
bishop edit Read Story »
Phony Nigerian royalty, overseas lottos and Craigslist sellers have all preyed upon Victorians. But some recent cons rely on simply ... Read Story »
A: Pierce Brosnan's my favorite because he's the cutest. Read Story »
Q: Please give a brief history of the church. Read Story »
Guess what? It is November and all y'all know what that means. Thanksgiving is almost here and then Christmas is ... Read Story »
The Community Thanksgiving Service almost didn't happen this year, said John Waak, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Read Story »
November 15, 1908 Read Story »
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." - Ecclesiastes 9:10 Read Story »
Two reasons I love the Bible are that it always tells us the truth about life - even when it's ... Read Story »
"God loves you and has a plan for your life." These words are law No. 1 of Bill Bright's Four ... Read Story »
Dr. George Boozalis and his family still include a turkey in their Thanksgiving dinner plans, even though the holiday falls ... Read Story »
Calhoun has been surrounded by uncertainty this week. Read Story »
FALFURRIAS - Daryl Garcia rushed for 174 yards and three touchdowns and Oscar Cruz rushed for 107 yards and one ... Read Story »
Class 3A, Div. II Bi-District Read Story »
San Antonio Clark lost only one game this season, but Memorial thinks it has identified where to attack the Cougars. Read Story »
St. Joseph hopes its playoff history against Tomball Concordia Lutheran repeats itself today. Read Story »
Refugio coach Jason Herring refused to call Thursday night's Class 2A, Division II bi-district game against Tidehaven a wakeup call, ... Read Story »
CUERO - Mark Reeve had never started a freshman at running back in his 18 years as a head football ... Read Story »
Class 4A, Div. II Bi-District Read Story »
Thursday, November 13
It was a good day for the host school in the Cougar Classic on Thursday. Read Story »
Regional Playoffs Read Story »
ROSENBERG - St. Joseph's Sarah Davis carded a 73 Thursday to captured the girl's individual title at the Lamar Consolidated ... Read Story »
One is an old pro and the other is the new kid on the block, but for the Shiner Lady ... Read Story »
Cuero Lady Gobblers coach Terrance Fryer now realizes that there is one disadvantage that comes with success. Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria baseball team just missed making the 2009 NAIA Baseball Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll announced Wednesday. Read Story »
HOUSTON - Cassandra Schindler and Brooke Blanton combined for 29 points Thursday to lead the St. Joseph Lady Flyers to ... Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria and the Victoria Advocate announced Thursday at the UHV President's Annual Report and Excellence Awards event ... Read Story »
Students warmed up at different tables in the gymnasium at Placedo Elementary waiting for their turn at a chance to ... Read Story »
Flames consumed much of a vacant house early Thursday morning. Read Story »
EL CAMPO - With the appearance of computer-age sign technology, El Campo's city sign ordinance is in need of some ... Read Story »
Christmas is a magical time for many children, but unfortunately not all children have the means for a merry Christmas. Read Story »
Gary Walters was one of the first Victorians to lose his life fighting in the Iraq War. Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 16, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
ANTIQUES, ART & BEER Read Story »
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CUERO - A lot of fiddlin' around will be going on Thursday at the monthly Cuero Country Opry. It will ... Read Story »
It's the musical that became Chicago's longest running show and broke attendance records in Philadelphia. And now it's getting ready ... Read Story »
Artist Jesse Lott takes a unique approach to his work. It's so unique, in fact, that he actually coined a ... Read Story »
He released his first album in 1994, but Brandon Jenkins is still going strong almost 15 years later. The singer/songwriter ... Read Story »
CUERO - Kerry Rhotenberry always believed there was a hunger in Cuero for a place where culture and intellect meets ... Read Story »
Oprah Winfrey is not coming to Victoria after all. Read Story »
St. Joseph took a shot to the chin last week in a loss to San Antonio Christian, but the Flyers ... Read Story »
Susan Purcell used to live in a 150-year-old house before the first coal plant came. Read Story »
GOLIAD - Goliad County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Goliad man Wednesday after they discovered about 21 grams of cocaine ... Read Story »
Victoria must move forward and determine the names, colors and mascots for the district's new high schools, Victoria Independen School ... Read Story »
"To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know because I've done it a thousand ... Read Story »
The city of Victoria will close Laurent Street between Red River Street and Loma Vista Avenue from midnight to 6 ... Read Story »
Wednesday, November 12
While most seniors at Memorial High School will be attending the Vipers playoff game on Friday night, Laura Campbell will ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Tali Villafranca asked witnesses a series of questions about Jami Billings during a Goliad County Court hearing Wednesday. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Joshua Aaron Butters, 22, of Livingston, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with theft of property ... Read Story »
One new fire station is nearing completion in Victoria, and another could be in operation by 2010. Read Story »
Doug McDonald is back in the local bowling spotlight with the only 700 series for the week earning the high ... Read Story »
Faith Academy is set to welcome in 19 teams to compete in the Cougar Classic basketball tournament starting today. Read Story »
Letti Zapata is enjoying competing in athletics at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, but the Memorial graduate is ready to ... Read Story »
The Memorial Vipers baseball team is becoming a farm system for catchers at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Read Story »
The St. Joseph Flyers soccer team fell to St. Stephen's for the second time this year with a 5-1 loss ... Read Story »
Preparation wasn't a problem for Tidehaven or Refugio. Read Story »
Joe Ammerman and former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Bob Lilly are neighbors in the Sun City retirement community located ... Read Story »
Reno Bradicich and Josie Kisalus were selected as MVP for the St. Joseph cross country team as the team was ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
Crossroads Youth Football League Read Story »
ELGIN - The Hallettsville volleyball team was the No. 3 team in Class 2A, and rightfully so as the Lady ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - The Goliad Chamber of Commerce ushered in Mona Foust as its new managing director on Nov. 3. Read Story »
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The news that the University of Houston-Victoria is adding golf and soccer for men and women this week was another ... Read Story »
I'm writing regarding a couple of concerns as well as praises for the people of our fine city, Victoria. Read Story »
Braxton Zella of Gonzales shot this 12-point buck Saturday in Gonzales County. Read Story »
Kacey Lindemann of Gonzales killed this 11-point buck in Gonzales County on Saturday. Read Story »
EAST GALVESTON BAY Read Story »
Shiner Big Buck Contest Read Story »
HIGH PLAINS MALLARD UNIT Read Story »
Our weather this past weekend was wonderful for working in the yard. Of course, it could have been better if ... Read Story »
I am never sure that our winter season has really begun until some of our smallest winter-only songbirds have returned. ... Read Story »
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A: I've noticed a lot of people stay at home and have gatherings. Businesses are losing money. It was different ... Read Story »
Max Lecon stood at attention, his arm held in a tight salute as he focused his sights at the Victoria ... Read Story »
The search for a golf coach at the University of Houston-Victoria is under way. Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The St. Joseph Flyers couldn't overcome a sluggish first half Tuesday, dropping a 69-45 decision to San ... Read Story »
Bi-District Playoffs Read Story »
St. Joseph built a 10-point halftime lead and hung on for a 45-42 win over Yoakum on Tuesday night at ... Read Story »
Tuesday, November 11
It has been more than two years since Victoria banned smoking in public buildings, but some believe the law isn't ... Read Story »
Holiday hiring might be down nationally, but Victoria is bucking the trend. Read Story »
A: "I think it's a day to remember the good Americans who gave their lives for our freedom." Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - One woman dedicates her time every year to honor veterans. Read Story »
CHEAPSIDE - Carl Walker, general manager at Brennan's of Houston, thought it only fitting that he take part in preparing ... Read Story »
CUERO - After almost 10 years of planning and fund raising, ground will be broken Friday for the Chisholm Trail ... Read Story »
I wish you'd been at the newspaper on Tuesday. Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
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Veterans Day participation? Perhaps, surprisingly to some; to some, I will not although serving in both WW II European and ... Read Story »
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Once again, people in Goliad can teach the rest of our region some good points. Back in September, we wrote ... Read Story »
There's always some nuts in the mix. Read Story »
She survived a heart attack and bypass surgery and, at the age of 69, Gloria Candelaria is working on her ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
Q:There are so many diets that I read about, but what do you think is the safest and most heart ... Read Story »
Do you watch "The View" on ABC? One of its hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, proclaimed she had a "life changing experience!" ... Read Story »
November 12, 1908 Read Story »
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President-elect Barack Obama, meet 44-year-old José Luis Rivera. Tonight, he'll man a security gate in residential Mexico City from 8 ... Read Story »
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Let's face it people, Barack Obama is our president. Read Story »
THUMBS UP Read Story »
Most were barely adults when they left home to fight for their country. Some were 17, others just turned 18. ... Read Story »
Pressure is something this group of Memorial Lady Vipers has been through before. Read Story »
Kennon Dvorak, Justin Orsak and Braden Noskora have played big roles in Moulton's basketball resurgence the past two years, and ... Read Story »
The mood on the Refugio sideline during its 70-0 win over Bloomington on Friday night was almost the same as ... Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria is expected to add men's and women's golf and soccer teams to its athletic program. Read Story »
Playoff Schedule Read Story »
Monday, November 10
A: They are never on time is the biggest problem. It makes people like me late to work sometimes. Read Story »
Police have released the name of the man who died in a Sunday afternoon car crash at John Stockbauer Drive ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - Shannon Pat McDonald, 39, of Marathon, by deputies Monday on a warrant charging him with forgery of a ... Read Story »
Laurent Street in Victoria will be closed between Red River Street and Loma Vista Avenue from midnight to 6 a.m. ... Read Story »
Crime: A burglary that led to credit card abuse. Several credit cards, which were stolen from a local business, were ... Read Story »
An eight-point buck was not willing to wait in line to withdraw some extra dough from the Bank of America ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Edna didn't take a full team to the Region IV-3A cross country meet last weekend, but the ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Theresa Dermody grew up outside Karnes City, but she often visited Goliad to see its historic Mission Espíritu ... Read Story »
Galveston, oh Galveston, Read Story »
Nearly 100 volunteers could be ready to assist Victoria County's emergency personnel the next time a flood, hurricane or other ... Read Story »
Trevor Seerden sat at his lunch table, a bag of chips clutched in his left hand and an ice cream ... Read Story »
WHARTON - The Wharton County Commissioners Court Monday accepted bids to demolish and rebuild two bridges condemned earlier this year, ... Read Story »
Growing up, Andrew Wiest could ask his grandfather anything and his grandfather always had the answer. Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - The Victoria College Pirates picked up their first win of the season with a 93-82 victory at ... Read Story »
Nov. 16, 2008 Read Story »
We were tooling along west of Kerrville, glad to be nearing a place that holds fond memories for both of ... Read Story »
Two months ago I offered our readers some of William Dollarhide's humorous genealogy rules and today I finish his best ... Read Story »
Sitting at the picnic table in her white colonial dress and bonnet, Katie Huddelston, fifth- grader at Our Lady of ... Read Story »
The University of Houston-Victoria is now offering a grant program that will help provide teachers needed in certain subjects. Read Story »
School Menus for Nov 17 - Nov. 21, 2008. Read Story »
Each year more than 60 million acres of forage crops are harvested for hay in the United States. Annual production ... Read Story »
Not no, but hell no. Give non-union workers a chance. Read Story »
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Enough cannot be said about Veterans Day and whom the day is named for. We praise and honor our veterans ... Read Story »
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It is like living a bit of his dream most every weekend. Partick Elisondo puts on a headmic, picks up ... Read Story »
City Council Member Jim Wyatt was one of the early proponents of Victoria Transit nearly a decade ago when others ... Read Story »
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas have not started team meetings for basketball yet, but head coach Donald Shimek has a good ... Read Story »
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Juan Solas saw the car driving south on John Stockbauer Drive on Sunday and thought it was going too fast. Read Story »
Drivers on Laurent Street in southeast Victoria will have a new traffic light to navigate beginning Nov. 17. Read Story »
Victoria resident Theresa McCullough doesn't own a car and relies solely on her two feet and Victoria Transit for transportation. Read Story »
Sunday, November 9
Elementary 1 on Lone Tree Road is preparing for another foundation pouring scheduled for Wednesday. All the underground utilities are ... Read Story »
PRAHA - Lanora Konviska believes it's important all Americans, especially young Americans, celebrate Veterans Day. Read Story »
Two people were transported to an area hospital Sunday evening after a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 59 South ... Read Story »
CUERO - Two shots were fired near the residence of Cuero Mayor Randy Saenz at about 8:20 Sunday night, authorities ... Read Story »
The Veterans Day schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
Q: When will the new automated garbage carts be delivered to the parts of the city not already on automated ... Read Story »
Denny Arnold had a hard time getting a good night's rest. Read Story »
With the election of our first African-American president, Barack Obama, the United States has achieved a significant historical milestone and ... Read Story »
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On Nov. 3 the Victoria Independent School District board of trustees held a workshop to discuss the process for naming ... Read Story »
The Advocate today (front page, Nov. 3) posts still more polemic relating to corporate capitalism's latest attempt on the health ... Read Story »
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The past decade has seen no less than 60 industrial projects consider the Victoria area for possible new investment. All ... Read Story »
WHARTON - After lunch on Friday, Garrett Freeman's defense attorney Stanley Schneider paced in the Wharton County district courtroom. Read Story »
Saturday, November 8
Five-year-old Isabella Garza watched as the vine grew down her fingers with each movement of the woman's hand. Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - Nine-year-old Estevan Delacruz watched the battleship float down Virginia Street's pavement. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 29-year-old Victoria man and a 25-year-old Victoria woman on suspicion of assault, family violence, by police Saturday. ... Read Story »
One veteran will not be forgotten this Veterans Day. Read Story »
"This is the only place in the world where the pavements consist exclusively of holes with asphalt around them." Read Story »
A Victoria man was taken to Citizens Medical Center with injuries after a sports utility vehicle collided with his green ... Read Story »
A 25-year-old man was transported to a local hospital after losing control of his motorcycle Saturday night. Read Story »
Many may say golf is not a sport, but the game is one of the sports where true sportsmanship comes ... Read Story »
Applying pressure through the first three quarters Saturday, the Faith Academy Cougars took advantage of a more inexperienced St. Joseph ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Behind a pair of 158s from Sean Hawes and Trevor Vega, the Memorial Vipers moved up one ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Bloomington's Mikey Baladez is happy he lived up to everyone's expectations this time around at Brooks City-Base. Read Story »
Friday was an exciting day for the Finley family. Read Story »
When the student section swarms the field after a game you know something special just happened. Read Story »
There isn't an easier scenario to understand than the one facing Memorial and San Antonio East Central. Read Story »
Bi-District Playoffs Read Story »
Do you think the city should hire someone to analyze the city charter? Read Story »
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With the news this week that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has assessed more than $120,000 in fines against ... Read Story »
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Brandon Janis, 9, shot an 8-point buck with a 14 1/4-inch spread in DeWitt County on Nov. 1. He used ... Read Story »
Michaela Curlee, 9, shot this 8-point buck with a 14 1/4-inch spread on Oct. 26 using a Winchester .222. She ... Read Story »
Kaleb Coffey, 7-year-old son of Joe and Tammy Coffey of Victoria, killed a 9-point buck during opening day of youth ... 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 »
Lee Swearingen, president of Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company, celebrated the 55th year of business in Victoria and the ... Read Story »
Spectators walked curiously around what looked like a very long, very thin airplane propeller at Victoria's South Texas Farm & ... Read Story »
The 2008 cropping season in Victoria County was fair to good in spite of the drought conditions. In 2008, Texas ... Read Story »
DANBURY - The Industrial Cobras fell behind early but rebounded to claim a 27-20 win over the Danbury Panthers. Read Story »
EDNA - Trent Jones ran for 308 yards and scored three touchdowns, while Tyler Arndt threw for 162 yards and ... Read Story »
Police released the name of a man charged with striking a woman with his Dodge 3500 truck while driving drunk ... Read Story »
GONZALES - The Gonzales Apaches overcame a 10-0 deficit to hand the Palacios Sharks a 24-17 setback. Read Story »
WHARTON - Garrett Freeman should pay with his life for killing Game Warden Justin Hurst, all 12 members of a ... Read Story »
WALLIS - Rice Consolidated completed its first undefeated season winning the District 26-2A title with a 29-14 win over the ... Read Story »
Bones found in the woods near Rupley Lake Road in September belong to a 25-year-old Victoria woman. Read Story »
Victoria will be getting help with street improvements, construction of a hike-and-bike trail and other projects. Read Story »
Friday, November 7
SHINER - Gil Hodges ran for 273 yards and scored six touchdowns to lead the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals to ... Read Story »
REFUGIO - Refugio finished its season undefeated by shutting out the Bloomington 70-0. Read Story »
CYFL Playoffs Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
Playoff Schedule Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Memorial turned in four scores in the 80s Friday and were in 11th place after the first ... Read Story »
District 32-1A Meet Read Story »
The Veterans Day schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
A third woman was arrested on suspicion of prostitution Thursday, bringing to three the number of women caught in a ... Read Story »
MEYERSVILLE - One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash near Meyersville on Friday afternoon. Read Story »
A: I'd probably say it should be based on the season, as far as after Thanksgiving. We start too soon, ... Read Story »
Ten-year-old Jose Gonzalez summed up what most of the kids at the Spanish Tracks and Trails event felt about the ... Read Story »
Two children were injured Friday evening when a truck struck them as they crossed in the 200 block of Hopkins ... Read Story »
WHARTON - A Wharton County jury has sentenced Garrett Freeman to death by lethal injection for the March 2007 shooting ... Read Story »
The Novak-Doubrava family reunion was held Oct. 18 at St. Mary's Parish hall in Praha. Connie Novak of Victoria conducted ... Read Story »
As we approach the end of our year, many people's thoughts turn toward relational peace. One of the most famous ... Read Story »
Religious voters across the country moved in a Democratic direction during the 2008 election season, according to Pew research released ... Read Story »
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Patricia Patterson doesn't have strong feelings about the city of Victoria's plan to automate garbage collection in her Tangerine subdivision ... Read Story »
The U.S. Navy Armed Guard in World War II had a saying, "A loose lip sinks a ship." Read Story »
Formosa Plastics' Point Comfort plant was fined $121,443 for repeated air violations. Read Story »
WHARTON - After more than six hours of deliberation, the jury in the Garrett Freeman trial has retired for the ... Read Story »
A black Dodge 3500 truck turning left off Mockingbird Lane onto Guy Grant Street struck a woman who was crossing ... Read Story »
Thursday, November 6
Sometimes scheduling sets up the perfect game at the perfect time of the season. Read Story »
Faith Academy fell just short of a non-district upset against St. Joseph on Thursday on the Lady Flyers' home court. Read Story »
VICTORIA - Robert Joseph Williams, 32, of Victoria by deputies Wednesday on warrants charging him with criminal failure to appear, ... Read Story »
PORT LAVACA - Layoffs are hitting Calhoun County as residents hold back on spending. Read Story »
The time you spend helping others doesn't count against your time on earth. Read Story »
A fleeting second of doubt shot through the mind of Cuero resident Patsy Moore when Evangelist Jerry Ward laid his ... Read Story »
The fast-moving, colorful dances of the Sahawe Indian Dancers are coming to the Texas Zoo Saturday. Read Story »
Ganado and Flatonia aren't sure what's in store for them tonight, but they're aware of what's at stake. Read Story »
The amount of water area groundwater groups believe is available is expected to become a part of a regional water ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Beth Ellis has her own view of modern times. Read Story »
GOLIAD - A former Goliad elections officer pled no contest Thursday in Goliad County Court to the charge that she ... Read Story »
Two Victoria women were arrested on suspicion of prostitution during a Wednesday-night sting, according to a police report. Read Story »
The city of Victoria is accepting applications for grants to help preserve and enhance downtown Victoria's historic buildings and landmarks. ... Read Story »
Editor's note: Faith Academy's A honor roll was left off the list on Page E4 on Thursday, Nov. 6. Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
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Yes, we are very, very, very pleased with the election. Read Story »
Many people outside the academic world may not realize the significance of the enrollment milestone reached this fall by the ... Read Story »
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Matthew 22:14 "Many are called but few are chosen." Read Story »
We have written about the good - now it's time to address Satan, the great deceiver. All over the world ... Read Story »
Isaiah 40: 28-31,Luke 17:5-6 Read Story »
The Veterans Day schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
NORDHEIM - The residents of the Gruenau community are grateful, and they are showing their gratitude, German-style, with a "Night ... Read Story »
Got something to say? Or a song in your heart you just have to get out? Or a poem you ... Read Story »
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Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights is coming to Victoria. Read Story »
Whether they are combining Gregorian chant melodies with Annie Lennox songs, or getting the audience to sing along to a ... Read Story »
November 7, 1908 Read Story »
Last year, the first annual House Party by Habitat for Humanity was a smashing success, director Cynthia Staley said. It ... Read Story »
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For the next month, student artwork will be on display at the annual Victoria College Fall Student Art Exhibit. Read Story »
Q: What was your reaction to the outcome of the election? Read Story »
Mixed in their opening night results, the St. Joseph Lady Flyers and Faith Academy Lady Cougars return to the basketball ... Read Story »
SEADRIFT - Diane Wilson relaxes on break from her book tour in the rocking chair of her sun porch in ... Read Story »
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The St. Joseph Lady Flyers couldn't overcome a slow start and dropped a 53-40 season-opening basketball decision to Corpus Christi ... Read Story »
Ticket sales for Memorial's District 27-5A football game Friday night against San Antonio East Central at Memorial Stadium will be ... Read Story »
Wednesday, November 5
A: I thought McCain was going to win. Read Story »
The Victoria Advocate recently won first place for community leadership in a national contest. Read Story »
Frank Robbins' family packed Thanksgiving, two birthdays, a date night and a going away party into a little more than ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 25-year-old Victoria woman by officers Tuesday on suspicion of possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ... Read Story »
Plans to create a committee to review the document controlling Victoria's city government drew questions from one council member and ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
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Shiner Big Buck Contest Read Story »
Lefthanders ruled the lanes this past week as they bowled the top three scores. Read Story »
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A huge celebrity such as Oprah Winfrey coming to Victoria is a good deal for our community. Read Story »
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John Wesley United Methodist Church will host its annual Angels and More Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... Read Story »
It was bound to happen sooner or later. The clues have been there for years. Read Story »
YORKTOWN - The 29th Matejeck annual reunion was held at the Yorktown Fire Department meeting room on Sunday, Oct. 26, ... Read Story »
One-hundred and fifteen boxes filled with candies, toys, paper, colors and pencils were stacked up in Jody Brown's math classroom ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Music Teachers Association will hold its annual Christmas Carol and Hymn Playing Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, at ... Read Story »
Despite surging national support for a Democratic candidate, the Crossroads remains overwhelmingly conservative when it comes to presidential politics. Read Story »
EDNA - Preliminary results show Republican candidate Cyndi Poulton cinched the win for Jackson County Constable Precinct 2 Tuesday. It ... Read Story »
EAST BERNARD - Voters approved a $1.22 tax rate in a roll back election Tuesday. Read Story »
Tuesday, November 4
Never before in George Matthews' time has early voting turnout surpassed Election Day turnout. Read Story »
There will be a new face on the Victoria County Commissioners Court beginning next year. Read Story »
The Howard Johnson on Houston Highway was scheduled for foreclosure Tuesday, although it was not sold. Read Story »
The year has been filled with big-named stars coming to Victoria. First former President Bill Clinton visited, then came Sean ... Read Story »
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WHARTON - Garrett Freeman bit the inside of his lower lip apprehensively as the jury in his capital murder case ... Read Story »
Republican incumbent Gary Burns handily defeated Democratic opponent Ron Reyna for the Victoria County commissioner Precinct 3 post. Read Story »
How do you forget about getting beat 58-0? About committing seven turnovers and allowing 35 points in the third quarter? Read Story »
The Faith Academy Lady Cougars opened their basketball season with a 49-36 non-district win over Ingleside Highland Avenue on Tuesday. Read Story »
Kymber Blaschke, Yorktown - Had 56 asissts, 22 digs, five aces and five kills in wins over Pettus and Skidmore-Tynan. Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - The Hallettsville football team had every reason to ask, "Why me?" Instead the Brahmas wondered, "Why not us?" Read Story »
As Ohio voters have agonized over the choice between Barack Obama and John McCain for president, the Cleveland Browns coaching ... Read Story »
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Ticket sales for Memorial's District 27-5A football game Friday night against San Antonio East Central at Memorial Stadium will go ... Read Story »
Joe Garcia and Eric Vasquez each put in 18 as the Faith Academy Cougars beat Ingelside Highland Avenue 99-37 on ... Read Story »
Three contested Victoria County constable races were resolved Tuesday evening. Read Story »
Waller with 6 of 27 precincts reporting: Zerwas 5,596; Bottos 6,017Fort Bend with 17 of 69 precincts reporting: Zerwas 27,917; ... Read Story »
The five new schools under construction in the Victoria school district could soon have names. Read Story »
9:20 p.m. Final results for Bloomington Board Place 1: Eva Hinojosa 58, John Elsworth 341, Kathy K. Moses 63, Eloy ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
VISD Middle School Fall Singles Tennis Tournament Read Story »
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We are unaware of who the winner of the presidential election is as of this writing, but we do urge ... Read Story »
The lady with the overdue library book is very irresponsible. The $180 fine is way out of line. I would ... Read Story »
Since the bailout bill passed, I have been frequently disturbed to hear "experts" wrongly blaming the free market for our ... Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 17-year-old Victoria woman by officers Monday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence. Read Story »
I received word several weeks ago that our daughter, Hannah, would be in the Baylor Homecoming Parade. Our two older ... Read Story »
The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served ... Read Story »
The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for Nov. 10-14. Low fat milk and wheat bread ... Read Story »
Q: I'd like to get my college degree, but I'm not sure I can afford to go back to school, ... Read Story »
Those interested in a career in nursing will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information at The Victoria ... Read Story »
November 5, 1908 Read Story »
The Victoria County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 in Bloomington issued a boil-water notice Monday evening. Read Story »
Bi-District Playoffs Read Story »
Even if your foreseeable future doesn't include a 5K, a triathlon, or a marathon, fitness should still be a part ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials have reacted to the guilty verdict handed down Monday in the capital ... Read Story »
Monday, November 3
VICTORIA - A 22-year-old Victoria man by officers Sunday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence. Read Story »
CUERO - The DeWitt County Tax Office will conduct a closed-bid sale the week of Nov. 10-14, according to a ... Read Story »
CRIME: Forgery case between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22. At least 13 checks were written in Victoria without the check ... Read Story »
Mark Arroyo, seventh-grader at Howell Middle School, anxiously waited in line with his student identification card in hand. Read Story »
"The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country." Read Story »
A government official opposed to a proposed injection well near Quail Creek said the opposition made a good case to ... Read Story »
The public will get a chance today to comment on city plans to amend Victoria's city charter, which outlines how ... Read Story »
EDNA - The countdown has begun for the inaugural O'Reilly USMTS Southern Series event at the Texana Raceway Park in ... Read Story »
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A faith-based group said religious voters' choice in presidential candidates may reveal which social issues are most important to them. Read Story »
On behalf of Julia Solis, her family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Larry Riedel for the ... Read Story »
The family of Patti Zarbock would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers for ... Read Story »
We can't stand four more years of Bush, that is correct. And when four more years are over, we won't ... Read Story »
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Most people know today is Election Day. And, as we've said before, you should exercise your citizenship and go out ... Read Story »
On behalf of the Bazaar Committee of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Coletoville, I would like to thank everyone who ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
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Tom Stockton was ecstatic to discover uranium on his land in Goliad County in 1985. Read Story »
Frances Zapata waited until she was in the voting booth Wednesday to decide who she was going to support for ... Read Story »
On Oct. 8, the Alliance of Texans for Uranium Research and Action asked for a moratorium on uranium exploration and ... Read Story »
Pete De La Garza knows uranium mining in his county came with tradeoffs. Read Story »
Shannon Dooling doesn't plan to go back to the Victoria Public Library any time soon. Read Story »
Sunday, November 2
Rumors of schools in TAPPS Division II, District 3 petitioning for the removal of the St. Joseph football from the ... Read Story »
Jimmy McKey propelled his 24-inch BMX Cruiser bicycle up and down a 333-foot loop of dirt mounds. Read Story »
EDNA - A performer who has shared the stage with country legends such as Johnny Paycheck, Ray Price and Willie ... Read Story »
VICTORIA LADY DYNAMITES TRYOUTS: Sunday, Nov. 19, for ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 at St. Joseph gym. For information, ... Read Story »
Tim Hudson, president of the University of Houston-Victoria, is the new vice chairman of the Texas International Education Consortium. TIEC ... Read Story »
November 3, 1908 Read Story »
Well, the time to vote (if you haven't already) is upon us. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close ... Read Story »
On Nov. 4, Americans will vote in a historic election. We will elect our first black president or our first ... Read Story »
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Thursday, the Memorial High School Mariachi Band, singers and dancers did an amazing performance for the Senior Appreciation Day at ... Read Story »
Saturday, November 1
SAN ANTONIO - The St. Joseph Lady Flyers saw their volleyball season come to an end with a four-set regional ... Read Story »
Most golfers only dream of hitting that perfect shot and recording a hole-in-one or one day playing a round with ... Read Story »
The pink motorcycle roared toward the brother and sister before screeching around a turn. Read Story »
The crisp, clear, calm mornings this week almost made me sick enough to miss work. Admit it, you would have ... Read Story »
Kasi Bethke, 11, killed an 8-point buck on Oct. 25 in Lavaca County. Read Story »
Dora Torres visited Thursday afternoon with family on the front porch of a rickety Sycamore Street home. Torres, 28, said ... Read Story »
A Victoria man is in stable condition after a power pole fell on him and his tractor Friday afternoon. Read Story »
Because flounder populations have been declining, the state needs input about regulation changes from the public. Read Story »
VICTORIA - A 42-year-old San Benito man by Victoria County constable Precinct 3 Friday on suspicion of possession of less ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Ranging reporter Madeline Lewis spoke to Sandra Lewis, economic development coordinator for the city and county of Goliad, ... Read Story »
Each year, the Victoria Rotary Club gives out about $10,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations. And through Nov. 10, ... Read Story »
Those summer nights when we were young, Read Story »
BEEVILLE - Beeville's Eric Soza three for three touchdowns and ran for two to lead the Trojans to a 55-23 ... Read Story »
District 30-4A Meet Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Memorial's Lauren Lightfoot won the 50-yard freestyle and swam a leg on the 400 freestyle relay team ... Read Story »
Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
Rig Count Read Story »
The Victoria Soil and Water Conservation District will host a local work group meeting on Wednesday. Read Story »
Q. Does a common law wife have the same rights to her husband's property as a wife by a formal ... Read Story »
Attention high school seniors: District 11 4-H specialist Jodi McManus is bringing a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Workshop to Victoria. ... Read Story »
EL CAMPO - Bay City and El Campo traded more than their share of tricks and treats on Friday night ... Read Story »
KARNES CITY - Karnes City rushed for more than 300 yards as the Badgers beat Poth 30-20. Read Story »
WEIMAR - Schulenburg quarterback Kyle Bludau scored five touchdowns threw for more than 200 yards and scored touchdowns as the ... Read Story »
VANDERBILT - The Industrial Cobras were able to beat District 29-2A rivals Hitchcock 42-35. Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO - Scoring 43 points in the first quarter alone, Hallettsville Sacred Heart clinched their TAPPS Division IV district ... Read Story »
GANADO - Louise won its first District 27-1A game by beating Ganado 27-7. Read Story »
SHINER - Shiner overwhelmed Flatonia on both sides of the ball. The Comanches garnered almost 400 yards rushing while holding ... Read Story »
CUERO - The Cuero Gobblers rolled up 572 yards of total offense and coasted to a 62-0 win over the ... Read Story »
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HALLETTSVILLE - Running backs Ryan Lenzy and Jordan Erskine combined for 331 yards rushing as Hallettsville took a 38-20 District ... Read Story »
GOLIAD - Colby May and Aaron Franklin combined to rush for 296 yards and four touchdowns as the Goliad Tigers ... Read Story »
Voters won't be allowed to cast ballots if they wear their political affiliation on their sleeves, or chests, or anywhere ... Read Story »
More Victoria County voters cast ballots early this year than four years ago, and the turnout trend is expected to ... Read Story »
CONVERSE - Just two weeks ago, the Memorial Vipers came back from a large halftime deficit for a win. This ... Read Story »
